Honor of Kings has multiple ADC characters that work differently based on your rank and team setup. This tier list looks at farm lane performance in high-tier solo queue, where your own skills and choices matter most. Some ADCs, like Fang, can also play jungle, but this ranking only covers how they do in farm lane.
Honor of Kings ADC Rankings
S Tier
A Tier
B Tier
C Tier
ADC performance changes a lot between playing with a full team versus solo queue. These rankings show how ADCs do in high-tier solo queue where supports might not always protect you.
| Tier | Characters |
|---|---|
| S | Ao Yin, Chano, Marco Polo |
| A | Garo, Arli, Hou Yi, Luban No. 7, Alessio, Lady Sun, Flowborn, Consort Yu |
| B | Erin, Shouyue, Laura, Di Renjie, Fang |
| C | Meng Ya, Huang Zhong |
Best ADCs in Honor of Kings: S Tier ADCs
Ao Yin
Ao Yin performs as the strongest ADC currently available. His complete kit includes sustain, burst damage, knockback, and an escape ultimate. Early game strength combined with smooth scaling throughout all game phases makes him stand out. Most ADCs struggle early and need time to become relevant, but Ao Yin starts strong and only gets better. His scaling happens naturally without requiring excessive babysitting from supports.
Chano
Chano appears rarely in lower ranks but becomes increasingly common in high-tier play. His solo queue potential comes from strong damage output and well-rounded abilities that don't rely heavily on team coordination. Higher-ranked players recognize his value and pick him frequently.
Marco Polo
Marco Polo maintains consistency across multiple Honor of Kings seasons. His passive deals true damage that shreds through tanky frontlines and warriors. Good mobility helps him reposition during fights, and his laning phase provides adequate pressure. New players might struggle initially with him during the laning phase, but he rewards practice in both teams and solo queue.
A Tier ADCs
Garo
Garo has the longest basic attack range in the game and excels in late-game scenarios. High-tier matches with decent supports allow Garo to safely farm into the late game, where she outperforms nearly every other ADC. Early game feels shaky, but playing defensively and scaling properly leads to dominant late game impact.
Arli
Arli can be played in both clash lane and farm lane roles. Her strong 1v1 potential shines against opponents lacking crowd control to catch her. Understanding her slippery mechanics creates numerous angles and openings for teams. However, mind that she probably has the hardest micros to master compared to other ADCs, which can feel like tap-tap heroes.
Hou Yi
Hou Yi needs time to scale but performs well from mid to late game with decent damage output. He doesn't have that heavy burst damage as a late-game Luban, but he does consistent damage throughout the fights. His ultimate provides an important stun.
Luban No. 7
Nothing hits like a late-game Luban - he can melt through nearly any character. The only problem is that he is not mobile. He depends quite a lot on his team, and especially on his support to play around him. He works best in "protect the president" team setups. High-tier players who can keep him alive until late game will see how strong he becomes, though this needs good team play and support.
Alessio
Alessio is another slippery ADC. He has decent damage, but his main strength is how hard it is to catch him, especially with his multiple escape options. He has a decent laning phase and doesn't fall behind that easily. He scales well throughout the game and is really helpful in taking out priority targets with ease.
Lady Sun
Lady Sun has a bit of a slow laning phase as she depends more on the damage from her A skill rather than her basic attacks. But as the cooldown gets shorter and she gets two to three items, she does insane damage at long distances. It is really hard to make a comeback if Lady Sun gets an early lead.
Consort Yu
She nearly counters every other ADC for one simple reason - she can go immune to physical damage for a while. She has a great laning phase and can put some early pressure. In extreme late games, you will feel she falls off, but her abilities and her overall game impact are quite good if you know how to play her.
B Tier ADCs
Erin, Shouyue, Laura, Di Renjie, Fang
These ADCs work fine, but don't have the special qualities of higher tiers. They can help win games, but don't offer the same impact as S and A tier options. Specific situations or team setups might favor them, but they work better as backup choices when your main picks are taken. Maybe Di Renjie is close to A tier; however he feels a bit inconsistent.
C Tier ADCs
Meng Ya, Huang Zhong
These characters struggle more in high-tier play compared to other ADC options. While they might do okay in lower ranks, high-tier matches show their problems. Players should avoid these picks and choose better options unless special situations require them.
ADC selection in Honor of Kings depends heavily on rank level and team setup. High-tier solo queue needs ADCs who can make an impact without constant support help. Ao Yin, Chano, and Marco Polo lead with reliable performance across different scenarios. Lower-tier picks may work sometimes, but generally do worse compared to top choices in high-ranked matches.
