Honor of Kings is set to introduce its 94th hero, Meng Ya, a hyper-carry marksman known for his rapid attacks and powerful abilities. Originally released in the Chinese version of the game, Meng Ya is an excellent choice for players looking to dominate the farm lane with fast-paced, high-damage gameplay.
Here’s everything you need to know about his upcoming release, abilities, and how to get him.
Honor of Kings Meng Ya Release Date
Meng Ya was first introduced to Chinese players four years ago and has since garnered attention for his impressive damage output. Now, global players can finally experience this hero starting October 19, 2024, right in the midst of the Honor of Kings Championship 2024.
Meng Ya’s Abilities and Playstyle
As a marksman, Meng Ya excels in dealing significant damage over time with his rapid-fire abilities, especially when he enters his “Angry” state. Unlike most heroes, Meng Ya doesn’t use mana to cast his skills but relies on an Anger system that boosts his power as it builds up. Here’s a closer look at his skill set:
Passive: Blazing Heat
- Effect: Every 5% increase in Attack Speed reduces the cooldown by 1%. Meng Ya gains Anger with each Basic Attack hit (particularly Critical Hits). When his Anger reaches maximum, he enters an Excited state.
- Excited State: Enhances all of Meng Ya’s abilities and restores health for every excess point of Anger. If Meng Ya doesn’t gain Anger for 3 seconds, it begins to diminish gradually.
Skill 1: Firing Line
- Effect: Meng Ya strafes for 5 seconds, firing continuously and dealing physical damage with each bullet. Movement speed is reduced while strafing, and the ability enters a cooldown after casting.
- Enhancement: When fully “Excited,” the bullets gain a piercing effect, increasing their damage and rate of fire based on Meng Ya’s Attack Speed.
Skill 2: Bursting Artillery
- Effect: Fires a heavy round in a target direction, dealing damage to enemies and applying a slow effect. Upon impact, the round explodes into splinters, causing additional damage to enemies.
- Enhancement: In the Excited state, the number of splinters increases, causing further damage potential. If multiple splinters hit the same target, subsequent hits deal reduced damage.
Ultimate: Air Support
- Effect: Meng Ya scans the battlefield, marking enemies and firing missiles at their locations. These missiles deal physical damage and provide Anger upon subsequent hits. The scan can continue for 8 seconds, and the ability’s cooldown is partially refunded if canceled.
- Enhancement: In the Excited state, Meng Ya can expand the scan range and increase missile firing speed, making it even harder for opponents to escape his wrath.
How to Obtain Meng Ya in Honor of Kings
Meng Ya will be available in the in-game shop upon his release. You can expect to purchase him for 18,888 Starstones or 13,888 Starstones, depending on the in-game discounts and offers available at the time. Players can also obtain Meng Ya using Tokens or Limited-Time Tokens, but Starstones are generally the easiest currency to accumulate.
For those looking for a more affordable option, Meng Ya may be available through weekly discounts or using a Trial Card to test him out in matches before making a full purchase.
Conclusion
With Meng Ya’s release on October 19, Honor of Kings players have an exciting new marksman hero to master. His fast-paced, high-damage abilities, combined with his unique Anger system, make him a formidable force on the battlefield.
Be sure to prepare your Starstones and sharpen your skills in the farm lane to dominate with Meng Ya when he arrives!
Liu Bang Joins Honor of Kings: New Hero Unveiled with Unique Abilities