Honor of Kings (HoK) is gearing up to launch its 98th hero, Xuance, a high-mobility assassin who specializes in the jungle role. With the ability to hook and dash between enemies, Xuance promises to bring fresh dynamics to the battlefield.
While official details are yet to be fully revealed, here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the leaked information you need to know about Xuance, including his release date, abilities, and how to unlock him.
Xuance’s Release Date and Background
Xuance will officially join Honor of Kings on December 26, 2024, following the release of the hero Yixing. Originally introduced in the Chinese version of the game in August 2017 as “Baili Xuance,” he is the younger brother of Honor of Kings hero Shouyue. Fans can expect his arrival to stir excitement, as Xuance brings a unique set of abilities to the jungler role.
Xuance’s Abilities: A Tactical Assassin
Xuance is designed to be a fast-moving assassin with skills that allow him to disrupt enemy formations and control key aspects of the battlefield. Below are his leaked abilities, though keep in mind that minor changes may occur when the hero is officially launched.
Passive: Frenzy Prologue
Xuance’s passive ability revolves around his hook chain, dealing physical damage to nearby enemies and extending the sickle’s range to strike distant targets. It also slows enemy movement and grants Xuance a brief movement speed boost for 1 second after each attack, making him highly mobile.
Skill 1: Magic Sickle
Xuance dashes in a specified direction, empowering his next basic attack to deal bonus physical damage based on the target’s maximum health. If his hook has marked an enemy, the target is pulled toward Xuance, adding crowd control and making his approach even more effective.
As you level up this skill, the movement speed boosts and slow effects of his passive increase, enhancing his control over enemy positioning.
Skill 2: Nightmare Hook
This skill allows Xuance to swing his chained hook, charging it to increase range and movement speed. Upon release, the hook deals physical damage and briefly freezes enemies in its path. The first enemy hit becomes marked as a target, taking increased damage from Xuance and reducing the damage they deal to him.
Xuance can recast this skill to drag the marked target behind him, inflicting additional damage. Against jungle monsters, this skill provides bonus damage, making it essential for clearing camps. Canceling the charge reduces the cooldown, while eliminating the target refunds a significant portion of the cooldown, letting Xuance maintain constant pressure in fights.
Ultimate: Quick Scythe Flash
Xuance’s Ultimate can stack up to three charges, and it provides him with significant mobility and damage potential. When used on a target hooked by his Skill 2, Xuance dashes behind them, dealing damage to enemies in his path and gaining a shield that reduces incoming damage.
This makes the skill effective for both engaging enemies and escaping from dangerous situations. Upon securing a kill or assist, Xuance receives buffs that increase his movement and attack speed, making him even stronger in prolonged fights.
How to Unlock Xuance in Honor of Kings
Xuance will be available for purchase in the game’s shop, with a price tag of 18,888 Starstones or 13,888 Starstones. Players can also buy Xuance using Tokens or Limited-Time Tokens, though Starstones are the preferred option since they can be more easily accumulated.
Additionally, Honor of Kings players might have the chance to acquire Xuance at a discount during weekly sales. Alternatively, players can use a Trial Card to play as Xuance in matches before deciding to purchase him.
Conclusion
Xuance’s upcoming release in Honor of Kings brings an exciting new gameplay option for players who enjoy high-mobility assassins in the jungle. With his ability to hook, dash, and deal substantial damage, Xuance is set to become a powerful asset in both solo and team-based play.
Be sure to unlock him when he drops on December 26, 2024, and explore the potential strategies he brings to the game.
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