Why Ults Flip Matches in Honor of Kings
The Real Power Behind Those Level 4 Unlocks
Picture this: you hit level 4 right after your 2:00-2:30 clear, and suddenly ganks land 67% of the time. Lam's Death From Below? 98% pick/ban rate, 67% WR beast. Arthur's knockup? Shreds squishies every time.
Quick Steps to Nail It:
- Rush Red→Blue→small camp for that 2:00 unlock.
- Pick low-HP enemies with no dashes left.
- Link it to ally CC—boom, 73% WR spike.
Ever wonder why some games feel unstoppable early? It's this exact timing. (Editor note: I've seen too many smurfs climb on just these ganks alone.)
Stats That Prove Ult Mastery = Ranked Stars
Dominate ranked with 70-80% KP, snag 3+ objectives, top-2 damage or heals—timely ults net you +2-3 stars after the June 24, 2025 patch. Loong's Infinite Vastness sits at 55.3% WR with 96% presence; Rush Down comps like Charlotte/Lam/Daji/Marco/Yaria? 68% WR monsters.
Steps for Consistent Gains:
- Ping those 90s buff respawns.
- Push 65%+ WR across 20 games by babysitting carries.
- Smash 4+ towers while keeping deaths low.
Timing Ults Like a Pro: The Core Rules
Don't blow ults on tanks—save 'em for carries. Spot those gap-closers, like Genji's swords incoming. Arthur players, listen up: S1→S2 slow→ult knockup on squishies, never tanks.
Steps to Execute Flawlessly:
- Ward check, mana full, escape ready? Go time.
- Burst right after ally CC lands.
- Glue to your tank or support—no solo river adventures.
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Early Game: Laning Ults That Snowball Hard
Crushing 1v1s with Level 4 Spikes

Farm to level 4 by 2:00-2:30, last-hitting for that 50% gold bump. Jungle path: Red at 00:30→Blue 00:45→small camp by 1:15-1:30 for ganks and a 15-20% econ lead. Lam's go-to: Wavebreaker (30% CDR/health steal)→Space Split→Death From Below—54.9% WR in Diamond+.
Steps for First Blood Glory:
- Nab River Sprites at 3:30 (63g each, 60s respawn).
- Ult after CC drops—62% first blood rate.
- Grail for mana sustain.
Wave Clear Smarts—Don't Waste It
Miss last-hits? Kiss 20-30g goodbye. Never ult into overextends without peels. Luban #7: ult→basic→S1 (25% slow for 2s)→basic→S2→basic scatters foes after four hits. Post-4, chain ally CCs to delete squishies.
Steps to Stay Safe:
- Clear the wave first.
- No pushes without vision or escapes.
- Clock enemy CDs religiously.
Mid-Game: Rotations and Objective Steals
Dragon and Tower Ult Setups

Contest Tempest Dragon at 4:00 only if team's >70% HP, positioning's prime, ults charged. Rotate at 3:30, ward 3:45, engage 3:55 with CC—73% WR payoff. Tyrant ults dish 20+10x lvl magic dmg (71g per player); Overlord amps tower dmg by 50% +34g.
Steps for Clean Takes:
- Stack River Sprites early for 126g edge.
- Dodge enemy ults or escapes.
- Flank Dark Slayer on 10-min spins.
Gank Counters and Setups
Aggro Red at 00:30 for level 3 ganks by 01:15 ult prep; full clear hits 1:00-1:30, Lam's 30% CDR pushing 73% WR. Prince of Lanling: ult after S4 stealth + S2 slow/stun—49.52% WR.
Steps to Outrotate:
- Invade counterjungle on 90s respawns.
- Global ults like Angela save the day.
- Duo Yaria shields for Marco.
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Teamfights: Ult Chains That Win Worlds
When to Initiate—or Follow
Arthur? Initiate knockup after S2. Follow enemy dives, hold for carries. Angela combo: Chaos Cinder stun→Scorching Barrage→Blazing Brilliance shield—53.3% WR.
Steps for Clutch Plays:
- Keep MMs at max range with peels.
- Supports: shield up, dodge AoE.
- Chain CCs—Yaria into hypercarries (70%+ WR on Loong/Marco).
Synergies That Break Comps

Lam + Yaria ults grant vision/shields in Rush Down—68% WR. Loong's Infinite Vastness: 4.5s flight, AoE slow, AS/range buffs. Hou Yi globals stun mobility heroes; Sun Shangxiang ult nerfed from 200% to 180% AD (Patch 1.10.5, Oct 16, 2025).
Steps to Maximize:
- Master+ positioning is key.
- Swap Dragon Souls mid-Loong flight.
- Duo Marco for 10-stack true dmg.
Hero Spotlights: Ult Plays That Climb
Lam's Death From Below: Wavebreaker→Space Split→ult for 8.7 KDA, 78% KP (KWC MVP Shadow), 98% P/B, hunter true dmg on low-HP; 54.9% WR Diamond. Counters: Arthur/Dun CC, wards.

Steps:
- Ganks and teamfights.
- Early groups over split-push.
- Guardian's Garb for objectives.
Yaria's Verdant Predator: ally shield/skill amp attach, untargetable detach—53.8% WR, 70%+ with Marco duos.
Steps:
- Detach strategically in scraps.
- Stack anti-heal pairs.
- Bodyguard hypercarries.
Pitfalls Pros Dodge—and You Should Too
Ulting tanks? Rookie move—hunt low-HP, isolated, high-value targets. Chain CCs, don't solo. Overextend without peels loses first blood; vs. Augran 1v5 holds 55.1% WR.
Steps to Fix:
- Mana and wards pre-ult.
- Counter Lam with CC/anti-heal.
- Minimap/CDs—no lone wolf pushes.
(In my book—after thousands of ranked hours—these mistakes separate Plat from Mythic.)
KWC 2025 Breakdowns: Steal Pro Secrets
KWC 2025 (Sep 15-Oct 24, $10M pot, 58M viewers): Wolves edged Dynasty 4-2, Shadow's Lam MVP at 8.7 KDA. Ult macro on 98% P/B Lam, Rush Down 68% WR vs. Protect Carry 72%. Snowball Lam ults; Daji 91% presence, 54.7% WR.
Steps to Copy:
- Replay study: positioning, rots.
- Shift to Rush Down post-KWC.
- Objectives lock 73% WR.
Grind Tools and Daily Habits
15-20min last-hitting daily. Master 3-5 heroes, track CDs/minimap. SSS demands 70-80% KP (Nov 15, 2025 Plus Update).
Steps:
- KWC replay deep dives.
- Customs for ult timing.
- Diamond+: Feyd wall hops.
Patch Shifts: Adapt or Fall Behind
Patch 1.10.5 (Oct 16, 2025): Charlotte MS buffed, Zhou Yu AoE juiced, Sun Shangxiang ult nerfed—exploit the ups. Sun Bin buffs Apr 10, 2025 (S2 12.5s CD +25% dmg refund); Yao ult 420(+210/lvl)+140% Phys. Nov 15 Plus: SSS perf matchmaking.
Steps:
- Zhou Yu poke reigns.
- Engage safer post-nerfs.
- Objectives earn +stars even on losses.
FAQ: Your Ult Timing Questions Answered
Best ult timing in HoK ranked?
Level 4 ganks by 2:00; Dragon 4:00 with >70% HP/position; teamfights on carries after CC.
How do KWC pros max ult impact?
Lam ults at 1:15 ganks (78% KP); hold low-HP, chain for 68% WR.
Strongest ranked ults?
Lam (67% WR, 98% P/B), Loong (55.3% WR), Yaria (70%+ duos); Hou Yi global stun.
Teamfight ult mistakes?
Tanks or overextends—fix with targets, wards, chains.
Practice ult timing?
15-20min last-hits, KWC replays, casual combos; CDs for 65%+ WR/20 games.
Ult timing boost WR?
Yep—73% on objectives, 67% ganks, SSS stars.


















