Honor of Kings Yao Guide: Best Build, Arcana, Skills & Combos (2026)

August 21, 2026

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Honor of Kings Yao Guide: Best Build, Equipment, Skills, and Combos

Fighter

Assassin

Mage

Marksman

Support

Tank

Equipment

Common Skills

Arcana

Hero Information

Hero Name: Yao

Class: Fighter / Assassin

Chinese Name: 曜

Driven by an overwhelming admiration for Li Bai, Yao has always pursued the life of a passionate, unrestrained swordsman. Aiming to prove his capabilities, he entered Jixia Academy and formed the "Team of Stars" to compete in Zhuangzi's Dream Trial. Through trials and tribulations, Yao strengthened his resolve, gained lifelong companions, and unlocked his true potential. Winning the competition marked not the end, but the grand beginning of Yao's heroic journey in Honor of Kings.

Skills and Abilities

Gift of the Stars - Yao Passive Skill Honor of Kings

When Yao hits an enemy with a skill, he restores 70–140 (+2% extra Health) HP. Casting skills grants stacks of Star Power. Upon reaching maximum Star Power, Yao gains access to an enhanced skill usable for 3 seconds. Using an enhanced skill empowers his next basic attack, causing him to dash toward the enemy and deal an additional 70 (+20% Physical Attack) Physical Damage.

Yao rapidly spins his sword, dealing 340/408/476/544/612/680 (+120% extra Physical Attack) Physical Damage to all surrounding enemies.

Star Chaser - Yao Skill 2 Honor of Kings

Dashes rapidly to the left in an arc, dealing 100/120/140/160/180/200 (+50% Physical Attack) Physical Damage and applying a 50% slow effect for 1–2 seconds to enemies along the path.

Dust - Yao Ultimate Skill Honor of Kings

Instantly return to the position Yao was at 2 seconds ago (max range of 600 units) while clearing accumulated Star Cut damage. Deals 250/375/500 (+100% Physical Attack) Magic Damage to enemies along the path and at the arrival point.
Passive: 40% of damage taken by Yao is converted into Star Cut and deferred to be taken over 2 seconds.

Best Equipment Build

Yao Best Equipment Item 1 Honor of Kings

Yao Best Equipment Item 2 Honor of Kings

Yao Best Equipment Item 3 Honor of Kings

Yao Best Equipment Item 4 Honor of Kings

Yao Best Equipment Item 5 Honor of Kings

Yao Best Equipment Item 6 Honor of Kings

Best Arcana Build

Blue Arcana - Concealment Honor of Kings

Common Skills (Summoner Skills)

Tips and Easy Combos to Master

To maximize Yao's burst potential and survivability, managing his Star Power gauge effectively is critical. Matching skill rotations to his current energy stacks allows you to execute fluid combos, disengage smoothly, and mitigate burst damage via his Ultimate.