According to Melbet APK, as Honor of Kings approaches the end of the season, not all top lane heroes are equal when it comes to climbing the ranked ladder. Some heroes are strong contenders, while others fall short in competitive matchups. Instead of looking back with regret later, now’s the time to make smart choices and maximize your progress.

At the bottom of the tier list, Tier 4 includes Bai Qi, Cheng Yaojin, Xiahou Dun, Zhong Wuyan, Pigsy (Zhu Bajie), and Liu Bang. These heroes suffer from outdated skill mechanics, making them less viable in the current meta. Bai Qi, for example, is a tank with solid durability, but his laning phase is weak, and he heavily relies on teammates to dish out damage during team fights. Xiahou Dun, once popular, now ranks near the bottom in win rate statistics—his short range makes him easily kited, despite decent durability and output. He performs slightly better in the jungle if given enough gold, but still lacks reliability.

Tier 3 features heroes like Ma Chao, Yuan Ge, Yang Jian, Meng Tian, Nezha, Xiang Yu, Dark Xun, Lü Bu, and Arthur. These heroes have decent potential but demand a higher skill ceiling. Notably, the post-rework version of Nezha was once a Tier 1 threat—able to dive the enemy backline, take out squishy carries, and retreat safely. However, recent nerfs to his damage and shield have significantly reduced his viability, dropping him down two tiers. Lü Bu, famous for his true damage, excels against tanky foes, but his weak early game often results in either him or his team falling behind.

Tier 2 includes Zhao Yun, Arlenn, Mi Yue, Guan Yu, Light Xun, Charlotte, Hainuo, and Cao Cao. These heroes maintain solid performance but didn’t shine early in the season. Zhao Yun, often called the most successful “variant,” becomes stronger as his HP drops—gaining both damage and damage reduction. He performs well in both the jungle and solo lanes. Hainuo, after receiving nerfs, now sees reduced healing in melee form, weakening the tanky build’s viability on the side lane.

Tier 1 is where the meta powerhouses reside: Sikong Zhen, Elder Fuzi (Old Master), Hua Mulan, Damo, and Crazy Iron. These heroes dominate both laning and teamfights. Elder Fuzi boasts incredible true damage and damage reduction, making him a dueling menace. Crazy Iron continues to be a season-proof favorite thanks to his all-around utility—great at both solo pushing and team engagements.

At the top sits Tier 0, reserved for only two heroes: Sun Ce and Ji Xiaoman. Sun Ce brings crowd control, high damage, stacking armor, and self-healing every six seconds. His ability to split push and offer rapid support in teamfights makes him an irreplaceable asset. Ji Xiaoman, despite multiple nerfs, still maintains high mobility and explosive burst damage. Her kit remains oppressive in skilled hands.

That said, Melbet APK warns aspiring climbers—unless you’ve mastered these T0 heroes, it’s best to steer clear. Their high-skill requirements can be punishing for less experienced players. As always, success on the battlefield is about picking the right tool for the job—and knowing how to wield it.