Many 12BET India players were surprised to learn that the final hero of Honor of Kings’ new season was Hainuo rather than Zhao Yun. Although Zhao Yun has benefited from a successful rework, he still places considerable demands on players whose mechanics or decision-making are not yet polished. As the saying goes, do good quietly without obsessing over the outcome, and many players have naturally gravitated toward the easier-to-control Hainuo. As a result, Hainuo has become one of the dominant choices in ranked matches. Even after receiving several nerfs, his overall win rate has not been affected significantly.
The real hidden powerhouse this season, however, is mage hero Yang Yuhuan. According to experienced 12BET India analysts, she can still handle a dual-jungle style comfortably in the current version and is barely affected by the larger map. She can finish her opening jungle route in around 1 minute and 15 seconds, and after reaching Level 4, she can push the mid lane, chip away at enemy health, look for openings, and even invade the opposing jungle. When paired with a high-HP Arcana setup and tank-oriented jungle equipment, she gains impressive early durability. Her survival-focused ultimate makes her even harder to eliminate, and unless she is locked down by consecutive crowd-control effects, she is extremely difficult to kill quickly.
Once the match reaches the mid game and the jungle equipment is completed, the key is to shift toward a teamfight-focused approach. When in doubt, go with the flow rather than forcing every resource for yourself. There is no need to keep taking every jungle monster, and many camps can be left to teammates. During farming, the blue aura can be used to accelerate growth, while teamfights should revolve around combining the green aura with Phoenix effects to restore health and absorb pressure for the team. This setup is highly stable and strongly team-oriented, although it is somewhat less impressive when a player needs to carry an entire match alone.
Players who mainly focus on solo ranked matches can consider a more aggressive alternative build. A solid Arcana foundation is 10 Harmony, 10 Mind’s Eye, and 10 Fate. The item path can begin with the tank jungle blade, followed by cooldown-reduction boots, Mask of Agony, Frost Staff, Cocoon Robe, and Prophecy of Time. In the late game, the boots can be replaced with an ice-based control item or Blazing Armor depending on the situation. This version keeps much of Yang Yuhuan’s durability while giving her noticeably better damage output, making it a more balanced option for players who cannot always rely on coordinated teammates.
Even a high-burst assassin such as Prince of Lanling, who appears frequently in ranked play, has difficulty eliminating Yang Yuhuan in a single combo. Her slowing effect can already be triggered through her first skill, and once she equips additional ice-based control gear in the late game, even her basic attacks can contribute to repeated slows. At that point, opponents can feel as though they are barely able to move. A previous update also improved the responsiveness of Yang Yuhuan’s controls, making her movement and skill execution much smoother while giving her gameplay a more satisfying rhythm.
Most importantly, when Hainuo is banned, many 12BET India players can confidently turn to a heavily armored Yang Yuhuan as a practical alternative. Her combination of repeated slowing, steady healing, strong durability, and improved control gives her enough flexibility to remain useful from the early game through decisive late-game teamfights. For players who want a stable hero capable of absorbing pressure while still contributing meaningful damage and control, this tank-oriented approach is well worth considering.