Guide on how to counter Shangguan, a Mage in Honor of Kings going to Midlane through hero, items and using good tips.
The most effective way to counter Shangguan in Honor of Kings is to use stun, deal damage quickly, and stay away when Shangguan uses his ultimate.

Type: Mage
Lane: Midlane
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Heroes counter Shangguan
Best heroes counter Shangguan are: Shouyue, Han Xin, Mozi, Diaochan.
Items counter Shangguan
Magic resistance item.
Items that reduce healing.
How to counter Shangguan ?
Do not take Shangguan’s 3rd hit as it will be enhanced to deal armor piercing damage to you.
Shangguan stepped back to avoid the sweep from her skill 1.
Use mobile heroes to easily avoid Shangguan’s palm tree summoning position from skill 2.
Shangguan’s ultimate is untargetable. Don’t try to use skills on Shangguan right now, wait for it to finish.
Ambush and use CC to kill Shangguan quickly and prevent him from using his power in combat.
Shangguan is weak and vulnerable if he goes alone. Assassins are Shangguan’s number one enemy.
Don’t try to kill Shangguan when he has his ultimate.
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