Build Shi with the most suitable Items, Arcana and Summoner Abilities. Shi Honor of Kings: known as Jixia Academy Student, from the Zhulu Plateau region and plays the role of Mage. Shi’s skill set are Maiden’s Trick, Silk Imprint, Silky Beauty, Sole Focus.

( Jixia Academy Student )
Tier: A
Type: Mage
Lane: Mid Lane
Win Rate: 53.09% | Pick Rate: 0.90% | Ban Rate: 0.19%
Shi Arcana & Spell build
Summoner Abilities
Arcana
Shi Items build
Starting Item
Core Items
Boots
Final Build
Spare items
Read more: Xiao Qiao Build
Shi Abilitie Order
Priority order of skill increase for Shi: Skill 2 > Skill 1.
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Passive: Maiden’s Trick
Skill 1: Silk Imprint
Skill 2: Silky Beauty
Ultimate: Sole Focus
How to play Shi
Shi Build Breakdown
Shi should start with items like Stone of Sorcery and buy boots like Boots of the Arcane.
Shi in Honor of Kings should choose Common Skill as Flash. The strongest Arcana build for Shi are: 10 Nightmare, 7 Hunter, 3 Reincarnation, 10 Mind’s Eye. Finally, choose the necessary equipment for Shi such as: Scepter of Reverberation, Savant’s Wrath, Insatiable Tome.
How much gold do you need to equip Shi?
- Scepter of Reverberation: 2100
- Boots of the Arcane: 710
- Savant’s Wrath: 2300
- Insatiable Tome: 2090
- Tome of Wisdom: 2990
- Void Staff: 2110
Shi combo
Skill 2 + Skill 1 + Ultimate + Skill 1 + Skill 1.
Shi Team
Defeat Shi
Early Game
Shi should keep a safe distance from the enemy in mid, harass and push the wave as much as possible. Shi should utilize her passive to deal more damage to the enemy.
Late Game
When fighting, Shi should stay at the back line and use all his skills to deal damage and control the enemy. Always observe and pay attention to the flanks to avoid being attacked by surprise.
Overall
Shi is suitable for tactical gameplay with control skills and wide area damage. She will help your team counterattack and win easily.


