In Honor of Kings / Arena of Valor, the mid-lane mage is one of the core roles, responsible for wave-clearing, roaming, and dealing damage in team fights. A skilled mid-laner not only deals high damage but also dictates the team's tempo. This guide will break down key strategies to help you gain an advantage in your matches.
Early Game: Balancing Wave Clear & Roaming
1. Choosing the Right Arcana & Build
Recommended Arcana: 10x Nightmare (Magic Pen) + 10x Mind’s Eye (Magic Pen) +10x Hunt (Move Speed/Attack Speed) for a balance of damage and mobility.
Core Builds:
Burst Mages (e.g., Angela, Yorn) → Echo Staff + Staff of Sorcery + Void Staff for high burst damage.
Poke Mages (e.g., Zhou Yu, Cici) → Torture Mask + Glacial Buckler + Sage’s Tome for sustain and poke.
Assassin Mages (e.g., Diao Chan, Liliana) → Prophecy + CDR Boots + Enchanted Wand for extended fights.
2. Clearing the First Wave & Controlling the Tempo
Quickly clear the first wave to create opportunities for the jungler.
Contest River Spirit for extra gold and XP while preventing enemy jungle invades.
Avoid getting harassed by lane bullies like Yorn or Genji to ensure safe scaling.
3. Tracking the Enemy Jungler & Deciding Roaming Routes
If your jungler is an early-game hero (e.g., Han Xin, Keera), clear the wave and assist in jungle invades.
If the enemy jungler is a burst assassin (e.g., Zhao Yun, Murad), focus on warding and protecting your jungler.
Mid-Game: Roaming & Map Control
1. Supporting Side Lanes to Gain an Advantage
Control Mages (e.g., Zhang Liang, Cici) → Use CC to limit enemy movement and create kill opportunities.
Burst Mages (e.g., Yorn, Genji) → Ambush in bushes and eliminate key targets in one combo.
Mobile Mages (e.g., Diao Chan, Liliana) → Use agility to flank and assassinate enemy backliners.
2. Protecting the Gold Lane Marksman
If your ADC is being targeted (e.g., Sun Shangxiang, Hou Yi), rotate to clear waves & counter-gank to prevent snowballing.
Secure vision around Dragons and bushes to stop enemy assassins from flanking.
3. Applying Lane Pressure on the Enemy Mid
Against long-range mages (e.g., Yorn, Zhou Yu), poke constantly to deny farm.
Against melee assassins (e.g., Diao Chan, Liliana), poke first and avoid getting all-in’d.
Late-Game Teamfights: Maximizing Impact
1. Positioning is Key
Burst Mages (e.g., Angela, Yorn, Genji) → Stay at a safe range and deal damage from afar.
Control Mages (e.g., Zhang Liang, Cici) → Wait for the right moment to land key CC skills.
Assassin Mages (e.g., Diao Chan, Liliana) → Dive in only after enemy cooldowns are used.
2. Timing Your Skills
Don’t waste ultimates too early—wait for enemy carries to reveal themselves.
Predict enemy movement and pre-cast abilities, e.g., Genji’s flying swords or Yorn’s laser.
3. Avoiding Enemy Assassins
Never walk alone in the river or unwarded bushes to prevent ambushes from Murad, Butterfly, or Nakoruru.
Stay close to the tank or support to ensure protection.
How to Become an Outstanding Mid-Lane Mage?
✔ Fast wave clear, control lane tempo, and provide support for the jungler.
✔ Roam effectively, set the team’s tempo, and help side lanes gain an advantage.
✔ Position correctly in team fights, deal high damage, and avoid getting assassinated.
✔ Use skills wisely, balance CC and burst, and lead your team to victory.
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