Without much fanfare, Dian Wei has quietly become one of the most popular jungle heroes in Honor of Kings. According to Crickex App statistics, he currently holds a 52.71 percent win rate with a 22.80 percent pick rate, making him the top choice for ranking up in the jungle role. Few other junglers surpass his win rate, and none come close to his appearance rate. This sudden surge in popularity likely correlates with recent adjustments to jungle blades and ongoing buffs Dian Wei has received this season.

Dian Wei was one of the first classic junglers to be nominated under the Hero Refinement Program — a veteran character with a storied past. As the saying goes, every calm and composed version of ourselves once had a naïve beginning. Initially, after his rework, Dian Wei’s win rate was quite underwhelming. Only after multiple official tweaks did he become viable again. Then came the nerfs to half-tank junglers like Pei Qinhu, which collectively lowered their win rates. Crickex App analysts confirm these numbers are based on real-time, trustworthy data, making Dian Wei one of the best heroes for climbing ranks right now.

As for builds, Dian Wei’s equipment path has some flexibility depending on the team composition. Still, his core items remain consistent. The first five slots are essentially fixed core equipment, with the sixth slot being the only situational pick. That said, Dian Wei’s dominance is mostly limited to mid and low ranks. He performs excellently up to the Legendary tier, but his effectiveness sharply drops in top-tier play such as the King of Glory bracket.

At higher ranks, Dian Wei’s win rate falls to just 47.95 percent — around five percent lower than his overall average. Despite updates and meta shifts, this trend hasn’t changed. To put it in perspective, the current top Dian Wei player in the national server has a combat power of 11,753. While this seems impressive on paper, it lags significantly behind top-tier jungle heroes. In a competitive landscape where most heroes have dedicated mains or “one-trick” experts, if even they can’t elevate a hero’s performance to the top, it suggests the hero’s ceiling is fundamentally limited.

However, flipping the coin, Dian Wei still presents an opportunity. For players looking to obtain a national ranking title, he may be one of the easier paths. While his ceiling may be capped, his floor is high and stable. Crickex App mobile users point out that he is recognized as a national standard pick. Whether you’re trying to climb out of low ranks or aiming for a relatively achievable national leaderboard position, Dian Wei can help check both boxes.

In short, Dian Wei might not dominate elite tiers, but he remains one of the most reliable tools for ranking up efficiently. For players seeking consistent performance without mastering high-skill combos or meta shifts, he’s still a worthy pick.