Among the many heroes in Honor of Kings, Donghuang Taiyi stands out as one of the most feared and respected figures, earning Crickex App players’ admiration and frustration in equal measure. Even in Season S34, he continues to dominate the top tiers. As a support specialist who counters flashy opponents with ease, he doesn’t rely on mechanical prowess — awareness and timely use of his ultimate are more than enough to make him shine.

According to evaluations on Crickex App, Donghuang is not only a core pick for elite players filling support roles, but also a great entry point for casuals or players who prefer mid-lane or support, especially beginners. At the start of each match, Donghuang should always learn his first skill. This ability summons an orb that revolves around him, damaging any enemies it touches. Once the cooldown resets, another orb can be deployed, up to a maximum of three. Smart players will always begin by charging three orbs before engaging — a full set boosts damage output significantly. To conserve mana in the early game, it’s often wise to stick with three and avoid spamming unnecessarily.

If an early-game team fight breaks out, Donghuang can boost his opening damage by activating his first skill right as his orbs hit the opponent. In lane, staying close to the enemy ensures the orbs land, while also healing Donghuang slightly. Once he hits level two, his second skill becomes available, which projects all three orbs in a line, stunning targets hit by the final one. However, its casting time is slower, and mana consumption is high, so it’s crucial to wait for the right moment rather than spamming it just for poke.

There are two key early-game scenarios. First, if your marksman lacks lane control, use your orbs to clear waves and relieve pressure. Second, if your marksman is strong early, conserve your orbs to zone the enemy and create tower pressure. After reaching level three, always save a third of your mana pool for your ultimate — a powerful crowd-control ability. When an enemy ADC drops to half health or enters kill range, Donghuang can flash in and cast his ultimate to lock them down, opening a window for your ally to finish the job.

Even if the opponent hugs their turret, Donghuang can wait for the wave, dive under the tower, use his ultimate, and trade one-for-one by absorbing turret shots. With this hero, you need to stay proactive. Keeping three orbs spinning is essential. Use your second skill to preemptively disrupt enemy movement during team fights. Donghuang isn’t limited to laning with a marksman — he synergizes well with junglers when invading the enemy jungle, especially when targeting squishy ranged heroes.

When it comes to itemization, simplicity wins. Crickex App mobile users strongly recommend the current meta-defining item Extreme Shadow – Form Echo, a support gear with better value than Wolf Pack due to its high forgiveness and utility. Its active effect slows enemies, setting up Donghuang’s ultimate perfectly. Once that’s secured, stack tank items for survivability. If the opposing team has heavy magic damage, go for Phoenix Heart. Against physical-heavy comps, build Ominous Premonition. For general defense, core items include Dominance Armor, Eternal Guard, and Molten Cloak. As for boots, Cooldown Boots help reduce skill downtime.

Remember, failure doesn’t mean you’re weak — it just means it’s time to work harder. Mastering Donghuang Taiyi takes timing and presence of mind, not mechanical skill, making him a top-tier support hero worth learning in the current meta.