Honor of Kings Best Mage Arcana: 88 Pierce +10% CDR Builds

Arcana crank up your attack, pierce, and CDR. Mages: Nightmare x10, Harmony x10, Compassion x10. Marksmen: Red Moon x10, Reaver x3, Hunt x7, Eagle Eye x10. Builds: Daji, Angela, Hou Yi, Loong. Breakpoints: 88 Mag Pierce, 64 Phys Pierce, 10% CDR. Patches: Oct 16, 2025. Daji 54.7% WR.

Arcana Basics in Honor of Kings

What Exactly Are These Arcana (or Inscriptions)?

Picture this: 30 slots split across Red, Blue, and Green—10 each. You level 'em from 1 to 5 using Fragments. They pack punches like Phys Atk +3.2 (Inheritance), Mag Atk +5.3 (Saint), AS +1.6% (Red Moon), or CDR +1% (Compassion). Max out Red Moon at Lv5? That's Crit +0.5%. Easy steps: Hit the panel, slot all 30, upgrade to Lv5.

Ever skip arcana early? Big mistake. They're your hidden edge.

Why Mages and Marksmen Live or Die by Arcana

Mages crave 88 Mag Pierce and 10% CDR. Marksmen? 64 Phys Pierce and 21% AS. Take Daji—her 54.7% WR screams Compassion x10. Eagle Eye x10 delivers +64 Phys Pierce, shredding 15-25 armor. Pro tip: Chase pierce first, then grind 20 matches per hero to feel it click.

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Breaking Down the Core Stats

Red, Green, Blue—Your Slot Powerhouses

Reds at Lv5? Nightmare dishes Mag Atk +4.2 and Pierce +2.4. Omen swaps in +4.2 Mag Atk and +0.6% AS. Calamity? Crit +1.6%. Blues handle sustain: Hunt (+1% AS/MS), Reaver (+1.6% Phys Lifesteal), Harmony (+45 HP, +5.2 HP/5s). Greens nail utility—Eagle Eye (+0.9 Phys Atk, +6.4 Pierce), Mind's Eye (+0.6% AS, +6.4 Mag Pierce), Compassion (+1% CDR).

Simple flow: Reds for raw damage. Blues keep you alive. Greens pierce or shave cooldowns.

Attack Power, Magic, Cooldowns—What Matters Most

Mag Atk from Saint? +5.3 per pop. Phys Pierce hits that sweet 64 breakpoint. CDR caps at 45% post-Nov15, but Compassion x10 gets you 10% easy. Longevity x10 stacks +750 HP for the 1162+ breakpoint. Calc your pierce. Stack Hunt x10 for +10% AS/MS. Reaver sneaks in +1.6% lifesteal.

(My take: I've tuned dozens of builds—pierce breakpoints win games.)

Mage Arcana That Dominate

The Nightmare-Harmony-Compassion Power Trio

Nightmare x10: Mag Atk +42, Pierce +24. Harmony x10: +450 HP, +52 HP/5s. Compassion x10: 10% CDR. Boom—88 Mag Pierce. Slot 10 each, grab Lv5 Privilege Cards, test wave clear over 20 matches.

Burst or Sustain? Pick Your Poison

Go burst? Nightmare x10 + Mind’s Eye x10 (+64 Mag Pierce) + Hunt x10. Sustain play? Avarice x10 (+1.6% Mag Lifesteal) and Reincarnation (+2.4 Mag Atk, +1% Lifesteal), still eyeing 10% CDR. Burst for poke. Sustain for teamfights. Tweak in-game.

Hero Spotlights: Daji and Angela Builds

Daji's Win-Rate Machine

Daji at 54.7% WR thrives on Compassion x10 (10% CDR) +88 Mag Pierce via Nightmare/Mind’s Eye. Gear up: Magic Boots, Fleeting Time, Holy Grail, Tome Reaper. Ult at Lv6/11/15. CDR resets chain kills. Pierce turns it to true damage.

Angela: Poke Queen or Sustain Beast

Burst Angela? Lethal/Hunter/Mind’s Eye. Sustain? Harmony/Longevity for 1162+ HP. Chain Chaos Cinders into Scorching Barrage. Items: Savant’s Codex, Insatiable Tome, Holy Grail, Frozen Wand. Prioritize Mind’s Eye x10. Hunt for MS. Early utility shines.

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Marksman Arcana for Shredding Lanes

Red Moon, Reaver, Hunt, Eagle Eye Combo

Red Moon x10: AS +16%, Crit +5%. Reaver x3: +4.8% Lifesteal. Hunt x7: +7% AS/MS. Eagle Eye x10: +64 Phys Pierce. Nails 64 Pierce/21% AS/5% Crit. Fill the ratios. Cap at 2.5 AS. Grind those fragments.

Hybrid Twists for Damage or Tankiness

Budget run? Eagle Eye/Hunt/Mutation for 64+ Pierce and 1162+ HP. Beast Scar adds +0.5% Crit, +600 HP. 64 Pierce ignores 15-25 armor flat. Pierce first. Lifesteal next. Late-game hybrid MS/CDR.

Marksman Stars: Hou Yi and Loong

Hou Yi's Sniper Setup

Hou Yi loves Mutation/Eagle Eye/Reaver for 64 Pierce and sustain. Items: Daybreaker, Starbreaker, Inferno Blade, Shadow Reaper. Max pierce early. Slip in Red Moon Crit. Ult range owns.

Loong's Crit Monster

Loong's 55.3% WR? Calamity x10 (16% Crit) + Eagle Eye x10 (64 Pierce), capped at 2.5 AS. Items: Eternity Blade, Daybreaker. Reds on Calamity. Greens Eagle Eye. Lane farm with mobility.

Arcana Face-Offs and Tier List

Damage vs. Utility—Data Says...

Research shows Eagle Eye (S-Tier Pierce) edges Mutation. Utility? Compassion (10% CDR) tops Hunt (AS/MS). Sustain pits Reaver (+1.6% Lifesteal) against Avarice. Daji's 54.7% WR loves CDR/Pierce; Loong's 55.3% Crit/Pierce. Compare breakpoints, swap post-patch.

S/A/B Tiers Straight Up

S: Eagle Eye, Compassion, Hunt, Nightmare.
A: Red Moon, Reaver, Mind’s Eye, Calamity.
B: Harmony, Mutation, Longevity.
Lam? Eagle Eye x10 (54.9% WR).

Pitfalls Pros Avoid

Don't Skimp on Balance

Tier imbalance kills. Post-Oct16 2025, tanks got +10% HP. Counter: 64 Pierce, 10% CDR. Audit synergies. Mind the Nov15 CDR cap. Check patch notes.

Synergies ignored? Post-April2025 Alessio buffs marksmen breakpoints. Compassion x10 is non-negotiable (45% cap). Role-specific sets. 20-match grind. Max Privilege.

Upgrade Roadmap and Insider Tips

What to Prioritize

1. Eagle Eye → Hunt → Mutation on budget.
2. Lv5 via Fragments/Privilege (Reputation, Elite).
3. Arcana Trial Lv4-5. Pierce every phase; 1162+ HP for mages. Pros hit 88 Mag Pierce on Daji.

Win rates back it: Daji 54.7% with Compassion; Loong 55.3% Calamity/Eagle Eye. Grind 20 matches/hero. Earn Fragments. Upgrade smart. Ult priority.

Patches and Staying Ahead

Latest Shifts

Patch 1.10.5 Oct16 2025: Mobility/sustain tweaks, marksmen AS buffs. Nov15: +10% tank HP, 45% CDR cap. April2025: Alessio pumps marksmen breakpoints.

Adapt Like a Pro

Shift 10-20% arcana to CDR. Lean Eagle Eye pierce. Oct/Nov patches first. Test Mind’s Eye. Hunt MS buffs pay off.

FAQ

What are the best arcana for mages in Honor of Kings?
Nightmare x10, Harmony x10, Compassion x10: 88 Pierce +10% CDR.

Which inscriptions maximize marksman damage?
Red Moon x10, Hunt x7, Eagle Eye x10: 64 Pierce +21% AS.

Honor of Kings Daji arcana build?
Compassion x10 + Nightmare/Mind’s Eye; Fleeting Time.

Best mage survival arcana setup?
Harmony x10 + Longevity: 1162+ HP, HP/5s regen.

How to upgrade arcana efficiently?
Fragments in-game, Privilege Cards Lv4-5; prioritize Eagle Eye.

Hunter vs Eagle Eye for marksmen?
Hunt AS/MS sustain; Eagle Eye 64 Pierce—stack both S-Tier.