The top player in the KPL Spring Split, a random player who was criticized, achieved a 60% win rate. (Part Two)
2026-02-03 12:58
What is "catapult"? Literally, it means moving, bouncing, and shooting simultaneously. It's a type of hit-and-run attack, because Goya's attack method isn't like Hou Yi's gradual movement and shooting, nor does it have Gongsun Li's multiple dashes that allow her to weave through enemies, even for self-defense. Riding a motorcycle, her long-range advantage allows her to suppress most marksmen, seize lane control, and guerrilla-style tower pushing. With well-rounded attributes, she's the only marksman in the development lane with crowd control skills.
Riding a vehicle, no shoes are needed at the start of the game.
If a pro player plays this build so skillfully, what would their recommended build be? Simple and straightforward. No semi-tank items, no orb-based items, just max out attack damage. Start with Lightning Dagger, then add Blade of Despair for attack speed and sustain. These two items maximize early-game damage, and with their ricocheting attacks, you can get so overpowered that you might not even need to buy boots.
The gameplay strategy requires a broad perspective, rather than focusing solely on laning and clearing waves. As long as you smoothly navigate the development phase, attrition warfare remains her forte. She excels at whittling down opponents and controlling their health, avoiding aggressive plays. She maintains neutrality while securing resources, which may seem ineffective, but in reality, she adapts to any situation and snowballs her rise to power. Her advantages are natural and never forced.
Ao Yin's semi-tank build easily counters
The top pick on the field, with a 39.4% pick rate and a 60% win rate, would opponents just sit idly by? Why not ban her? Theoretically, even if heroes were to be banned, Goya would definitely not be the first choice. There are plenty of supports, overpowered junglers, and squishy heroes out there, so why would anyone target her? When it comes to the development lane, Goya has almost no rivals. Sun Shangxiang might have a bit of a hard time, as she is most afraid of opponents who control the details, but her true nemesis is undoubtedly Ao Yin.
In casual games, Ao Yin players tend to go for full damage, believing he has the invincible Flying Dragon in the Sky ultimate skill with three types of sword energy: true damage, knockback, and sustain. It's hard to see why he would waste a slot on defensive items. In the KPL Spring Festival tournament, some players even start with Iceborn Gauntlet. Were you surprised? Starting with tank items, although there's no damage, as players have said, those three fires are annoying. In the early game, Ao Yin's poke is not impatient. His strong basic attack has a long range, which puts Goya at a disadvantage. In terms of attack methods, Goya might have a slight advantage. Once the economy is suppressed, Ao Yin is unstoppable and truly a god.
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