Stop saying Sun Shangxiang is Tencent's favorite daughter. The developers favor these three people, and Diaochan is the first to obtain the rare and peerless item.

How do we define the "favored children" of the game planners? As we all know, there are many heroes in the King of Glory who receive special treatment from the official team, such as a certain number of skins, mechanic attributes, event benefits, etc. It's as if they are blessed by the gods and have been granted the right to dominate the game. In our impression after playing the game for a long time, Sun Shangxiang is the "favored child". She is a high-quality product designer and the first globally selected twin skin was given to this marksman. This title alone shows her status in the eyes of the planners.

Zhao Yun was kicked out

As for the son, who will it be? Zhao Yun is universally acknowledged. Originally, it was Sun Wukong, after all, his skins were best-sellers and his popularity made up for his strength. His skill combos are simple and straightforward, and no one cares about his stats. After the Fallen Detective, a large number of loyal fans continued to support him. Thanks to his mains, he has steadily progressed to where he is now, and there will definitely be no excessive nerfs.

Despite this, it's clear to discerning players that Zhao Yun is the true favorite. His stats, the semi-reworked character with increased health regeneration, and his status as a premium hero (requiring in-game currency) all demonstrate the developers' efforts to make him accessible to the average player. They've also lavishly added various appearances and styles—ink-wash, mechanical, limited-time—and the resources allocated to him far surpass those of other heroes. He receives special attention, enjoys smooth sailing in ranked matches, and with over ten years of game development and a constant stream of new characters, are they still the developers' darlings? Or have they already been abandoned?

Diao Chan

Looking back at the updates in recent years, these two heroes are no longer the "idols" the planners wanted to create. The choices have changed; the support and mage classes are favored by female players. They are easy to play and quick to learn, and most importantly, they have pleasing images—cute, adorable, and mature. With their high-quality skins, the overall look is guaranteed to be top-notch, allowing consumers to witness the pinnacle of appearance. Coupled with advanced special effects, they perfectly interpret the backstory and convey cultural information. Add to that the first-week discount, and who can resist their charm?

Diao Chan, one of the Four Beauties, is undeniably skilled but her complexion is unmatched by any other character. She has a plethora of skins, many of which are legendary quality, with 4 out of 11 being limited editions, including the Glory Collection skins. Most importantly, there's the unique Mu Xia collaboration skin, the first rare and unparalleled skin, which proves that the official team has high hopes for Diao Chan, especially in terms of her skins.

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