Are there even more kill-stealing machines outside of the jungler class? In the kill rate rankings, Wan'er is number one among mages.
2026-04-03 12:22
Taking down enemies has always been the assassin's mission. Leveraging jungle resources, they gain an early economic lead, acquiring several items. Their high burst damage and agile movements allow them to easily approach squishy targets, sending them back to base upon landing. Eliminating key figures and wiping out the enemy team allows them to snowball their advantage. It's clear how crucial their presence is. Teammates hate assassins who don't show up in team fights. They fight to the very end, whittling down the enemy's health, hoping for a kill. Instead, they're so focused on farming that they forget about kills and gold. They risk their lives to weaken enemies and delay the game, losing their own lives in the process. Would you want an assassin like that?
Once a disagreement arises, the late-game archers and mages will spare no effort to seize resources, including blue and red buffs, hoping to quickly enter their power spike and take control. This is because high single-target burst damage is not limited to assassins. Undeniably, according to the kill leaderboard released by the King of Glory Camp, they are at the top, but other heroes are also performing well and could be the most dazzling kill-reaping machine at any time. Who do you think will be on the list?
Shangguan Wan'er
Those familiar with this mage's gameplay know that she doesn't rely on sustained damage; her damage output comes entirely from her first and second skills. Her fear of heights is appalling; without the ability to fly, she's essentially incapable of dealing damage. She's a rare assassin-type mage. After reaching level four and unlocking her ultimate, she gains the ability to fight anywhere. Her skill combos offer a high skill ceiling. She first uses her ink brush to draw lines of ink, then leaps into the air, continuously throwing magic orbs at enemies within range. During this time, she is immune to crowd control, cannot be targeted, and takes no damage.
This setup allows for efficient reaping of kills in Baoding, making her the king of kills outside of junglers. Data shows that she averages 6.12 kills per game. Skilled players who can play Wan'er love to show off their skills, using her innate immunity to withstand all critical damage, bait out skills, and then pull off a comeback, killing someone with low health.
She sounds unparalleled, but the game designers have left ample room for countermeasures in the game mechanics. The pen-stepping process is easily interrupted, resulting in a significant reduction in damage. Her damage is not concentrated after she takes flight, which are all her drawbacks. You might think she is a late-game hero, but in reality, the experience in the early and mid-game is quite good. The longer the game goes on, the more frequent the team fights become. With items like Zhonya's Hourglass and Blade of Despair, self-preservation is not difficult at all.
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