Cao Cao in Honor of Kings is a relentless fighter who thrives on the front lines. This build focuses on turning him into a damage-dealing force who can heal himself to stay in the fight longer. It's perfect for newcomers to Cao Cao or players who like an aggressive approach.
 Boots of Resistance |  Rapacious Bite |  Axe of Torment |
 Spikemail |  Eye of the Phoenix |  Destiny |
Cao Cao Best Arcana
 Mutation x10 |  Stealth x10 |  Eagle Eye x10 |
Cao Cao Ability Summary
Here's a summary of Cao Cao passive and all abilities in Honor of Kings:
Only the Strong (Passive):
- After using a skill, Cao Cao's next attack gets longer range and makes him faster.
- Stacks for extra damage.
Overlord's Charge (Skill 1):
- Cao Cao dashes forward three times, slashing enemies.
- The third hit knocks enemies into the air.
Unfettered Will (Skill 2):
- Cao Cao blasts enemies, damaging and slowing them.
- Heals Cao Cao for each enemy hit.
Blood Soaked Legend (Ultimate):
- Cao Cao gets stronger, cleanses crowd control effects, and heals himself.
- While active, attacks and abilities heal him even more.
Cao Cao Combo Breakdown
- Charge and Slash: Use "Overlord's Charge" (Skill 1) to dash in and damage the enemy.
- Heal and Slow: Use "Unfettered Will" (Skill 2) to heal yourself, slow them down, and set up another dash.
- Activate Ultimate: Use "Blood Soaked Legend" (Ultimate) to get stronger and boost your healing.
- Finish the Fight: Keep using "Overlord's Charge" (Skill 1) and basic attacks to finish them off.
How to play Cao Cao in Honor of Kings
This is how to play Cao Cao in each stage:
Early Game:
- Focus on clearing minion waves quickly.
- Harass the enemy with your skills if you can.
- Coordinate with teammates for ganks.
Mid-Game:
- Join team fights.
- Charge into the enemy team and focus on their squishier backline.
Late Game:
- You're a major threat now.
- Don't be afraid to lead the charge.
- Soak up damage while your team takes down the enemy.
General Cao Cao Tips
- Skill Combo is Key: Landing your skills in the right order lets you chain them together for maximum damage and healing.
- Play Aggressively: Cao Cao excels in drawn-out fights where he can sustain himself.
- Dive Wisely: Pick your moments to charge into the enemy backline. Wait until they've used some of their crowd-control abilities.
- Heal Up: Remember, even minions heal Cao Cao with his ultimate active.
Other Clash Lane Character
 Allain |  Arthur |  Ata |
 Biron |  Cao Cao |  Charlotte |
 Dharma |  Donghuang |  Dun |
 Fuzi |  Guan Yu |  Kaizer |
 Li Xin |  Lian Po |  Lu Bu |
 Mayene |  Menki |  Mulan |
 Musashi |  Sun Ce |  Ukyo Tachibana |
 Wuyan |  Xiang Yu |  Yang Jian |
 Zhuangzi | - | - |
End of Cao Cao Build & Guide.