Season S44: Early Stages of Peak Matches - Mid Lane Replaced by Basic Mages, Six Ears Loses to Wukong: The Siamese Twins Chapter

The "Dumb Shot" is rampant and domineering, the returning skin of Galo is selling well, and the appearance rate of Hou Yi in ranked matches is almost at its peak. The downside is that he relies on teammates to survive. The new equipment, the "Elephantless Artifact", has an extra bonus to the critical hit rate. Returning to the peak match where you act alone, it seems that there is no room for him to perform. He did not have the upper hand at the beginning of the season. With limited spots, they were ultimately left to these two.

Development path

Congratulations to Sun Quan on getting a new skin! Besides related factors, his popularity is the driving force, with his pick rate approaching 30%. His charm is irresistible. His growth potential is the essence of his character. He doesn't become a parasite on the team; as long as his development is guaranteed, he gets stronger with each battle. In the mid-to-late game, he silently unleashes his ultimate, charging forward with his banner, relentlessly attacking anyone he sees. He's relatively weak in the early game, but fortunately, in a highly competitive environment, players instinctively give Sun Quan more resources. His 48.4% win rate may seem sluggish, but it's actually due to poor early-game strategy.

The orb-based build has been nerfed, and its late-game damage has been further reduced. Compared to Season 43, its strength is significantly lower. The Elephantless Artifact is no longer very effective. Sun Quan is not a crit-based marksman, and his skill mechanics do not allow for this strategy. However, he also has inherent advantages, giving him an edge over others. The elemental-based marksman is another victim. While a must-ban or must-pick in high-level matches, its strength has declined, and it's now in the top ten ban slots, with other marksmen taking the lead. Its threat level is no longer as significant as previously thought.

Wandering

The best partner for marksmen, Shao Siyuan, has firmly established herself as a T0 player. Since her debut, she's been meticulously planned and promoted. Upon her arrival, she was exceptionally promoted, skipping the initial tier and directly achieving legendary quality. In the Fox Spirit Matchmaker collaboration, she boasts incredible mobility, kicking, stealing gold, and healing. Benefiting from the "Convergence of Forces" attribute bonus, she becomes unstoppable, securing first blood in the jungle before other teammates. In Season 44, she further benefited from the "Elephantless Artifact," further enhancing her recovery, health, and mana, replacing the Holy Grail. Her ban rate skyrocketed; her presence is even more terrifying than Donghuang Taiyi and Zhang Liang. When she's rarely released, she's relentlessly targeted.

The second choice is Zhang Fei, a versatile and all-around tank with a strong sense of security. Due to his skill mechanics, he becomes a team fight initiator. He benefits from the current version's advantages. He has an extremely tough body and well-rounded attributes, making him the shoulder that marksmen love to rely on. With him by their side, their confidence will immediately swell.

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