Flashy but impractical? These hero skills may look cool, but daring to use them in ranked matches is just asking for trouble. (Part Three)

Teamwork is Pei Qinhu's biggest challenge. His skill mechanics aren't difficult to master, and there are no fixed combos. Fighting awareness is a key consideration. He can only choose one of Li Xin's two forms for combat, and switching between them is almost unnecessary. He seems like a solo hero; Li Xin excels in team fights and area-of-effect attacks, while Li Xin can split push and steal towers. This jungler must learn to choose the right time to switch and maintain forms. Use human form for poke and tiger form for finishing off enemies. This is the initial impression. Some details need to be handled well. High-level players will choose to transform into human form before joining a team fight to activate a protection mechanism. In case of emergencies, they can switch to tiger form to climb walls and escape, then switch back to human form as a backup. Theoretically, the operation isn't difficult, but consistency is crucial.

Mulan

The first two heroes, Ma Chao and Pei Qinhu, require different skill levels, one requiring skill and the other requiring awareness. Hua Mulan is not considered a mainstream hero, but she is quite common in ranked matches. Perhaps veteran players are experienced and find it easy to play solo in ranked matches. Her skills are decent, and she has both light and heavy sword forms, but she requires a lot of hand speed. She should be quite effective in ranked matches, but she is only good for one person and is slightly average across all skill levels, so I don't recommend practicing her for ranked matches.

In high-level matches, the chaotic battles create a vast space for damage output. The difficulty is moderate to high, but it heavily relies on hand speed. The smooth execution of combos is crucial; even a 0.2-second delay can drastically change the outcome. Furthermore, there are two forms: the light sword focuses on speed and movement, while the heavy sword provides crowd control, silence, and charged damage. To master Hua Mulan, the first hurdle is mastering the light sword form's kiting and positioning. Mastering the 21a1a combo is essential to passing the beginner's threshold. In actual combat, don't forget that teammates have multiple crowd control abilities, such as mages and supports. If your hand speed is lacking, you're destined to be stuck in place. They won't stand still and let you practice your swordplay; after a silence, they'll immediately follow up with a heavy sword combo. How to avoid risks and survive the onslaught requires extensive practice, likely dozens of ranked matches. The attitude towards the game differs between casual and ranked matches. The former involves a relaxed approach to practicing the hero, while the latter requires a strategic mindset and a warrior-centric strategy, which determines how far you can go.

Therefore, many beginners feel it's not worth expending stamina on her. Her ability to remain silent is easily countered by Bai Qi and Yang Jian with a single teleportation. Her starting point is terrifying, but her potential is limitless. A hermit can make you question your existence, and a figure flying out of the bushes can cripple your martial arts.

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