Another victory for the companion item? The quirks of Chinese server players are hard to understand, and Yang Jian's 10th anniversary celebration was criticized for lacking impact.

After its redesign, Nezha is imposing and invincible. Its functions are split into two skills: burning, vision, and teleportation. The timing is precise, and it can even unleash Samadhi Fire on low-health opponents who are returning to base, instantly killing them and sending them back to the fountain. If the enemy's movements are not revealed on the minimap, it can also be used to scout vision. If the situation allows, it can be used to teleport directly for long-range support, send signals, and prepare to engage in team fights. With its comprehensive attributes, it gained popularity this year through a collaboration with "Nezha: The Demon Child Conquers the Dragon King," which propelled it to another level, and its combat power ranks among the top in the national server.

Yang Jian makes way for Nezha, pioneering the jungle route.

Among the mythical figures on the top lane, Yang Jian isn't the only ancient god-general. While Nezha was the most popular warrior in 2026, Yang Jian was the most beloved in 2025. With optimized and strengthened skills, the title of "10th Anniversary Celebration," and a collaboration with the Sanxingdui Museum, he was once the top hero, with a level comparable to other skill-based warriors like Hua Mulan and Cao Cao. After being squeezed out by Nezha, Yang Jian isn't in a predicament. He's still quite strong, and in an environment full of skilled players, why limit his performance and fight to the death? The trend has changed, and he has finally entered the jungle. That's right, he's been recognized by jungle players.

All epic items have been phased out; Chinese server players don't like them.

Nezha has a collaboration link, while Yang Jian's skin has a bigger profile. Looking back at past releases, there's the Year of the Dog limited edition "Eternal Star," the Challenger Cup exclusive theme "Divine Eye Breaking the Formation," and the game has been running for nearly eleven years with seven skins—a respectable track record. It hasn't been neglected. The affordable option is the "Esports Team's Amazing Show: Enlightenment," while the free-to-play option is the "Dimensional Overlord" in the Crystal Shop. The game's values across all skill levels are simple and direct: novel, visually impactful, and prioritizing quality. The feel isn't overly demanding; it's not clunky and is better than the original skin, which is already a plus.

However, the Chinese servers have once again subverted the outside world's perceptions. It has come to this point that it is hardest to earn money from them. The styles with excellent reputations have been devalued to nothing. According to the usage rate analysis, four skins out of the seven have been eliminated. The outstanding designs are Eternal Star, Gaze at the Mountains, and the unwanted companion skin Egyptian Pharaoh. All epic quality skins have been eliminated. Isn't that surprising?

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