The results of the popularity poll are in! All newbies were eliminated, while Li Xin topped the list with a million votes.
2026-10-13 13:54
Strength and popularity cannot be compared in the game. Being fierce in battle does not necessarily mean being popular. The player who plays the worst might be the one that appeals to the masses. Data is just a reference. Market analysis and operation of the game require not only to cater to entertainment, but also to focus on skin sales, which is the real source of revenue for Honor of Kings.
Just like a store, having many people is certainly a good thing, but are they actually making purchases? Considering the different mindsets and goals of games, social interaction, fighting, and casual play, ranked matches and high-ranking players have completely different habits. They tend to prefer fair competition, strive to improve, and show off their national standards and combat power. Collectors, on the other hand, show off skin effects and the latest works. Therefore, some collaborative products cannot be launched rashly. We must observe the situation and carefully select the participants, especially at version milestones.
Data can be complicated, after all, it's not that no one is interested in reading guides. The four major platforms related to Honor of Kings will save you time by holding a voting event to compare popularity. No one understands the meaning behind it, but at least you can see the popularity of heroes on various platforms. Without further ado, let's reveal the voting results.
Confrontation Lane: Li Xin
Based on all rankings, the top three are Li Xin, Ying, and Ya Lian. Are you surprised? These three are ranked low on the national server power rankings. Those who participated observe that Kai appears in every match, Ma Chao is a favorite among high-level players (perhaps related to skins), and Li Xin's top ranking is understandable, not just in the top lane, but across all heroes. Yes, the true king of popularity, the rising star of the Rift, is Li Xin, who garnered a million votes before this article was published. The second place has nearly 400,000 votes. Ya Lian's outstanding performance is another miracle; after several versions of decline, he surprisingly defeated several traditional warriors, including Lu Bu and Sikong Zhen, who only ranked sixth and seventh respectively.
Mid Lane: Xiao Qiao
I thought the three sisters from the bushes would sweep the battlefield, but Xiao Qiao took first place. She's fun, visually appealing, easy to play, and strong. After years of transformation, she has finally earned a place in the hearts of expert players, which is well-deserved. Second place goes to Diao Chan, and third place to Da Qiao. I think everyone agrees. Angela and Tan Ji are beginner-friendly and their skins are bestsellers. I really didn't expect them to lose to Diao Chan. Xiao Qiao is cute and adorable, Diao Chan is a cool and aloof queen, and Da Qiao is fresh and refined. Two of the four beauties made the list, which is reasonable.
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