A comparison of marksman lane clearing efficiency: Marco Polo earns money but lacks damage, while Sun Quan, with no shortage of resources, becomes a meta pick: Magic Damage Edition.

Marco Polo clears lanes like a shopping spree, his mechanics favor zero-cost play. Don't be fooled by his double dash ability. He ranks 14th in average damage output among all marksmen, but he's not as strong as you might think. His high pick rate is mainly due to his self-preservation abilities. On the other hand, the fourth-ranked Elemental Child might be the one you should give some resources to.

Genryu's son works hard

The lane clearing efficiency is average. The Yuanliu Marksman relies on penetration, with an arrow piercing through all minions to directly hit the hero. The attack speed is decent, and the ultimate skill, a flying sweep, is powerful. The only drawback is the lack of gold. The gameplay itself clears minions relatively slowly, so having a support to help attack or a mage to provide support and create a favorable environment is crucial. Considering the average damage output, it's worth the slight sacrifice for this hero. The team fight participation rate is high, and the gold comes from kills or assists. Initially, the hero is easily underestimated because the skills seem weak. However, once equipped, the double ultimate skill can easily clear the backline minions, and with two empowered basic attacks, the hero can leave the battlefield and move on to another location. The average gold per minute is 693.3, meaning the hero consumes a lot and does a lot.

Sun Quan's magic orb flow triggers lightning chain

There's always someone better. Some marksmen are rushing to save money to buy equipment and accelerate their power spike. This season, they're the go-to heroes for those lacking resources. Sun Quan has the second-highest average damage output among all heroes, only behind Hainuo. Many players believe his semi-tank orb build is underwhelming, with low damage output and dual ranged/melee attack forms. But when the results screen pops up, you realize that the teammate who put in the effort was Sun Quan. His damage output is several times higher than burst mages. It seems unbeatable, but in reality, it's largely due to his second skill triggering the orb build, making it easier to trigger the lightning chain effect. The higher percentage comes from magic damage, which is often overlooked.

Most people associate marksmen with physical attacks, except for Irene. Who would have thought that a lightning blade, used on the right person, could turn the tide of battle? Therefore, when facing Sun Quan's lineup, don't foolishly buy Unholy Grail or Thornmail; Witch's Cloak is much more cost-effective, killing two birds with one stone and also negating the mid-laner's attacks.

With gold coins, economy, equipment, and damage, the last step is to build armor. The average output per game is reasonable and not excessive at all.

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