The shouts for help to grab items on the first floor went unanswered; these versatile fighters were chosen first, with backup options for their teammates. (II)

Dark Xin is the king of lane pushing, and Shadow is the king of 1v1. Once you learn them, you can play them to perfection and dominate the top lane. Cheng Yaojin, who relies on healing to stand and fight mindlessly, has long been eliminated by the version. Only newbies stick to him. In the era of grievous wounds, Executioner's Blade and Nightmare are extremely beneficial, and even supports are building them.

Xiahou Dun

In theory, Shadow Laner never fails to withstand pressure and is a reliable carry. In team fights, his AoE damage is considerable. However, his playstyle leans towards damage output, making items like Shadow Axe and Blade of Despair essential, Thornmail a core item, and Demonbane depending on the team composition. The last on the list is Xiahou Dun, practically nonexistent in high-level play. He's strong, but his mechanics are monotonous; a passive warrior who's resilient, his weakness lies in the inconsistency of his swordplay. While his tankiness is excellent, he's often frequently harassed while moving around, offering more opportunities for damage output in ranked matches.

As everyone knows, he's fierce in team fights, possesses two crowd control abilities, is easy to play, and his passive healing makes him highly efficient at supporting other heroes, eliminating the need for frequent recalls. His high-frequency shield makes him almost the only melee physical hero capable of challenging Mi Yue. His ultimate initiates team fights and helps teammates break through enemy lines. For item builds, he typically builds Resistance Boots, Crimson Cloak, and Phoenix Eye, a full tank build, a warrior style. Xiahou Dun is best suited for top lane players who prefer fighting to split pushing, has no obvious counters, and is universally recognized as a versatile hero.

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