Honor of Kings is making big esports announcements for 2025! Following its global launch, the game is bringing an invitational tournament to the Philippines for the first time, running from February 21st to March 1st. Even bigger news is the global adoption of the ban & pick format for Season Three and all future tournaments.
What is ban & pick? Simply put, once a hero is used by a team in a match, that hero is unavailable to that team for the remainder of the tournament. A player's choice impacts their team's options, but not their opponents'.
This is a significant change. Many MOBA players specialize in a small roster of mastered heroes. Think of Tyler1 and his Draven in League of Legends – a prime example of player-hero synergy. Ban & pick adds a layer of strategic depth, forcing teams to adapt and consider hero availability throughout the tournament.
The strategic shift
Ban & pick is a popular format in MOBAs, used in games like League of Legends and even outside the genre, such as Rainbow Six Siege. However, Honor of Kings' implementation differs; the bans occur organically during matches, rather than pre-match agreements.
This puts the decision-making power directly into the hands of individual players, emphasizing team coordination and strategic thinking. Players must balance using their strongest heroes with team needs and the potential for future matches. This should make Honor of Kings esports even more exciting and engaging for viewers.
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