Cirrus

(云中君)

D Jungle Difficulty

Assassin

Burst Assassin Gap-Close/Cleanup Mid Game Medium

Cirrus

云中君

D Jungle

Difficulty

Assassin

Burst Assassin Gap-Close/Cleanup Mid Game Medium

Also known as

Cirrus's Chinese name is 云中君.

云中君

Quick summary

Cirrus is a struggling Jungle Assassin who wants to close distance and snowball off picks. Public guides recommend a build starting with Relentless Blade and Smite.

Current patch decision guide

When to pick Cirrus, when to avoid them, and how to adapt your build.

Updated 2026-05-31

Cirrus is a struggling Jungle Assassin who wants to close distance on a chosen target and stick to them. Public guide data shows a build centered on Relentless Blade, Boots of Dexterity, Doomsday, paired with Smite, used to clear camps efficiently and convert pressure into ganks. Pick him when the draft lets Cirrus reach the targets his kit is designed to threaten; avoid when the enemy chains crowd control that stops the engage before damage lands.

Pick Cirrus when

Your draft can capitalize on early picks and snowball lane leads
Your team can engage first, letting Cirrus second-wave into low-health targets
The enemy composition leaves room for Cirrus to reach the targets his kit punishes.

Avoid Cirrus when

Enemy peel is strong and Cirrus cannot reach the backline without dying first
Your team has no primary engage, leaving the cleanup pick with nothing to follow up on
A stronger pick in the same role is open and the matchup does not specifically reward Cirrus's Gap-Close.

Power spikes

Early game: jungle clear into level-4 ganks is the first window where Cirrus can translate routes into kills.

Ultimate unlocked: Soaring Whirlwind converts mobility into burst, the moment Cirrus starts threatening picks across the map

Late game: cooldowns become short enough that Razor Wind influences every team fight rather than being a one-shot tool.

Build decisions

Default jungle path

Public build references for Cirrus recommend Relentless Blade, Boots of Dexterity, Doomsday, Starbreaker, Rapacious Bite, and Destiny, with Red Moon, Hunt, and Eagle Eye arcana. Run Smite as the battle spell. Use this as the baseline assassin plan before adapting to the enemy draft.

Situational item pivots

Spare options listed in build data include Overlord's Might, Sage's Sanctuary, Frigid Charge, and Blood Rage. Treat these as situational swaps when the default path is not enough — for example, swapping in defensive items against burst comps or penetration items against stacked armor.

Matchup logic

Versus crowd control

Reliable hard control stops Cirrus's engage before the combo lands. Bait the most threatening control skill before committing Soaring Whirlwind, and wait for ally engage to absorb peel.

Role positioning

Cirrus is a Jungle pick whose value depends on tempo from objectives and cross-map kill threats. Stick to the role plan rather than forcing fights his kit is not designed to win.

Synergies

Public synergy data lists Da Qiao, Luna, and Xiao Qiao as strong partners for Cirrus. Plan engages around Da Qiao's setup window, then second-engage with Soaring Whirlwind.

Common mistakes

Engaging without follow-up — gap-close gets you to the target, but a solo dive without ally damage trades 1-for-1.
Engaging first instead of second — cleanup picks lose their value as primary engagers.
Engaging without checking enemy summoner-spell cooldowns, which often decide whether Cirrus's commit reaches the target alive.
Pathing predictably and getting tracked by the enemy jungler — vary first clear and rotate based on ward placement rather than muscle memory.

Background

Razorwing

Riverlands

“My memories are waking... Oh, the boundless blue sky!”

He was a bird that lived in the forest with his doe companion, who was killed by the war. The lone surviving bird sacrificed everything for a chance to protect the forest. Reincarnated with the help of Guiguzi, he lost his wings, eyes, and memories. Trapped in a human body, his bird spirit desired freedom, until Donghuang reforged his wings and he became Cirrus the Seer. He has been looking for his identity and freedom ever since, and a sliver of memory awakened during his quest.

Race:: Human
Height:: 182 cm
Style:: Martial Arts
Nation:: Misty Marshes
Title:: Reincarnated Bird Spirit

Source: Official Honor of Kings — canonical lore for Cirrus.

Base Stats

Source: in-game capture (HoK Global v11.x, 2026-04-20)

Survivability

3218

Max HP

150

Phys DEF

Mag DEF

HP/5s

Offense

171

Phys ATK

Atk Speed

200%

Crit DMG

Utility

380

Move Speed

450

Max Mana

Melee

Range

Build

How to choose a build

Start with the safe default badge if the draft looks normal, then swap to burst, anti-tank, sustain, or utility builds when the matchup clearly calls for it.

Jungle Full AD lethality

Safe default

Start here if the draft looks standard and you want the safest all-around setup.

Position 3

Arcana

cirrus

Jungle Full AD lethality

Snowball

Best when you are ahead and can keep tempo through picks and fast clears.

Position 3

Arcana

Populer

Skills

passive Through the Clouds

lgnores terrain after reaching level 4 and gains Movement Speed when usingBasic Attacks. Enemies hit by his Basic Attacks or skills take damage whenthey move.

skill1 Cloud Descending

Charges up, gaining Movement Speed. Then dashes forward, damaging andstunning enemies. Can jump back if he hits a hero.

skill2 Razor Wind

Throws wind blades that slow and deal damage to enemies 2 times. Then

ultimate Soaring Whirlwind

Carries an enemy into the air. Then strikes the ground, dealing area damage

Skins

2 skins

Cirrus skin: Astral Magic — Astral Magic

Cirrus skin: Eye of Horus — Eye of Horus

Playstyle

Cirrus's signature tool is Soaring Whirlwind (carries an enemy into the air). Wait for a flank where the enemy carry has no peel, then commit your full combo.

Patch History

S9 Mar 2025 Stat Nerfs

Stat Nerfs

S8 Feb 2025 Stat Buffs

Reduced Skill Cooldowns

Show details

"Damage over time is an important element of how Cirrus deals damage. He has to lead with repeated hits. We've reduced his skill cooldowns to increase his overall damage frequency."

Data source

Server: International
Last verified: 2026-05-31
Latest patch: 20250320
Sources: Official data, HokBuild, verified public references

HoKStats.gg tracks Honor of Kings international server data separately from the Chinese 王者荣耀 server.

Matchups

Struggles against

Partners

Character Relationships

Yaria

100

Adorer

In his previous life, he was a lone bird living with a fawn. Their reunion in this life made him, as Donghuang Taiyi's envoy, seem cold and heartless to Yaria, but he was attracted to her at the same time.

Donghuang

Sovereign

He had fled east of the Great River, and Donghuang Taiyi took him in and trained him as an envoy.

Umbrosa

Highly unstable individual

Perhaps it's because they both have bird-like traits, or perhaps it's because both he and Yaria remind her of her past, but Umbrosa always treats Cirrus with warm respect. But in Cirrus' eyes, her unprovoked violence doesn't signify kindness, and her bizarre choices don't indicate care. Rather than an ally, she seems more like a ticking time bomb in Donghuang City.

Guiguzi

Unknown Recreator

Guiguzi took pity on the tragic bird and deer. He transformed the dying bird and sealed divine power within it, granting it new life. When the bird woke, however, it had lost its sight, wings, and memories. Naturally, he did not realize he had been gifted a new life.

Augran

Enemy Seer

The conflict between the Omniscient and the Order of the Seers has long been irreconcilable, each fighting for their own ideals. Augran once hoped that Cirrus would return from his path, but Cirrus, flying high above the land, knows where he's headed.

Ao'yin

Otherworldly Guest

Some doubt their friendship. After all, one is a dragon who is naturally suspicious, and the other a seer who is constantly observing. When faced with such skepticism, Loong says why not; and Cirrus says why the doubt.

Dyadia

An "ill-intentioned" observer

According to her little wisps, though Dyadia has always been fair and impartial to those seeking a reading, she seemed unusually harsh when evaluating Cirrus. Dyadia swears on Yaria's name that there is no truth to these rumors.

FAQ

What is the best build for Cirrus in Honor of Kings?

Cirrus's recommended core build is Relentless Blade, Boots of Dexterity, Doomsday, and Starbreaker. Round out the build with Rapacious Bite and Destiny based on the matchup. Pair with Red Moon, Hunt, and Eagle Eye arcana for the recommended setup. Run Smite as the battle spell. Check the Build section above for the full item order.

Who counters Cirrus in Honor of Kings?

Counter data for Cirrus is limited in public sources. Watch for crowd-control mages and peel-heavy supports in the enemy draft, since those archetypes typically punish gap-close kits.

Who works well with Cirrus?

Cirrus pairs well with Da Qiao, Luna, and Xiao Qiao according to public synergy data. They set up gank windows or follow up on Soaring Whirlwind to secure kills.

What is the best jungle path for Cirrus?

Cirrus runs a balanced jungle. Start with Relentless Blade, take Smite on objectives, and prioritize safe clears and assisted ganks over solo invades. Public guide data points to Boots of Dexterity, Doomsday, and Starbreaker as the next core item targets.

Should Cirrus take Smite or another battle spell?

Public build data lists Smite as Cirrus's primary battle spell, which signals the jungle role. Smite secures objectives like Tyrant and Overlord, plus adds clear speed to the jungle camps. Switch to Execute or Flash only if you are running Cirrus in a lane role rather than the jungle.

What is Cirrus's Chinese name?

Cirrus's Chinese name is 云中君 (CN server). On the international server, the hero is called Cirrus. The kit and abilities are identical — only the name differs across regions.