S44 May 2026 Adjustment
Targeted problem fixes / Mechanics upgrade (S44 Preview)
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Confirmed for adjustments in S44 preview broadcast. Exact stat changes pending official release.
Dr Bian
(扁鹊) D Mid Difficulty
Mage
Formation Mage Sustained Damage/Heal Late Game Medium
Dr Bian
扁鹊
D Mid
Difficulty Mage
Formation Mage Sustained Damage/Heal Late Game Medium
Also known as
Dr Bian is also known as Bian Que (扁鹊) in Chinese Honor of Kings references.
扁鹊Bian QueBianque
Quick summary
Dr Bian is a struggling Mid Mage who wants to play sustained damage. Public guides recommend a build starting with Boots of Tranquility and Purify.
Current patch decision guide
When to pick Dr Bian, when to avoid them, and how to adapt your build.
Dr Bian is a struggling Mid Mage who wants to outlast enemies in long fights through healing. Public guide data shows a build centered on Boots of Tranquility, Breakthrough Robe, Void Staff, paired with Purify, used to farm safely and rotate to side lanes when the wave allows. Pick him when the draft lets Dr Bian reach the targets his kit is designed to threaten; avoid when the matchup denies the windows his kit needs.
Pick Dr Bian when
- The team draft favors extended team fights where healing scales
- Your team has the structure to use his ability to farm safely and rotate to side lanes when the wave allows, since Dr Bian delivers consistent damage output and timely roams.
- The enemy draft includes Mai Shiranui and Diaochan, who appear in counter data as matchups Dr Bian can pressure.
Avoid Dr Bian when
- The enemy already builds anti-heal items, neutralizing your sustain plan
- Your team needs a jungle pick more than Dr Bian's specialty, leaving the role unfilled if you commit here.
- A stronger pick in the same role is open and the matchup does not specifically reward Dr Bian's Sustained Damage.
Power spikes
Early game: focus on safe lane phase and tracking jungle pressure before Dr Bian's mid-game tools come online.
Lifesteal item online: trade patterns flip from neutral to favorable once sustain stacks with damage
Late game: full build online, Dr Bian reaches the spike public guides describe — extended fights favor him once items are completed.
Build decisions
Default mid path
Public build references for Dr Bian recommend Boots of Tranquility, Breakthrough Robe, Void Staff, Holy Grail, Savant's Wrath, and Augur's Word, with Nightmare, Reincarnation, and Tribute arcana. Run Purify as the battle spell. Use this as the baseline mage plan before adapting to the enemy draft.
Adaptation rules
Beyond the default path, swap toward defensive items when the enemy carry comes online, and toward penetration when the enemy stacks resistances. Track item timings so Dr Bian stays one tier ahead of the relevant matchup item.
Matchup logic
Versus anti-heal
Healing reduction items cut sustain by a large margin. Track when the enemy buys the anti-heal item and adjust your trade aggression accordingly.
Role positioning
Dr Bian is a Mid pick whose value depends on consistent damage output and timely roams. Stick to the role plan rather than forcing fights his kit is not designed to win.
Synergies
Public synergy data lists Liu Shan, Dolia, and Zhuangzi as strong partners for Dr Bian. Plan engages around Liu Shan's setup window, then second-engage with Master of Life.
Common mistakes
- Forcing all-ins against opponents already wearing anti-heal — your healing barely activates.
- Engaging without checking enemy summoner-spell cooldowns, which often decide whether Dr Bian's commit reaches the target alive.
- Greeding farm in mid lane while side lanes get camped — rotation timing matters more than CS lead in most matchups.
Background
Curious Mixture
“Shall I let you live, or let you die?”
Dr Bian was once a kind doctor committed to curing diseases and saving lives. With his expert medical skills, he managed to save countless patients. However, he was later framed by his master and accused of poisoning the Lord of Yong, a betrayal that almost caused his death. Since then, he no longer trusts anyone and instead spends all his time on gruesome drug trials and research into poisons in the name of revenge.
- Race:
- Human
- Height:
- 173 cm
- Style:
- Sorcery
- Nation:
- Yong
- Title:
- Physician
Source: Official Honor of Kings — canonical lore for Dr Bian.
Base Stats
Source: in-game capture (HoK Global v11.x, 2026-04-20)Survivability
3325
Max HP
150
Phys DEF
75
Mag DEF
43
HP/5s
Offense
171
Phys ATK
5%
Atk Speed
200%
Crit DMG
Utility
365
Move Speed
640
Max Mana
16
Mana/5s
Ranged
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.
Full AP burst
Safe defaultStart here if the draft looks standard and you want the safest all-around setup.
Arcana
Full AP burst
Anti-tankBest when the enemy team has multiple frontliners or early defense items.
Arcana
Teratas
Full AP burst
Anti-tankBest when the enemy team has multiple frontliners or early defense items.
Arcana
Skills
passive Malicious Practice
Damage from skills and Basic Attacks places up to 5 marks on enemies each stack dealing damage over time.Chemist's Skill 2 and Ultimate grant up to 5 marks to himself and histeammates, continually restoring Health with each stack.
skill1 Deadly Panacea
Throws a vial of deadly poison at the target location, dealing damage overtime and slowing enemies within range.Deadly Panacea: Can store up to three vials.
skill2 Fatal Diagnosis
Launches a concoction in the target direction that deals damage to enemiesin its path and marks them.Restores Chemist and his allies' Health and marks them.
ultimate Master of Life
Damages enemies within range and heals teammatesEvery mark detonated will increase damage and healing.He recovers extra Health.
Skins
4 skins
Venomist
Eye of Salvation
Master Alchemist
Dr. Reconstruction
Playstyle
Built around Master of Life (damages enemies within range and heals teammates Every mark detonated will increase damage and). Look for angles to land your control from max range, then follow with your damage rotation.
Patch History
S14 Mar 2026 Stat Buffs
Reduced skill consumption
S10 May 2025 Stat Buffs
Increased Skill 2 damage and recovery
S6 Jun 2024 Mechanics Upgrade