Honor of Kings S15: “The Grand Venture” – Everything You Need to Know

Saika | 2026-06-16

Honor of Kings S15 Season Start Date & Duration

Honor of Kings Season 15 officially launches on June 17, 2026, alongside the HOK PLUS 2.0 version update. The full "The Grand Venture" themed content — including the Grand Venture overhaul and additional rewards — goes live on June 27, 2026.

HOK seasons typically run for around three months, placing the expected S15 end date in mid-to-late September 2026. The official close date will be confirmed closer to the time.

4 New Heroes Launching in S15

For the first time, Tencent is releasing all four new heroes simultaneously rather than staggering them across the season. Three are Arena of Valor veterans adapted for the HOK roster; one — Devara — is a fully original creation. The meta shift will be immediate.

Devara — Original Clash Lane Fighter

A young inheritor of two-thousand-year-old lightning power. Devara is built for finishing fights — he pressures opponents in lane, repositions with dashes, and turns a full passive bar into serious kill windows. His standout trait is terrain traversal: he can cross walls that other fighters cannot.

Annette — Wind Mage / Roamer

An AOV-origin wind controller adapted for HOK's roaming role. Annette excels at slowing enemies, pushing them back, and protecting teammates. Her ultimate grants a 4-second untargetable window that makes tower dives and clutch engages much safer for the team.

Lorion — Explosive Mid Laner

A black-magic genius who controls orbs across the battlefield. His real value is orb placement before the fight starts — the Skill 1 + Skill 2 combo provides both poke and escape, while his ultimate deals AoE crowd control when the orb is pre-positioned correctly.

Florentino — Agile Duelist

A noble swordsman with the highest mechanical ceiling of the four new heroes. Empowered basic attacks, strong 1v1 chase potential, and CC immunity make him a threat — but his lower survivability punishes poor timing. Recommended for experienced Clash Lane players only.

S15 Hero Build Quick-Reference

Use this table as a starting point. Meta builds will evolve over the first weeks of the season.

Hero	Role	Arcana	Skill Order	Summoner Skill	How to Unlock
Devara	Clash Lane Fighter	Fate ×10 / Hunt ×10 / Bulwark ×10	1 → 2 → 3	Flicker / Retribution	Tokens / Gold
Annette	Roamer / Wind Mage	Fate ×10 / Harmony ×10 / Void ×10	1 → 2 → 3	Flash / Heal	Sign-in + Ranked event
Lorion	Mid Lane Mage	Nightmare ×10 / Hunt ×10 / Mind's Eye ×10	1 → 2 → 3 → 4	Flash	Tokens / Gold
Florentino	Clash Lane Duelist	Mutation ×10 / Harmony ×10 / Eagle Eye ×10	2 → 1 → 3	Flash / Intimidate	Tokens / Gold

Li Xin & Sima Yi — Full Reworks

Two underperforming veterans get complete mechanical overhauls in S15. If either was your former main, now is the time to return.

Li Xin — Both Forms Now Viable

• Skill 1 now allows basic attacks while moving in Revenge (Dark) Form.
• Ultimate can be cast while running — huge mobility boost for sticking to targets.
• Domination Form's Skill 2 and Ultimate now scale with Attack Speed.
• New "Heaven and Hell Energy Bar" grants bonus Attack Speed and Pierce depending on active form.
• Form switching is instant; both forms are independently strong.

Sima Yi — Mechanical Rebirth

• Energy bar replaced by Mana — no more managing resource anxiety mid-fight.
• Ultimate interrupted? A large portion of the cooldown is refunded.
• Now recovers Health even when taking physical damage.
• Passive reworked: nearby enemy skills grant him vision and Shadow Force.
• Consuming Shadow Force extends his enhanced basic attack range and adds true damage.

The Sima Yi changes are especially significant. The old energy system made him unplayable in high-skill scenarios; the new mana bar removes that friction entirely. Players who dropped him months ago should give him a serious second look.

90+ Hero Fixes & Battlefield Overhauls

More than 90 heroes received combo input and animation improvements. The most commonly requested fixes address fast inputs being "swallowed" by the engine before they could register.

System	What Changed	Why It Matters
Combo Buffers	90+ heroes — including Diaochan (1-2-A) and Xiao Qiao (2-3-A) — had input buffers smoothed out.	Fast combos now register reliably without missing skills at high tempo.
Movement Dead Zone	The dead zone at the center of the movement wheel has been removed.	Thumb movement near the center no longer causes the hero to stall unexpectedly.
Attack Priority Logic	"Lowest Absolute Health" now correctly prioritizes nearby epic monsters over distant low-HP jungle camps.	Skills no longer lock onto far-away targets while you're fighting a Golem directly in front of you.
Post-CC Attack Buffer	A stored basic attack command expires automatically if you were controlled long enough.	Your hero no longer chases enemies after CC ends when you've changed your mind.
Performance	Rendering pipeline rebuilt for both Smooth and Quality presets. Lobby transitions, post-match loading, and menu navigation all optimized.	Visible FPS gains on mid-range Android devices; less freezing between screens.

Canyon Map Adjustments

The S15 patch includes targeted optimizations to the Canyon battlefield that affect both casual and ranked play:

• Adjustments to jungle resource areas, terrain layout, and vegetation density.
• Improved vision control and combat space in the jungle, benefiting both farming efficiency and gank opportunities.
• Enhanced overall map flow and balance, with jungler pathing in mind.

New Game Modes in S15

Dig It — Season Mode

A brand-new seasonal mode built around exploration and adventure-style gameplay. Completing it rewards players with a 1,688-Token Voucher — one of the best free-to-play value propositions in S15.

Super Flow Brawl

The casual brawl mode returns with wild new mechanics co-created with the community: voice damage (talking injures nearby enemies), gold projectiles, quick-signal team buffs, and random battlefield events like river speed boosts.

Championship Mode

A risk-vs-reward arena with three ticket tiers — Standard (free), Advanced (1 free/week), and Elite (premium only). Higher tiers mean bigger payouts on wins and a more competitive bracket feel.

Spriteling Treasure Hunt

Your Spriteling hunts for mid-match treasure automatically. Gems and rewards convert to event currency, redeemable for a free Legendary Skin coupon (1,688 Tokens) and region-specific real-world prizes.

Consignment Market & S15 Rewards

The biggest economy change in S15 is the introduction of the Consignment Market — HOK's first player-driven trading system, currently running as a trial for the season.

How the Consignment Market Works

1. Earn chests through seasonal events or via Dragon's Hoard.
2. Open chests for tradable skins, Spriteling costumes, and other items.
3. List unwanted items on the market for Curio Tokens, the new trading currency.
4. Spend Curio Tokens on other players' listings or on older skins from previous seasons — including items not otherwise available in the current shop.

If you meet a pity threshold without pulling a skin, Dragon's Hoard also offers three direct guaranteed skin redemptions. The Batch Sell feature makes large-scale listing fast. Real-time Warehouse Value displays let you track your total asset value at a glance.

How to Prepare for Honor of Kings S15

1. Try Devara first. He's the only fully original hero of the four, designed from scratch for S15. As the flagship hero, he will receive the most ongoing balance attention and is the best long-term investment of your first week's Tokens.
2. Revisit Li Xin or Sima Yi if they were your mains. Both reworks address the exact pain points that made them feel bad. Even one match in practice mode will show the difference.
3. Pick up Annette as your Roamer. She's the easiest of the three AOV heroes to learn, she's partially free through sign-in and Ranked events, and she fits the current poke-and-protect support meta.
4. Hold off on Florentino until you're ready. His high skill ceiling means he's a feeder in the wrong hands. Learn Devara and Annette first, then invest in Florentino once you have time to grind his mechanics.
5. Run the Spriteling Treasure Hunt every day. The daily effort is minimal and the free Legendary Skin coupon (1,688 Tokens value) is worth more than almost any other event grind in S15.
6. Clean up your inventory before the Consignment Market launches. Duplicate skins and older items you no longer use can be listed for Curio Tokens — free currency toward rare skins you actually want.
7. Mark June 27 on your calendar. The full "Grand Venture" themed content — including the major Consignment Market features and a teased "world-changing" Canyon event — unlocks ten days into the season.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Honor of Kings S15 start?

Season 15 launches on June 17, 2026 alongside the HOK PLUS 2.0 version update. The full "The Grand Venture" themed content unlocks on June 27, 2026.

How long does Season 15 last?

HOK seasons typically run around three months. S15 is expected to run until mid-to-late September 2026, though the exact end date will be confirmed officially later.

Which S15 hero should I unlock first?

Devara for Clash Lane players — he's the only fully original hero, designed specifically for S15, and receives the most dev support. If you're a Roamer, grab Annette first since she's partially free through events.

Is the Sima Yi rework worth returning to?

Yes. The switch from an energy bar to a mana bar removes the biggest friction point in his old kit, and the cooldown refund on interrupted ultimates means you no longer get punished for trading in difficult situations.

Is the Consignment Market permanent?

Not yet. The Consignment Market is currently a trial system for S15. Tencent has not confirmed permanent status — that decision will depend on player uptake and feedback during the season.

How do I get free Legendary Skins in S15?

Complete the Spriteling Treasure Hunt daily to earn event currency. Accumulate enough to redeem a 1,688-Token Voucher, which you can apply to any Legend skin in the Shop. No direct purchase required.

Conclusion

Honor of Kings S15 "The Grand Venture" is almost here — a brand-new season packed with adventure and surprises! Whether you're teaming up with new heroes, trading for exclusive skins, or chasing incredible rewards, there's so much to explore in the Canyon.