Arena of Valor: Ranking the Top 5 Warriors across Thai, Taiwanese, and Vietnamese servers

The current roster of Warriors in Arena of Valor offers a diverse playstyle, ranging from burst damage, tankiness, agility, to crowd control. 

While the Vietnamese server is renowned for its aggressive and combat-focused playstyle, the Thai server showcases the prowess of the Gen Z generation with exceptional skills, all while being 15 years old. On the Taiwanese server, a unique meta and interesting playstyles emerge. So, what's the commonality among these servers? Let's explore the top 5 Warriors that are consistently popular across all servers in Arena of Valor Mobile. 

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Top 5 - Florentino

Florentino consistently stands out as a top-tier Warrior in the Arena of Valor ranks, and currently, he's making quite a splash in professional tournaments. Despite being challenging to maneuver in competitive play, this hero contributes significantly to the team's success. 

Flo contends with various opponents in his lane, often becoming the target of enemy aggression. However, his exceptional lane control allows him to accumulate enough resources to engage decisively in crucial team fights. Such scenarios frequently unfold in tournaments. 

However, mastering the art of laning without vulnerability is a challenging feat in ranked play. Dealing with Skud, Taara, Omen, and similar heroes is relatively manageable, but facing foes like Mganga, Murad, or Teemee poses a significant challenge for Florentino. The preferred gear strategy for Florentino across the Thai, Taiwanese, and Vietnamese servers leans towards a semi-build rather than full damage or full defense. While dominating and well-farmed, players can confidently opt for more offensive items but should include at least one defensive item to mitigate unexpected damage reversals. 

Top 4 - Yena 

In ranked matches, Yena may not be as prominent, potentially slipping under the radar for gamers. However, in tournaments, Yena emerges as an indispensable Warrior in Arena of Valor. Across all three servers, this hero consistently secures top 3 and top 4 positions in terms of pick rates. 

Yena exhibits versatility with a comprehensive set of resistances, damage, crowd control, split-push ability, and high mobility. Choosing Yena early in a match allows for flexibility without fearing counters. Additionally, she can serve as a counterpick solution when faced with challenging opponents. 

When dealing with overwhelming foes and intense tower pressure, Yena remains formidable. Her long-range minion-clearing combo enables her to handle tough situations under the turret effortlessly. Simply staying within the tower structure, clearing minions, and not engaging in unnecessary conflicts with enemies is enough for her to fulfill her lane duties. 

Yena's playstyle across all three servers revolves around rotating, clearing minions, manipulating health bars, moving stealthily in bushes, and flanking to catch priority targets during team fights. Although the common gear approach involves building multiple resistance items, including Frost Cape, never underestimate a Yena who opts for only a Spear of Longinus – she can still deliver significant damage. Teaming up with tanks for cornering strategies is effective in team play, especially in lower-tier Ranked matches. However, in higher ranks, consider adding at least two damage items to transform Yena into a formidable Assassin. The more damage Yena deals, the more precise and adept players must be in mastering this hero. Playing poorly with Yena will undoubtedly result in a quick defeat. 

Top 3 - Skud

The current meta favors Tanker-type heroes with both damage and sustained damage output, and Skud is undeniably part of this trend. Notable Tankers like Taara, Y’bneth, and certainly Skud are highly appreciated in the current state of the game. 

Not only prevalent in ranked matches but also heavily favored in professional tournaments, Skud is a frequently picked hero by skilled players. However, choosing Skud is not always a guarantee, as there are formidable counters like Florentino, Tachi, who can effectively neutralize Skud both in the early and late stages of the game. If you manage to avoid these formidable opponents, Skud remains a formidable lane dominator that instills fear in enemies. 

Skud can synergize with early-game powerhouses such as Mganga, Iggy, TeeMee, Thane, to create a continuous robbery situation. Whether pushing both sides or focusing on a single lane that Skud controls, he can comfortably block minions without any concerns from level 1 by early upgrading his first skill. At this stage, he transforms into an unstoppable tank with significant damage output. 

In terms of equipment, the common strategy across all three servers is to prioritize defensive items, making Skud an even sturdier tank. If paired with Aya or Helen, this combination can easily handle a 5v5 situation. Even in a fair gold matchup, opponents like Hayate or even Yorn will have a tough time dealing with Skud. 

Top 2 - Richter 

Some might find it surprising that this hero isn't too common in ranked matches. However, in professional tournaments across all three servers – Thai, Taiwanese, and Vietnamese – Richter is a favorite among skilled players. 

Consider Richter as an upgraded version of 'Yena Plus' with a comprehensive skill set slightly surpassing Yena. He exhibits agile river traversal with 2 Chops & Slashes, well-rounded tanking capabilities. He brings damage, crowd control, and even wide-area impact with Demon's Execution. Depending on the early game situation, Richter can optimize his damage by choosing Fenrir's Tooth.

Playing Richter effectively involves prioritizing river movement, bush control, and vision management. Knowing when to engage and create walls for teammates is crucial. In higher-ranked matches, Richter's with a few dozen stars or more may encounter full damage builds, but the preference in tournaments leans towards a full tank setup. 

For team play, especially with formidable Junglers or skilled Marksmen, opting for a semi or tank build for Richter is viable. However, in solo play, climbing the ranks with this hero can be challenging as Richter isn't the type to carry a team excessively. Certainly, you'll find various prioritized choices in solo play. 

Top 1 - Ryoma 

Leading the list of Warriors in Arena of Valor today is Ryoma. This hero is a familiar face to gamers, making frequent appearances in important competitive matches. 

Ryoma typically follows a common build of Du Hiệp with 2 hybrid items and 2 penetration items. In professional tournaments, players may opt for a riskier approach with more damage items, not only incorporating 2 penetration items but also Fenrir's Tooth. However, this playstyle can be risky, as Ryoma becomes more susceptible to crowd control due to the absence of Frost Cape. This semi-build strategy is mainly observed in tournaments or from the Expert tier onwards. Mytour recommends going full damage in lower ranks to enhance the ability to carry games independently. 

Ryoma excels in the early game, dominating matchups against Skud, Yena, Florentino. However, as the match progresses, playing Ryoma becomes more challenging as opponents grow immune to his long-range poke damage. Towards the end of the game, Ryoma's effectiveness lies in delivering impactful bursts, dealing supplementary damage, and executing enemies with his skill set, including the deadly Demon's Execution. In summary, Ryoma is a hero worth playing, especially in the current meta. Gamers shouldn't overlook this card when climbing the ranks.