He Is Coming PvP Guide
Written by Michael Owen | He is Coming
PvP in He Is Coming is called Kingmaker mode. It uses asynchronous battles where your build and character can appear as opponents for other players. This means success depends on building strong synergies and predicting what other players might use.
How Kingmaker PvP Works
You start by choosing a preset bundle of items, which determines what types of gear and effects appear during your run. Instead of boss fights, you face enemy builds created by other players. Each opponent has fixed items, health, and stats that carry over from their own playthrough.
This mode rewards creative builds because what you bring into a match is what other players must fight. Meta builds will emerge, but early experimentation is encouraged.
Best PvP Build Strategies
Speed Steal Strike Builds
Speed determines turn order and triggers extra attacks from certain items. Combining speed-stealing effects with strike bonuses gives you a heavy offensive edge. Items that add extra strikes or scale damage based on speed can quickly overwhelm slower opponents.
Bomb Builds
Bomb builds deal damage automatically at battle start or when triggered by spending speed. These are strong in PvP because they apply pressure before the opponent can act. Look for bomb-related triggers or re-trigger effects for burst damage early in combat.
Thorn and Tank Builds
Thorns punish enemies for attacking you. Coupled with healing items and armor stacking, thorn builds can outlast aggressive opponents. They work well in Kingmaker because some PvP opponents rely on high multi-hit attacks.
Tips for PvP Success
Scout Enemy Builds: You can see enemy health, attack, and key items before combat. Adjust your strategy when possible.
Experiment With Nodes: Shops, item fusers, and set bonuses can swing matches. Use waypoints to backtrack and pick up what strengthens your synergy.
Save Strong Items for PvP Fights: Health-restoring and stun effects can make the difference against heavily optimized enemy builds.
Prepare for Meta Shifts: Because these are player-built enemies, popular builds will dominate for a while. Countering them gives you an advantage.
Final Blurb
Kingmaker mode in He Is Coming is more about strategy than speedrunning through PvE content. Build for synergy, anticipate common meta strategies, and take advantage of nodes that boost your power mid-run. PvP rewards flexible players who can adapt when a run’s loot doesn’t perfectly align.
FAQ
Is Kingmaker PvP real-time?
No, it is asynchronous. You fight builds left behind by other players rather than live opponents.
Can I pick my starting items?
Yes, you choose from preset bundles that determine your early-game strategy.
Are bomb builds actually strong?
Yes, bomb builds hit early and often. They can end fights before slower builds ramp up.
Do meta builds exist yet?
The mode is new, but speed-steal and bomb builds already look like top performers.
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