Proxies for Arena of Valor and Honor of Kings: How to Play on Asian Servers Without Lag

Arena of Valor (international version) and Honor of Kings (Chinese version) are the same game, but on different servers with different content, heroes, and meta-game. Asian servers are closed to players from Russia and the CIS: without changing your IP, you simply won't be able to register or will encounter constant connection errors. A proxy solves this problem — but only if you choose the right type and configure it correctly.

Why Asian servers are unavailable from Russia and the CIS

Arena of Valor and Honor of Kings by Tencent Games use a geo-blocking system at the IP address level. When you connect to the registration server or game server, the system automatically determines your country by IP. If your IP belongs to Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, or other CIS countries — the server either rejects the connection or redirects you to another region (usually European), where the content and hero balance differ.

Why do players want to access Asian servers specifically? There are several reasons:

• Fresh content first. New heroes, skins, and updates are released on Taiwanese, Thai, and Indonesian servers 2–4 weeks earlier than in other regions.
• Higher level of play. Asian servers are traditionally considered the most competitive — the strongest teams in the world play there.
• Honor of Kings is exclusive to China. The Chinese version of the game features unique heroes (many of which have never appeared in the international version) and is only accessible with a Chinese IP.
• Events and exclusive skins. Many seasonal events and collaborations occur only on specific regional servers.
• Account trading and boosting. Some players buy or level up accounts on Asian servers for resale.

The blocking works simply: Tencent's game servers maintain databases of IP ranges by country and automatically filter out unwanted regions. The only way to bypass this is to connect through an IP address from an allowed country. This is where proxies come into play.

Proxy vs VPN for online gaming: what's the difference

Many players first try free VPNs — and end up disappointed. Let's break down why VPNs often don't work for gaming and how proxies differ in this context.

The key advantage of proxies over VPNs for gaming is the quality of IP addresses. Free and even paid VPNs use data center IP addresses that Tencent has long blacklisted. When the server sees an IP from an Amazon or Cloudflare data center — it understands that it is not a real user from Thailand or Taiwan, but someone using a VPN, and blocks the connection.

Residential proxies work differently: your traffic goes through the IPs of real home users in the desired country. For the game server, this looks like a regular player from Bangkok or Taipei. This is why residential proxies are significantly more effective for bypassing geo-blocks in Tencent games.

Which type of proxy is suitable for Arena of Valor

There are three main types of proxies for accessing Asian servers of Arena of Valor and Honor of Kings. Each has its pros and cons depending on your task.

Residential proxies — the optimal choice for registration and gaming

Residential proxies are IP addresses of real home users in the desired country. For Arena of Valor, this is the ideal option when registering a new account on the Asian server: the Tencent system does not see signs of a proxy or VPN, and the account is created without issues.

For continuous gaming, residential proxies are also suitable, but you should choose static (sticky) residential proxies with a fixed IP — so that each time you log into the game, your account does not see a new IP address, which could raise suspicions with Tencent's security system.

Mobile proxies — for gaming on smartphones

Arena of Valor is a mobile game, and many players run it on Android or iOS. Mobile proxies use IP addresses of real mobile operators (4G/5G) in the desired country. This is the "cleanest" type of traffic from the perspective of anti-fraud systems: mobile IPs almost never get blacklisted because one IP can be used by hundreds of real users of the operator simultaneously.

Mobile proxies are especially relevant for Honor of Kings on the Chinese server — there, Tencent's anti-fraud measures are the most aggressive, and mobile IPs pass verification significantly better.

Data center proxies — only for scraping and automation

Data center proxies are fast and cheap, but they are poorly suited for Arena of Valor. Tencent actively blocks data center IPs on game servers. The only scenario where they may be useful is for automated data collection (match statistics, rankings) via API or scraping gaming websites, rather than for the game itself.

How to set up a proxy for gaming: step-by-step guide

Setting up a proxy for Arena of Valor depends on the device you are playing on. Let's break down three main scenarios: PC via emulator, Android, and iOS.

Option 1: PC via emulator (BlueStacks, LDPlayer, NoxPlayer)

Most PC players run Arena of Valor through an Android emulator. This is the most convenient way to set up a proxy since emulators support system network settings.

1. Obtain proxy details from the provider: IP address (or host), port, username, and password. Choose the country — Taiwan (TW), Thailand (TH), or Indonesia (ID) for the international server, China (CN) for Honor of Kings.
2. Open Wi-Fi settings in the emulator. In BlueStacks: click on the Wi-Fi icon in the emulator tray → "Change network" → "Advanced options" → "Proxy server".
3. Select "Manual" in the "Proxy server" field.
4. Enter proxy details:
   • Proxy host: IP address or domain from the provider
   • Proxy port: usually 8080, 3128, or another specified in your account
5. Save the settings and reconnect to Wi-Fi within the emulator.
6. Check IP through the browser in the emulator — open whatismyip.com and ensure that the IP from the desired country is displayed.
7. Launch Arena of Valor and try to log in or register on the Asian server.

Option 2: Android smartphone

1. Go to Wi-Fi settings on your smartphone → press and hold the connected network → "Modify network".
2. Expand "Advanced options" and find the "Proxy" field.
3. Select "Manual" and enter the proxy host and port.
4. For authentication via username/password (most residential proxies), standard Wi-Fi settings on Android do not support authentication. Use the Drony or SocksDroid app — they allow you to set up a proxy with authentication for specific applications.
5. In Drony: Settings → Networks → Select your Wi-Fi network → Proxy type: SOCKS5 → Enter host, port, username, password → Filtering: select Arena of Valor from the application list.
6. Launch Drony (press the "Start" button) and then open Arena of Valor.

Option 3: iPhone / iPad (iOS)

1. Settings → Wi-Fi → tap (i) next to the connected network → scroll down to "HTTP Proxy".
2. Select "Manual" → enter the server and port. If the proxy requires authentication — enable the "Authentication" toggle and enter the username/password.
3. Important: iOS only supports HTTP/HTTPS proxies through system Wi-Fi settings. For SOCKS5 proxies, use the Shadowrocket or Quantumult X app — they support SOCKS5 and allow you to route the traffic of specific applications through the proxy.
4. In Shadowrocket: tap "+" → select SOCKS5 type → enter host, port, username, password → save → enable the connection.

Ping and latency: how to minimize lag on Asian servers

Arena of Valor is a dynamic MOBA, where a delay of 200+ ms makes the game uncomfortable. When connecting via proxy to Asian servers, the ping will inevitably increase — the question is how much and how to minimize it.

Realistic ping expectations when playing from Russia via proxy:

A ping of 80–150 ms is quite comfortable for casual play and even for ranked matches. Professional players usually aim for 50 ms and below, but this is only achievable by being physically present in the region or using dedicated game servers.

Tips for reducing ping when using a proxy:

• Choose proxies with servers in Hong Kong or Singapore. These locations are geographically closest to Taiwan and China and provide minimal latency.
• Use the SOCKS5 protocol instead of HTTP. SOCKS5 operates at a lower level and adds less latency to game traffic.
• Connect via wired Ethernet, not Wi-Fi — this reduces connection instability.
• Close background applications on your device and computer that consume traffic.
• Test different IPs from the proxy provider's pool. Different residential IPs may have different latencies — choose the one with the lowest ping.
• Play during off-peak hours (nighttime Moscow time = morning in Asia) — servers are less loaded.

Honor of Kings: a separate guide to accessing the Chinese server

Honor of Kings (王者荣耀) is the Chinese version of the game, which is technically a separate application with different content, heroes, and ranking systems. It is one of the most popular mobile games in China with tens of millions of active players. To access it from Russia, you need to solve several tasks simultaneously.

Step 1: Installing the app

Honor of Kings is not available in the Russian Google Play and App Store. To install:

• Android: download the APK from the official game website (yxzj.qq.com) or through Chinese app stores TapTap or Bilibili Game. Before downloading, enable the proxy with a Chinese IP.
• iOS: a Chinese Apple ID is required. Create a new Apple ID, specifying "China" as the country during registration. Verification will require a Chinese phone number or payment via a Chinese card — or use services that purchase apps through intermediaries.

Step 2: Registering a WeChat or QQ account

Honor of Kings requires authorization through WeChat or QQ — the two largest Chinese messengers/social networks. You cannot log into the game without a Chinese account.

• QQ is easier to register: download the QQ International app, register via email. Be sure to use a proxy with a Chinese IP at the time of registration — otherwise, the QQ system will block account creation from a foreign IP.
• WeChat requires verification through an already existing account of another WeChat user — this is more complicated for new users.

Step 3: Constantly connecting via proxy while playing

After registering a Honor of Kings account, you need to launch the game every time through a proxy with a Chinese IP. If the system detects a login from a foreign IP after registering from a Chinese one — the account may be blocked or require re-verification.

For stable gameplay in Honor of Kings, it is recommended to use a static (sticky) mobile proxy with a fixed Chinese IP — this reduces the risk of account blocking due to IP changes with each login.

Common errors and how to fix them

Even with the correct proxy setup, players encounter typical problems. Let's discuss the most common ones.

Error: "Region not supported" or "Service not available in your region"

Reason: The game detected your real IP, not the proxy IP. This happens if the proxy is set only for the browser and not for all device traffic — the game application uses a direct connection.

Solution: Ensure that the proxy is set at the system level (system proxy in Wi-Fi settings) or use routing apps (Drony for Android, Shadowrocket for iOS, Proxifier for Windows) that intercept the traffic of specific applications.

Error: Proxy is connected, but IP does not change

Reason: Incorrect proxy details entered (typo in IP, port, or password), or the proxy server is temporarily unavailable.

Solution: Check the proxy details in your provider's account. Open a browser on your device and go to whatismyip.com — if your real IP is displayed, the proxy is not working. Try another IP from the pool or contact the provider's support.

Error: High ping (300+ ms) and constant disconnects

Reason: The proxy server is physically located far from the game server, or it is overloaded with other users.

Solution: Choose a proxy with a location in Hong Kong, Singapore, or Japan — they are closest to Taiwanese and Chinese game servers. Also, try changing the IP in the proxy pool — different servers have different loads and latencies.

Error: Account blocked after logging in via proxy

Reason: Tencent's security system detected a login from a new IP (especially if the previous login was from a different region) or found signs of a proxy/data center in the IP characteristics.

Solution: Use a static (sticky) proxy with the same IP for each login. Avoid data center proxies — only use residential or mobile ones. If the account is already blocked — contact Tencent support through official channels.

Error: Proxy works in the browser but not in the emulator

Reason: Android emulators (BlueStacks, LDPlayer) sometimes ignore Windows system proxy settings and use their own network settings.

Solution: Set up the proxy directly within the emulator through the virtual Wi-Fi settings (described in the section above). If this does not help — use Proxifier at the Windows level, adding the emulator process to the proxying rules.

Conclusion and recommendations

Playing Arena of Valor on Asian servers and Honor of Kings from Russia is quite feasible — you just need to choose the right type of proxy and set it up at the system level or through a special app. The main takeaways from this guide:

• Free VPNs and data center proxies are blocked by Tencent — use residential or mobile proxies.
• Always enable the proxy in advance for account registration — before opening the game or app store.
• For Honor of Kings, choose a static proxy with a fixed Chinese IP to avoid blocking when changing addresses.
• Optimal locations for minimal ping: Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan.
• On Android, use Drony; on iOS — Shadowrocket for proper proxy operation with authentication.

If you plan to play on Asian servers of Arena of Valor or Honor of Kings on a regular basis, we recommend trying residential proxies located in Taiwan or Hong Kong — they provide stable bypassing of geo-blocks and minimal risk of account blocking. For gaming on smartphones and accessing the Chinese server of Honor of Kings, the optimal choice will be mobile proxies with a Chinese IP — they almost never get blacklisted by Tencent's anti-fraud systems.