ARAM by Strategos

ARAM

By: Strategos
Last Updated: Nov 20, 2023
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Alarak

Build: Alarak B

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 Abathur I don't really play Alarak, I just didn't want to leave the first slot empty.
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Alexstrasza

Build: alexa A

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 Abathur Power spikes: 4,7,20
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 Abathur Alternative talent choices: 13-Pacify(active) - against assassins or generally aggressive enemy.
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 Abathur Alternative build: 1,4,7,16 - W + 20 - Blessing of the Red (active) - better value, easier to play, less control.
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 Abathur E costs too much mana if you aren't getting refunds, try to hit enemies through minions (or slow tanks) to guarantee it.
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 Abathur Cast W behind your lines to avoid enemy focus or ahead of team when you're on the offensive but almost never on top of your team. Use Q on cd.
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 Abathur Use D (transform) after your W and behind your lines, don't be greedy with it.
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 Abathur R can be used while in dragon form to give you time for second W or to escape (instant cast while transformed), however using both of your major cooldowns at once means you won't do much for a while.
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 Abathur You are super strong at 20 in dragon form, however to get proper value it needs to be orderly teamfight with enemy fully commited. Work with tank to force those while you're ready.
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Ana

Build: ana C

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Anduin

Build: anduin S

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 Abathur Power spikes: 7,16
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 Abathur Alternative talent choices: 4-quest E (blue) - against heavy enemy frontline (bad against assassins), 10-Lightbomb, 16-Inner Focus (active) - against strong single-target focus,20-E - if you don't need the extra healing from R and/or are often interrupted.
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Anub'arak

Build: Anub B

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Artanis

Build: Artanis C

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 Abathur Power spikes: 7,13
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 Abathur Alternative talent choices: 1 - Seasoned marksman - if enemy has multiple fast attackers, 16 - W - against fatties.
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 Tassadar En Taro Tassadar!
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Arthas

Build: Arthas D

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Auriel

Build: Auriel B

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Azmodan

Build: Azmo S

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 Abathur Power spikes: 10, your power depends on your stacks more than talents
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 Abathur Alternative talent choices: frontline focus - 4 - W (red), 7 - E, 13 - E; If you have less than 360 stacks at 20 - Blackpool(R)
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 Abathur The best use of W is to deny enemy skillshot but it should be used frequently in the first place.
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 Abathur Hitting enemies is generally more consistent way to get stacks than hitting minions, however use your own judgement.
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Blaze

Build: Blaze A-

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 Abathur Lvl 13 talent is the slow on ignite, purple icon in-game
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 Abathur Power spikes: 13
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 Abathur Alternative talent choices: 4,16 - D(trait) - carry option, generally Blaze's builds are very flexible, feel free to mish-mash.
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 Abathur Standing in burning oil heals Blaze, connecting new oil to burning oil sets it on fire.
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Brightwing

Build: bw A

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 Abathur Power spike: 10
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 Abathur Alternative talent choices: a lot (not R tho).
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 Abathur On the Industrial district map, going bribe at 1 to constantly get turrets and full Q(Flare) after is a viable alternative build.
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Cassia

Build: cassia A

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Chen

Build: Boring panda D skip

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Chromie

Build: chromie S

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 Abathur Use W on an incoming minion wave, aimed towards you so it follows the minions. Don't be shy to clear minions with spells.
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 Abathur Temporal Loop (R) gives you increased cd reduction, feel free to spam spells during the first 2 seconds of it ticking, they will come back.
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D.Va

Build: Dva B

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 Abathur Power spikes: 4,10,16
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 Abathur You can send your self-destruct (E) in a desired direction by using it while in Q, it's always preferable to use it that way unless it's used for mech reset (while focused).
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Deathwing

Build: Dwing B

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 Abathur Alternative talent choices: 13,16 - Q - against multiple rangeds or %dmg
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 Abathur Before ulting or a teamfight switch to melee form.
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 Abathur Always look to heal with Z(mount) when below 50%, if you have well available tap it first.
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Deckard

Build: Deckard B+

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 Abathur Power spikes: 10,13,20 - really weak healer until 13
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Dehaka

Build: Deha B

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Diablo

Build: Diablo S

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 Abathur Power spikes: 4,16,20
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 Abathur Alternative talent choices: 16-W against heavy enemy frontline or when focused
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 Abathur Counterintuitevely ARAM Diablo is not a fighter but a sponge. Due to insane sustain you can take any reasonable poke with ease, however engaging can get you killed fast. You are the shield of your team, not a spear.
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 Abathur Move around in enemy range so that only 1 or 2 enemies can hit you and spam W. Walk from top to bottom to force the enemy to withdraw or stand in front of a wall. Charge at a right angle towards the wall, W towards enemy, E enemy, W again and retreat. Avoid enemy focus fire when possible
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 Abathur After 16 you can bring an enemy to your team with QEQ combo. Use shift command for E and watch out for enemy CC. Can be used to peel for your team against dive heroes by spacing the abilities and smashing them into a wall
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E.T.C.

Build: ETC S

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 Abathur Stage dive is solid alternative ult choice for more offensive/solo ETC, only becomes good with 20 uipgrade though.
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Falstad

Build: Falstad B

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 Abathur Power spikes: 4,10(A),20(S)
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Fenix

Build: Fenix B

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 Abathur Power spikes: 7,13,16
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 Abathur E forward and burst 1 target with Repeater Cannon + Q is the way to go after 7, it's ok to neglect poke to get this right (especially pre-13). Fenix's poke/ranged dmg is quite disappointing in general.
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Garrosh

Build: Garrosh S

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Gazlowe

Build: Gazlowe A

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 Abathur Power spikes: 10,20
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 Abathur Gazlowe is all about his ultimate. Use it in the middle of enemies (either from flank or later in the battle, usually when second E cd is ready), be greedy. After R throw E in the middle and start charging W. Enjoy the show. 2 targets are enough, even killing 1 is fine. Use often.
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Genji

Build: Genji B+

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 Abathur Power spikes: 7,16,20
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 Abathur Alternative talent choices: for less experienced genji players 4-Dragon Claw (active) and 13-E, no point in picking 13Q if you won't use it. 10-Dragonblade - if your team needs dmg and can protect you (heavy frontline or mutliple supports). I need healing.
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Greymane

Build: gm A

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 Abathur Just go your own build depending on the enemy composition, almost all talents are neither exceptional nor bad.
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 Abathur W is your most important cd, use it wisely and try to keep it going as long as possible.
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 Abathur Standart form is ranged, even in fights, Worgen is for finishing burst, desperate times and uncontested siege. You can mount or use R to switch back to ranged form without wasting E.
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Gul'dan

Build: Guldan S

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 Abathur Level 7 (third) is W
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 Abathur Power spikes: 4,10,13
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 Abathur Alternative talent choices: 20-R
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Hanzo

Build: Hanzo A

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 Abathur I really don't know much about Hanzo, W build seems promising as well. The main dmg comes from R, use well. Ryuuga wagateki wo kurau!
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Hogger

Build: Hogger S-

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 Abathur Power spikes: 7,16
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 Abathur Alternative talent choices: 4-E + 13-other E - with bad healer, 20-No control (E) - against weak enemy focus/sustain, great against isolated enemy
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Illidan

Build: Illidan D

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Imperius

Build: Imperius B+

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Jaina

Build: Jaina B

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 Abathur I don't play Jaina and her build is flexible so feel free to make your own, just avoid Q build.
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Johanna

Build: Joh S

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 Abathur Level 1 is armor.
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 Abathur Power spikes: 4.10
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 Abathur Alternative talent choices: 1-active heal - with bad healer, 1,16-E - against multiple ranged autoattackers, 7- D(trait+mount) - more tanky/weak enemy healing, 10,20-Falling Sword - Joh carry
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Junkrat

Build: Junk S

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 Abathur Alternative build - 4,13 - Q, 16 - Burst Fire (triple Q), 20 - Q - good when only ranged/siege hero on team. Alternative talents - RIP-tire is a viable ult alternative after the 20 upgrade.
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 Abathur Drop the traps to the side or under your team (defensively) so they don't get triggered on minions.
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 Abathur Don't sweat W too much, using it after someone gets cought in your trap or as a follow-up to tank cc is fine, so is using them to blow a backline enemy away or saving them for escape. Trigger W with D, triggers upon landing if activated mid-throw.
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Kael'thas

Build: KT A

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 Abathur Power spikes: 13,16
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 Abathur Alternative talent choices: 4 - blue E against melee assassins or heavy frontline 7,16,20 - Q, if you need the % dmg and can reliably hit 2+. Not advised. 10(20) - other ult if enemy can deny Pyroblast.
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 Abathur D+W on globe minion, Q in the middle of the wave.
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 Abathur Always use D+W pre-16, D+Q 70% of the time post-16. Q takes too much mana, use on pve or CCd target. Keep E and W for emergencies, unleash hell only when engaged.
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 Abathur KT isn't exactly a backline, even after 16/20. Your playstyle is to D+W and aa nearest enemy until they break and attack you. As long as you cast your spells after provoking the enemy you can die and you still did well. You are the bait (unless you're the only ranged dmg).
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Kel'Thuzad

Build: KTZ A+

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Kerrigan

Build: Kerri C

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Kharazim

Build: Kharazim B

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 Abathur Power spikes: 7,10,16
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 Abathur Alternative talent choices: 1 - Blue + 7 - E - the fighter build - quite weak, as all dmg builds, 10-Palm, 20-R
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Li Li

Build: Lili B+

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 Abathur Power spikes: 10,16,20
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 Abathur Alternative talents - 7 - E, 10 - Water Dragon
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 Abathur try to take some chip dmg every few seconds to keep the trait going
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 Abathur Ideal playstyle is weaving in and out of frontline while spamming Q and W (alternating between yourself and whoever needs healing), keep on the move and you will waste a lot of enemy's potential and concentration
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 Abathur Cancel your R (jug) if the healing is no longer crucia to save cd. Generally cast it right after Q (given E,W are already on cd) and cancel as Q becomes ready again, unless in serious trouble.
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 Abathur Q, E and dragon R targeting can be manipulated by positioning yourself too far from the targets you don't want to hit, generally Q targets the lowest hp ally, E and dragon R target closest enemy heroes
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Li-Ming

Build: Li ming S

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Lt. Morales

Build: Morales B

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Lúcio

Build: Lucio S-

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 Abathur *utsk utsk briing skibidibop pada-pam*
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Lunara

Build: Lunara A

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Maiev

Build: Maiev B

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Mal'Ganis

Build: Malganis A

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 Abathur Alternative talent choices: 10-both are about equal, depends on preference and situtation, 16-W - the better option if you can't handle the chaos of Blind as a Bat, 20-Seeker swarm (purple R), if you picked Carrion Swarm and focus on teamfights.
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Malfurion

Build: Malfurion A+

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 Abathur Power spikes: 7,13(S),16
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 Abathur Alternative talent choices: 1-Treant - for fun, 4,13-W - dmg option (meh), 10-Tranquility - backline malf with no enemy dive, 16-other Q/W - probably stronger but less chill (you don't need it at that point), 20-any
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 Abathur Your main healing is done with W, make sure to apply Q first if both are ready. Stand back and W enemy tank (or diver), no need to move into the danger as long as your frontline has active Q.
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 Abathur With 7,13 and 16 you'll gradually have more mana and uptime on Q, start applying it to whole team to prepare for fights. It's ok to refresh existing Q (at half for tanks and solos, at 25 for anyone) rather than cast it on someone who is relatively safe.
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 Abathur If your team doesn't need the mana from Innvervate (D), use it for the cd reduction. On casters whenever they're active and on tanks mid-fight.
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 Abathur If facing mana issues (pre-13), stop using E and use W only in emergencies or for good value (3+ Q active)
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Malthael

Build: Malthael C skip

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Medivh

Build: Medivh X

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 Abathur Medivh's power level differs greatly from game to game and from player to player. He is worst agaist summons and pressure, best in defensive teams with combo.
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 Abathur Power spikes: 10,16
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 Abathur Alternative talent choices: 4-armor E, 13-any
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 Abathur R from raven form is ludicrously powerful and unstoppable and should be your main focus.
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 Abathur Getting all 40 stacks without dying is your highest priority, hitting tank is usually the safest.
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 Abathur Good luck.
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Mei

Build: Mei B

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Mephisto

Build: Mephisto S

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 Abathur Power spikes: 4, 20 (those are the most notable ones, all talents increase your power greatly)
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 Abathur Alternative talent choices: 7 - any, usually speed, 10 - Durance of Hate, best used by casting before E+W combo.
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 Abathur Always use E+W together, even when out of position.
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 Abathur Your W does dmg only on the edge, try to jump in the middle of the enemy and pay attention to it when focus firing.
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 Abathur Q is there just to reduce E+W cd or to throw at incoming line of minions. Use at the very end of E+W combo or on cd.
6
 Abathur Remember to autoattack post-13. Post-20 try to create a triangle from yourself, your shade and the enemy to hit with double nova.
7
 Abathur Ultimate is best used directly after E+W and can be used just to fill the time before next E+W to create serious tempo advantage.
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Muradin

Build: Muradin S

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Threats to Muradin with this build

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1
 Abathur Power spikes: 1,10,13,20
2
 Abathur Alternative talent choices: 1-E - good with melee team, good healer or against enemy aa, 7-E and 16-E for heavy engage dwarf. 4-other W + 13 burn - against aa, split enemy teams, 20-Rewind - burst option
3
 Abathur Make good use of your trait (D), especially important if your healer is meh. usually going for globe or well is enough time for the trait to heal you back.
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Murky

Build: Murky E

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Nazeebo

Build: Nazeebo A

Level 1
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Threats to Nazeebo with this build

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Threat Hero Notes
1
 Abathur Power spikes: 10,20
2
 Abathur Alternative talent choices: 1,7,13-E - solid, defensive build, 4-Q - if you don't care much about late game, 7-Q - if you can reliably hit it (bravo), 10-Ravenous Spirit - both ults are good, depends on if your team needs a frontline(R1) or a backline(R2), 13-Superstition - solid against mage poke comps, 16-Soul Harvest(active) - seems alright, not sure, 20 - if you have between 140 and 170 stacks R is solid choice, if more go Vile Infection (it's awesome), if less always go R
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Nova

Build: Nova D

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Orphea

Build: Orphea A

Level 1
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Threats to Orphea with this build

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1
 Abathur Power spikes: 4,13
2
 Abathur Alternative talent choices: 7-E + 13-Q - against heavy spellcaster teams, 10-Eternal Feast, 20-Q reset - against dive teams or as a safe pick
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4
 Abathur Your main dmg comes from empowered auto attacks, Q is mobility, W is focus-fire/filler and E is CC.
5
 Abathur You don't have to move right after hitting Q, however the time to do so is quite short. Still, it's better to aa/cast 1 other ability (especially W when kiting) to give you greater control and efficiency.
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Probius

Build: probe D

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Threats to Probius with this build

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1
 Abathur I don't play probe but I saw this build doing good. Use your own judgement.
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Qhira

Build: Qhira A-

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Threats to Qhira with this build

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 Abathur Power spike: 20
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Ragnaros

Build: Rag B+

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Raynor

Build: Raynor B

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Rehgar

Build: Rehgar S-

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Threats to Rehgar with this build

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1
 Abathur Most of the talents are good, even standalone. Full W (7-D, 20-shield) build seems ok, full E might work too. Pick what talents you like/need and don't be afraid to mix it up.
2
 Abathur You can heal two far apart teammates by standing in the middle for Q jump. You can also 'carry' the heal a bit as there is a short delay between each the jumps.
3
 Abathur Always start in your orc form to have wolf(Z) ready after casting. Treat it as a cd rather than alternate form.
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Rexxar

Build: Rexxar C

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Samuro

Build: Samuro F

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Threats to Samuro with this build

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Threat Hero Notes
1
 Abathur Samuro is alright in teamfights if he has R ready, rest of the time he feeds enemy with clones.
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Sonya

Build: Sonya C

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Stitches

Build: Stitches A

Level 1
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Threats to Stitches with this build

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Threat Hero Notes
1
 Abathur Power spikes: 1,10,16
2
 Abathur Alternative talent choices: A lot of them, I am not even sure this build is the best. Most notable ones are 4-blue sword (aa) and 20-hook. Always pick Putrid Bile though.
3
 Abathur Gorge is awkward/useless more often than not and without Putrid Bile Stitches is a sponge, not a tank. Don't pick Gorge unless you wanna try it or are absolutely sure your team is competent
4
 Abathur Your trait (D) has an active part.
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Stukov

Build: Stukov S+

Level 1
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Threats to Stukov with this build

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1
 Abathur Power spikes: 4,13,16
2
 Abathur Alternative talent choices: None, don't touch my build, yes?
3
 Abathur Q has priority over E, even if it's still on cd (up to 2 sec). W is useless in most cases, however if you can spare the mana it's more fun than afk waiting for Q/E.
4
 Abathur Every other Q is empowered by D, spam both.
5
 Abathur Casting E on the enemy gate when pushing is pure cancer, use well comrade.
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Sylvanas

Build: Sylvanas C?

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Tassadar

Build: Tassadar A

Level 1
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Threats to Tassadar with this build

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1
 Abathur Sorry about the pictures, hover over them and read the description.
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The Butcher

Build: Butcher C

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Thrall

Build: Thrall A

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Tracer

Build: Tracer C

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Tychus

Build: Tychus C

Level 1
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Threats to Tychus with this build

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1
 Abathur I don't know anything about Tychus but this build seems the most common/logical. Nade build might be good as well.
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Tyrael

Build: Tyrael B

Level 1
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Threats to Tyrael with this build

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Threat Hero Notes
1
 Abathur Tyrael is a bad tank, he works best with other frontline so he's free to dive enemy backline.
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Tyrande

Build: Tyrande B

Level 1
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Threats to Tyrande with this build

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1
 Abathur A/B tier if double heal. I don't play her at all, just added this build cos I saw it do good in double heal.
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Uther

Build: Uther C

Level 1
Level 4
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Level 10
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Level 16
Level 20

Threats to Uther with this build

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Threat Hero Notes
1
 Abathur Power spikes: 10,16,20
2
 Abathur Alternative talent choices: 4 - Holy Fire (passive) - waveclear, double heal, 10 - Divine Shield (R1), 20 - Divine Storm (R2)
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Valeera

Build: Valeera E

Level 1
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Valla

Build: Valla S

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Varian

Build: Varian S

Level 1
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Level 20

Threats to Varian with this build

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1
 Abathur Colossus Smash sucks (sorry, I know you guys like it)
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Whitemane

Build: Whitemane C

Level 1
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Level 7
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Level 16
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Xul

Build: Xul B

Level 1
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Level 7
Level 10
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Level 20

Threats to Xul with this build

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Threat Hero Notes
1
 Abathur Power spikes:13,20
2
 Abathur Alternative talent choices: 1-any, W build - blue armor+4,7,13,16-W+10-either+20-Q - insane, however needs plenty melee targets and suffers greatly from enemy blind/stun/mobility
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Yrel

Build: Yrel B

Level 1
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Level 16
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Zagara

Build: Zagara S

Level 1
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Level 20

Threats to Zagara with this build

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1
 Abathur Power spikes: 4, 10, 16
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4
 Abathur Spam spam spam. Slowly push everything in front of you while leaving creep behind you. keep spamming even while kiting. It takes some time to build up the swarm, keep it going by killing whatever is closest to you.
5
 Abathur Any enemy that dares to resist you should feel like it's 1944 and they just landed on the beaches of Normandy, otherwise you are doing something wrong. For the Swarm!
6
 Abathur Place one nydus next to spawn (if you die) to travel quickly back. Place one nydus next to well to speed up the refreshment process. Place spare nyduses as you push. Do not use nydus in the middle of a push, it's better to have no mana than dead, overextended teammates.
7
 Abathur Place creep behind walls, to the sides and in vents. Do not stand on the creep tumor, you should be on the edge of the creep when possible. Keeping it around is vital and the biggest challange you'll have.
8
 Abathur You absolutely melt everyone focused by your roachlings post-16, especially tanks. Make sure to kill minions and enemy summons before fight or drop E near tank/far from minions to guarantee this.
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Zarya

Build: Zarya S

Level 1
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Level 7
Level 10
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Level 16
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Zeratul

Build: Zeratul A

Level 1
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Level 20

Threats to Zeratul with this build

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1
 Abathur Power spikes: 7(useless b4), 10, 20(S tier)
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4
 Abathur Stay around your team for safe Blink(E) return point, you are pseudo-ranged post 7
4
 Abathur 20 kill combo: E, W, Q, R, Q, W, E back. Use often on anyone but tank.
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Zul'jin

Build: Zuljin S

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Orientation Top

Use the list option (above hero name) to quickly find your hero. The letter after the name refers to hero's tier rank. Individual hero details in threat section, click "SHOW ALL" on the right (in progress). Some heroes' talents (especially pictures) are messed up or outdated, hover over them to read what they do.

Pick phase Top

Always look at all 15 options your team has. Pick as a team if possible but let people do what they want. Priority is to get a good healer, then any tank, then S heroes, then rangeds. There must always be a frontline, if there is no tank or suitable bruiser (Dehaka, Imperius) share the duty between two heroes (bruisers, melees, sturdy rangeds, summoners).

How to win Top

Your ultimate goal is to methodicaly destroy structures. The standart cycle is following:
1)kill minions as fast as possible
2)posture forward to get in range of towers
3)poke towers with spells for a few seconds
4)withdraw and prepare for next minion wave

-stay in the middle at all costs, if enemy flanks from the side just move to the opposite side of the lane, form a tighter group and ignore them/keep slowly pushing
-tap wells often, generally at 60% health/mana
-Try to zone enemy from their globes, secure yours and let caster minion come all the way before killing it
-keep your CC/movement for an engage and reasonably spam everything else
-stay within reach of your teammates, ideally spread with gaps the size of D.Va between you
-step forward if you have full hp and cds ready, step back when you are hurt or on cd
-if enemy has dive hero keep an eye on them, once they commit promptly burst them down while moving into a formation
-camps should be done secretly by a single hero or fast as a group when confident, generally camps aren't important
-once core is exposed withdraw to prepare for fight (mercs, mana, all alive), fight where the enemy wall used to be, not under the core
-focus minions and summons first, then care about enemy (I know I already said that but it's important)

How to communicate Top

Don't. Occasional retreat ping is all you need. Only exceptions are shutting up troublemaker (politely, once) or asking a teammate if they can play 'insert healer/tank name' in the pick phase.

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