Lion · Hard Support (pos. 5)
Most-played build
BalancedRecommendedData-drivenPatch 7.41
2K
When to use it
The items most bought with this hero, phase by phase. Pick it when you don't have a clear reason to deviate. Built from what Lion players buy in the public matches we measured.
Where it's played
Picked before the game: the main lane first, then the alternatives.
312%242%146%- Safe laneMain46% of matchesSafe lane next to your carry, as Hard Support (pos. 5).
- OfflanePriority 242% of matchesOff lane next to your offlaner, as Soft Support (pos. 4).
- MidPriority 312% of matchesMid lane, one against one (pos. 2).
Starting items
Iron BranchTangoObserver and Sentry WardsBlood GrenadeFaerie FireSentry Ward
Early game
BracerNull TalismanBottle
Core items
- 1Blink Dagger
- 2Force Staff
- 3Ghost Scepter
- 4Echo Sabre
Boots
Tranquil Boots
Late game
Glimmer CapeAether LensAeon DiskEul's Scepter of Divinity
Skill order
Max order:Earth Spike›Mana Drain›Hex
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Talents by level
- +600 Earth Spike cast range/travel distance+250 AoE Hex25
- +20 Finger of Death Damage Per KillEarth Spike affects a 30 degree cone20
- -2.0s Hex Cooldown+15% To Hell And Back Debuff/Spell Amp15
- +10% Mana Drain Slow+20 Movement Speed10