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Tusk · Hard Support (pos. 5)

Against magic damage

DefensiveRecommendedData-drivenPatch 7.41
80

When to use it

For games where the enemy kills with spells: keep your first two core items and add magic resistance or spell immunity.

This build is part of the guide Tusk Matchups and Counters.

Where it's played

Picked before the game: the main lane first, then the alternatives.

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  1. Safe laneMain57% of matchesSafe lane next to your carry, as Hard Support (pos. 5).
  2. OfflanePriority 236% of matchesOff lane next to your offlaner, as Soft Support (pos. 4).

Core items

  1. 1Blink Dagger
  2. 2Force Staff

Situational

Black King BarAgainst magic damage. +10 Strength, +24 Damage. Active: Avatar.Glimmer CapeAgainst magic damage. +20% Magic Resistance. Active: Glimmer.Linken's SphereAgainst magic damage. +16 All Attributes, +6.5 Health Regeneration, +4.25 Mana Regeneration. Active: Transfer Spellblock.

Skill order

Max order:Tag Team›Snowball›Ice Shards

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Talents by level

  1. Ice Shards slow by 50% and deal 110 DPS
    12% Chance Walrus Punch
    25
  2. -6s Snowball Cooldown
    +75% Walrus Punch Crit
    20
  3. +325 Health
    +120 Snowball Damage
    15
  4. +0.75s Walrus Punch Stun Duration
    +2s Tag Team Duration
    10