Pugna
In the realm of Pugna's birth, near the vents of the Nether Reaches, there stood a lamasery devoted to the Arts of Oblivion, which drew its power from the nether energies. The Grandmaster of the temple compound had himself passed into Oblivion several years prior, leaving his academy without a leader. From the moment of their master's death, the regents of the temple began rites of divination to identify their master's reincarnation, and eventually all signs converged on the immediate neighborhood. Several villages squatted in the shadow of the temple, their alleys and plazas full of the laughter of squalling children. Pugna, a mere thirteen months of age, was but one candidate among the local brats, and on the appointed day he was presented at the temple alongside two other promising tots. The lamas offered a jumble of worn relics to the children, treasured possessions of their former g
- Tier
- B
- Win rate
- 50.4%
- Change
- -0.2
- Pick rate
- 4.2%
- Ban rate
- —
- measured matches
- 152.4K
How to play Pugna as Soft Support (pos. 4): strengths, builds and strategy for every phase of patch 7.41.
BalancedOffensiveDefensiveUtilityStrong against
Who this hero answers, and why.
- Dragon Knight59.3%win rate in the matchup
Pugna wins 59.3% of the 118 games measured against Dragon Knight this patch.
- Queen of Pain59.0%win rate in the matchup
Pugna wins 59.0% of the 100 games measured against Queen of Pain this patch.
- Tusk55.6%win rate in the matchup
Pugna wins 55.6% of the 126 games measured against Tusk this patch.
- Mars55.4%win rate in the matchup
Pugna wins 55.4% of the 121 games measured against Mars this patch.
- Timbersaw51.2%win rate in the matchup
Pugna wins 51.2% of the 127 games measured against Timbersaw this patch.
Abilities
Nether Blast5s100 / 115 / 130 / 145 mpAn exploding pulse deals damage to enemies and structures in the area. Deals 65% damage to structures.- Blast delay
- 0.8
- Radius
- 400
- Blast damage
- 95·170·245·320
Decrepify16 / 13 / 10 / 7s80 mpA powerful banishing spell that slows a unit and renders it unable to attack or be attacked. Healing on affected allies is increased, while afflicted enemies take extra magic damage instead.- Ally heal amplification
- 10%·15%·20%·25%
- Enemy increased magic damage
- -20%·-30%·-40%·-50%
- Enemy move slow
- -45%·-50%·-55%·-60%
- Duration
- 3.5
Nether Ward40s80 mpPugna places a Nether Ward at the target location. The ward will fire at any enemy hero who casts a spell dealing base damage plus the damage multiplier of the mana spent by the enemy hero.- Ward attack range
- 1400
- Base damage
- 50·70·90·110
- Damage per mana
- 1·1.2·1.4·1.6
- Damage to hp
- 0%
- Damage to mana
- 0%
- Attacks to destroy
- 4
Oblivion SavantPassivePugna can cast spells and use items while channeling.
Pugna receives 1.5% spell amplification per destroyed tower.
Life Drain7s115 / 160 / 205 mpCHANNELED - When cast on an enemy, Pugna drains health from the target enemy unit to heal himself and granting vision over the target.
When cast on an ally, Pugna will drain his own health into his ally.- Enemy drain per second
- 150·250·350
- Ally drain/heal per second
- 150·250·350
- Max duration
- 10
Skill order
The most played order in the last 12 professional matches with this hero. Highlighted levels are the points spent on talents.
Max order:Nether Blast›Nether Ward›Decrepify
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Pugna talents
Talents →- +1.9 Nether Ward Damage Per Mana100 %+200 Nether Blast Damage0 %25
- +1.5s Decrepify Duration0 %+15% Life Drain Heal100 %20
- +30% Decrepify Movement Speed To Allies25 %+250 Health75 %15
- -1s Nether Blast Cooldown39 %+2 Nether Ward Health62 %10
Pugna builds
View all builds →From the guide «Pugna Guide»
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 Pugna players buy in the public matches we measured.
Moves the popular items that add damage — Meteor Hammer and Vladmir's Offering — to the front. Choose it when your lane went well and you can afford to be greedy. Built from what Pugna players buy in the public matches we measured.
Prioritises the popular items that keep you alive — Glimmer Cape and Force Staff. Choose it against heavy disables or burst, or when you are the enemy's focus. Built from what Pugna players buy in the public matches we measured.
Built around the popular items that help your allies — Glimmer Cape and Aether Lens. Choose it when your team needs saves and auras more than your damage. Built from what Pugna players buy in the public matches we measured.
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