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Arthas · Tank

Simple talents

BalancedRecommendedData-drivenPatch 2.57.0.98304
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When to use it

Avoids quest and active talents where it can: passive picks that work without extra buttons or conditions.

This build is part of the guide Arthas for Beginners.

Map job

Battlegrounds change every match, so this is its job on any of them.

  • Solo laneHolds a lane alone and wins it.
  • Double soakSoaks experience in two lanes at once.
  • RotateMoves between lanes to gank and help.
  • Mercenary campsTakes mercenary camps when it is safe.
  • With the teamMainStays with the team: it wins fights, not lanes.

Talents by level

  • Frost PresenceIncrease the area of Howling Blast by 20%. Quest: Hit enemy Heroes with Howling Blast. Reward: After Hitting 15 Heroes, Howling Blast's range is increased by 20% and it hits enemies in its path. Reward: After Hitting 30 Heroes, Death Coil Slows Heroes hit by 50% for 1.25 seconds.WQuest
  • Borean WindsAfter Frozen Tempest has been active for 2 seconds, Arthas gains 10% Movement Speed. Passive: Frozen Tempest's Slowing effects last an additional 0.5 seconds and its Mana cost is reduced by 4 per second.
  • RimeEvery 5 seconds, gain 75 Physical Armor against the next enemy Hero Basic Attack, reducing the damage taken by 75%. Stores up to 3 charges. Passive: Arthas heals for 24 (+4% per level) Health per second while Slowed, Rooted, or Stunned.Passive
  • 1The most survivability-focused option at level 1.
  • 4Upgrades Howling Blast for more survivability.
  • 7Upgrades Death Coil for more survivability.
  • 10Heroic ability focused on damage.
  • 13Upgrades Howling Blast for more damage.
  • 16Upgrades Frostmourne Hungers for more damage.
  • 20The most utility-focused option at level 20.