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Illidan · Melee Assassin

Damage talents

OffensiveAdvancedData-drivenPatch 2.57.0.98304
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When to use it

At each level, the talent most focused on damage. Choose it when your team has enough frontline and needs you to kill.

This build is part of the guide Illidan Talents, Level by Level.

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.
  • RotateMainRotates between lanes to create kills and pressure.
  • Mercenary campsPriority 2Takes mercenary camps on its own when the map is quiet.
  • With the teamStays with the team for fights and objectives.

Talents by level

  • ImmolationAfter using Sweeping Strike, burn nearby enemies for 22 (+4% per level) damage a second for 4 seconds.W
  • Battered AssaultIncrease Sweeping Strike's Basic Attack damage bonus duration from 3 to 5 seconds. If Sweeping Strike hits 2 Heroes its damage bonus is increased from 35% to 125%.W
  • Unending HatredQuest: Minion kills grant 0.2 Basic Attack Damage. Hero Takedowns grant 1 Basic Attack Damage. Reward: After gaining 20 increased Basic Attack Damage, receive an additional 20 Basic Attack Damage.PassiveQuest
  • 1Quest talent: it only pays off if you complete it early, so commit to it.
  • 4The most damage-focused option at level 4.
  • 7Upgrades Dive for more utility.
  • 10Heroic ability focused on damage.
  • 13Upgrades Evasion for more damage.
  • 16Upgrades Sweeping Strike for more damage.
  • 20The most damage-focused option at level 20.