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Jaina · Ranged Assassin

Balanced talents

BalancedRecommendedData-drivenPatch 2.57.0.98304
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When to use it

At each level, the talent that serves more than one plan. A safe default when you don't know the enemy team yet. Built by reading the talent texts; Blizzard publishes no pick rates.

This build is part of the guide Jaina Abilities and Combos.

Map job

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

  • Solo laneHolds a lane alone and wins it.
  • Double soakMainSoaks experience in a lane, usually alongside a teammate, and clears waves fast.
  • RotateMoves between lanes to gank and help.
  • Mercenary campsTakes mercenary camps when it is safe.
  • With the teamStays with the team for fights and objectives.

Talents by level

  • Winter's ReachIncrease the range and travel speed of Frostbolt by 30%.Q
  • Lingering ChillIncrease the duration of Chill from 4 seconds to 6 seconds.Trait
  • Fingers of FrostQuest: Gather Regeneration Globes to increase Jaina's Mana regeneration by 0.1 per second, up to 2 per second. Reward: After gathering 20 Globes, the damage bonus from Frostbite is increased by 10%.PassiveQuest
  • 1Fits more than one plan at level 1: survivability and damage.
  • 4Fits more than one plan at level 4: utility and damage.
  • 7Upgrades Blizzard for more damage.
  • 10Fits more than one plan at level 10: damage and survivability.
  • 13Fits more than one plan at level 13: survivability and damage.
  • 16Upgrades Blizzard for more damage.
  • 20The most damage-focused option at level 20.