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Jaina · Ranged Assassin

Early game talents

BalancedRecommendedData-drivenPatch 2.57.0.98304
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When to use it

Levels 1 to 7 lean on survivability to win the early soak and the first objective; from level 10 it follows the balanced plan.

This build is part of the guide Jaina Early Game Guide.

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
  • 1Quest talent: it only pays off if you complete it early, so commit to it.
  • 4The most survivability-focused option at level 4.
  • 7Upgrades Cone of Cold for more utility.
  • 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.