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Kel'Thuzad · Ranged Assassin

Against mobile heroes

UtilitySituationalData-drivenPatch 2.57.0.98304
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When to use it

Slows, roots and stuns first, to pin down heroes who would otherwise escape.

This build is part of the guide Kel'Thuzad Matchups and Counters.

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

  • The PlaguelandsIncrease Death and Decay's duration by 1 second. After gaining 30 Blight, increase the radius of Death and Decay's pool by 30%.Q
  • Blighted FrostFrost Nova deals 75% more damage to enemies in the center. After gaining 30 Blight, increase Frost Nova's Root duration by 0.5 seconds.W
  • Barbed ChainsIncrease Chains of Kel'Thuzad damage by 125%. After gaining 30 Blight, Chains of Kel'Thuzad reduces the Armor of pulled Heroes by 10 for 4 seconds.E
  • 1Upgrades Frost Nova for more utility.
  • 4Adds an active ability for utility.
  • 7The most utility-focused option at level 7.
  • 10Heroic ability focused on utility.
  • 13Upgrades Frost Nova for more utility.
  • 16The most utility-focused option at level 16.
  • 20Upgrades Frost Blast for more utility.