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Kerrigan · Melee 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 Kerrigan 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 soakSoaks experience in two lanes at once.
  • RotateMainRotates between lanes to create kills and pressure.
  • Mercenary campsTakes mercenary camps when it is safe.
  • With the teamStays with the team for fights and objectives.

Talents by level

  • Siphoning ImpactHitting an enemy Hero with Ravage grants 100 (+4% per level) points of Assimilation Shields.Q
  • Assimilation MasteryRegeneration Globe healing grants 50 (+4% per level) points of Assimilation Shields per second while active. While Assimilation is active, Kerrigan's Health and Mana regeneration is increased by 150%.Trait
  • Fury of the SwarmAfter casting Ravage, Kerrigan's next Basic Attack within 3 seconds splashes for 100% damage around the target.Passive
  • 1Fits more than one plan at level 1: survivability and utility.
  • 4Upgrades Impaling Blades for more damage.
  • 7The most utility-focused option at level 7.
  • 10Fits more than one plan at level 10: damage and utility.
  • 13Upgrades Assimilation for more damage.
  • 16Upgrades Ravage for more damage.
  • 20Fits more than one plan at level 20: damage and survivability.