Nova · 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.
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
LongshotIncreases the cast range of Pinning Shot by 30%. Pinning Shot also increases the range of Nova's next Basic Attack by 2.3.W
Covert OpsAfter being Stealthed for 2 seconds, Pinning Shot's Slow is increased to 60% and costs no Mana. Bonus is lost after losing Stealth for 1 second.W
Advanced CloakingAfter being Stealthed for 1 second, gain an additional 10% Movement Speed. While Stealthed, regenerate 6 Mana per second.Trait
- 1Fits more than one plan at level 1: utility and survivability.
- 4Flexible pick at level 4.
- 7Fits more than one plan at level 7: damage and survivability.
- 10Fits more than one plan at level 10: damage and utility.
- 13Upgrades Pinning Shot for more utility.
- 16Fits more than one plan at level 16: damage and survivability.
- 20Upgrades Permanent Cloak for more utility.