The Butcher · Melee Assassin
Survival talents
DefensiveSituationalData-drivenPatch 2.57.0.98304
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When to use it
At each level, the talent with the most healing, shields or armor. Choose it against dive or heavy burst.
Map job
Battlegrounds change every match, so this is its job on any of them.
Solo laneMainHolds a lane alone so the rest of the team can rotate.- Double soakSoaks experience in two lanes at once.
- RotatePriority 2Rotates between lanes to create kills and pressure.
- Mercenary campsPriority 3Takes mercenary camps on its own when the map is quiet.
- With the teamStays with the team for fights and objectives.
Talents by level
InvigorationIf Hamstring hits a Hero, half of the Mana cost is refunded and the cooldown is reduced by 1 second.Q
Chop MeatIncreases Hamstring damage by 100% to Minions, Mercenaries, and Monsters.Q
BlockEvery 5 seconds, gain 75 Physical Armor against the next enemy Hero Basic Attack, reducing the damage taken by 75%. Stores up to 2 charges.Passive
- 1The most survivability-focused option at level 1.
- 4Upgrades Hamstring for more utility.
- 7Upgrades Ruthless Onslaught for more survivability.
- 10Heroic ability focused on damage.
- 13Upgrades Ruthless Onslaught for more survivability.
- 16The most survivability-focused option at level 16.
- 20Adds an active ability.