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The Butcher · Melee 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 The Butcher Matchups and Counters.

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
  • 1Upgrades Hamstring for more utility.
  • 4Upgrades Hamstring for more utility.
  • 7The most utility-focused option at level 7.
  • 10Heroic ability focused on utility.
  • 13Upgrades Hamstring for more damage.
  • 16The most utility-focused option at level 16.
  • 20The most utility-focused option at level 20.