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The Lost Vikings · Support

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 The Lost Vikings Abilities and Combos.

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.
  • RotateMoves between lanes to gank and help.
  • Mercenary campsTakes mercenary camps when it is safe.
  • With the teamMainStays with the team: it wins fights, not lanes.

Talents by level

  • Olaf the StoutPassive: Olaf gains 20% bonus maximum Health. Every 5 seconds, Olaf gains 75 Physical Armor against the next enemy Hero Basic Attack, reducing the damage taken by 75%. Stores up to 2 charges.
  • Spy GamesAfter standing still for 3 seconds, Erik gains Stealth and his Sight Radius is increased by 75%. The Stealth persists for 3 seconds after moving and once removed, Erik gains 75% bonus Basic Attack damage for 6 seconds.
  • Explosive AttacksBaleog's Basic Attack splash damage against non-Heroes is no longer reduced by 50%.
  • Viking BriberyEnemy Minions or captured Mercenaries killed near The Lost Vikings grant stacks of Bribe. Use 40 stacks to bribe target Mercenary, instantly defeating them. Does not work on Elite Mercenaries. Maximum stacks available: 200.
  • 1The most damage-focused option at level 1.
  • 4Fits more than one plan at level 4: survivability and utility.
  • 7Adds an active ability for damage.
  • 10Fits more than one plan at level 10: damage and survivability.
  • 13The most damage-focused option at level 13.
  • 16The most utility-focused option at level 16.
  • 20Fits more than one plan at level 20: damage and utility.