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Varian · Bruiser

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.

This build is part of the guide Varian Talents, Level by Level.

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.
  • 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

  • Lion's MawQuest: Every time Lion's Fang hits a Hero, increase its damage by 7, up to 175. Reward: After hitting 25 Heroes, the Slow is increased to 50% and its duration is increased to 2 seconds.QQuest
  • OverpowerWhen Parry blocks a Hero's Basic Attack, Heroic Strike's cooldown is refreshed and the next one does 40% more damage.W
  • High King's QuestQuest: Hit 50 Heroes with Basic Attacks. Quest: Participate in 5 Hero Takedowns. Quest: Gather 15 Regeneration Globes. Reward: Completing a Quest grants 10 Base Attack Damage. Completing all 3 Quests grants an additional 30 Base Attack Damage.PassiveQuest
  • 1Quest talent: it only pays off if you complete it early, so commit to it.
  • 4The most survivability-focused option at level 4.
  • 7The most survivability-focused option at level 7.
  • 10Heroic ability focused on survivability.
  • 13Adds an active ability for survivability.
  • 16Adds an active ability for survivability.
  • 20The most survivability-focused option at level 20.