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Xal'atath · Ranged Assassin

Utility talents

UtilitySituationalData-drivenPatch 2.57.0.98304
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When to use it

At each level, the talent with the most control, cooldown reduction or vision. Choose it when your team needs setup more than damage.

This build is part of the guide Xal'atath Guide.

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

  • Void AdeptQuest: Detonate the Dark Heart on Marked enemy Heroes to increase the damage of Shadow Mark by 5 each time a target is hit, up to 100 damage.
  • Anchored CoreDark Heart Ritual: +50% Radius +25% Duration Dark Heart's damage bounces 2 times from the primary target to nearby enemies, dealing 25 (+4% per level) damage.
  • Cloak Of ShadowsActivating Void Step grants 50% Movement Speed and 25 Spell Armor for 2 seconds. This bonus refreshes each time Xal'atath teleports.
  • 1The most utility-focused option at level 1.
  • 4The most utility-focused option at level 4.
  • 7The most utility-focused option at level 7.
  • 10Heroic ability focused on utility.
  • 13The most utility-focused option at level 13.
  • 16The most damage-focused option at level 16.
  • 20The most utility-focused option at level 20.