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Xul · Bruiser

Against dive

DefensiveRecommendedData-drivenPatch 2.57.0.98304
80

When to use it

When the enemy has several heroes who jump on you: the survival picks at every level.

This build is part of the guide Xul 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 soakPriority 2Soaks 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

  • BacklashWhen Bone Armor expires, nearby enemy Heroes take damage equal to 12% of their maximum Health.Passive
  • ShacklerWhile Bone Armor is active, nearby enemies are Slowed by 35% for 1 second. Basic Attacks against Heroes that are Stunned, Rooted, or Slowed reduce the cooldown of Bone Armor by 2 seconds.Passive
  • ShadeWhile Bone Armor is active, Xul evades all Basic Attacks, but increases the cooldown of Bone Armor by 10 seconds.Passive
  • 1Upgrades Bone Armor for more survivability.
  • 4Upgrades Cursed Strikes for more damage.
  • 7Upgrades Bone Armor for more survivability.
  • 10Heroic ability focused on damage.
  • 13Upgrades Bone Prison for more survivability.
  • 16The most damage-focused option at level 16.
  • 20Upgrades Poison Nova for more survivability.