Falstad
- Tier
- S
- Meta score
- 86
How to play Falstad as Ranged Assassin: strengths, builds and strategy for every phase of patch 2.57.0.98304.
BalancedDefensiveUtilityStrong against
Who this hero answers, and why.
Blizzard classifies Samuro as a Melee Assassin, and they have to close the gap before they can do anything to Falstad, who fights at range.
Blizzard classifies The Butcher as a Melee Assassin, and they have to close the gap before they can do anything to Falstad, who fights at range.
Blizzard classifies Valeera as a Melee Assassin, and they have to close the gap before they can do anything to Falstad, who fights at range.
Abilities
QHammerang10s60 mpThrow out a Hammer that returns to Falstad, dealing 80 (+4% per level) damage and Slowing enemies hit by 25% for 2 seconds. Reactive to explode the Hammer, dealing 95 (+4% per level) damage to nearby enemies.
WLightning Rod13s60 mpDeal 107 (+4% per level) damage to an enemy, and an additional 75 (+4% per level) damage per second for 4 seconds while close to the target. Deals 100% increased damage to Minions and Mercenaries.
EBarrel Roll13s70 mpDashes forward and grants a 171 (+4% per level) point Shield for 3 seconds.
RMighty GustHeroic60s70 mpPush enemies away, and slow their Movement Speed by 40% decaying over 4 seconds.
RHinterland BlastHeroic120s80 mpAfter 1 second, deal 475 (+4.75% per level) damage to enemies within a long line. The cooldown is reduced by 30 seconds for every enemy Hero hit.
TailwindTrait5sGain 15% increased Movement Speed after not taking damage for 5 seconds.
ZFlight75sInstead of mounting, Falstad can fly a great distance over terrain.
Falstad talents
Talents →- Gathering StormQuest: Hit enemy Heroes with Hammerang. Restore 6 Mana for each Hero hit. Upon dying, Lose 8 stacks. Reward: After hitting 30 Heroes, Hammerang permanently deals 30% more damage. Reward: After hitting 80 Heroes, Hammerang permanently deals an additional 50% damage. Mythic Reward: After hitting 150 Heroes, Hammerang permanently deals an additional 70% damage.QQuest
- Dishonorable DischargeQuest: Each Lightning Rod strike upon a Hero after the 3rd generates 1 stack. If a Hero dies under its effect, generate 2 stacks. Reward: After 20 stacks, its damage is increased by 30%. Reward: After 45 stacks, its cooldown is reduced by 2 seconds and its damage is increased by an additional 75%. Mythic Reward: After 75 stacks, its number of strikes is increased by 2 and the final strike Stuns for 1.25 seconds.WQuest
Frequent FlyerActivate Frequent Flyer to gain 25% Attack Speed and Tailwind for 4 seconds. Quest: Minion kills grant 1 stack. Hero Takedowns grant 5 stacks. Reward: After 60 stacks, gain 20 Attack Damage. Reward: After 150 stacks, gain 50 additional Attack Damage. Mythic Reward: After 300 stacks, gain 125 additional Attack Damage.ActiveQuest
Falstad builds
View all builds →From the guide «Falstad Guide»
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.
At each level, the talent with the most healing, shields or armor. Choose it against dive or heavy burst.
At each level, the talent with the most control, cooldown reduction or vision. Choose it when your team needs setup more than damage.
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