1 year ago
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Patch 5.7
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This is a build I've been playing around with as of late and I think it's loads of fun even if it isn't the most viable. It revolves around using Shadow Bombs to reset cooldowns and generate ammo, therefore leading to even less cooldowns when used with Enveloping Shadows. It requires a slightly different gameplay loop than the typical Vatu build, kind of similar to Buck in that it relies on getting eliminations to reset the Shadow Bombs in order to go in again. When pulled off, you'll be slinging bombs and dashing so often it almost feels like you don't have any cooldowns at all.

It heavily relies on Shadow Bombs, and they need to be landed consistently for the build to work. If you're not confident in your ability to hit the Shadow Bombs, this build can be used with Unerring. However, it is much more effective with Enveloping Shadows so I strongly recommend using that instead.

Main Build
Build Section
Notes

Assassin's Tools is interchangeable with Shadow's Perch, depending on whether you want more survivability or range on your Ambush. I recommend using Assassin's Tools on more enclosed maps and Shadow's Perch on more open maps.

Rushing Chronos takes priority, but of course sometimes other items are more important in the moment. After Chronos, I recommend getting Kill to Heal or Haven. As with any Vatu build, CC will completely smoke you. Resilience is a must if they have consistent CC.

Full Reset
Assassin's Tools

Assassin's Tools

Shadow Bombs

Reduce the damage you take by 18% for 2s after activating Shadow Bombs.

Level 3

Shattered Worlds

Shattered Worlds

Shadow Bombs

Reduce the Cooldown of Shadow Bombs by 40% after earning a Killing Blow or Elimination.

Level 5

Outnumbered

Outnumbered

Shadow Bombs

Generate 3 Ammo after hitting at least one enemy with Shadow Bombs.

Level 3

Nightwatcher

Nightwatcher

Dash

Reduce the Cooldown of Dash by NaN after hitting at least one enemy with Shadow Bombs.

Level 3

Contemplation

Contemplation

Dash

Heal for -7.5 every 0.5s for {scale=0.5|0.5}s after activating Dash. This effect stacks.

Level 1

Chronos

Chronos

Armor

Reduce the Cooldown of all your abilities by 30%.

Level 3

Enveloping Shadows

Enveloping Shadows

Weapon

Reduce the Cooldown of your basic abilities by 10% after hitting an enemy with at least one Kunai. This can activate only once per throw.

Level 1

Notes

This is the main build for full reset and ability spam.

Hybrid
Shattered Worlds

Shattered Worlds

Shadow Bombs

Reduce the Cooldown of Shadow Bombs by 40% after earning a Killing Blow or Elimination.

Level 5

Nightwatcher

Nightwatcher

Dash

Reduce the Cooldown of Dash by NaN after hitting at least one enemy with Shadow Bombs.

Level 3

Shadow's Perch

Shadow's Perch

Ambush

Increase the range of Ambush by 30%.

Level 3

Contemplation

Contemplation

Dash

Heal for -15 every 0.5s for {scale=0.5|0.5}s after activating Dash. This effect stacks.

Level 2

Assassin's Tools

Assassin's Tools

Shadow Bombs

Reduce the damage you take by 12% for 2s after activating Shadow Bombs.

Level 2

Chronos

Chronos

Armor

Reduce the Cooldown of all your abilities by 30%.

Level 3

Enveloping Shadows

Enveloping Shadows

Weapon

Reduce the Cooldown of your basic abilities by 10% after hitting an enemy with at least one Kunai. This can activate only once per throw.

Level 1

Notes

This build is a little safer with more sustain but still has the same general playstyle.

Matchups
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Counters
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Notes

Pretty much any anti-dive champ will ruin this build. This is always the case with Vatu but especially with this build since it's so aggressive. Some hyper-mobile flanks like Maeve can be rough to go up against too because it can be hard to hit your bombs. Jenos is only an issue if they're running Power Cosmeum, otherwise this build is actually pretty good against Jenos.