Heroes of the Storm has reached its version 2.0, and with it new characters such as Genji, D.Va and Malthael have appeared. The last hero to enter the fray was Kel'Thuzad, the ArchLich in the service of the Lich King. Kel'Thuzad reigns over Naxxramas, and in the world of Heroes of the Storm is a high difficulty ranged assassin. In this guide we will explain how to best use it.
Build Frost Blast
| Level at which to learn the Talent | Name of the Talent | Description of the Talent |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Cold Plague | Increases the damage of the central area of Frost Blast and its duration |
| Level 4 | Phylactery of Kel'Thuzad | Mission: Collecting Regenerating Orbs allows you to instantly resurrect. |
| Level 7 | Glacial Thorn | Create a spike that explodes and deals damage |
| Level 10 | Slit of the Shadow | Deals massive area damage |
| Level 13 | Ice chains | Chains slows enemies after dragging them |
| Level 16 | Biting cold | Frost Blast forces enemies to take additional damage |
| Level 20 | Might of the Scourge | Hitting Heroes resets Rift of Shadow's cooldown |
The build Frosty Explosion di Kel'Thuzad increases the potential for sudden and massive damage. It works particularly well when you are in the company of other companions who are able to use slowdowns or other types of crowd control, so as to completely disable the enemy team by helping with the Frost Explosion skill or with Chains of Kel'Thuzad. The most notable feats are Frost Plague, which increases the duration of blocking enemies, the Heroic Skill Rift of the Shadow which deals heavy damage but requires unnecessary precision when enemies are blocked, and Biting Cold which greatly increases the damage of Kel'Thuzad when using Death and Destruction.
Build Arcane Echoes
| Level at which to learn the Talent | Name of the Talent | Description of the Talent |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Plagued Lands | Increases the duration of Death and Destruction and extends its range |
| Level 4 | Phylactery of Kel'Thuzad | Mission: Collecting Regenerating Orbs allows you to instantly resurrect. |
| Level 7 | Glacial Thorn | Create a spike that explodes and deals damage |
| Level 10 | Frost Detonation | Deals damage to enemies around a target and immobilizes them |
| Level 13 | Ice chains | Chains slows enemies after dragging them |
| Level 16 | Biting cold | Frost Blast forces enemies to take additional damage |
| Level 20 | Return of the Damned | Create Shadows that replicate Death and Destruction |
The build Arcane Echoes focus on rendering Kel'Thuzad more of a support than a killer. It is best to use this when you are on a team that is unable to engage, besiege, or easily obtain mercenary camps. The main talent is obviously Arcane Echoes, which increases the area damage of Death and Destruction. The heroic Skill is Frost Detonation, with which to block at least one opponent 100% with no particular conditions, and then completely destroy the opponents using Biting Cold and Return of the Damned.
Synergies
- Arthas
- Johanna
- Malfurion
- The butcher
- Valeera
- Variant
- Xul
Kel'Thuzad it is extremely dependent on the accuracy of our skillshots, so it works very well with heroes who can use crowd control of all kinds. It is also very fragile, so it is necessary for tanks to provide for its needs.
Counter
- Anub'Arak
- Chen
- Genji
- Nova
- Samuro
- Tracer
- Valeera
- Zeratul
Since Kel'Thuzad he relies heavily on his skillshots for everything, heroes with high movement abilities are a problem for him and can therefore dodge his abilities. Moreover, its fragility and lack of escape make it an easy target for invisible enemies or assassins with high movement potential.
Other Useful Guides:
- Guide to the Build Retrorazzi by D.VA
- D.VA's Defensive Matrix Build Guide
- Guide to Synergies and Counters of D.VA
