Heroes of the Storm (Patch Review) - Falstad & Artanis Buff, Zagara Nerf (HotS Balance Update 16.4)

Heroes of the Storm (Patch Review) - Falstad & Artanis Buff, Zagara Nerf (HotS Balance Update 16.4)

Key Topics :
- Artanis Buff
- Zagara Nerf 
- Falstad Buff
- Valla Buff
- Sonya Nerf
- Li-Ming Nerf
- Greymane Nerf

Official Patch Notes : http://us.battle.net/heroes/en/blog/2...

Tons of good balance changes in this patch...and some that leave me puzzled. Overall I like what they are doing with Artanis and I am very curious to see if we can use him as a main tank now. More talent diversity for the Chicken Raider Falstad, my hope is that now we will have more then one strong builds for him, ideally one focused around AA and one focused around Ability Damage. I don't agree on the Sonya nerf and the increased in CD for Zagara's Devouring Maw, but I do believe the nerf to Hunter Killer was called for. The buff to Valla's Physical damage can mean that she is next "hot" AA hero, while multishot has every chance of being obsolete.

Heroes of the Storm (HotS News) - Tracer Details (Ranged Assassin)

We got some info on the Hero Tracers that will come to Heroes of the Storm this April. The article contains juicy details on what abilities our new ranged assassin will have and gives us a clue on her play-style

The info can be found in Gameinformer's payed digital issue :
http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/ar...
Reddit Thread :
https://www.reddit.com/r/heroesofthes...
Fan Art :
https://www.artstation.com/artwork/8vbAw

Heroes of the Storm is a Multiplayer Online Battle Arena game developed by Blizzard Entertainment. Players battle it out for supremacy of the battlefield, taking on the role of one of Blizzard's all-star cast from across the Warcraft, Diablo and Starcraft universes.

Heroes of the Storm (Gameplay) - Falstad Build Guide AA Meta

Updated Falstad Gameplay Build Guide in Heroes of the Storm our favorite moba! In this format we go through each of the talent tiers and I give you my input on whats hot and whats not. Currently the meta factorizes a Basic Attack build for the Chicken Raider which has proved time and again as being the most effective. Might Gust is the preferred pick at this point even thou this ability doesn't do any damage and is seem more like "the play-maker" in the right hands it can decide the outcome of a team fight and the entire game. HotS Gameplay Quick Match on the Sky Temple Battleground where Falstad is a favored pick as his mobility comes in very useful for quick control of the temples.

The AA Build :
http://www.heroesfire.com/hots/talent...

Heroes of the Storm is a Multiplayer Online Battle Arena game developed by Blizzard Entertainment. Players battle it out for supremacy of the battlefield, taking on the role of one of Blizzard's all-star cast from across the Warcraft, Diablo and Starcraft universes.

Heroes of the Storm (Gameplay) - Sylvanas Random Pick (HotS Gameplay )

Que up as random and get Sylvanas in Heroes of the Storm Gameplay. This HotS Quick Match was carried on the Dragon Shire Battleground with both teams having unusual compositions. The enemy team took the early initiative but some good decision making on our part coupled with a glorious Abathur+Murky combo secured us a heard earned Victory in the end. Sylvanas is a ranged specialist and right now she is not favored by the meta, but that doesn't mean she is not a top notch Hero, she remains to this day my most efficient selection in Hero League (solo and duo Que)

Heroes of the Storm is a Multiplayer Online Battle Arena game developed by Blizzard Entertainment. Players battle it out for supremacy of the battlefield, taking on the role of one of Blizzard's all-star cast from across the Warcraft, Diablo and Starcraft universes.

Heroes of the Storm (Gameplay) - Zagara + Abathur Supreme Backdoor

Zagara Gameplay in Heroes of the Storm, pairing up with Abathur for a very interesting backdoor tactic. HotS Quick Match using Nydus Network and Abathur mines plus Ultimate Evolution to transport behind enemy forts and do a super quick double siege with two Zagaras. This is a niche strat but it definitely can work! So if you are bored of the sale old Zag we have been playing for months, try this out! Keep in mind that you can go for full pusher talents if you want get the siege done faster, but that will mean less Hero Damage and Utility for your team.

Pusher Zagara :
http://www.heroesfire.com/hots/talent...

Overwatch Gameplay - Lucio Support (Watchpoint Gibraltar Lucio Gameplay)

Lucio Gameplay in Overwatch! The match was carried out on Watchpoint Gibraltar with my team on the defense. We managed to hold off the enemy team very efficiently as they didn't even make it to the second checkpoint of the map.

Overwatch is an upcoming multiplayer first-person shooter in development by Blizzard Entertainment. Unveiled at BlizzCon 2014, the game emphasizes cooperative gameplay using a cast of various "heroes", each with their own abilities and roles within a team. The game entered closed beta in North America and Europe on October 27, 2015, with plans to bring the beta to Asia at a later date. The game is scheduled to be released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in the first or second quarter of 2016. Unlike previous Blizzard releases, there are no plans for a version of Overwatch for OS X

The pre-order of the game was announced and made available for pre-purchase on Battle.net on November 6, 2015

There are still no Beta keys or key, account are flagged manually so be sure to sign up for the beta!
http://us.battle.net/overwatch/en/

Heroes of the Storm (Gameplay) - Xul Build Guide - Serpent King Skin

Xul Gameplay full Build Guide in Heroes of the Storm. In this format we go thoughts each of the talent tiers and I give you my thoughts on what's good , and in what situations. Xul enjoys great talent diversity, your build should be shaped considering the battleground you are on and the team compositions, there are a few viable builds for him and I would not recommend blindly following a single spec. HotS Quick Match using the Serpent King Skin and Cloud Serpent Mount.

Poisson Nova vs Skeletal Mages :

These are two very different Heroic abilities, with the Nova being a lot more exciting, it does high amounts of DoT but it has its down-sides. If you are not in melee range of your targets the projectiles can be dodged rather easily also its damage over time meaning your opponents have plenty of time to react to it. ( A soft counter would be Malfurion with Tranquility). Would pick this one up if I am facing a melee heavy team and i have enough CC to ensure I'm going to get decent value from my poison missiles. 

Skeletal Mages is a much more tactical ability, it may be challenging to correctly pinpoint the ideal placement. That being said, the mages can be killed / displaced easily if positioned wrong or at the wrong time. The control this ability brings in a team fight can be crucial to the outcome of a game, not only because of the CC and damage (which are not exactly stellar) but simply by their presence, cutting off escapes, forcing engagements, preventing ganks, covering escapes. Perhaps the most important thing to note is the psychological element, creating the "between a rock and a hard place" situation which can force players into bad decision.

Like I did mention Xul's builds are situational, here are my recommendations, be smart when and where you chose to use what.

Skeleton Pusher Build :
http://www.heroesfire.com/hots/talent...
Bruiser :
http://www.heroesfire.com/hots/talent...
Crowd Control :
http://www.heroesfire.com/hots/talent...

Heroes of the Storm is a Multiplayer Online Battle Arena game developed by Blizzard Entertainment. Players battle it out for supremacy of the battlefield, taking on the role of one of Blizzard's all-star cast from across the Warcraft, Diablo and Starcraft universes.