UPDATE NOTES 1.8 Top
Resonance bounce range has been decreased from 4.5 to 4. This is not a huge nerf, but it certainly limits Vox's ability when the enemy team is apart.
Hello guys! I'm PeterKe and I wrote this guide to show people how to use Vox correctly. I want to thank SEMC for making such a great game and awesome character. My IGN is PeterKeDer, I would love any comments and suggestions!
Update in process
Update Notes:
-Added Junle Gameplay section
-Changed some typos and errors
Why Vox? Top
Vox is a ranged character with exceptional high damage but low defense. With his
Sonic Zoom, he is very mobile and can dash around a lot. Vox can be built both WP and CP( and Hybrid too), depending on the choice of single target or multi-target damage.
The reason I use Vox is because of his high mobility, his high damage, and the coolness of the special effects.
This Vox build is for those who have a lot of experience with Vox. Please find a simpler build for Vox starters.
Hero Abilities Analysis Top
Julia's Song- Vox does extra crystal damage with basic attacks. This damage will bounce to two nearby enemies if target has resonance on it. This skill is what gives Vox such a great multi-target damage when built CP.
Sonic Zoom- Vox dashed in target direction, throwing two attacks to a nearby enemy with resonance, prioritizing heroes. This ability grants Vox extreme mobility and burst damage, while giving you a better( or worse) positioning. This skill is easy to use, but hard to master. A dash with the wrong direction in a teamfight will cause instantly Vox's doom. It's quite a short dash but it can jump over a few walls, so practice that a lot. It is recommended to max this first when going WP.
Pulse- A sonic wave that applies resonance and slow to nearby enemies. Upgrading this ability will increase the bonus damage basic & bouncing attacks against targets with resonance. This skill is extremely useful and grants Vox the high multi-target damage. Since
Sonic Zoom doesn't work well without resonance, upgrade this ability at level 1. Try to use this and apply resonance to as many enemies as possible. When going in bushes, use this skill to check for enemies instead of face checking. Max this skill first when going CP.
Wait for it- A thin line that applies resonance to all enemies on it, then Vox shoots a wide shock waves which damages and silences enemies, also causing resonance on heroes to bounce. It does really high damage and have a low CD, while the silence is amazing. Use it at the start of end of the fight are equally effective. Try to line up 3 enemies when activating for maximizing damage and crowd control. For me, this skill will always be maxed due to the reduced CD, so it can be used more than one time in a fight.
Build Variety Top
WP- The OLD Meta
An extremely popular build before 1.7, this build receives such a nerf that it became unusable. However, high skill is still able to make this build viable, but definitely not as strong as going CP. This build does high single target damage and can burst down the enemy carry in no time, however very squishy.
Order: Get
Swift Shooter for more DPS or
Weapon Blade for better last-hittings at the start of the match. At first teleport home, get 2
Swift Shooter, one
Heavy Steel and one
Six Sins for an incredible DPS.
Sorrowblade is next and upgrade the two
Swift Shooter to
Blazing Salvo. Then just finish off the build and dominate!
Pros:
Super powerful attacks
Cons:
Low multi-target damage
Low ultimate damage
CP- High Damage
A very balanced CP build that does extremely high single and multi-target damage if the enemies are close to each other. This is probably the build that is used mostly by players now. However, this build can be easily countered by shield and it loses it effects when facing single targets or when enemies are apart. Slightly weaker than WP builds early game.
Order: At start, get
Crystal Bit or
Swift Shooter depending on personal preference. First time to base and you should be able to get, a
Blazing Salvo and a couple of
Crystal Bit. Then you will need to get
Broken Myth, after that build
Alternating Current. Then finish
Clockwork and
Shatterglass at your own choice of order.
Pros:
Fast CD
High multi-target damage
Cons:
Very squishy
No lifesteal
CP- The Ace King
My own build inspired by fellow streamers. This Vox build can ace the whole enemy team singlehandedly when played rightly. The two
Eve of Harvest makes you live much longer in fights since you do such a high multi-target damage. Always buy
Weapon Infusion and
Crystal Infusion after the first
Eve of Harvest, that's what helped you acing the enemy team. Notice: EXTREMELY WEAK EARLY GAME!!!
Order: At start, get
Crystal Bit or
Swift Shooter, again! depending on personal preference. Buy as many as
Crystal Bit that you will need early game because it's the most efficient CP item early game and Vox's early game is weak. Prioritize to build
Alternating Current first, but
Eve of Harvest is also okay. After these two Tier 3 items, get
Weapon Infusion and
Crystal Infusion every time while slowly building up for the next item.
Pros:
Ultra lifesteal
Ace enemy team when played correctly
High multi-target damage
Cons:
Weak at single target
Stunned=Doom
Need to buy infusions often
WP- The Breakng Point
Wait a second this looks like a Krul build... It is! Even though this build is not used often,
Shiversteel and
Sonic Zoom will let you keep up the enemy while lifestealing and building
Breaking Point stacks. However, I haven't tested a lot of this build but it seems good.
Order: Get
Swift Shooter at the start of the game. Quickly get
Breaking Point, some health and even better! some CD reduction.
Shiversteel and
Serpent Mask will be next for sticking on enemy and surviving, then at last
Clockwork for energy and CD. You can consider swapping the places of
Breaking Point and
Serpent Mask if your early game is too weak.
Pros:
Benefits from long fights
Slightly tankier
Cons:
Low damage when entering fights
Item Explanations Top
Weapon Power:
Sorrowblade is the most used WP item for Vox. It gives extremely high attack damage and should be built always first when going WP( unless going Attack Speed build).
Bonesaw used to be very useful, but the heavy nerf had put it down. It is still a useful item when you're in a fight long enough. The attack speed is also really good, paired with Vox's high base attack speed.
Serpent Mask gives lifesteal. The HP gained is huge since you do such a high damage and it will give you higher survivability. It will also give you the chance of having a comeback at low health by kiting and stutter-stepping.
Breaking Point is most effective in long fights. Paired well with
Serpent Mask and
Bonesaw, this item shines when reached 10 or more stacks. It is used on Vox due to his mobility to chase enemy down.
Crystal Power:
Alternating Current is one of the most useful CP item on Vox. Since he already does high multi-target damage with his passive, this will give him single target damage which is really important.
Eve of Harvest is the core of all my CP builds. It gives so much health when you're hitting all 3 enemies at once.
Broken Myth: No need to explain, when all your damage is CP, this item is a must.
Frostburn applies slow to enemies, making them slower, not mentioning your resonance bounces will also slow! Superb crowd control.
Clockwork will make your
Sonic Zoom and
Wait for It
Defense:
Crucible is good when enemies have powerful stuns like
Koshka or
Adagio.
Aegis: when enemy does lots of CP damage.
Fountain of Renewal is usually a support item! but it got a effect heal.
Atlas Pauldron is great when enemies have heroes based on attack speed, such as
Krul.
Metal Jacket is not that useful for squishy characters unless the opponents go full WP.
Weapon Infusion &
Crystal Infusion are must-builds for the Ace King build( and really useful on other builds too). Vox is the one who benefits most from double infusions, which will make him deal high single and multi-target damage.
Lane Gameplay Top
Early Game: Play safe and farm. No need to invade unless you're super confident. Keep last hitting in lane and get that gold up, because your builds are surely expensive. Due to the change to
Sonic Zoom, Vox can no longer poke efficiently in lane because he have to use his
Pulse first. So unless your teammates are up for a gank or the enemy laner is very low, don't try to overextend and get yourself killed. Always remember you have the shortest ranged of all ranged heroes.
After your first time home and you got some useful items, now you can start poking. Your damage is okay now if you apply Resonance on enemies. Just remember not to overextend on lane or you will be ganked.
Mid Game: You should have your first Tier 3 item now and half of the second one, so you should have fairly high damage. Invade and roam together with your team if they want to, or just keep in lane and keep farming for the nest item. Use
Pulse to check bushes before entering them. Teamfights should occur now and then, just remember: always stay in the backline and kite the enemies, you're the carry. Always apply Resonance to enemies before attacking. Always stutter step to get the best positioning. As for most lane carries: POSITIONING IS THE KEY TO VICTORY.
Late Game: This is when you really shine. You should have a few Tier 3 items by now and should deal a massive amount of damage. Now, stay together with your team, follow the previous tips, stand back, stutter step, hit, kite, hit, and ACE. But that note that you're very squishy and will die easily without support. Flee from fights that you're sure you can't win, because an ace could cause a lost game.
Jungle Gameplay (NEW!) Top
Even when Vox is best in lane, he can still jungle very well due to his high attack speed. However, he is overall weaker in early game so a support is required for jungling. Remember to stutter step to achieve the fastest jungle clearing speed. Don't waste energy on abilities unless you have
Energy Battery or
Void Battery. When ambushed, remember that certain walls can be jumped over with
Sonic Zoom, practice often and you will avoid lots of deaths. As always, if your support is not buying
Scout Trap, be sure to get them and place them in crucial places.
Thank you for reading! Please respond if you have any questions or comments. This guide is still in update process, so keep checking!
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