Alpha guide by NnSS

Alpha guide

By: NnSS
Last Updated: Feb 9, 2017
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Alpha

Build: CP

Ability Path

Infinite Reboot
Heroic Perk
Prime Directive
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Core Charge
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Termination Protocol
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Item Choices

Start

Swift Shooter
Crystal Bit
Halcyon Potion

First shop

Swift Shooter
Crystal Bit
Light Shield
Light Armor
Hourglass

Mid-game

Aftershock
Coat of Plates
Kinetic Shield
Travel Boots
Piercing Shard
Reflex Block

Core

Aftershock
Atlas Pauldron
Aegis
Broken Myth
Travel Boots

Final build

Aftershock
Atlas Pauldron
Aegis
Broken Myth
Journey Boots
Shatterglass
Crystal Infusion

Build VS Squishy carries

Shatterglass
Atlas Pauldron
Aegis
Broken Myth
Journey Boots
Clockwork
Crystal Infusion

Threat Meter

Threat
Low
High
Show all
Threat Hero Notes
1
 Fortress Not a problem.
2
 Koshka Rush shield.
2
 Ardan Not a problem. Vanguard can be frustrating sometimes but is easily predictable.
3
 Adagio Dive and burst him down.
3
 Taka Not a big deal. Buy flare. Taka is not so good versus tanky heroes like Alpha. Be careful in the first 2 minutes.
4
 Glaive Counter him with Atlas and difenses.
4
 Gwen Engage fights, try not be engaged and use your gap closers after her A.
4
 Joule Atlas if WP, A when she ults.
4
 Phinn Annoying but nothing you can't handle.
4
 SAW While Saw likes heroes that go to him, you can easily aplly Atlas on him and you can handle his burst CP damage.
5
 Baron Potentially dangerous. Avoid his A. Rush boots.
5
 Idris Don't let he build stacks on you. Atlas him.
5
 Ozo Respect Ozo's damage and be careful with your ult. He can easly dodge it.
5
 Ringo Aplly Atlas on him but be careful. His B and a Bonesaw can wreck your armour late game let you vulnerable.
5
 Rona Try to avoid her spins.
5
 Skye Play smart. She can kite you but you can counter her. Try to avoid the Forward Barrage and burst her down.
5
 Catherine Lot of CC. Be careful
6
 Blackfeather Very annoying. Rush Atlas.
6
 Kestrel Grat damage potential. Try to avoid her traps.
7
 Vox Can kite you to death late game with sonic zoom.
8
 Celeste Frostburn plus a godd Celeste can burst you down. But you can dive and she han no escape.
8
 Lance Can impale and peel for his carry letting you vulnerable.
8
 Petal Frostburn. Hope your carry shoot at munions.
8
 Reim Good against melee heroes, can wreck you during reboot. Build stacks and try to avod the matchup.
8
 Samuel Can kite you to death. Be careful.
9
 Krul Once he applies weakness you're dead. To solve the problem: Atlas, Poisoned shiv or be smart at draft.
9
 Skaarf Slow and more slow. Playing a late game versus a good Skaarf can be a problem expecially if he has a solid frontline.
10
 Flicker Alpha suffers slows. If Flicker comes close and Atlas you and (maybe) activates shiversteel you are completely annihilated.
10
 Lyra There was a time when the best way to play Alpha against Lyra was staying in your base... Now the situation is slightly better but Lyra's Bright Bulwark is still a nightmare for you.

Alpha

Build: WP

Ability Path

Infinite Reboot
Heroic Perk
Prime Directive
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Core Charge
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Termination Protocol
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Item Choices

START

Swift Shooter
Light Shield
Halcyon Potion

FIRST SHOP

Swift Shooter
Light Shield
Light Armor
Weapon Blade
Weapon Blade

MID-GAME

Sorrowblade
Kinetic Shield
Coat of Plates
Sprint Boots
Blazing Salvo
Reflex Block

CORE

Sorrowblade
Atlas Pauldron
Aegis
Travel Boots
Breaking Point

FINAL BUILD

Sorrowblade
Atlas Pauldron
Aegis
Journey Boots
Breaking Point
Bonesaw
Weapon Infusion

BUILD VS SQUISHY CARRIES

Sorrowblade
Atlas Pauldron
Aegis
Journey Boots
Breaking Point
Tornado Trigger
Weapon Infusion

Threat Meter

Threat
Low
High
Show all
Threat Hero Notes
1
 Fortress Not a problem.
2
 Ardan Not a problem. Vanguard can be frustrating sometimes but is easily predictable.
2
 Koshka Rush shield.
3
 Adagio Dive and burst him down.
3
 Gwen She is squishy, jump on her with B and chase with A. Don't let her engage you. Engage first.
3
 Taka Not a big deal. Buy flare. Taka is not so good versus tanky heroes like Alpha.
4
 Glaive Counter him with Atlas and difenses.
4
 Joule Atlas if WP, A when she ults.
4
 Phinn Annoying but nothing you can't handle.
4
 SAW While Saw likes heroes that go to him, you can easily aplly Atlas on him and you can handle his burst CP damage.
5
 Baron Potentially dangerous. Avoid his A. Rush boots.
5
 Idris Don't let he build stacks on you. Atlas him.
5
 Ozo Respect Ozo's damage and be careful with your ult. He can easly dodges it.
5
 Ringo Aplly Atlas on him but be careful. His B and a Bonesaw can wreck your armour late game let you vulnerable.
5
 Rona Try to avoid her spins.
5
 Skye Play smart. She can kite you but you can counter her. Try to avoid the Forward Barrage and burst her down.
6
 Blackfeather Very annoying. Rush Atlas.
6
 Kestrel Grat damage potential. Try to avoid her traps.
6
 Catherine Lot of CC. Be careful.
7
 Vox Can kite you to death late game with sonic zoom.
8
 Celeste Frostburn plus a godd Celeste can burst you down. But you can dive and she han no escape.
8
 Lance Can impale and peel for his carry letting you vulnerable,
8
 Petal Frostburn. Hope your carry shoot at munions.
8
 Reim Good against melee heroes can wreck you during reboot. Build stack and try to avod the matchup.
8
 Samuel Can kite you to death. Be careful.
9
 Krul Once he applies weakness you're dead. To solve the problem: Atlas, Poisoned shiv or be smart at draft.
9
 Skaarf Slow and more slow. Playing a late game versus a good Skaarf can be a problem expecially if he has a solid frontline.
10
 Flicker Alpha suffers slows. If Flicker comes close and Atlas you and (maybe) activates shiversteel you are completely annihilated.annihilated.
10
 Lyra There was a time when the best way to play Alpha against Lyra was staying in your base... Now the situation is slightly better but Lyra's Bright Bulwark is still a nightmare for you.

Table of contents Top

1. Hero and ability

2. Build and strategy
2.1 Early game
2.2 Mid game
2.3 Late game

3. Tips and tricks

4. Sinergy

5. Keep learning

Hero and ability Top


Infinite Reboot
Slot: Heroic perk
This is the signature part of Alpha’s kit. Essentially it gives you two lives.
NOTE: always look at the Reboot indicator, try to avoid fights if is not up.


Prime Directive
Slot: A
This is a great gap closer and deals Area of Effect (AOE) damage. Avoid to use this ability to initiate unless chasing down an enemy, since it deals increased damage and has more benefit with more Core Charge stacks. You should build 3 Core Charge stacks before using Prime Directive. Using Prime Directive removes the negative effects of Core Charge, so using it after you have 3 stacks is super important for maximum health benefit. Otherwise, it is best to keep auto attacking and using Core Charge.

While farming, Alpha can use Prime Directive to move between camps and on double minion camps to maximize the AOE damage. Prime Directive is very good ability for ganks in the lane since the slow is quite powerful and lets you gap close extremely efficiently.
In your CP build Prime Directive is your main font of damage, and still is extremely important for WP builds, so upgrade it and take the overdrive as soon as possible after taking the overdrive of Core Charge. Each upgrade point gives increased damage and slow, and taking the overdrive gives increased range.


Core Charge
Slot: B
Both in you CP or WP build you want to use this ability more often as possible. Damage, heal, stack. Hit as often as possible. To remove the negative effect, use Prime Directive on an enemy.


Termination Protocol
Slot: C
In her CP path, Alpha does a ton of damage with Termination Protocol. You can use it offensively and defensively. Try always use it when you are low hp in order to maximize your damage and build stack before.

Offensively, combo Termination Protocol with Prime Directive. Jump on the enemy right before the explosion. You have to practice with timing.

Defensively, when you are low on hp and in danger activate Termination Protocol and take advantage of the barrier and the movement speed to go out of enemy sight, in a bush where they have no vision for example, behind a wall, or near an ally or your turret. Turn the tables. Let the enemy choose to keep hitting you or change target risking to face your Alpha again. I also had a lot of success in the early-mid game using termination protocol after a gank. You can push the gank under the enemy turret, then activate Termination Protocol and run in the up bush in the center of the lane.
DANGER: You will use Core Charge very often in the middle of the fight, a misclick on your C can happen.

Build and strategy Top

Menace enemy laner!

Your early game depends on the jungle matchup. Build early defenses, always try to engage with your Core Charge stacks to 3. Don’t forget that B does a small AOE damage so align minions accordingly and use Prime Directive to move between jungle minions.

Alpha is a strong mid-game hero. Rush Aftershock, simply works great on Alpha's kit. If the enemy are squishy, build a Shatterglass instead and a Clockwork to fastener your reboot. The enemy should not have build a lot of defense in mid game so you will do a lot of damage and your defenses are rock solid. Play aggressively, build your stack and break in the enemy line, especially if your carry does a lot of damage. Be careful not to overextend aggression or you will be alone behind the enemy lines.

Late game probably the enemy has defences. More CP power or a Bonesaw are good choices. Always be infused!

Tips and tricks Top

  • Align minions while farming, your B does a little AOE damage
  • Always look at your stacks
  • Use Prime Directive for moving between minions camp
  • Use Prime Directive on minions when running away for flashy escapes over walls
  • Practice for perfect timing C - A
  • One of the worst matchup in jungle is against Krul. Atlas Pauldron, Poisoned Shiv (if WP), problem solved.
  • Alpha suffers kiting, expecially in high tiers. High tiers know how to counter Alpha with Frostburn, Shiversteel and with a wise hero chioice. So, be careful in draft. Never pick Alpha first. Never pick a counterable jungle first. Be smart.
  • Never play Alpha in lane. Don't be a troll. Don't be toxic. Try to have fun for you and for the others in order to improve the game experience.

Synergy Top

Speed boost Ardan gives you with Vanguard is a great chioce to chase down an enemy or reposiion yourself (you can go in but you have nothing to go out). Useful also during reboot. His Gauntlet is a good box for your AOE damages.
Lance is good with Alpha. He can halp you stick to the enemy or peel the enemy during your reboot.
Thanks her shield and stun Catherine is very good for you.
Heal and buff. With Verse of Judgement Adagio could stun the enemy so they cannot dodge your ult. Good.
Due to Alpha's gap closing his kit is not so useful, Phinn probably will be too far from you most of the times. Fairly good
Heal and slow. Can teleport you in the middle of the fight but her teleport sometimes will accidentally turn you away sometimes. Good
A lot of ways to get in the fight. Only boots to get out. Situational.

Keep learning Top

Go on youtube and watch videos. There's always something new to learn.
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This guide partecipate to Know Your Role Guide Contest. Thanks for reading.

-NSS

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