Part 1 - Knockout Punch: An Overview (Legendary Talent) Top
In 2017, Vainglory introduced talents for Brawl modes of Battle Royale and Blitz. Many of these talents enhance abilities, but some change the gameplay entirely. One such talent is "Knockout Punch" - Blood for Blood (B) also knocks back the target 10 meters.
You must have this legendary talent to get the max out of this build!
Cagefights:
- Knock enemies into the Gauntlet.
- Anyone trapped inside can be knocked against the wall with Blood for Blood.
- Most players, once trapped inside will stay inside if reflex block is not up.
- At 350% CP ratio and Aftershock, you can do a truckload of burst damage.
Reposition & Peel:
- Separate enemies from their teammates. Captains that provide support can be knocked away.
- Heroes like Kestrel, Adagio, and Joule that have directional abilities can be repositioned.
- Keep heroes away from teammates like Krul, Reim, Blackfeather, Rona, etc...
Turret Fodder:
- Knock enemies into your turret.
- Keep enemies within range if they try to run, it’s HILARIOUS.
- Best to combine with gauntlet right in front of the turret for max damage.
Notes: I've experimented with various crystal items and find that Aftershock and Stormcrown provide the best burst, farm, and cooldown reduction. Clockwork is not that great anymore. Sometimes I'll pick up a Frostburn in place of a Shatterglass to keep melee heroes more in range.
- This is a completely different play-style of Ardan and borderlines a troll build.
- You're no longer a captain.
- Most players will not expect you to dive in and do burst damage, especially in the first fight.
- At Level 2-3 of the talent, Blood for Blood cooldown is 60% so you can spam this a LOT.
- This is why you want the Aftershock as a first item.
- Slowly chip away at high HP heroes, then trap them in the gauntlet and knock them into the walls.
- Be careful when facing Lyra, Phinn, and Lorelai as their abilities can cause some trouble.
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