Taka Burst One Shot Kill & Tips by Vanadiel

Taka Burst One Shot Kill & Tips

By: Vanadiel
Last Updated: Aug 18, 2015
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Taka

Build: One Shot Vanadiel

Ability Path

House Kamuha
Heroic Perk
Kaiten
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Kaku
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X-Retsu
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Threat Hero Notes
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Celeste One shot. Always target her first if you encounter enemy team fight
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Ringo One shot. Dont let him kite you, always stick to him when u attack him. His burst is the only thing you need to worry.
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Vox One Shot. Again, same like ringo & celeste, stick to him hes easy to burst down.
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SAW Hardly got difficulties dealing with SAW, easy to burst down. If hes full spin, kaku, wait and retsu again.
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  No Threat
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Krul Timing is your gold. Never use retsu while the shield active. Try kaku and remove the weakness and burst him down. This burst build is every Krul Nightmare.
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Skaarf Its quite easy to burst down, make sure dont let his fire stacks you.
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Adagio Quite easy. Never kaku when he uses his ultimate.
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  No Threat
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  No Threat
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Koshka Be careful of stun. Tanksha is the counter of this build , hard to burst down.
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Glaive Tanky Glaive is abit difficult to takedown, try target his teammate first then him.
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Joule Tanky build is quite hard, try attack from behind.
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Petal If petal play smart and kite you then bomb you, youre down for sure. But if he stays in your range, then you will come up victorious.
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Fortress If he build support tank, its difficult. Otherwise quite easy.
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Ardan Tanky build reduce the effectiveness of burst build.
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  No Threat
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Catherine Avoid when her shield on. Cath is the worst enemy of this build.

Early Game Top

If enemy team have Celeste, SAW or Skaarf - tell your teammates to avoid invasion and keep staying in your area (while try to take the two small minion near to the shop). Then farm as usual.
If you confident you'll win the invasion , then go for it!! especially if the hero I stated above is in your team.

NEVER do 2 people invade in enemy jungle before you reach level 6, UNLESS three heroes of enemy team are on the lane.

Basically Early game TAKA - focus farming and LESS wandering.
Early attack sequence: Basic attack - Kaiten - attack - (start kiting) run few meters - attack again - run and so on. (Thats right, TAKA crit can be made to kite enemy as well)

TIPS: if you are losing to the enemy jungler invasion, buy 2 Scout Trap and put them in the bush near THEIR shop + in the bush near you healing minion closest to the shop.

Mid Game Top

When you have reach level 6, you SHOULD be having at least a Tension Bow.

Ocassionally kill enemy laner as they are the most vulnerable.
The attack pattern: wait in the bush (until your target is in your range) - X-Retsu - Basic (tension) - Kaiten - Basic attack - Kaku - wait till your skill finish cooldown - rinse and repeat.

In the mid game you start building Shatterglass. People said building first Aftershock / 2 Piercing Shard is better. But not in my opinion. Just try it yourself and compare the damage. TAKA with Tension Bow + Shatterglass can kill same level Celeste , Ringo, and Vox ; in one attack sequence.

Defensive or Offensive Top

If by 13 minutes mark, your team is winning , go offensive.
If by 13 minutes mark, your team is losing and have less turrets than enemy team dont be afraid to go defensive.
Keep in mind if you are losing, Always stick together in pack. Even though you're not lvl 12 yet, survivability is the key here. Never SOLO enemy hero if your team is losing, they most likely stronger than you in terms of level / gold.

So Crucible is good if none of the enemy heroes build Aftershock, and it is good for sustainability and immensely helpful against Ardan & Ringo ult.
If you are struggling against Celeste / Skaarf or any cystal build enemy, build Aegis
If you are losing to speedy Glaive / Ringo buy Atlas Pauldron and activate it after you X-Retsu them from the bush (its range sensitive)
I hardly use Metal Jacket, based on experienced Atlas Pauldron proved more useful because you wont be staying long in the fight; as you usually kaku away from teamfight.
If you are facing Skaarf, Glaive and Joule ult a lot buy Fountain of Renewal

End Game Top

I would suggest building Broken Myth after you finished Shatterglass; regardless enemy build Aegis or not. It Makes your ult has very high damage burst especially if you add Crystal Infusion.

People almost always start to build defensive items after 15 minutes of gameplay
This makes your burst effectiveness decrease.
If they build Aegis; you already building Broken Myth.
If they build Crucible, start building Aftershock.

To maintain hight burst Tension Bow + Shatterglass + Broken Myth + Aftershock. If you have gold you can buy Weapon Infusion and Crystal Infusion.

Summarizing and Tips Top

1. Focus early Farming + Level 6 + Tension Bow + X-Retsu = Dominating Early-Mid Game
2. For damage build Tension Bow + Shatterglass + Broken Myth + Aftershock ( in that order )
3. Never initiate on the Tank, always target the squishiest hero first.
4. Pick defensive items correctly against the enemy which has most kills in the scoreboard
5. Farming in the beginning, focus enemy laner midgame , & ganking enemy team late game.
6. You are deadly starting from level 6 up to usually 25 mins mark - then burst effectiveness will fall short.
7. Dont be afraid to buy crystal infusion right away after either you reach lv 12 or have shatterglass. Almost one shot every enemy in one attack sequence.
8. If by the 20-25 mins mark you feel your burst isnt working, sell Tension Bow and try first aim Blazing Salvo then Sorrowblade for more constant damage output. Its still bursty, and makes you better at long game.
9. Using this build, if played properly usually will win you the game around 18-22 minutes mark.

How to counter Burst Taka (this build) Top

If you ever encounter burst Taka which has built at least shatterglass, get Aegis. Crucible / fountain of renewal wont help much; as shown in one of my sample match pics, enemy team build couple of crucible with fountain and my team still beat them as my Taka act as a finisher. So, it is better if you build double defense Aegis + Crucible if you feel necessary.
Dont forget to bring couple of Flare to help you finish him during Kaku.
Tanky build is a nightmare for burst Taka.

Sample Match Pictures Top

My advice is : be Flexible, build items what you think is right.
If you feel you need clockwork , then get it. If enemy building crucible you Can prioritize aftershock, If you think you need two defense item, then go for it.
What important is the core should not be changed until 20-22 mark. If you feel not enough burst, go sell tension bow and go weapon.







Be Flexible. Hope this helps.

Update: Patch 1.7 Top

This build really maximize your X-Retsu now, with a normal 530*1.7 crystal + Whooping 64+0.7 crystal.
That means in one attack sequence you now deal more than 1200 total damage during 3 seconds.
This build is best during first 20 mins. After 20-23 mins, i would HIGHLY recommend to change tension bow to either defense items / Clockwork.
Another tips that is important, try buy Crystal Infusion right after you reach level 12. You will be dominating.
This build is all about hit and run, & timing is really important.
Never ever ever normal attacking ppl, you dont have attack speed & strength.
Burst & hide is your playstyle. In this updated patch X-Retsu is even deadlier.

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