Changelog Top
Version 1.3: Added ability background.
Version 1.2: Screenshot update for build encounter / study case.
Version 1.1: The guide have been updated as I've found a better item that fits Krul. I've replaced one of the clockwork (past guide with 2 clockwork) with warhorn to make him farm and chase enemy easier.
Preface Top
Krul is one of the most hardest hero you can master in Vainglory. Personally, I've played Krul for the last 2 weeks with much frustration—he is squishy and easily killed. After experimenting with multiple gameplay and items, I think I've found the perfect Krul to play.
FYI, I've played Krul when I first played Vainglory (Karma level 1) and it's super easy. At that time, everyone still learning, and don't understand Krul skills. As your gameplay get more advanced (also your opponent), they understand Krul abilities and also how to counter them. Right now (I'm at karma level 20), nobody use Krul because he is squishy and "weak".
If you really wanted to learn how to Krul the right way, then this guide is for you.
Abilities Breakdown Top
Abilities Roadmap Top
Notice that you only need to upgrade
From Hell's Heart twice.
Dead Man's Rush and
Spectral Smite on level 5 is upgraded massively compared to level 4
You can hover the abilities icon above to get the detailed information of each skills.
Items Explanation Top
Because Krul is squishy and what makes him tanky is
Dead Man's Rush and
Spectral Smite; those two skills are prevalent to be maxed out. Other than that, by building one
Clockwork, one Warhorn, and one
Aftershock—Krul can spam those 2 skills (delay 4.87 seconds) that will makes him very tanky during the game.
p.s. note that Fountain of Renewal is not a must. You need to change it according to enemies hero and items.
- Case #1: If there is
SAW on the enemy team, rush
Atlas Pauldron. Use Dead Man's Rush and immediately hit
Atlas Pauldron to make him immobilized. (If you are SAW, use
Roadie Run when Krul is attacking you).
- Case #2: If the enemy team use lots of abilities, like
Adagio,
Petal and Crystal
Glaive ultimate, build
Aegis.
- Case #3: When you face with
Ringo and
Petal (which both could easily kite you) and/or they are building Tension Bow
; replace Warhorn with
Shiversteel to make them slow—so they can't kite you. Other than that,
Shiversteel makes you more tankier.
- Case #4: Both
SAW and
Koshka (other ability focus hero) on enemy's team? Replace
Clockwork and build
Atlas Pauldron and
Aegis. Counter-building always work.
Bonesaw is the last item to get, so stay on
Blazing Salvo and focus on
Clockwork.
p.s. Build
Bonesaw if your team carry are focused on weapon damage. You can also upgrade
Blazing Salvo to
Alternating Current,
Breaking Point or
Tornado Trigger depending on the situation.
How To Play Top
It takes time to master Krul gameplay, so be patient.
Krul home is in the bushes, so engage
every battle with
Shadows Empower Me that slows your target for 4 second. Wait for
Spectral Smite passive stacks to reach 4 or more, and hit the skill to regain health and instantly halves your enemy health.
Use
Dead Man's Rush to get health barrier when you are attacked or to reach valuable enemy.
- Level 1 - 6: Jungle to get money and level up. You can use
Dead Man's Rush to steal enemy minions or use
Spectral Smite and after that, run. Remember to hide in the bushes when you try to steal. This not only makes you get gold and level; psychologically it will make them furious and annoyed—which lowers their morale.
- Level 3 - 6: You are powerful enough to kill enemy hero. Go to middle lane, stay on bushes, and use
Shadows Empower Me (to slow),
Dead Man's Rush (extra damage), and after 4 or more stacks—
Spectral Smite. This combo is guaranteed to kill the middle lane hero.
- Level 6 - 12: Remember to always stay in bushes.
Shadows Empower Me is a very effective skill to start the gank and make your target run away. If he/she gets away, use
From Hell's Heart to keep them on track (and it also slows them)!
Showcase Top
Conclusion Top
Stay in bushes. It'll take much time to master him, but when it pays; It'll pay back—real well.
If you have any question or concerns, feel free to leave a comment. I'll be happy to help you!
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