No matter how he managed to do it – this time Deckard Cain did not get lost in a cave, in catacombs, or ruins, but in the nexus of Heroes of the Storm. The old Horadrim and storyteller will be the new hero in Blizzard’s MOBA!
Deckard Cain is not known for being the most helpful character in Blizzard’s universes – at least not in terms of how often he needs to be rescued. Now the frail old man is making it as the next support in the ranks of heroes in Heroes of the Storm.
Deckard Cain – a new kind of support
As a support and healer, Deckard Cain brings corresponding abilities that set him apart from most other supports:
- Willpower of the Faithful (Passive): When at least 1 allied hero is nearby, Deckard receives 10 armor and his basic abilities cooldown 50% faster.
- Healing Potion (Q): Throws a healing potion on the ground. The potion heals the first ally it touches and restores health. Deckard Cain can place up to 5 potions at the same time.
- Horadric Cube (W): Throws the Horadric Cube, which deals damage to all enemies in its area of effect and slows them down by 40% for a short time.
- Scroll of Sealing (E): Deckard Cain creates a triangular area with the scroll. Enemies standing within it after the triangle is completed take damage and are immobilized for 1.5 seconds.
Due to his passive ability, Deckard relies on staying close to allies – which makes it easier for him to oversee the situation, but also allows enemies to kill him more easily. His abilities help him prevent being easily killed and allow him to control large areas.
With the healing potion, he has the opportunity to set up fights and escape routes, making it harder for enemies to pursue or even turn a fight back in his favor. Using the healing potions requires some foresight.
Planning ahead to control the opponent
Deckard Cain’s iconic heroic abilities enhance his role as an area controller:
- Stay a While… (R): Channels for 1 second and sleeps enemy heroes in the area in front of Deckard for 3 seconds. After the channel, they continue to sleep for 2 seconds. Damage wakes opponents up, and they can only be put to sleep once per application of “Stay a While…”.
- Blown Away by Knowledge (R): Deckard creates a swirling Book Storm that moves in the target direction and continuously pushes back affected enemies.
After the first impression, Deckard moves between Li-Ming, Uther, and Alexstrasza. However, his focus is strongly on controlling areas and forcing opponents into fights at positions where they are outmatched. Deckard can either restrict or control the opponents’ movement and prepare areas with healing potions in advance for a fight.
