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Patch 2.57 Updated

Bruiser · StarCraft

Artanis

Hierarch of the Daelaam

Role
Bruiser
Attack
Melee
Difficulty
Hard
Released
27 Oct 2015
Damage
6/10
Utility
6/10
Survivability
8/10
Complexity
5/10

Artanis is strong against

Score 1–100 for Artanis's net edge once both kits are weighed (50 = neutral)

  1. Sgt. Hammer Curated
    Why? 4
    • CuratedA Phase Prism hit swaps Artanis with a sieged Hammer, leaving her immobile in front of his team while he gains 1.5 seconds of Unstoppable.via Phase Prism, Siege Mode
    • TheoryArtanis can dive onto Sgt. Hammer, who has little mobility to escape.
    • TheoryArtanis can Blind (Suppression Pulse), and Basic Attacks are most of Sgt. Hammer's damage. Only when Artanis takes Suppression Pulse.
    • TheoryArtanis can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Reactive Parry), which Sgt. Hammer relies on for damage. Only when Artanis takes Reactive Parry.
  2. Chromie Curated
    Why? 6
    • CuratedPhase Prism pulls an immobile Chromie into Artanis' team, and Twin Blades closes the gap again if she survives the swap.via Phase Prism, Twin Blades
    • TheoryArtanis can dive onto Chromie, who has little mobility to escape.
    • TheoryArtanis brings Spell Armor (Phase Bulwark), which blunts Chromie's ability burst. Only when Artanis takes Phase Bulwark.
    • TheoryArtanis can ignore or remove crowd control (Phase Prism), weakening Chromie's Time Stop.
    • TheoryChromie's Time Stop (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) can stop Artanis in the middle of a dive.
    • TheoryChromie reduces enemy Armor (Unravelling), offsetting Artanis's Physical Armor. Only when Chromie takes Unravelling. Artanis must also take Reactive Parry.
  3. Zul'jin Curated
    Why? 7
    • CuratedSuppression Pulse's 4-second blind reaches Zul'jin anywhere on the map, and nearly all of his damage is basic attacks boosted by Berserker. Only when Artanis takes Suppression Pulse (level 10).via Suppression Pulse, Berserker
    • TheoryArtanis can dive onto Zul'jin, who has little mobility to escape.
    • TheoryArtanis can Blind (Suppression Pulse), and Basic Attacks are most of Zul'jin's damage. Only when Artanis takes Suppression Pulse.
    • TheoryArtanis can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Reactive Parry), which Zul'jin relies on for damage. Only when Artanis takes Reactive Parry.
    • TheoryZul'jin deals damage based on maximum Health (No Mercy!), which hits high-Health heroes like Artanis hardest. Only when Zul'jin takes No Mercy!.
    • TheoryZul'jin reduces enemy Armor (No Mercy!), offsetting Artanis's Physical Armor. Only when Zul'jin takes No Mercy!. Artanis must also take Reactive Parry.
    • TheoryZul'jin's root (Ensnare) can stop Artanis in the middle of a dive. Only when Zul'jin takes Ensnare.
  4. Valla Curated
    Why? 5
    • CuratedSuppression Pulse blinds every enemy in a large area for 4 seconds from any range, wiping out Valla's basic-attack damage for a whole fight window. Only when Artanis takes Suppression Pulse (level 10).via Suppression Pulse, Hatred
    • TheoryArtanis can Blind (Suppression Pulse), and Basic Attacks are most of Valla's damage. Only when Artanis takes Suppression Pulse.
    • TheoryArtanis can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Reactive Parry), which Valla relies on for damage. Only when Artanis takes Reactive Parry.
    • TheoryValla deals damage based on maximum Health (Manticore), which hits high-Health heroes like Artanis hardest. Only when Valla takes Manticore.
    • TheoryValla's stun (Rain of Vengeance) can stop Artanis in the middle of a dive. Only when Valla takes Rain of Vengeance.
  5. Nova Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryArtanis can dive onto Nova, whose small Health pool rarely survives a committed dive.
    • TheoryArtanis brings Spell Armor (Phase Bulwark), which blunts Nova's ability burst. Only when Artanis takes Phase Bulwark.
    • TheoryArtanis's area damage (Amateur Opponent) clears Nova's summoned units quickly. Only when Artanis takes Amateur Opponent.
  6. Azmodan Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryArtanis can dive onto Azmodan, who has little mobility to escape.
    • TheoryArtanis's area damage (Amateur Opponent) clears Azmodan's summoned units quickly. Only when Artanis takes Amateur Opponent.
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  1. Nazeebo 71 Theory Artanis can dive onto Nazeebo, who has little mobility to escape.
    1 more reason
    • Artanis's area damage (Amateur Opponent) clears Nazeebo's summoned units quickly. Only when Artanis takes Amateur Opponent.
  2. Abathur 69 Theory Artanis can dive onto Abathur, whose small Health pool rarely survives a committed dive.
    2 more reasons
    • Artanis's area damage (Amateur Opponent) clears Abathur's summoned units quickly. Only when Artanis takes Amateur Opponent.
    • Artanis clears waves quickly (Amateur Opponent), so Abathur's lane pressure buys less. Only when Artanis takes Amateur Opponent.
  3. Li-Ming 69 Theory Artanis can dive onto Li-Ming, whose small Health pool rarely survives a committed dive.
    1 more reason
    • Artanis brings Spell Armor (Phase Bulwark), which blunts Li-Ming's ability burst. Only when Artanis takes Phase Bulwark.
  4. Raynor 66 Theory Artanis can dive onto Raynor, who has little mobility to escape.
    5 more reasons
    • Artanis can Blind (Suppression Pulse), and Basic Attacks are most of Raynor's damage. Only when Artanis takes Suppression Pulse.
    • Artanis can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Reactive Parry), which Raynor relies on for damage. Only when Artanis takes Reactive Parry.
    • Artanis's area damage (Amateur Opponent) clears Raynor's summoned units quickly. Only when Artanis takes Amateur Opponent. Raynor must also take Raynor's Raider.
    • Raynor deals damage based on maximum Health (Bounty Hunter), which hits high-Health heroes like Artanis hardest. Only when Raynor takes Bounty Hunter.
    • Raynor reduces enemy Armor (Dusk Wing), offsetting Artanis's Physical Armor. Only when Raynor takes Dusk Wing. Artanis must also take Reactive Parry.
  5. Anduin 65 Theory Artanis can dive onto Anduin, who has little mobility to escape.
    2 more reasons
    • Artanis can ignore or remove crowd control (Phase Prism), weakening Anduin's stun. Only when Anduin takes Lightbomb or Censure.
    • Anduin's root (Chastise, Censure) can stop Artanis in the middle of a dive.
  6. Kel'Thuzad 65 Theory Artanis can dive onto Kel'Thuzad, who has little mobility to escape.
    4 more reasons
    • Artanis brings Spell Armor (Phase Bulwark), which blunts Kel'Thuzad's ability burst. Only when Artanis takes Phase Bulwark.
    • Artanis can ignore or remove crowd control (Phase Prism), weakening Kel'Thuzad's stun.
    • Kel'Thuzad can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Armor of the Archlich), which Artanis relies on for damage. Only when Kel'Thuzad takes Armor of the Archlich.
    • Kel'Thuzad's stun (Chains of Kel'Thuzad, Chains of Ice) can stop Artanis in the middle of a dive.
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Weaker mechanical edges

Generic rule matches with no hand-written matchup behind them: scoring under 65, or past the 8 strongest.

  1. Probius 65 Theory Artanis can dive onto Probius, whose small Health pool rarely survives a committed dive.
  2. Samuro 65 Theory Artanis can Blind (Suppression Pulse), and Basic Attacks are most of Samuro's damage. Only when Artanis takes Suppression Pulse.
  3. Tracer 65 Theory Artanis can Blind (Suppression Pulse), and Basic Attacks are most of Tracer's damage. Only when Artanis takes Suppression Pulse.
  4. Xul 65 Theory Artanis can Blind (Suppression Pulse), and Basic Attacks are most of Xul's damage. Only when Artanis takes Suppression Pulse.
  5. Falstad 64 Theory Artanis can Blind (Suppression Pulse), and Basic Attacks are most of Falstad's damage. Only when Artanis takes Suppression Pulse.
  6. Gul'dan 63 Theory Artanis can dive onto Gul'dan, who has little mobility to escape.
  7. Fenix 62 Theory Artanis can Blind (Suppression Pulse), and Basic Attacks are most of Fenix's damage. Only when Artanis takes Suppression Pulse.
  8. Gazlowe 62 Theory Artanis can dive onto Gazlowe, who has little mobility to escape.
  9. Greymane 62 Theory Artanis can Blind (Suppression Pulse), and Basic Attacks are most of Greymane's damage. Only when Artanis takes Suppression Pulse.
  10. Hanzo 62 Theory Artanis can Blind (Suppression Pulse), and Basic Attacks are most of Hanzo's damage. Only when Artanis takes Suppression Pulse.
  11. Kharazim 62 Theory Artanis can Blind (Suppression Pulse), and Basic Attacks are most of Kharazim's damage. Only when Artanis takes Suppression Pulse.
  12. Orphea 62 Theory Artanis can Blind (Suppression Pulse), and Basic Attacks are most of Orphea's damage. Only when Artanis takes Suppression Pulse.
  13. Kael'thas 60 Theory Artanis can dive onto Kael'thas, who has little mobility to escape.
  14. Thrall 60 Theory Artanis can Blind (Suppression Pulse), and Basic Attacks are most of Thrall's damage. Only when Artanis takes Suppression Pulse.
  15. Whitemane 60 Theory Artanis can dive onto Whitemane, who has little mobility to escape.
  16. Lt. Morales 59 Theory Artanis can dive onto Lt. Morales, who has little mobility to escape.
  17. Tychus 59 Theory Artanis can Blind (Suppression Pulse), and Basic Attacks are most of Tychus's damage. Only when Artanis takes Suppression Pulse.
  18. Tyrael 59 Theory Artanis deals damage based on maximum Health (Titan Killer), which hits high-Health heroes like Tyrael hardest. Only when Artanis takes Titan Killer.
  19. Jaina 58 Theory Artanis can dive onto Jaina, whose small Health pool rarely survives a committed dive.
  20. Dehaka 56 Theory Artanis deals damage based on maximum Health (Titan Killer), which hits high-Health heroes like Dehaka hardest. Only when Artanis takes Titan Killer.
  21. Malthael 56 Theory Artanis can Blind (Suppression Pulse), and Basic Attacks are most of Malthael's damage. Only when Artanis takes Suppression Pulse.
  22. Xal'atath 55 Theory Artanis can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Reactive Parry), which Xal'atath relies on for damage. Only when Artanis takes Reactive Parry.
  23. Ragnaros 54 Theory Artanis deals damage based on maximum Health (Titan Killer), which hits high-Health heroes like Ragnaros hardest. Only when Artanis takes Titan Killer.
  24. Deathwing 53 Theory Artanis deals damage based on maximum Health (Titan Killer), which hits high-Health heroes like Deathwing hardest. Only when Artanis takes Titan Killer.
  25. Murky 53 Theory Artanis can dive onto Murky, whose small Health pool rarely survives a committed dive.
  26. Tyrande 52 Theory Artanis can Blind (Suppression Pulse), and Basic Attacks are most of Tyrande's damage. Only when Artanis takes Suppression Pulse.
  27. The Butcher 51 Theory Artanis can Blind (Suppression Pulse), and Basic Attacks are most of The Butcher's damage. Only when Artanis takes Suppression Pulse.

Artanis is weak against

Score 1–100 for their net edge over Artanis's kit

  1. Johanna Curated
    Why? 6
    • CuratedShield Glare blinds Artanis for 1.5 seconds, wasting Twin Blades and stalling the basic attacks that recharge Shield Overload.via Shield Glare, Twin Blades, Shield Overload
    • TheoryJohanna can Blind (Shield Glare), and Basic Attacks are most of Artanis's damage.
    • TheoryJohanna has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Artanis off a target.
    • TheoryJohanna can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Divine Fortress), which Artanis relies on for damage. Only when Johanna takes Divine Fortress.
    • TheoryJohanna's stun (Condemn, Falling Sword) can stop Artanis in the middle of a dive.
    • TheoryArtanis deals damage based on maximum Health (Titan Killer), which hits high-Health heroes like Johanna hardest. Only when Artanis takes Titan Killer.
  2. Li Li Curated
    Why? 3
    • CuratedBlinding Wind auto-targets the nearest enemies, so a diving Artanis is blinded for 1.5 seconds right when Twin Blades should land.via Blinding Wind, Twin Blades
    • TheoryLi Li can Blind (Blinding Wind, Gale Force), and Basic Attacks are most of Artanis's damage.
    • TheoryLi Li has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Artanis off a target.
  3. Cassia Curated
    Why? 7
    • CuratedBlinding Light blinds Artanis for 2 seconds, so Twin Blades misses and Shield Overload loses its attack-based cooldown reduction.via Blinding Light, Twin Blades, Shield Overload
    • TheoryCassia has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Artanis off a target.
    • TheoryCassia deals damage based on maximum Health (Martial Law), which hits high-Health heroes like Artanis hardest. Only when Cassia takes Martial Law.
    • TheoryCassia can Blind (Blinding Light, Imprisoning Light), and Basic Attacks are most of Artanis's damage.
    • TheoryCassia reduces enemy Armor (Titan's Revenge), offsetting Artanis's Physical Armor. Only when Cassia takes Titan's Revenge. Artanis must also take Reactive Parry.
    • TheoryArtanis can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Reactive Parry), which Cassia relies on for damage. Only when Artanis takes Reactive Parry.
    • TheoryArtanis can ignore or remove crowd control (Phase Prism), weakening Cassia's stun. Only when Cassia takes Valkyrie.
  4. Arthas Curated
    Why? 7
    • CuratedFrozen Tempest cuts Artanis' attack speed by up to 40%, so he lands fewer of the basic attacks that recharge Shield Overload, and with Rime (level 1) Arthas takes 75% less damage from his next hit every 5 seconds.via Frozen Tempest, Rime, Shield Overload
    • TheoryArthas has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Artanis off a target.
    • TheoryArthas can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Rime), which Artanis relies on for damage. Only when Arthas takes Rime.
    • TheoryArthas's root (Howling Blast, Deathchill) can stop Artanis in the middle of a dive.
    • TheoryArthas reduces enemy Armor (Shattered Armor), offsetting Artanis's Physical Armor. Only when Arthas takes Shattered Armor. Artanis must also take Reactive Parry.
    • TheoryArtanis deals damage based on maximum Health (Titan Killer), which hits high-Health heroes like Arthas hardest. Only when Artanis takes Titan Killer.
    • TheoryArtanis's area damage (Amateur Opponent) clears Arthas's summoned units quickly. Only when Artanis takes Amateur Opponent. Arthas must also take Army of the Dead or Legion of Northrend.
  5. Auriel Theory
    Why? 4
    • TheoryAuriel can Blind (Blinding Flash), and Basic Attacks are most of Artanis's damage. Only when Auriel takes Blinding Flash.
    • TheoryAuriel has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Artanis off a target.
    • TheoryAuriel's stun (Detainment Strike, Heavy Burden) can stop Artanis in the middle of a dive.
    • TheoryAuriel reduces enemy Armor (Wrath of Heaven), offsetting Artanis's Physical Armor. Only when Auriel takes Wrath of Heaven. Artanis must also take Reactive Parry.
  6. Varian Theory
    Why? 4
    • TheoryVarian can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Parry, Overpower), which Artanis relies on for damage.
    • TheoryVarian has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Artanis off a target.
    • TheoryVarian reduces enemy Armor (Colossus Smash), offsetting Artanis's Physical Armor. Only when Varian takes Colossus Smash. Artanis must also take Reactive Parry.
    • TheoryVarian's silence (Taunt) can stop Artanis in the middle of a dive. Only when Varian takes Taunt.
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  1. Valeera 73 Theory Valeera can Blind (Blade Flurry, Blind), and Basic Attacks are most of Artanis's damage.
    4 more reasons
    • Valeera can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Combat Readiness), which Artanis relies on for damage. Only when Valeera takes Combat Readiness.
    • Valeera's stun (Blade Flurry) can stop Artanis in the middle of a dive.
    • Valeera reduces enemy Armor (Sinister Strike), offsetting Artanis's Physical Armor. Only when Artanis takes Reactive Parry.
    • Artanis can ignore or remove crowd control (Phase Prism), weakening Valeera's stun.
  2. Zarya 71 Theory Zarya has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Artanis off a target.
    2 more reasons
    • Zarya can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Defensive Shielding), which Artanis relies on for damage. Only when Zarya takes Defensive Shielding.
    • Zarya's silence (Gravity Kills) can stop Artanis in the middle of a dive. Only when Zarya takes Gravity Kills.
  3. Mei 70 Theory Mei can Blind (Snow Blind), and Basic Attacks are most of Artanis's damage.
    4 more reasons
    • Mei has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Artanis off a target.
    • Mei can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Skating Away), which Artanis relies on for damage. Only when Mei takes Skating Away.
    • Mei's stun (Blizzard, Avalanche) can stop Artanis in the middle of a dive.
    • Artanis deals damage based on maximum Health (Titan Killer), which hits high-Health heroes like Mei hardest. Only when Artanis takes Titan Killer.
  4. Hogger 69 Theory Hogger has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Artanis off a target.
    2 more reasons
    • Hogger's stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave) can stop Artanis in the middle of a dive.
    • Hogger reduces enemy Armor (Power Spike), offsetting Artanis's Physical Armor. Only when Hogger takes Power Spike. Artanis must also take Reactive Parry.
  5. Leoric 68 Theory Leoric has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Artanis off a target.
    2 more reasons
    • Leoric deals damage based on maximum Health (Drain Hope, Crushing Hope), which hits high-Health heroes like Artanis hardest.
    • Leoric's silence (Buried Alive) can stop Artanis in the middle of a dive. Only when Leoric takes Buried Alive.
  6. Qhira 68 Theory Qhira can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Upstage), which Artanis relies on for damage. Only when Qhira takes Upstage.
    2 more reasons
    • Qhira's stun (Revolving Sweep, Unrelenting Strikes) can stop Artanis in the middle of a dive.
    • Qhira reduces enemy Armor (Lingering Ailment), offsetting Artanis's Physical Armor. Only when Qhira takes Lingering Ailment. Artanis must also take Reactive Parry.
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Weaker mechanical edges

Generic rule matches with no hand-written matchup behind them: scoring under 65, or past the 8 strongest.

  1. Rehgar 68 Theory Rehgar has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Artanis off a target.
  2. Tassadar 68 Theory Tassadar has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Artanis off a target.
  3. D.Va 67 Theory D.Va has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Artanis off a target.
  4. Maiev 66 Theory Maiev deals damage based on maximum Health (Vengeful Knives), which hits high-Health heroes like Artanis hardest. Only when Maiev takes Vengeful Knives.
  5. Alarak 65 Theory Alarak has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Artanis off a target.
  6. Brightwing 65 Theory Brightwing has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Artanis off a target.
  7. Uther 65 Theory Uther has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Artanis off a target.
  8. Chen 64 Theory Chen has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Artanis off a target.
  9. E.T.C. 64 Theory E.T.C. has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Artanis off a target.
  10. Sonya 64 Theory Sonya can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Tough As Nails), which Artanis relies on for damage. Only when Sonya takes Tough As Nails.
  11. Sylvanas 64 Theory Sylvanas deals damage based on maximum Health (Overwhelming Affliction), which hits high-Health heroes like Artanis hardest. Only when Sylvanas takes Overwhelming Affliction.
  12. Yrel 64 Theory Yrel can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Dauntless), which Artanis relies on for damage. Only when Yrel takes Dauntless.
  13. Lúcio 63 Theory Lúcio has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Artanis off a target.
  14. Mephisto 62 Theory Mephisto deals damage based on maximum Health (Static Field), which hits high-Health heroes like Artanis hardest. Only when Mephisto takes Static Field.
  15. The Lost Vikings 62 Theory The Lost Vikings deals damage based on maximum Health (Nordic Attack Squad), which hits high-Health heroes like Artanis hardest.
  16. Zagara 62 Theory Zagara deals damage based on maximum Health (Corrosive Saliva), which hits high-Health heroes like Artanis hardest. Only when Zagara takes Corrosive Saliva.
  17. Diablo 61 Theory Diablo has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Artanis off a target.
  18. Alexstrasza 60 Theory Alexstrasza has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Artanis off a target.
  19. Lunara 59 Theory Lunara deals damage based on maximum Health (Invigorating Spores), which hits high-Health heroes like Artanis hardest. Only when Lunara takes Invigorating Spores.
  20. Mal'Ganis 59 Theory Mal'Ganis has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Artanis off a target.
  21. Malfurion 58 Theory Malfurion has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Artanis off a target.
  22. Deckard 57 Theory Deckard can Blind (Respect the Elderly), and Basic Attacks are most of Artanis's damage. Only when Deckard takes Respect the Elderly.
  23. Rexxar 57 Theory Rexxar has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Artanis off a target.
  24. Stitches 57 Theory Stitches reduces enemy Armor (Pulverize), offsetting Artanis's Physical Armor. Only when Stitches takes Pulverize. Artanis must also take Reactive Parry.
  25. Blaze 56 Theory Blaze has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Artanis off a target.
  26. Cho'gall 55 Theory Cho'gall's stun (Hammer of Twilight, Leaden Orb) can stop Artanis in the middle of a dive.
  27. Illidan 55 Theory Illidan deals damage based on maximum Health (Fiery Brand), which hits high-Health heroes like Artanis hardest. Only when Illidan takes Fiery Brand.
  28. Kerrigan 55 Theory Kerrigan's stun (Impaling Blades, Summon Ultralisk) can stop Artanis in the middle of a dive.
  29. Muradin 55 Theory Muradin can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Dwarf Block), which Artanis relies on for damage. Only when Muradin takes Dwarf Block.
  30. Stukov 54 Theory Stukov has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Artanis off a target.
  31. Garrosh 53 Theory Garrosh has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Artanis off a target.
  32. Anub'arak 52 Theory Anub'arak has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Artanis off a target.
  33. Genji 52 Theory Genji can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Cyber Shield), which Artanis relies on for damage. Only when Genji takes Cyber Shield.
  34. Junkrat 52 Theory Junkrat's root (Steel Trap) can stop Artanis in the middle of a dive.
  35. Ana 51 Theory Ana has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Artanis off a target.

Artanis works well with

Score 1–100 for how well the kits combine

  1. Rehgar Curated
    Why? 4
    • CuratedBloodlust's 40% attack speed means more basic attacks, and every Artanis attack lowers Shield Overload's cooldown by 4 seconds. Only when Rehgar takes Bloodlust (level 10).via Bloodlust, Shield Overload
    • TheoryRehgar can save Artanis once the dive is committed.
    • TheoryRehgar can keep Artanis alive through a dive.
    • TheoryRehgar can cleanse crowd control off Artanis (Purge) to keep the attacks coming.
  2. Zarya Curated
    Why? 4
    • CuratedGraviton Surge keeps enemies grouped so Blade Dash's return hits several heroes, each one cutting Shield Overload's cooldown by 2 seconds. Only when Zarya takes Graviton Surge (level 10).via Graviton Surge, Blade Dash, Shield Overload
    • TheoryZarya can save Artanis once the dive is committed.
    • TheoryZarya groups or freezes enemies (Graviton Surge) for Artanis's area damage. Only when Zarya takes Graviton Surge.
    • TheoryZarya can cleanse crowd control off Artanis (Cleansing Shield) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Zarya takes Cleansing Shield.
  3. Garrosh Curated
    Why? 3
    • CuratedPhase Prism and Wrecking Ball both relocate enemy heroes, so together they can drag a backliner into the team twice in a row.via Phase Prism, Wrecking Ball
    • TheoryGarrosh can cleanse crowd control off Artanis (Into the Fray) to keep the attacks coming.
    • TheoryGarrosh's stun (Groundbreaker, Warbreaker) lets Artanis dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  4. Alexstrasza Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryAlexstrasza can save Artanis once the dive is committed.
    • TheoryAlexstrasza can keep Artanis alive through a dive.
    • TheoryAlexstrasza can cleanse crowd control off Artanis (Lifeblossom) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Alexstrasza takes Lifeblossom.
  5. Anduin Theory
    Why? 4
    • TheoryAnduin can save Artanis once the dive is committed.
    • TheoryAnduin can keep Artanis alive through a dive.
    • TheoryAnduin can cleanse crowd control off Artanis (Leap of Faith) to keep the attacks coming.
    • TheoryAnduin's root (Chastise, Censure) lets Artanis dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  6. Auriel Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryAuriel can save Artanis once the dive is committed.
    • TheoryAuriel can keep Artanis alive through a dive.
    • TheoryAuriel's stun (Detainment Strike, Heavy Burden) lets Artanis dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
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  1. Brightwing 77 Theory Brightwing can save Artanis once the dive is committed.
    3 more reasons
    • Brightwing can keep Artanis alive through a dive.
    • Brightwing can cleanse crowd control off Artanis (Soothing Mist) to keep the attacks coming.
    • Brightwing's polymorph (Polymorph) lets Artanis dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  2. Kharazim 77 Theory Kharazim can save Artanis once the dive is committed.
    2 more reasons
    • Kharazim can keep Artanis alive through a dive.
    • Kharazim can cleanse crowd control off Artanis (Cleansing Touch) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Kharazim takes Cleansing Touch.
  3. Stitches 77 Theory Stitches groups or freezes enemies (Hook) for Artanis's area damage.
    2 more reasons
    • Stitches can save Artanis once the dive is committed.
    • Stitches's stun (Gorge) lets Artanis dive onto a target that cannot walk away. Only when Stitches takes Gorge.
  4. Uther 77 Theory Uther can save Artanis once the dive is committed.
    3 more reasons
    • Uther can keep Artanis alive through a dive.
    • Uther's stun (Hammer of Justice, Divine Storm) lets Artanis dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
    • Uther can cleanse crowd control off Artanis (Hand of Protection) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Uther takes Hand of Protection.
  5. Whitemane 77 Theory Whitemane can keep Artanis alive through a dive.
    3 more reasons
    • Whitemane groups or freezes enemies (Judgment Day) for Artanis's area damage. Only when Whitemane takes Judgment Day.
    • Whitemane can cleanse crowd control off Artanis (Intercession, Scarlet Crusade) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Whitemane takes Intercession or Scarlet Crusade.
    • Whitemane's root (Harsh Discipline) lets Artanis dive onto a target that cannot walk away. Only when Whitemane takes Harsh Discipline.
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Weaker mechanical edges

Generic rule matches with no hand-written matchup behind them: scoring under 65, or past the 8 strongest.

  1. Medivh 76 Theory Medivh can save Artanis once the dive is committed.
  2. Ana 74 Theory Ana can keep Artanis alive through a dive.
  3. Malfurion 74 Theory Malfurion can keep Artanis alive through a dive.
  4. Tyrande 74 Theory Tyrande can keep Artanis alive through a dive.
  5. Lúcio 72 Theory Lúcio can keep Artanis alive through a dive.
  6. Cho'gall 71 Theory Cho'gall groups or freezes enemies (Upheaval) for Artanis's area damage.
  7. Chromie 71 Theory Chromie groups or freezes enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) for Artanis's area damage.
  8. Dehaka 71 Theory Dehaka groups or freezes enemies (Drag) for Artanis's area damage.
  9. Johanna 71 Theory Johanna groups or freezes enemies (Condemn) for Artanis's area damage.
  10. Kel'Thuzad 71 Theory Kel'Thuzad groups or freezes enemies (Chains of Kel'Thuzad) for Artanis's area damage.
  11. Kerrigan 71 Theory Kerrigan groups or freezes enemies (Primal Grasp) for Artanis's area damage.
  12. Deckard 69 Theory Deckard can keep Artanis alive through a dive.
  13. Maiev 69 Theory Maiev groups or freezes enemies (Umbral Bind) for Artanis's area damage.
  14. Tyrael 69 Theory Tyrael can save Artanis once the dive is committed.
  15. Li Li 68 Theory Li Li can keep Artanis alive through a dive.
  16. Gazlowe 66 Theory Gazlowe groups or freezes enemies (Grav-O-Bomb 3000) for Artanis's area damage. Only when Gazlowe takes Grav-O-Bomb 3000.
  17. Stukov 66 Theory Stukov can keep Artanis alive through a dive.
  18. Arthas 63 Theory Arthas's root (Howling Blast, Deathchill) lets Artanis dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  19. Cassia 63 Theory Cassia groups or freezes enemies (Valkyrie) for Artanis's area damage. Only when Cassia takes Valkyrie.
  20. Mei 63 Theory Mei's stun (Blizzard, Avalanche) lets Artanis dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  21. Orphea 63 Theory Orphea groups or freezes enemies (Crushing Jaws) for Artanis's area damage. Only when Orphea takes Crushing Jaws.
  22. Sonya 63 Theory Sonya's stun (Ancient Spear, Leap) lets Artanis dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  23. Tassadar 63 Theory Tassadar groups or freezes enemies (Black Hole) for Artanis's area damage. Only when Tassadar takes Black Hole.
  24. Yrel 63 Theory Yrel's stun (Righteous Hammer) lets Artanis dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  25. Zeratul 63 Theory Zeratul groups or freezes enemies (Void Prison) for Artanis's area damage. Only when Zeratul takes Void Prison.
  26. Lt. Morales 62 Theory Lt. Morales can keep Artanis alive through a dive.
  27. The Lost Vikings 60 Theory The Lost Vikings can cleanse crowd control off Artanis (64 KB Marathon) to keep the attacks coming. Only when The Lost Vikings takes 64 KB Marathon.
  28. Tracer 60 Theory Tracer can cleanse crowd control off Artanis (Recall) to keep the attacks coming.
  29. Zul'jin 60 Theory Zul'jin can cleanse crowd control off Artanis (Voodoo Shuffle) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Zul'jin takes Voodoo Shuffle.
  30. Sylvanas 59 Theory Sylvanas groups or freezes enemies (Mind Control) for Artanis's area damage. Only when Sylvanas takes Mind Control.
  31. Anub'arak 57 Theory Anub'arak's stun (Impale, Burrow Charge) lets Artanis dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  32. Blaze 57 Theory Blaze's stun (Jet Propulsion) lets Artanis dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  33. Deathwing 57 Theory Deathwing's stun (Onslaught) lets Artanis dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  34. Diablo 57 Theory Diablo's stun (Shadow Charge, Overpower) lets Artanis dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  35. E.T.C. 57 Theory E.T.C.'s stun (Powerslide, Mosh Pit) lets Artanis dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  36. Hogger 57 Theory Hogger's stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave) lets Artanis dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  37. Imperius 57 Theory Imperius's stun (Celestial Charge, Wrath of the Angiris) lets Artanis dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  38. Junkrat 57 Theory Junkrat's root (Steel Trap) lets Artanis dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  39. Kael'thas 57 Theory Kael'thas's stun (Gravity Lapse) lets Artanis dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  40. Mal'Ganis 57 Theory Mal'Ganis's stun (Fel Claws, Will of Tichondrius) lets Artanis dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  41. Muradin 57 Theory Muradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) lets Artanis dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  42. Qhira 57 Theory Qhira's stun (Revolving Sweep, Unrelenting Strikes) lets Artanis dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  43. Ragnaros 57 Theory Ragnaros's stun (Empower Sulfuras, Molten Swing) lets Artanis dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  44. Rexxar 57 Theory Rexxar's stun (Misha, Charge!) lets Artanis dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  45. The Butcher 57 Theory The Butcher's stun (Ruthless Onslaught) lets Artanis dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  46. Thrall 57 Theory Thrall's root (Feral Spirit, Alpha Wolf) lets Artanis dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  47. Valeera 57 Theory Valeera's stun (Blade Flurry) lets Artanis dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  48. Xul 57 Theory Xul's root (Bone Prison, Amplify Damage) lets Artanis dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  49. Alarak 56 Theory Alarak can cleanse crowd control off Artanis (Last Laugh) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Alarak takes Last Laugh.
  50. Lunara 56 Theory Lunara can cleanse crowd control off Artanis (Abolish Magic) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Lunara takes Abolish Magic.

Spot a wrong or missing matchup? Suggest a correction with the mechanical reason; accepted notes land in the theory layer for everyone.

Best maps for Artanis

Score 1–100 from how the kit fits each map's layout and objective (50 = neutral)

  1. Alterac Pass Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryArtanis's sustained damage (Twin Blades, Shield Overload) speeds up Alterac Pass's race against neutral units.
    • TheoryArtanis's waveclear (Amateur Opponent) helps hold lanes against Alterac Pass's pushing objective. Only when Artanis takes Amateur Opponent.
  2. Battlefield of Eternity Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryArtanis's sustained damage (Twin Blades, Shield Overload) speeds up Battlefield of Eternity's race against neutral units.
    • TheoryArtanis's waveclear (Amateur Opponent) helps hold lanes against Battlefield of Eternity's pushing objective. Only when Artanis takes Amateur Opponent.
  3. Garden of Terror Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryArtanis's sustained damage (Twin Blades, Shield Overload) speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units.
    • TheoryArtanis's waveclear (Amateur Opponent) helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective. Only when Artanis takes Amateur Opponent.
  4. Haunted Mines Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryArtanis's sustained damage (Twin Blades, Shield Overload) speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units.
    • TheoryArtanis's waveclear (Amateur Opponent) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective. Only when Artanis takes Amateur Opponent.
  5. Infernal Shrines Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryArtanis's sustained damage (Twin Blades, Shield Overload) speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units.
    • TheoryArtanis's waveclear (Amateur Opponent) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective. Only when Artanis takes Amateur Opponent.
  6. Blackheart's Bay Theory
    Why? 1
    • TheoryArtanis's waveclear (Amateur Opponent) helps hold lanes against Blackheart's Bay's pushing objective. Only when Artanis takes Amateur Opponent.
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  1. Braxis Holdout 53 Theory Artanis's waveclear (Amateur Opponent) helps hold lanes against Braxis Holdout's pushing objective. Only when Artanis takes Amateur Opponent.
  2. Dragon Shire 53 Theory Artanis's waveclear (Amateur Opponent) helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective. Only when Artanis takes Amateur Opponent.
  3. Hanamura Temple 53 Theory Artanis's waveclear (Amateur Opponent) helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective. Only when Artanis takes Amateur Opponent.
  4. Sky Temple 53 Theory Artanis's waveclear (Amateur Opponent) helps hold lanes against Sky Temple's pushing objective. Only when Artanis takes Amateur Opponent.
  5. Tomb of the Spider Queen 53 Theory Artanis's waveclear (Amateur Opponent) helps hold lanes against Tomb of the Spider Queen's pushing objective. Only when Artanis takes Amateur Opponent.
  6. Towers of Doom 53 Theory Artanis's waveclear (Amateur Opponent) helps hold lanes against Towers of Doom's pushing objective. Only when Artanis takes Amateur Opponent.
  7. Volskaya Foundry 53 Theory Artanis's waveclear (Amateur Opponent) helps hold lanes against Volskaya Foundry's pushing objective. Only when Artanis takes Amateur Opponent.

Harder maps for Artanis

Score under 50: the map's layout or objective works against the kit, hardest first

  1. Braxis Outpost Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryBraxis Outpost's single lane leaves Artanis little room to flank around the front line.
    • TheoryArtanis's waveclear (Amateur Opponent) holds Braxis Outpost's single lane. Only when Artanis takes Amateur Opponent.
  2. Industrial District Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryIndustrial District's single lane leaves Artanis little room to flank around the front line.
    • TheoryArtanis's waveclear (Amateur Opponent) holds Industrial District's single lane. Only when Artanis takes Amateur Opponent.
  3. Lost Cavern Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryLost Cavern's single lane leaves Artanis little room to flank around the front line.
    • TheoryArtanis's waveclear (Amateur Opponent) holds Lost Cavern's single lane. Only when Artanis takes Amateur Opponent.
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  1. Silver City 48 Theory Silver City's single lane leaves Artanis little room to flank around the front line.
    1 more reason
    • Artanis's waveclear (Amateur Opponent) holds Silver City's single lane. Only when Artanis takes Amateur Opponent.

All maps

Talents by level

  1. 1

    • Reactive Parry W

      Damaging enemy Heroes with Twin Blades or Blade Dash grants Artanis 50 Physical Armor against the next enemy Hero Basic Attack, reducing its damage by 50%. Stores up to 2 charges.

    • Amateur Opponent W

      Twin Blades attacks deal 150% bonus damage to non-Heroes.

    • Protector Of Aiur Passive Quest

      Quest: Basic Attacks against enemy Heroes increase Artanis's Attack damage by 0.1%. Takedowns grant 1% bonus damage.

  2. 4

    • Psionic Synergy E

      Hitting an enemy Hero with Phase Prism grants 30 Armor for 5 seconds.

    • Shield Battery Trait

      Shield Overload's cooldown recharges 125% faster while its Shield is active. Passive: Reduce Shield Overload's cooldown by 4 seconds.

    • Shield Surge Trait

      Increases Shield Overload's Shields by 80% while below 25% Health.

  3. 7

    • Solarite Reaper Q

      Increases the damage of the first dash of Blade Dash by 175%.

    • Chrono Surge E

      Hitting an enemy Hero with Phase Prism grants 40% bonus Attack Speed for 5 seconds and Slows the enemy's Movement Speed by 30% for 4 seconds.

    • Final Cut Passive

      After using an Ability, your next Basic Attack within 6 seconds deals 40% additional damage. While under 25% Health, this damage bonus is increased to 60%.

  4. 10

    • Suppression Pulse Heroic

      Fire a large area pulse from the Spear of Adun, dealing 114 (+4% per level) damage and Blinding enemies for 4 seconds. Unlimited range.

    • Purifier Beam Heroic

      Target an enemy Hero with an orbital beam from the Spear of Adun, dealing 184 (+4% per level) damage per second for 8 seconds. The beam will chase the target as they move. Unlimited range.

  5. 13

    • Templar's Zeal Q

      Reduce the Mana cost of Blade Dash from 50 to 25. Each time that Shield Overload activates, reduce the cooldown of Blade Dash by 6 seconds.

    • Triple Strike W

      Increases Twin Blades's number of Basic Attacks to 3, but increase its cooldown by 1 second.

    • Graviton Vortex E

      Reduce the Mana cost of Phase Prism from 50 to 25. Hitting an enemy Hero with Basic Attacks or Blade Dash reduces the cooldown of Phase Prism by 2 seconds.

    • Phase Bulwark Trait

      Shield Overload grants 50 Spell Armor while active and for 2 seconds after it expires.

  6. 16

    • Titan Killer W

      Basic Attacks against Heroes deal bonus damage equal to 0.5% of the target's maximum Health in damage, increased to 1.5% when empowered by Twin Blades.

    • Force of Will Trait

      Casting Basic Abilities reduces the cooldown of Shield Overload by 5 seconds.

    • Blades of a Templar Passive

      Increase Attack Speed by 20%. Basic Attacks Slow by 20% for 1.25 seconds.

  7. 20

    • Orbital Bombardment Heroic

      Suppression Pulse gains an additional charge. There is a 10 second cooldown between uses.

    • Target Purified Heroic

      Increase the speed of Purifier Beam by 15%. If the target of Purifier Beam dies, it automatically recasts on the nearest visible enemy Hero.

    • Zealot Charge W

      Increase Twin Blades' charge distance by 75%.

    • Plasma Burn Trait

      While Shield Overload is active, deal 70 (+4% per level) damage per second to nearby enemies.

  • Shield Overload D Trait

    24 s cooldown

    After taking damage while below 75% Health, Artanis gains a 365 (+4% per level) Shield for 5 seconds. Basic Attacks lower the cooldown of Shield Overload by 4 seconds.

  • Blade Dash Q Ability

    10 s cooldown 50 Mana

    Dash forward and deal 63 (+4% per level) damage to enemies, then return and deal 171 (+4% per level) damage. Every enemy hit reduces the cooldown on Shield Overload by 1 second, and Heroes by 2 seconds.

  • Twin Blades W Ability

    4 s cooldown 20 Mana

    Artanis's next Basic Attack immediately causes him to charge a short distance and strike the enemy 2 times.

  • Phase Prism E Ability

    12 s cooldown 50 Mana

    Fire a Phase Prism that deals 66 (+4% per level) damage to the first Hero hit and swaps Artanis's position with theirs. Hitting a Hero also grants Artanis Unstoppable for 1.5 seconds. Can be used during Blade Dash.

  • Purifier Beam R Heroic

    70 s cooldown 65 Mana

    Target an enemy Hero with an orbital beam from the Spear of Adun, dealing 184 (+4% per level) damage per second for 8 seconds. The beam will chase the target as they move. Unlimited range.

  • Suppression Pulse R Heroic

    50 s cooldown 40 Mana

    Fire a large area pulse from the Spear of Adun, dealing 114 (+4% per level) damage and Blinding enemies for 4 seconds. Unlimited range.

Mechanics tags

What the theory layer reads from Artanis's kit. Each tag shows the ability or talent text that produced it; curated notes cover play-style traits the text cannot show.

Crowd control

Blind
Ability Suppression Pulse “Fire a large area pulse from the Spear of Adun, dealing 114 damage and Blinding enemies for 4 seconds.”
Slow
Talent Chrono Surge “…Phase Prism grants 40% bonus Attack Speed for 5 seconds and Slows the enemy's Movement Speed by 30% for 4 seconds.”
Talent Blades of a Templar “Basic Attacks Slow by 20% for 1.25 seconds.”

Defense and mobility

Block
Talent Reactive Parry “…Twin Blades or Blade Dash grants Artanis 50 Physical Armor against the next enemy Hero Basic Attack, reducing its…”
Dash
Ability Blade Dash “Dash forward and deal 63 damage to enemies, then return and deal 171 damage.”
Talent Solarite Reaper “Increases the damage of the first dash of Blade Dash by 175%.”
Physical Armor
Talent Reactive Parry “…with Twin Blades or Blade Dash grants Artanis 50 Physical Armor against the next enemy Hero Basic Attack,…”
Shields
Ability Shield Overload “After taking damage while below 75% Health, Artanis gains a 365 Shield for 5 seconds.”
Spell Armor
Talent Phase Bulwark “Shield Overload grants 50 Spell Armor while active and for 2 seconds after it expires.”
Unstoppable
Ability Phase Prism “Hitting a Hero also grants Artanis Unstoppable for 1.5 seconds.”

Damage and macro

% Health damage
Talent Titan Killer “…against Heroes deal bonus damage equal to 0.5% of the target's maximum Health in damage, increased to 1.5%…”
Area damage
Ability Blade Dash “Dash forward and deal 63 damage to enemies, then return and deal 171 damage.”
Talent Plasma Burn “While Shield Overload is active, deal 70 damage per second to nearby enemies.”
Basic-attack reliant
Ability Twin Blades “Artanis's next Basic Attack immediately causes him to charge a short distance and strike the enemy 2 times.”
Ability Shield Overload “Basic Attacks lower the cooldown of Shield Overload by 4 seconds.”
Talent Chrono Surge “Hitting an enemy Hero with Phase Prism grants 40% bonus Attack Speed for 5 seconds and Slows the enemy's Movement…”
Talent Final Cut “After using an Ability, your next Basic Attack within 6 seconds deals 40% additional damage.”
Curated note Twin Blades and Shield Overload's cooldown both run off basic attacks, so blinds and attack-speed slows cut his damage and survivability together.
Sustained damage
Ability Twin Blades “Artanis's next Basic Attack immediately causes him to charge a short distance and strike the enemy 2 times.”
Ability Shield Overload “Basic Attacks lower the cooldown of Shield Overload by 4 seconds.”
Talent Chrono Surge “Hitting an enemy Hero with Phase Prism grants 40% bonus Attack Speed for 5 seconds and Slows the enemy's Movement…”
Talent Final Cut “After using an Ability, your next Basic Attack within 6 seconds deals 40% additional damage.”
Waveclear
Talent Amateur Opponent “Twin Blades attacks deal 150% bonus damage to non-Heroes.”

Play-style traits

Dive
Curated note Phase Prism swaps places with a backline target, dropping Artanis into their team and dragging the target into his.

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