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Heroes of the Storm

Patch 2.57 Updated

Ranged Assassin · Warcraft

Chromie

Keeper of Time

Role
Ranged Assassin
Attack
Ranged
Difficulty
Hard
Released
17 May 2016
Last patched
20 Jul 2026
Damage
9/10
Utility
4/10
Survivability
3/10
Complexity
5/10

Chromie is strong against

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

  1. Sgt. Hammer Curated
    Why? 3
    • CuratedA sieged Hammer stands still, so Sand Blast's 0.5-second delay and Dragon's Breath's staggered blasts land every time.via Sand Blast, Dragon's Breath, Siege Mode
    • TheoryChromie can reveal enemies (Timewalker's Pursuit), taking away Sgt. Hammer's stealth. Only when Chromie takes Timewalker's Pursuit. Sgt. Hammer must also take Ambush.
    • TheoryChromie can poke Sgt. Hammer from range (Sand Blast, Dragon’s Breath), and Sgt. Hammer has few ways to dodge or disengage.
  2. Azmodan Curated
    Why? 3
    • CuratedAll Shall Burn slows Azmodan by 30% while he channels, giving Chromie free Sand Blasts and Dragon's Breath hits on a target that can't dodge.via Sand Blast, Dragon's Breath, All Shall Burn
    • TheoryChromie can interrupt channels with Time Stop (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions), and Azmodan relies on channelled abilities.
    • TheoryChromie can poke Azmodan from range (Sand Blast, Dragon’s Breath), and Azmodan has few ways to dodge or disengage.
  3. Nazeebo Curated
    Why? 7
    • CuratedNazeebo cannot move while channeling Ravenous Spirit for up to 8 seconds, letting all three Dragon's Breath blasts and repeated Sand Blasts hit him. Only when Nazeebo takes Ravenous Spirit (level 10).via Dragon's Breath, Sand Blast, Ravenous Spirit
    • TheoryChromie can poke Nazeebo from range (Sand Blast, Dragon’s Breath), and Nazeebo has few ways to dodge or disengage.
    • TheoryChromie reduces enemy Armor (Unravelling), offsetting Nazeebo's Spell Armor. Only when Chromie takes Unravelling. Nazeebo must also take Superstition.
    • TheoryChromie can interrupt channels with Time Stop (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions), and Nazeebo relies on channelled abilities. Only when Nazeebo takes Ravenous Spirit.
    • TheoryNazeebo brings Spell Armor (Superstition), which blunts Chromie's ability burst. Only when Nazeebo takes Superstition.
    • TheoryNazeebo can deny a burst window (Ice Block), wasting Chromie's cooldowns. Only when Nazeebo takes Ice Block.
    • TheoryNazeebo can ignore or remove crowd control (Bad Medicine), weakening Chromie's Time Stop. Only when Nazeebo takes Bad Medicine.
  4. Tassadar Theory
    Why? 5
    • TheoryChromie can reveal enemies (Timewalker's Pursuit), taking away Tassadar's stealth. Only when Chromie takes Timewalker's Pursuit. Tassadar must also take Shadow Walk.
    • TheoryChromie can interrupt channels with Time Stop (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions), and Tassadar relies on channelled abilities.
    • TheoryChromie can deny a burst window (Time Out), wasting Tassadar's cooldowns. Only when Chromie takes Time Out.
    • TheoryChromie reduces enemy Armor (Unravelling), offsetting Tassadar's Spell Armor. Only when Chromie takes Unravelling. Tassadar must also take Oracle.
    • TheoryTassadar brings Spell Armor (Oracle), which blunts Chromie's ability burst. Only when Tassadar takes Oracle.
  5. Nova Theory
    Why? 4
    • TheoryChromie can reveal enemies (Timewalker's Pursuit), taking away Nova's stealth. Only when Chromie takes Timewalker's Pursuit.
    • TheoryChromie's burst (Sand Blast, Dragon’s Breath) can delete Nova's small Health pool before help arrives.
    • TheoryChromie can deny a burst window (Time Out), wasting Nova's cooldowns. Only when Chromie takes Time Out.
    • TheoryNova can poke Chromie from range (Snipe, Pinning Shot), and Chromie has few ways to dodge or disengage.
  6. The Lost Vikings Theory
    Why? 6
    • TheoryChromie can reveal enemies (Timewalker's Pursuit), taking away The Lost Vikings's stealth. Only when Chromie takes Timewalker's Pursuit. The Lost Vikings must also take Spy Games.
    • TheoryChromie's burst (Sand Blast, Dragon’s Breath) can delete The Lost Vikings's small Health pool before help arrives.
    • TheoryChromie reduces enemy Armor (Unravelling), offsetting The Lost Vikings's Physical Armor. Only when Chromie takes Unravelling. The Lost Vikings must also take Olaf the Stout.
    • TheoryChromie can interrupt channels with Time Stop (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions), and The Lost Vikings relies on channelled abilities. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Play Again!.
    • TheoryThe Lost Vikings can deny a burst window (Jump!), wasting Chromie's cooldowns.
    • TheoryThe Lost Vikings can ignore or remove crowd control (64 KB Marathon), weakening Chromie's Time Stop. Only when The Lost Vikings takes 64 KB Marathon.
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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. Kael'thas 63 Theory Chromie can poke Kael'thas from range (Sand Blast, Dragon’s Breath), and Kael'thas has few ways to dodge or disengage.
  2. E.T.C. 62 Theory Chromie can interrupt channels with Time Stop (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions), and E.T.C. relies on channelled abilities.
  3. Abathur 60 Theory Chromie's burst (Sand Blast, Dragon’s Breath) can delete Abathur's small Health pool before help arrives.
  4. Kel'Thuzad 60 Theory Chromie can deny a burst window (Time Out), wasting Kel'Thuzad's cooldowns. Only when Chromie takes Time Out.
  5. Gul'dan 59 Theory Chromie can poke Gul'dan from range (Sand Blast, Dragon’s Breath), and Gul'dan has few ways to dodge or disengage.
  6. Li-Ming 59 Theory Chromie's burst (Sand Blast, Dragon’s Breath) can delete Li-Ming's small Health pool before help arrives.
  7. Yrel 59 Theory Chromie reduces enemy Armor (Unravelling), offsetting Yrel's Physical Armor. Only when Chromie takes Unravelling. Yrel must also take Dauntless.
  8. Raynor 57 Theory Chromie can poke Raynor from range (Sand Blast, Dragon’s Breath), and Raynor has few ways to dodge or disengage.
  9. Stukov 57 Theory Chromie can interrupt channels with Time Stop (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions), and Stukov relies on channelled abilities.
  10. Zul'jin 56 Theory Chromie can interrupt channels with Time Stop (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions), and Zul'jin relies on channelled abilities.
  11. Probius 55 Theory Chromie's burst (Sand Blast, Dragon’s Breath) can delete Probius's small Health pool before help arrives.
  12. Tychus 55 Theory Chromie can interrupt channels with Time Stop (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions), and Tychus relies on channelled abilities.
  13. Murky 54 Theory Chromie's burst (Sand Blast, Dragon’s Breath) can delete Murky's small Health pool before help arrives.
  14. Hanzo 53 Theory Chromie can interrupt channels with Time Stop (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions), and Hanzo relies on channelled abilities.
  15. Deckard 52 Theory Chromie can interrupt channels with Time Stop (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions), and Deckard relies on channelled abilities.
  16. Imperius 52 Theory Chromie can interrupt channels with Time Stop (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions), and Imperius relies on channelled abilities.
  17. Xal'atath 52 Theory Chromie can interrupt channels with Time Stop (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions), and Xal'atath relies on channelled abilities.
  18. Cassia 51 Theory Chromie can interrupt channels with Time Stop (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions), and Cassia relies on channelled abilities.
  19. Ragnaros 51 Theory Chromie can interrupt channels with Time Stop (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions), and Ragnaros relies on channelled abilities.
  20. Tyrande 51 Theory Chromie can reveal enemies (Timewalker's Pursuit), taking away Tyrande's stealth. Only when Chromie takes Timewalker's Pursuit. Tyrande must also take Shadowstalk.

Chromie is weak against

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

  1. Artanis 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.
  2. The Butcher Curated
    Why? 6
    • CuratedChromie's 1390 Health and lack of a dash make her easy prey once Ruthless Onslaught connects (less so once she has Time Out or Here and There at level 13), and Lamb to the Slaughter, if The Butcher takes it, can chain and silence her for 3 seconds.via Ruthless Onslaught, Lamb to the Slaughter, Time Out, Here and There
    • TheoryThe Butcher can dive onto Chromie, who has little mobility to escape.
    • TheoryThe Butcher brings Spell Armor (Meat Shield), which blunts Chromie's ability burst. Only when The Butcher takes Meat Shield.
    • TheoryThe Butcher can ignore or remove crowd control (Ruthless Onslaught), weakening Chromie's Time Stop.
    • TheoryChromie's Time Stop (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) can stop The Butcher in the middle of a dive.
    • TheoryChromie reduces enemy Armor (Unravelling), offsetting The Butcher's Physical Armor. Only when Chromie takes Unravelling. The Butcher must also take Block.
  3. Tracer Curated
    Why? 5
    • CuratedBlink charges sidestep Sand Blast's delay and Time Trap, and Chromie can't run from Tracer's constant basic attacks.via Blink, Reload, Sand Blast, Time Trap, Dragon's Breath
    • CuratedChromie's damage comes from delayed skillshots like Sand Blast and Dragon's Breath, which Tracer's Blinks dodge, and her 1390 Health can't survive Tracer up close.
    • TheoryTracer can dive onto Chromie, who has little mobility to escape.
    • TheoryTracer can ignore or remove crowd control (Recall), weakening Chromie's Time Stop.
    • TheoryChromie's Time Stop (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) can stop Tracer in the middle of a dive.
  4. Anub'arak Curated
    Why? 2
    • CuratedChromie has no escape in her base kit; Burrow Charge lands on her, Impale follows, and Harden Carapace soaks Sand Blast on the way in.via Burrow Charge, Impale, Harden Carapace, Sand Blast
    • TheoryAnub'arak brings Spell Armor (Harden Carapace, The Traitor King), which blunts Chromie's ability burst.
  5. Stitches Curated
    Why? 3
    • CuratedChromie has 1390 Health and no dash, so a Hook drags her into Stitches' team, and Slam's slow (and Gorge, if Stitches takes it) holds her there for their follow-up unless she took Time Out at level 13 and saved it.via Hook, Slam, Gorge, Time Out
    • TheoryStitches can deny a burst window, wasting Chromie's cooldowns.
    • TheoryStitches can ignore or remove crowd control (Gas Bag), weakening Chromie's Time Stop. Only when Stitches takes Gas Bag.
  6. Medivh Curated
    Why? 2
    • CuratedChromie's kills come from timed Sand Blast and Dragon's Breath bursts that Force of Will negates, and Raven Form is immune to effects like Time Trap.via Force of Will, Sand Blast, Dragon's Breath, Raven Form, Time Trap
    • TheoryMedivh can deny a burst window, wasting Chromie's cooldowns.
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  1. Sonya 77 Curated Ancient Spear yanks Sonya onto Chromie and briefly stuns her; with 1390 Health and no dash, Chromie can't get away unless she took Time Out or Here and There at level 13.
    4 more reasons
    • Sonya can dive onto Chromie, who has little mobility to escape.
    • Sonya can ignore or remove crowd control (Hurricane), weakening Chromie's Time Stop. Only when Sonya takes Hurricane.
    • Chromie's Time Stop (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) can stop Sonya in the middle of a dive.
    • Chromie reduces enemy Armor (Unravelling), offsetting Sonya's Physical Armor. Only when Chromie takes Unravelling. Sonya must also take Tough As Nails.
  2. Genji 76 Curated Cyber Agility and Swift Strike close the distance instantly, and Deflect blocks the Sand Blast she fires in panic.
    6 more reasons
    • Genji can dive onto Chromie, who has little mobility to escape.
    • Genji brings Spell Armor (Cyber Shield), which blunts Chromie's ability burst. Only when Genji takes Cyber Shield.
    • Genji can deny a burst window (Deflect), wasting Chromie's cooldowns.
    • Chromie can reveal enemies (Timewalker's Pursuit), taking away Genji's stealth. Only when Chromie takes Timewalker's Pursuit. Genji must also take Pathfinder.
    • Chromie's Time Stop (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) can stop Genji in the middle of a dive.
    • Chromie reduces enemy Armor (Unravelling), offsetting Genji's Spell Armor. Only when Chromie takes Unravelling. Genji must also take Cyber Shield.
  3. Alexstrasza 75 Curated Chromie's pressure is Sand Blast poke on one target at a time; Gift of Life and Abundance refill those chunks quickly, so her damage rarely converts into kills.
    3 more reasons
    • Alexstrasza can deny a burst window, wasting Chromie's cooldowns.
    • Alexstrasza's healing undoes the chip damage Chromie lands from range.
    • Alexstrasza can ignore or remove crowd control (Lifeblossom), weakening Chromie's Time Stop. Only when Alexstrasza takes Lifeblossom.
  4. Zeratul 75 Curated Chromie has no escape in her base kit, so after a Blink from stealth, Cleave, Singularity Spike and a few Basic Attacks take most of her 1390 Health before Time Trap can be set up.
    6 more reasons
    • Zeratul can dive onto Chromie, who has little mobility to escape.
    • Zeratul brings Spell Armor (Spell Shield), which blunts Chromie's ability burst. Only when Zeratul takes Spell Shield.
    • Chromie can reveal enemies (Timewalker's Pursuit), taking away Zeratul's stealth. Only when Chromie takes Timewalker's Pursuit.
    • Chromie can deny a burst window (Time Out), wasting Zeratul's cooldowns. Only when Chromie takes Time Out.
    • Chromie's Time Stop (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) can stop Zeratul in the middle of a dive.
    • Chromie reduces enemy Armor (Unravelling), offsetting Zeratul's Spell Armor. Only when Chromie takes Unravelling. Zeratul must also take Spell Shield.
  5. Garrosh 73 Curated Wrecking Ball throws the immobile Chromie into Garrosh's team, where she has no tool to get back out.
    1 more reason
    • Garrosh can ignore or remove crowd control (Into the Fray), weakening Chromie's Time Stop.
  6. Tyrael 69 Curated El'druin's Might's teleport, and Judgment if Tyrael takes it, reach Chromie's backline spot, and her 1390 Health rarely survives the follow-up.
    1 more reason
    • Tyrael can deny a burst window (Archangel's Wrath, Sanctification), wasting Chromie's cooldowns.
  7. Valeera 69 Curated Vanish lets Valeera reach Chromie unseen, and Cheap Shot stuns her before Time Out (level 13), if she has it, can be used; 1390 Health can't absorb the combo that follows.
    7 more reasons
    • Valeera can dive onto Chromie, who has little mobility to escape.
    • Valeera brings Spell Armor (Cloak of Shadows), which blunts Chromie's ability burst. Only when Valeera takes Cloak of Shadows.
    • Valeera can ignore or remove crowd control (Cloak of Shadows), weakening Chromie's Time Stop. Only when Valeera takes Cloak of Shadows.
    • Chromie can reveal enemies (Timewalker's Pursuit), taking away Valeera's stealth. Only when Chromie takes Timewalker's Pursuit.
    • Chromie can deny a burst window (Time Out), wasting Valeera's cooldowns. Only when Chromie takes Time Out.
    • Chromie's Time Stop (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) can stop Valeera in the middle of a dive.
    • Chromie reduces enemy Armor (Unravelling), offsetting Valeera's Physical Armor. Only when Chromie takes Unravelling. Valeera must also take Combat Readiness.
  8. Kerrigan 68 Curated Chromie has 1390 Health and no mobility, so a Ravage onto her bypasses her long range, and Time Out (level 13), if she takes it, is her only answer until it is spent.
    5 more reasons
    • Kerrigan can dive onto Chromie, who has little mobility to escape.
    • Kerrigan brings Spell Armor (Psionic Barrier), which blunts Chromie's ability burst. Only when Kerrigan takes Psionic Barrier.
    • Chromie can deny a burst window (Time Out), wasting Kerrigan's cooldowns. Only when Chromie takes Time Out.
    • Chromie's Time Stop (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) can stop Kerrigan in the middle of a dive.
    • Chromie reduces enemy Armor (Unravelling), offsetting Kerrigan's Spell Armor. Only when Chromie takes Unravelling. Kerrigan must also take Psionic Barrier.
  9. Greymane 66 Curated Darkflight leaps onto an immobile Chromie, and Worgen attacks (or Go for the Throat, if Greymane takes it) finish her small health pool before Time Trap can help.
    4 more reasons
    • Greymane can dive onto Chromie, who has little mobility to escape.
    • Chromie can reveal enemies (Timewalker's Pursuit), taking away Greymane's stealth. Only when Chromie takes Timewalker's Pursuit. Greymane must also take Eyes in the Dark.
    • Chromie's Time Stop (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) can stop Greymane in the middle of a dive.
    • Chromie reduces enemy Armor (Unravelling), offsetting Greymane's Physical Armor. Only when Chromie takes Unravelling. Greymane must also take Thick Skin.
  10. Fenix 55 Curated Shield Capacitor's 760 shield soaks Sand Blast and refills when Fenix isn't hit, so Chromie's poke rarely sticks to his health.
    3 more reasons
    • Fenix brings Spell Armor (Dampening Field), which blunts Chromie's ability burst. Only when Fenix takes Dampening Field.
    • Chromie can interrupt channels with Time Stop (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions), and Fenix relies on channelled abilities.
    • Chromie reduces enemy Armor (Unravelling), offsetting Fenix's Spell Armor. Only when Chromie takes Unravelling. Fenix must also take Dampening Field.
  11. Samuro 51 Curated Sand Blast stops on the first enemy it hits, so Mirror Images soak Chromie's main damage while Samuro closes on her 1390 Health through Wind Walk.
    3 more reasons
    • Samuro brings Spell Armor (Mirage), which blunts Chromie's ability burst. Only when Samuro takes Mirage.
    • Chromie can reveal enemies (Timewalker's Pursuit), taking away Samuro's stealth. Only when Chromie takes Timewalker's Pursuit.
    • Chromie reduces enemy Armor (Unravelling), offsetting Samuro's Physical Armor. Only when Chromie takes Unravelling. Samuro must also take Deflection.
  12. Uther 73 Theory Uther can deny a burst window (Devotion, Divine Shield), wasting Chromie's cooldowns.
    3 more reasons
    • Uther brings Spell Armor (Spell Shield), which blunts Chromie's ability burst. Only when Uther takes Spell Shield.
    • Uther's healing undoes the chip damage Chromie lands from range.
    • Uther can ignore or remove crowd control (Hand of Protection), weakening Chromie's Time Stop. Only when Uther takes Hand of Protection.
  13. Kharazim 70 Theory Kharazim can dive onto Chromie, who has little mobility to escape.
    5 more reasons
    • Kharazim can deny a burst window, wasting Chromie's cooldowns.
    • Kharazim brings Spell Armor (Spell Shield), which blunts Chromie's ability burst. Only when Kharazim takes Spell Shield.
    • Kharazim's healing undoes the chip damage Chromie lands from range.
    • Chromie's Time Stop (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) can stop Kharazim in the middle of a dive.
    • Chromie reduces enemy Armor (Unravelling), offsetting Kharazim's Physical Armor. Only when Chromie takes Unravelling. Kharazim must also take Earth Ally or Sixth Sense.
  14. Rehgar 69 Theory Rehgar can deny a burst window, wasting Chromie's cooldowns.
    2 more reasons
    • Rehgar can ignore or remove crowd control (Purge), weakening Chromie's Time Stop.
    • Rehgar's healing undoes the chip damage Chromie lands from range.
  15. Zarya 69 Theory Zarya can deny a burst window, wasting Chromie's cooldowns.
    2 more reasons
    • Zarya brings Spell Armor (Spell Barrier), which blunts Chromie's ability burst. Only when Zarya takes Spell Barrier.
    • Zarya can ignore or remove crowd control (Cleansing Shield), weakening Chromie's Time Stop. Only when Zarya takes Cleansing Shield.
  16. Lunara 67 Theory Lunara can poke Chromie from range, and Chromie has few ways to dodge or disengage.
    2 more reasons
    • Lunara brings Spell Armor (Greater Spell Shield), which blunts Chromie's ability burst. Only when Lunara takes Greater Spell Shield.
    • Lunara can ignore or remove crowd control (Abolish Magic), weakening Chromie's Time Stop. Only when Lunara takes Abolish Magic.
  17. Auriel 65 Theory Auriel can deny a burst window, wasting Chromie's cooldowns.
    1 more reason
    • Auriel's healing undoes the chip damage Chromie lands from range.
  18. Illidan 65 Theory Illidan can dive onto Chromie, who has little mobility to escape.
    3 more reasons
    • Illidan brings Spell Armor (Sixth Sense), which blunts Chromie's ability burst. Only when Illidan takes Sixth Sense.
    • Chromie's Time Stop (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) can stop Illidan in the middle of a dive.
    • Chromie reduces enemy Armor (Unravelling), offsetting Illidan's Physical Armor. Only when Chromie takes Unravelling. Illidan must also take Reflexive Block.
  19. Mephisto 65 Theory Mephisto can dive onto Chromie, who has little mobility to escape.
    3 more reasons
    • Mephisto can poke Chromie from range (Skull Missile, Shade of Mephisto), and Chromie has few ways to dodge or disengage.
    • Chromie's Time Stop (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) can stop Mephisto in the middle of a dive.
    • Chromie can interrupt channels with Time Stop (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions), and Mephisto relies on channelled abilities. Only when Mephisto takes Consume Souls.
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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. Qhira 65 Theory Qhira can dive onto Chromie, who has little mobility to escape.
  2. Thrall 65 Theory Thrall can dive onto Chromie, who has little mobility to escape.
  3. Zagara 65 Theory Zagara can poke Chromie from range (Baneling Barrage, Infested Drop), and Chromie has few ways to dodge or disengage.
  4. Lúcio 64 Theory Lúcio can deny a burst window (Summer Anthem), wasting Chromie's cooldowns. Only when Lúcio takes Summer Anthem.
  5. Anduin 63 Theory Anduin can deny a burst window, wasting Chromie's cooldowns.
  6. Maiev 62 Theory Maiev can dive onto Chromie, who has little mobility to escape.
  7. Mei 62 Theory Mei brings Spell Armor (Crystallize), which blunts Chromie's ability burst. Only when Mei takes Crystallize.
  8. Deathwing 61 Theory Deathwing can deny a burst window (Draconic Might), wasting Chromie's cooldowns. Only when Deathwing takes Draconic Might.
  9. Leoric 61 Theory Leoric can deny a burst window (Shroud of the Dead King), wasting Chromie's cooldowns. Only when Leoric takes Shroud of the Dead King.
  10. Mal'Ganis 60 Theory Mal'Ganis brings Spell Armor (Necrotic Embrace), which blunts Chromie's ability burst.
  11. Malthael 60 Theory Malthael brings Spell Armor (Shroud of Wisdom), which blunts Chromie's ability burst. Only when Malthael takes Shroud of Wisdom.
  12. Ana 58 Theory Ana's healing undoes the chip damage Chromie lands from range.
  13. Falstad 57 Theory Falstad can poke Chromie from range (Hammerang, Lightning Rod), and Chromie has few ways to dodge or disengage.
  14. Valla 57 Theory Valla brings Spell Armor (Gloom), which blunts Chromie's ability burst. Only when Valla takes Gloom.
  15. Xul 57 Theory Xul brings Spell Armor (Wall Of Bones), which blunts Chromie's ability burst. Only when Xul takes Wall Of Bones.
  16. Cho'gall 56 Theory Cho'gall can poke Chromie from range (Shadowflame, Dread Orb), and Chromie has few ways to dodge or disengage.
  17. Rexxar 56 Theory Rexxar can deny a burst window (Feign Death), wasting Chromie's cooldowns. Only when Rexxar takes Feign Death.
  18. Varian 56 Theory Varian can deny a burst window (Shield Wall), wasting Chromie's cooldowns. Only when Varian takes Shield Wall.
  19. Hogger 55 Theory Hogger can ignore or remove crowd control (Hogg Wild), weakening Chromie's Time Stop.
  20. Johanna 55 Theory Johanna can ignore or remove crowd control (Iron Skin, Falling Sword), weakening Chromie's Time Stop.
  21. Orphea 55 Theory Orphea can poke Chromie from range (Shadow Waltz, Chomp), and Chromie has few ways to dodge or disengage.
  22. Brightwing 54 Theory Brightwing brings Spell Armor (Pixie Dust), which blunts Chromie's ability burst.
  23. Lt. Morales 54 Theory Lt. Morales can deny a burst window (Safe Zone), wasting Chromie's cooldowns. Only when Lt. Morales takes Safe Zone.
  24. Jaina 52 Theory Jaina can poke Chromie from range (Frostbolt, Blizzard), and Chromie has few ways to dodge or disengage.
  25. Blaze 51 Theory Blaze brings Spell Armor (Juggernaut Plating), which blunts Chromie's ability burst. Only when Blaze takes Juggernaut Plating.
  26. Dehaka 51 Theory Dehaka can deny a burst window (Burrow), wasting Chromie's cooldowns.
  27. Junkrat 51 Theory Junkrat can poke Chromie from range (Frag Launcher, Concussion Mine), and Chromie has few ways to dodge or disengage.
  28. Li Li 51 Theory Li Li's healing undoes the chip damage Chromie lands from range.
  29. Malfurion 51 Theory Malfurion can poke Chromie from range, and Chromie has few ways to dodge or disengage.
  30. Whitemane 51 Theory Whitemane's healing undoes the chip damage Chromie lands from range.

Chromie works well with

Score 1–100 for how well the kits combine

  1. Anub'arak Curated
    Why? 4
    • CuratedImpale's 1-second stun covers Sand Blast's 0.5-second delay and the staggered blasts of Dragon's Breath.via Impale, Sand Blast, Dragon's Breath
    • TheoryAnub'arak peels divers off Chromie, who cannot escape alone.
    • TheoryAnub'arak's stun (Impale, Burrow Charge) holds targets still for Chromie's burst.
    • TheoryAnub'arak starts fights on its own terms, giving Chromie grouped targets for area burst. Only when Chromie takes Mobius Loop.
  2. Mei Curated
    Why? 5
    • CuratedBlizzard's end stun, and Ice Wall if Mei takes it, give Chromie a stationary target for Sand Blast's delay and all three Dragon's Breath blasts.via Blizzard, Ice Wall, Sand Blast, Dragon's Breath
    • TheoryMei peels divers off Chromie, who cannot escape alone.
    • TheoryMei's stun (Blizzard, Avalanche) holds targets still for Chromie's burst.
    • TheoryMei holds the front line, giving Chromie room to deal damage from behind it.
    • TheoryMei starts fights on its own terms, giving Chromie grouped targets for area burst. Only when Chromie takes Mobius Loop.
  3. Muradin Curated
    Why? 4
    • CuratedStorm Bolt's 1.25-second stun covers Sand Blast's delay and the first blasts of Dragon's Breath.via Storm Bolt, Sand Blast, Dragon's Breath
    • TheoryMuradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) holds targets still for Chromie's burst.
    • TheoryMuradin holds the front line, giving Chromie room to deal damage from behind it.
    • TheoryMuradin starts fights on its own terms, giving Chromie grouped targets for area burst. Only when Chromie takes Mobius Loop.
  4. Yrel Curated
    Why? 4
    • CuratedRighteous Hammer's charged stun holds enemies still through Sand Blast's delay and Dragon's Breath's falling blasts.via Righteous Hammer, Sand Blast, Dragon's Breath
    • TheoryYrel's stun (Righteous Hammer) holds targets still for Chromie's burst.
    • TheoryYrel holds the front line, giving Chromie room to deal damage from behind it.
    • TheoryYrel starts fights on its own terms, giving Chromie grouped targets for area burst. Only when Chromie takes Mobius Loop.
  5. Zarya Curated
    Why? 3
    • CuratedGraviton Surge holds heroes in one spot so all three Dragon's Breath blasts land on the clump, and Sand Blast hits a target that cannot dodge. Only when Zarya takes Graviton Surge (level 10).via Graviton Surge, Dragon's Breath, Sand Blast
    • TheoryZarya peels divers off Chromie, who cannot escape alone.
    • TheoryZarya groups or freezes enemies (Graviton Surge) for Chromie's area damage. Only when Zarya takes Graviton Surge. Chromie must also take Mobius Loop.
  6. Leoric Curated
    Why? 3
    • CuratedEntomb pins a Hero in a pocket for up to 4 seconds, so Chromie's delayed Sand Blast and all three Dragon's Breath blasts land on a target that cannot sidestep. Only when Leoric takes Entomb (level 10).via Entomb, Sand Blast, Dragon's Breath
    • TheoryLeoric peels divers off Chromie, who cannot escape alone.
    • TheoryLeoric holds the front line, giving Chromie room to deal damage from behind it.
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  1. Alarak 77 Theory Chromie groups or freezes enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) for Alarak's area damage.
    2 more reasons
    • Alarak peels divers off Chromie, who cannot escape alone.
    • Chromie's Time Stop (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) holds targets still for Alarak's burst.
  2. Arthas 77 Theory Arthas peels divers off Chromie, who cannot escape alone.
    2 more reasons
    • Arthas's root (Howling Blast, Deathchill) holds targets still for Chromie's burst.
    • Arthas holds the front line, giving Chromie room to deal damage from behind it.
  3. Blaze 77 Theory Blaze peels divers off Chromie, who cannot escape alone.
    3 more reasons
    • Blaze's stun (Jet Propulsion) holds targets still for Chromie's burst.
    • Blaze holds the front line, giving Chromie room to deal damage from behind it.
    • Blaze starts fights on its own terms, giving Chromie grouped targets for area burst. Only when Chromie takes Mobius Loop.
  4. Cassia 77 Theory Cassia peels divers off Chromie, who cannot escape alone.
    2 more reasons
    • Cassia groups or freezes enemies (Valkyrie) for Chromie's area damage. Only when Cassia takes Valkyrie. Chromie must also take Mobius Loop.
    • Cassia's stun (Valkyrie) holds targets still for Chromie's burst. Only when Cassia takes Valkyrie.
  5. Cho'gall 77 Theory Cho'gall's stun (Hammer of Twilight, Leaden Orb) holds targets still for Chromie's burst.
    3 more reasons
    • Cho'gall groups or freezes enemies (Upheaval) for Chromie's area damage. Only when Chromie takes Mobius Loop.
    • Cho'gall holds the front line, giving Chromie room to deal damage from behind it.
    • Cho'gall starts fights on its own terms, giving Chromie grouped targets for area burst. Only when Chromie takes Mobius Loop.
  6. D.Va 77 Theory D.Va peels divers off Chromie, who cannot escape alone.
    2 more reasons
    • D.Va's stun (Bunny Hop, Hit the Nitrous) holds targets still for Chromie's burst. Only when D.Va takes Bunny Hop or Hit the Nitrous.
    • D.Va holds the front line, giving Chromie room to deal damage from behind it.
  7. Diablo 77 Theory Diablo peels divers off Chromie, who cannot escape alone.
    3 more reasons
    • Diablo's stun (Shadow Charge, Overpower) holds targets still for Chromie's burst.
    • Diablo holds the front line, giving Chromie room to deal damage from behind it.
    • Diablo starts fights on its own terms, giving Chromie grouped targets for area burst. Only when Chromie takes Mobius Loop.
  8. E.T.C. 77 Theory E.T.C. peels divers off Chromie, who cannot escape alone.
    2 more reasons
    • E.T.C.'s stun (Powerslide, Mosh Pit) holds targets still for Chromie's burst.
    • E.T.C. starts fights on its own terms, giving Chromie grouped targets for area burst. Only when Chromie takes Mobius Loop.
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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. Garrosh 77 Theory Garrosh peels divers off Chromie, who cannot escape alone.
  2. Genji 77 Theory Chromie groups or freezes enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) for Genji's area damage.
  3. Hogger 77 Theory Hogger peels divers off Chromie, who cannot escape alone.
  4. Illidan 77 Theory Chromie groups or freezes enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) for Illidan's area damage.
  5. Johanna 77 Theory Johanna peels divers off Chromie, who cannot escape alone.
  6. Kerrigan 77 Theory Chromie groups or freezes enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) for Kerrigan's area damage.
  7. Maiev 77 Theory Maiev groups or freezes enemies (Umbral Bind) for Chromie's area damage. Only when Chromie takes Mobius Loop.
  8. Mal'Ganis 77 Theory Mal'Ganis peels divers off Chromie, who cannot escape alone.
  9. Mephisto 77 Theory Chromie groups or freezes enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) for Mephisto's area damage.
  10. Stitches 77 Theory Stitches groups or freezes enemies (Hook) for Chromie's area damage. Only when Chromie takes Mobius Loop.
  11. Tassadar 77 Theory Chromie groups or freezes enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) for Tassadar's area damage.
  12. Thrall 77 Theory Chromie groups or freezes enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) for Thrall's area damage.
  13. Tracer 77 Theory Chromie groups or freezes enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) for Tracer's area damage.
  14. Valeera 77 Theory Chromie groups or freezes enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) for Valeera's area damage.
  15. Varian 77 Theory Varian peels divers off Chromie, who cannot escape alone.
  16. Zeratul 77 Theory Chromie groups or freezes enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) for Zeratul's area damage.
  17. Lúcio 76 Theory Lúcio peels divers off Chromie, who cannot escape alone.
  18. The Butcher 76 Theory The Butcher's stun (Ruthless Onslaught) holds targets still for Chromie's burst.
  19. Ana 75 Theory Ana peels divers off Chromie, who cannot escape alone.
  20. Auriel 75 Theory Auriel peels divers off Chromie, who cannot escape alone.
  21. Brightwing 75 Theory Brightwing peels divers off Chromie, who cannot escape alone.
  22. Deckard 75 Theory Deckard peels divers off Chromie, who cannot escape alone.
  23. Jaina 75 Theory Chromie groups or freezes enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) for Jaina's area damage.
  24. Junkrat 75 Theory Chromie groups or freezes enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) for Junkrat's area damage.
  25. Kael'thas 75 Theory Chromie groups or freezes enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) for Kael'thas's area damage.
  26. Kel'Thuzad 75 Theory Chromie groups or freezes enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) for Kel'Thuzad's area damage.
  27. Malfurion 75 Theory Malfurion peels divers off Chromie, who cannot escape alone.
  28. Murky 75 Theory Chromie groups or freezes enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) for Murky's area damage.
  29. Orphea 75 Theory Chromie groups or freezes enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) for Orphea's area damage.
  30. Probius 75 Theory Chromie groups or freezes enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) for Probius's area damage.
  31. Ragnaros 75 Theory Chromie groups or freezes enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) for Ragnaros's area damage.
  32. Rexxar 75 Theory Rexxar peels divers off Chromie, who cannot escape alone.
  33. Sonya 75 Theory Sonya's stun (Ancient Spear, Leap) holds targets still for Chromie's burst.
  34. Uther 75 Theory Uther peels divers off Chromie, who cannot escape alone.
  35. Xal'atath 75 Theory Chromie groups or freezes enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) for Xal'atath's area damage.
  36. Xul 75 Theory Chromie groups or freezes enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) for Xul's area damage.
  37. Imperius 74 Theory Imperius's stun (Celestial Charge, Wrath of the Angiris) holds targets still for Chromie's burst.
  38. Qhira 74 Theory Qhira's stun (Revolving Sweep, Unrelenting Strikes) holds targets still for Chromie's burst.
  39. Artanis 71 Theory Chromie groups or freezes enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) for Artanis's area damage.
  40. Chen 71 Theory Chen peels divers off Chromie, who cannot escape alone.
  41. Greymane 71 Theory Chromie groups or freezes enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) for Greymane's area damage.
  42. Medivh 71 Theory Medivh groups or freezes enemies (Ley Line Seal, Medivh Cheats!) for Chromie's area damage. Only when Medivh takes Ley Line Seal or Medivh Cheats!. Chromie must also take Mobius Loop.
  43. Stukov 71 Theory Stukov peels divers off Chromie, who cannot escape alone.
  44. Valla 71 Theory Chromie groups or freezes enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) for Valla's area damage.
  45. Zagara 71 Theory Chromie groups or freezes enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) for Zagara's area damage.
  46. Zul'jin 71 Theory Chromie groups or freezes enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) for Zul'jin's area damage.
  47. Dehaka 70 Theory Dehaka's stun (Drag) holds targets still for Chromie's burst.
  48. Gazlowe 70 Theory Gazlowe's stun (Xplodium Charge, Grav-O-Bomb 3000) holds targets still for Chromie's burst.
  49. Hanzo 70 Theory Chromie's Time Stop (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) holds targets still for Hanzo's burst.
  50. Li-Ming 70 Theory Chromie's Time Stop (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) holds targets still for Li-Ming's burst.
  51. Nova 70 Theory Chromie's Time Stop (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) holds targets still for Nova's burst.
  52. Tyrael 70 Theory Tyrael's stun (Judgment) holds targets still for Chromie's burst. Only when Tyrael takes Judgment.
  53. Deathwing 69 Theory Deathwing's stun (Onslaught) holds targets still for Chromie's burst.
  54. Whitemane 66 Theory Whitemane groups or freezes enemies (Judgment Day) for Chromie's area damage. Only when Whitemane takes Judgment Day. Chromie must also take Mobius Loop.
  55. Alexstrasza 65 Theory Alexstrasza peels divers off Chromie, who cannot escape alone.
  56. Fenix 65 Theory Chromie groups or freezes enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) for Fenix's area damage.
  57. Gul'dan 65 Theory Chromie groups or freezes enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) for Gul'dan's area damage.
  58. Li Li 65 Theory Li Li peels divers off Chromie, who cannot escape alone.
  59. Lunara 65 Theory Chromie groups or freezes enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) for Lunara's area damage.
  60. Nazeebo 65 Theory Chromie groups or freezes enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) for Nazeebo's area damage.
  61. Raynor 65 Theory Chromie groups or freezes enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) for Raynor's area damage.
  62. Rehgar 65 Theory Rehgar peels divers off Chromie, who cannot escape alone.
  63. Sgt. Hammer 65 Theory Chromie groups or freezes enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) for Sgt. Hammer's area damage.
  64. Anduin 62 Theory Anduin's root (Chastise, Censure) holds targets still for Chromie's burst.
  65. Tyrande 62 Theory Tyrande's stun (Lunar Flare) holds targets still for Chromie's burst.
  66. Samuro 59 Theory Chromie groups or freezes enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) for Samuro's area damage. Only when Samuro takes Bladestorm or Burning Blade.
  67. Sylvanas 59 Theory Sylvanas groups or freezes enemies (Mind Control) for Chromie's area damage. Only when Sylvanas takes Mind Control. Chromie must also take Mobius Loop.
  68. Tychus 59 Theory Chromie groups or freezes enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) for Tychus's area damage. Only when Tychus takes Melting Point.
  69. Abathur 57 Theory Abathur's stun (Slapathur) holds targets still for Chromie's burst. Only when Abathur takes Slapathur.
  70. Falstad 57 Theory Falstad's stun (Dishonorable Discharge) holds targets still for Chromie's burst. Only when Falstad takes Dishonorable Discharge.
  71. Kharazim 57 Theory Chromie's Time Stop (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) lets Kharazim dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  72. The Lost Vikings 57 Theory The Lost Vikings's stun (Large and In Charge) holds targets still for Chromie's burst. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Large and In Charge.

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 Chromie

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

  1. Braxis Outpost Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryBraxis Outpost's single lane suits Chromie's poke (Sand Blast, Dragon’s Breath).
    • TheoryChromie can group or freeze enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) in Braxis Outpost's objective fights.
    • TheoryBraxis Outpost's objective forces teamfights where Chromie's area burst (Mobius Loop, Sand Blast) hits several targets. Only when Chromie takes Mobius Loop.
  2. Industrial District Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryIndustrial District's single lane suits Chromie's poke (Sand Blast, Dragon’s Breath).
    • TheoryChromie can group or freeze enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) in Industrial District's objective fights.
    • TheoryIndustrial District's objective forces teamfights where Chromie's area burst (Mobius Loop, Sand Blast) hits several targets. Only when Chromie takes Mobius Loop.
  3. Lost Cavern Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryLost Cavern's single lane suits Chromie's poke (Sand Blast, Dragon’s Breath).
    • TheoryChromie can group or freeze enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) in Lost Cavern's objective fights.
    • TheoryLost Cavern's objective forces teamfights where Chromie's area burst (Mobius Loop, Sand Blast) hits several targets. Only when Chromie takes Mobius Loop.
  4. Silver City Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheorySilver City's single lane suits Chromie's poke (Sand Blast, Dragon’s Breath).
    • TheoryChromie can group or freeze enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) in Silver City's objective fights.
    • TheorySilver City's objective forces teamfights where Chromie's area burst (Mobius Loop, Sand Blast) hits several targets. Only when Chromie takes Mobius Loop.
  5. Alterac Pass Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryChromie can group or freeze enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) in Alterac Pass's objective fights.
    • TheoryAlterac Pass's objective forces teamfights where Chromie's area burst (Mobius Loop, Sand Blast) hits several targets. Only when Chromie takes Mobius Loop.
  6. Battlefield of Eternity Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryChromie can group or freeze enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) in Battlefield of Eternity's objective fights.
    • TheoryBattlefield of Eternity's objective forces teamfights where Chromie's area burst (Mobius Loop, Sand Blast) hits several targets. Only when Chromie takes Mobius Loop.
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  1. Braxis Holdout 63 Theory Chromie can group or freeze enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) in Braxis Holdout's objective fights.
    1 more reason
    • Braxis Holdout's objective forces teamfights where Chromie's area burst (Mobius Loop, Sand Blast) hits several targets. Only when Chromie takes Mobius Loop.
  2. Hanamura Temple 63 Theory Chromie can group or freeze enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) in Hanamura Temple's objective fights.
    1 more reason
    • Hanamura Temple's objective forces teamfights where Chromie's area burst (Mobius Loop, Sand Blast) hits several targets. Only when Chromie takes Mobius Loop.
  3. Infernal Shrines 63 Theory Chromie can group or freeze enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) in Infernal Shrines's objective fights.
    1 more reason
    • Infernal Shrines's objective forces teamfights where Chromie's area burst (Mobius Loop, Sand Blast) hits several targets. Only when Chromie takes Mobius Loop.
  4. Volskaya Foundry 63 Theory Chromie can group or freeze enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) in Volskaya Foundry's objective fights.
    1 more reason
    • Volskaya Foundry's objective forces teamfights where Chromie's area burst (Mobius Loop, Sand Blast) hits several targets. Only when Chromie takes Mobius Loop.
  5. Dragon Shire 59 Theory Chromie's Time Stop (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) stops enemies channelling Dragon Shire's objective.
    1 more reason
    • Chromie can reach channelling enemies quickly (Here and There, Stuck in a Loop) to contest Dragon Shire's objective. Only when Chromie takes Here and There or Stuck in a Loop.
  6. Sky Temple 59 Theory Chromie can group or freeze enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) in Sky Temple's objective fights.
    3 more reasons
    • Chromie has little mobility to rotate across Sky Temple's large layout.
    • Sky Temple's objective forces teamfights where Chromie's area burst (Mobius Loop, Sand Blast) hits several targets. Only when Chromie takes Mobius Loop.
    • Chromie can cover ground quickly (Here and There, Stuck in a Loop) on Sky Temple's large layout. Only when Chromie takes Here and There or Stuck in a Loop.
  7. Towers of Doom 59 Theory Chromie's Time Stop (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) stops enemies channelling Towers of Doom's objective.
    1 more reason
    • Chromie can reach channelling enemies quickly (Here and There, Stuck in a Loop) to contest Towers of Doom's objective. Only when Chromie takes Here and There or Stuck in a Loop.
  8. Blackheart's Bay 55 Theory Chromie has little mobility to rotate across Blackheart's Bay's large layout.
    3 more reasons
    • Chromie's Time Stop (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) stops enemies channelling Blackheart's Bay's objective.
    • Chromie can reach channelling enemies quickly (Here and There, Stuck in a Loop) to contest Blackheart's Bay's objective. Only when Chromie takes Here and There or Stuck in a Loop.
    • Chromie can cover ground quickly (Here and There, Stuck in a Loop) on Blackheart's Bay's large layout. Only when Chromie takes Here and There or Stuck in a Loop.
  9. Cursed Hollow 55 Theory Chromie has little mobility to rotate across Cursed Hollow's large layout.
    3 more reasons
    • Chromie's Time Stop (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) stops enemies channelling Cursed Hollow's objective.
    • Chromie can reach channelling enemies quickly (Here and There, Stuck in a Loop) to contest Cursed Hollow's objective. Only when Chromie takes Here and There or Stuck in a Loop.
    • Chromie can cover ground quickly (Here and There, Stuck in a Loop) on Cursed Hollow's large layout. Only when Chromie takes Here and There or Stuck in a Loop.
  10. Warhead Junction 55 Theory Chromie has little mobility to rotate across Warhead Junction's large layout.
    3 more reasons
    • Chromie's Time Stop (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) stops enemies channelling Warhead Junction's objective.
    • Chromie can reach channelling enemies quickly (Here and There, Stuck in a Loop) to contest Warhead Junction's objective. Only when Chromie takes Here and There or Stuck in a Loop.
    • Chromie can cover ground quickly (Here and There, Stuck in a Loop) on Warhead Junction's large layout. Only when Chromie takes Here and There or Stuck in a Loop.

Harder maps for Chromie

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

  1. Garden of Terror Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryChromie has little mobility to rotate across Garden of Terror's large layout.
    • TheoryChromie can cover ground quickly (Here and There, Stuck in a Loop) on Garden of Terror's large layout. Only when Chromie takes Here and There or Stuck in a Loop.

All maps

Talents by level

  1. 1

    • Once Again the First Time Q Quest

      Quest: Hit 20 Heroes with Sand Blast from Chromie or her Echoes without dying. Reward: Increase the maximum number of active Echoes to 2, and increase Echo damage to 50%.

    • Deep Breathing W Quest

      Quest: Every time Dragon's Breath hits a Hero increase its damage by 0.5%. Reward: After hitting 20 Heroes, reduce the cooldown of Dragon's Breath by 4 seconds and its Mana cost from 65 to 40.

    • Timewalker's Pursuit Active

      Gain 15% Spell Power and reduce the arming time of Time Traps by 0.75 seconds. Activate to reveal the targeted area for 4 seconds. Enemies seen are revealed for 4 seconds.

  2. 4

    • Chronic Conditions E

      Time Trap will activate on enemy Heroes automatically. After its Time Stop ends, enemies affected by Time Trap are Slowed by 25% for 3 seconds and allies gain 25% Movement Speed for 3 seconds.

    • Time Troubles E

      After its Time Stop ends, enemies affected by Time Trap lose 15 Armor for 3 seconds and allies gain 30 Armor for 3 seconds.

    • Andorhal Anomaly E

      Increase the charges and maximum active Time Traps to 3, and reduce its cooldown by 8 seconds.

  3. 7

    • Bronze Talons Q

      Hitting a Hero with Sand Blast from Chromie or her Echoes grants 50% additional Basic Attack damage for 5 seconds.

    • Mobius Loop W

      Dragon's Breath deals 30% bonus damage to enemies hit by its center. Enemy Heroes hit by its center are Slowed by 40% for 0.75 seconds.

    • A Proper Greeting Passive

      Damaging a Stunned, Rooted, or Slowed enemy Hero grants 20% additional damage for 3 seconds.

  4. 10

    • Slowing Sands Heroic

      Summon a sand vortex that Slows enemies by 10% every 0.25 seconds, up to 70%.

    • Temporal Loop Heroic

      Choose an enemy Hero. After 3 seconds, they are teleported back to the location where Temporal Loop was cast on them. Basic Abilities recharge 500% faster for 3 seconds after casting Temporal Loop.

  5. 13

    • Gnome Speed Ahead! Q

      After casting Sand Blast, Chromie gains 20% Movement Speed and 200% increased Health Regeneration for 3 seconds.

    • Here and There Active

      Activate to teleport to an area near an Echo, swapping it with Chromie's previous location.

    • Time Out Active

      Activate to place Chromie in Stasis and gain Invulnerability for up to 5 seconds. Can be reactivated to end the effect early.

  6. 16

    • Shifting Sands Q

      Hitting an enemy Hero with Chromie's primary Sand Blast grants 5% Spell Power for 8 seconds, up to a maximum of 50%. The duration is refreshed whenever an enemy is damaged by the primary Sand Blast.

    • Fast Forward Q

      If Chromie's primary Sand Blast travels at least 50% of its base distance and hits a Hero, its cooldown is reduced to 0.5 seconds and it refunds 10 Mana.

    • Quantum Overdrive Active

      Activate to increase Spell Power by 30% for 8 seconds. Hitting an enemy Hero with Sand Blast reduces this cooldown by 3 seconds.

  7. 20

    • Unravelling Heroic

      Every 0.25 seconds, enemy Heroes Slowed by Slowing Sands have their Spell Armor reduced by 10 up to 50. Passive: Increase Slowing Sands cast range by 50%, and Slowing Sands persists for 5 seconds after it is cancelled.

    • Stuck in a Loop Heroic

      Temporal Loop teleports the target a second time after the first, and Basic Abilities continue recharging for an additional 3 seconds. Increase the cooldown recharge rate from 500% to 700%.

    • Piercing Sands Q

      Sand Blasts cast from Chromie and her Echoes now pierce all enemies hit.

    • Blessing of the Bronze Active

      Activate to cause Chromie and all allied Heroes to gain 20% Movement Speed and their Basic Abilities recharge 35% faster for 8 seconds. Hitting an enemy Hero with Sand Blast from Chromie or her Echoes reduces the cooldown of Blessing of the Bronze by 1 second.

  • Timewalker D Trait

    Chromie has traveled to the future, and as such, will learn her Talents 2 levels earlier than her teammates! Detonate Time Trap Detonates active Time Traps.

  • Sand Blast Q Ability

    3 s cooldown 20 Mana

    After 0.5 seconds, fire a missile that deals 305 (+4% per level) damage to the first enemy hit. Deals 50% damage to Structures. Casting Sand Blast leaves an Echo behind that mimics Chromie's Sand Blast and Basic Attack, dealing 40% damage. Maximum of 1 Echo active at a time.

  • Dragon’s Breath W Ability

    14 s cooldown 65 Mana

    Vector Targeting Launch 3 blasts into the air that land every 0.75 seconds towards the targeted direction, dealing 215 (+4% per level) damage each.

  • Time Trap E Ability

    15 s cooldown 20 Mana

    Place a Time Trap that arms and Stealths after 2 seconds. Chromie's Trait can be activated to detonate the trap, placing all nearby allied or enemy Heroes in Time Stop for 2 seconds. Maximum of 1 trap active at a time.

  • Slowing Sands R Heroic

    5 s cooldown 5 Mana per second

    Summon a sand vortex that Slows enemies by 10% every 0.25 seconds, up to 70%.

  • Temporal Loop R Heroic

    50 s cooldown 60 Mana

    Choose an enemy Hero. After 3 seconds, they are teleported back to the location where Temporal Loop was cast on them. Basic Abilities recharge 500% faster for 3 seconds after casting Temporal Loop.

Mechanics tags

What the theory layer reads from Chromie'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

Displacement
Ability Temporal Loop “After 3 seconds, they are teleported back to the location where Temporal Loop was cast on them.”
Slow
Ability Slowing Sands “Summon a sand vortex that Slows enemies by 10% every 0.25 seconds, up to 70%.”
Talent Chronic Conditions “…its Time Stop ends, enemies affected by Time Trap are Slowed by 25% for 3 seconds and allies gain 25% Movement…”
Talent Mobius Loop “Enemy Heroes hit by its center are Slowed by 40% for 0.75 seconds.”
Talent Unravelling “Every 0.25 seconds, enemy Heroes Slowed by Slowing Sands have their Spell Armor reduced by 10 up to 50.”
Time Stop
Ability Time Trap “…Trait can be activated to detonate the trap, placing all nearby allied or enemy Heroes in Time Stop for 2 seconds.”
Talent Chronic Conditions “After its Time Stop ends, enemies affected by Time Trap are Slowed by 25% for 3 seconds and allies gain 25% Movement…”
Talent Time Troubles “After its Time Stop ends, enemies affected by Time Trap lose 15 Armor for 3 seconds and allies gain 30 Armor for 3…”

Defense and mobility

Invulnerable
Talent Time Out “Activate to place Chromie in Stasis and gain Invulnerability for up to 5 seconds.”
Reveal
Talent Timewalker's Pursuit “Activate to reveal the targeted area for 4 seconds.”
Stasis
Talent Time Out “Activate to place Chromie in Stasis and gain Invulnerability for up to 5 seconds.”
Teleport
Talent Here and There “Activate to teleport to an area near an Echo, swapping it with Chromie's previous location.”
Talent Stuck in a Loop “Temporal Loop teleports the target a second time after the first, and Basic Abilities continue recharging for an…”

Damage and macro

Area damage
Talent Mobius Loop “Dragon's Breath deals 30% bonus damage to enemies hit by its center.”
Armor shred
Talent Unravelling “Every 0.25 seconds, enemy Heroes Slowed by Slowing Sands have their Spell Armor reduced by 10 up to 50.”
Burst
Ability Sand Blast “After 0.5 seconds, fire a missile that deals 305 damage to the first enemy hit.”
Ability Dragon’s Breath “Launch 3 blasts into the air that land every 0.75 seconds towards the targeted direction, dealing 215 damage each.”
Poke
Ability Sand Blast “After 0.5 seconds, fire a missile that deals 305 damage to the first enemy hit.”
Ability Dragon’s Breath “Launch 3 blasts into the air that land every 0.75 seconds towards the targeted direction, dealing 215 damage each.”
Curated note Sand Blast hits hard from long range every 3 seconds, chipping enemies down before a fight starts.

Play-style traits

Immobile
Curated note Chromie has no dash or blink in her base kit; the Time Out talent is her only self-protection, so divers who reach her usually win.
  1. Heroes of the Storm Live Patch Notes, 20 Jul 2026 Patch Mixed

    2 buffs, 4 nerfs, 4 other changes

    • ChangeDragon's Breath: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Base
    • NerfTime Trap: Health 400 → 250Base
    • BuffOnce Again The First Time: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
    • NerfDeep Breathing: Damage per stack 1% → 0.5%Level 1
    • ChangeDeep Breathing: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
    • ChangeChronic Conditions: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Level 2
    • NerfChronic Conditions: Slow 30% → 20%Level 2
    • NerfChronic Conditions: Movement Speed bonus 30% → 20%Level 2
    • BuffHere and There: Range 20 → 40Level 11
    • ChangeHere and There: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 11
  2. Heroes of the Storm PTR Patch Notes, 29 Jun 2026 PTR Mixed

    2 buffs, 4 nerfs, 4 other changes

    • ChangeDragon's Breath: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Base
    • NerfTime Trap: Health 400 → 250Base
    • BuffOnce Again The First Time: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
    • NerfDeep Breathing: Damage per stack 1% → 0.5%Level 1
    • ChangeDeep Breathing: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
    • ChangeChronic Conditions: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Level 4
    • NerfChronic Conditions: Slow 30% → 20%Level 4
    • NerfChronic Conditions: Movement Speed bonus 30% → 20%Level 4
    • BuffHere and There: Range 20 → 40Level 13
    • ChangeHere and There: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 13
  3. Heroes of the Storm Live Patch Notes, 27 Jan 2025 Patch Mixed

    2 buffs, 1 nerf, 1 other change

    • BuffTimewalker's Pursuit: Spell Power 10% → 15%Level 1
    • NerfMobius Loop: Slow 60% → 40%Level 5
    • ChangeUnravelling: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 18
    • BuffUnravelling: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Level 18
  4. Heroes of the Storm PTR Patch Notes, 6 Jan 2025 PTR Mixed

    2 buffs, 1 nerf, 1 other change

    • BuffTimewalker's Pursuit: Spell Power 10% → 15%Level 1
    • NerfMobius Loop: Slow 60% → 40%Level 7
    • ChangeUnravelling: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 20
    • BuffUnravelling: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Level 20

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