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Patch 2.57 Updated

Ranged Assassin · Warcraft

Greymane

Lord of the Worgen

Role
Ranged Assassin
Attack
Ranged
Difficulty
Hard
Released
12 Jan 2016
Last patched
12 Mar 2025
Damage
9/10
Utility
3/10
Survivability
4/10
Complexity
7/10

Greymane is strong against

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

  1. Sgt. Hammer Curated
    Why? 3
    • CuratedDarkflight leaps onto a sieged Hammer who can't move away, and Worgen basic attacks shred her up close.via Darkflight, Curse of the Worgen, Siege Mode
    • TheoryGreymane can dive onto Sgt. Hammer, who has little mobility to escape.
    • TheoryGreymane can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Thick Skin), which Sgt. Hammer relies on for damage. Only when Greymane takes Thick Skin.
  2. Kael'thas Curated
    Why? 3
    • CuratedDarkflight (and Go for the Throat, if Greymane takes it) reaches an immobile Kael'thas, who has no way to escape the Worgen follow-up.via Darkflight, Go for the Throat
    • TheoryGreymane can dive onto Kael'thas, who has little mobility to escape.
    • TheoryKael'thas's stun (Gravity Lapse) can stop Greymane in the middle of a dive.
  3. Chromie Curated
    Why? 5
    • CuratedDarkflight 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.via Darkflight, Go for the Throat, Time Trap
    • TheoryGreymane can dive onto Chromie, who has little mobility to escape.
    • TheoryChromie 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.
    • TheoryChromie's Time Stop (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) can stop Greymane in the middle of a dive.
    • TheoryChromie reduces enemy Armor (Unravelling), offsetting Greymane's Physical Armor. Only when Chromie takes Unravelling. Greymane must also take Thick Skin.
  4. Cho'gall Curated
    Why? 2
    • CuratedCursed Bullet takes 35% of current health, a huge chunk of Cho'gall's pool, and Alpha Killer (level 16) adds 3% of maximum health to every Worgen attack. Only when Greymane takes Cursed Bullet (level 10) or Alpha Killer (level 16).via Cursed Bullet, Alpha Killer
    • TheoryCho'gall's stun (Hammer of Twilight, Leaden Orb) can stop Greymane in the middle of a dive.
  5. Raynor Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryGreymane can dive onto Raynor, who has little mobility to escape.
    • TheoryGreymane can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Thick Skin), which Raynor relies on for damage. Only when Greymane takes Thick Skin.
  6. Li-Ming Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryGreymane can dive onto Li-Ming, whose small Health pool rarely survives a committed dive.
    • TheoryGreymane can approach unseen (Eyes in the Dark) and catch Li-Ming, who is easy to kill when found alone. Only when Greymane takes Eyes in the Dark.
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  1. Nova 70 Theory Greymane can dive onto Nova, whose small Health pool rarely survives a committed dive.
    1 more reason
    • Greymane can approach unseen (Eyes in the Dark) and catch Nova, who is easy to kill when found alone. Only when Greymane takes Eyes in the Dark.
  2. Zul'jin 68 Theory Greymane can dive onto Zul'jin, who has little mobility to escape.
    3 more reasons
    • Greymane can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Thick Skin), which Zul'jin relies on for damage. Only when Greymane takes Thick Skin.
    • Zul'jin reduces enemy Armor (No Mercy!), offsetting Greymane's Physical Armor. Only when Zul'jin takes No Mercy!. Greymane must also take Thick Skin.
    • Zul'jin's root (Ensnare) can stop Greymane in the middle of a dive. Only when Zul'jin takes Ensnare.
  3. Azmodan 67 Theory Greymane can dive onto Azmodan, who has little mobility to escape.
  4. Lt. Morales 67 Theory Greymane can dive onto Lt. Morales, who has little mobility to escape.
  5. Nazeebo 67 Theory Greymane can dive onto Nazeebo, who has little mobility to escape.
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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. Anduin 62 Theory Greymane can dive onto Anduin, who has little mobility to escape.
  2. Gazlowe 62 Theory Greymane can dive onto Gazlowe, who has little mobility to escape.
  3. Gul'dan 60 Theory Greymane can dive onto Gul'dan, who has little mobility to escape.
  4. Whitemane 60 Theory Greymane can dive onto Whitemane, who has little mobility to escape.
  5. Fenix 59 Theory Greymane can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Thick Skin), which Fenix relies on for damage. Only when Greymane takes Thick Skin.
  6. Probius 59 Theory Greymane can dive onto Probius, whose small Health pool rarely survives a committed dive.
  7. The Lost Vikings 59 Theory Greymane can dive onto The Lost Vikings, whose small Health pool rarely survives a committed dive.
  8. Tychus 59 Theory Greymane can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Thick Skin), which Tychus relies on for damage. Only when Greymane takes Thick Skin.
  9. Valla 59 Theory Greymane can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Thick Skin), which Valla relies on for damage. Only when Greymane takes Thick Skin.
  10. Abathur 56 Theory Greymane can dive onto Abathur, whose small Health pool rarely survives a committed dive.
  11. Murky 56 Theory Greymane can dive onto Murky, whose small Health pool rarely survives a committed dive.
  12. Jaina 55 Theory Greymane can dive onto Jaina, whose small Health pool rarely survives a committed dive.
  13. Kel'Thuzad 53 Theory Greymane can dive onto Kel'Thuzad, who has little mobility to escape.
  14. Ana 52 Theory Greymane can dive onto Ana, who has little mobility to escape.
  15. Falstad 52 Theory Greymane can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Thick Skin), which Falstad relies on for damage. Only when Greymane takes Thick Skin.
  16. Orphea 52 Theory Greymane can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Thick Skin), which Orphea relies on for damage. Only when Greymane takes Thick Skin.

Greymane is weak against

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

  1. Johanna Curated
    Why? 5
    • CuratedShield Glare blinds Greymane for 1.5 seconds right after he leaps in as a Worgen, wasting his melee damage.via Shield Glare, Darkflight
    • TheoryJohanna can Blind (Shield Glare), and Basic Attacks are most of Greymane's damage.
    • TheoryJohanna has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Greymane off a target.
    • TheoryJohanna can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Divine Fortress), which Greymane relies on for damage. Only when Johanna takes Divine Fortress.
    • TheoryJohanna's stun (Condemn, Falling Sword) can stop Greymane in the middle of a dive.
  2. Auriel Curated
    Why? 5
    • CuratedGo for the Throat spikes one hero; Crystal Aegis on that hero denies the kill that would reset it for a second leap. Only when Auriel takes Crystal Aegis (level 10), and Greymane takes Go for the Throat (level 10).via Crystal Aegis, Go for the Throat
    • TheoryAuriel can Blind (Blinding Flash), and Basic Attacks are most of Greymane's damage. Only when Auriel takes Blinding Flash.
    • TheoryAuriel has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Greymane off a target.
    • TheoryAuriel's stun (Detainment Strike, Heavy Burden) can stop Greymane in the middle of a dive.
    • TheoryAuriel reduces enemy Armor (Wrath of Heaven), offsetting Greymane's Physical Armor. Only when Auriel takes Wrath of Heaven. Greymane must also take Thick Skin.
  3. Li Li Curated
    Why? 3
    • CuratedBlinding Wind auto-targets the nearest heroes, so a Worgen Greymane who dives in eats a 1.5-second blind.via Blinding Wind, Curse of the Worgen
    • TheoryLi Li can Blind (Blinding Wind, Gale Force), and Basic Attacks are most of Greymane's damage.
    • TheoryLi Li has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Greymane off a target.
  4. Mei Curated
    Why? 5
    • CuratedSnow Blind blinds and slows Greymane for 1.75 seconds, and Ice Wall, if Mei takes it, cuts him off from his team after he Darkflights in.via Snow Blind, Ice Wall, Darkflight
    • TheoryMei can Blind (Snow Blind), and Basic Attacks are most of Greymane's damage.
    • TheoryMei has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Greymane off a target.
    • TheoryMei can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Skating Away), which Greymane relies on for damage. Only when Mei takes Skating Away.
    • TheoryMei's stun (Blizzard, Avalanche) can stop Greymane in the middle of a dive.
  5. Arthas Curated
    Why? 5
    • CuratedFrozen Tempest cuts Greymane's attack speed by up to 40% while he's in Worgen melee range, and Howling Blast roots him there.via Frozen Tempest, Howling Blast, Inner Beast
    • TheoryArthas has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Greymane off a target.
    • TheoryArthas can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Rime), which Greymane relies on for damage. Only when Arthas takes Rime.
    • TheoryArthas's root (Howling Blast, Deathchill) can stop Greymane in the middle of a dive.
    • TheoryArthas reduces enemy Armor (Shattered Armor), offsetting Greymane's Physical Armor. Only when Arthas takes Shattered Armor. Greymane must also take Thick Skin.
  6. Medivh Curated
    Why? 3
    • CuratedCursed Bullet or Go for the Throat, whichever Greymane takes, is a single big hit, and a well-timed Force of Will cancels the damage outright and wastes the cooldown.via Force of Will, Cursed Bullet, Go for the Throat
    • TheoryMedivh can reveal enemies (Dust of Appearance), taking away Greymane's stealth. Only when Medivh takes Dust of Appearance. Greymane must also take Eyes in the Dark.
    • TheoryMedivh's silence (Poly Bomb) can stop Greymane in the middle of a dive. Only when Medivh takes Poly Bomb.
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  1. Uther 80 Curated Hammer of Justice stops Greymane as he Darkflights in, and Divine Shield, if Uther takes it, wastes Go for the Throat or Cursed Bullet on an ally.
    2 more reasons
    • Uther has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Greymane off a target.
    • Uther's stun (Hammer of Justice, Divine Storm) can stop Greymane in the middle of a dive.
  2. Muradin 72 Curated Worgen form turns Greymane into a melee Basic Attacker; Thunder Clap cuts his Attack Speed by 30%, and Dwarf Block (level 1) takes 75% off three of his hits after each Dwarf Toss.
    2 more reasons
    • Muradin can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Dwarf Block), which Greymane relies on for damage. Only when Muradin takes Dwarf Block.
    • Muradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) can stop Greymane in the middle of a dive.
  3. Alexstrasza 69 Curated Go for the Throat or Cursed Bullet spikes a single hero; a healthy Alexstrasza answers with Life-Binder, healing the target and lifting it to her own health percentage. Only when Alexstrasza takes Life-Binder (level 10), and she is on high Health when the spike lands.
    1 more reason
    • Alexstrasza has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Greymane off a target.
  4. Brightwing 77 Theory Brightwing can reveal enemies (Peekaboo!), taking away Greymane's stealth. Only when Brightwing takes Peekaboo!. Greymane must also take Eyes in the Dark.
    3 more reasons
    • Brightwing has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Greymane off a target.
    • Brightwing's silence (Polymorph, Hush!) can stop Greymane in the middle of a dive.
    • Brightwing reduces enemy Armor (Critterize), offsetting Greymane's Physical Armor. Only when Brightwing takes Critterize. Greymane must also take Thick Skin.
  5. Qhira 77 Theory Qhira can reveal enemies (No Sanctuary), taking away Greymane's stealth. Only when Qhira takes No Sanctuary. Greymane must also take Eyes in the Dark.
    3 more reasons
    • Qhira can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Upstage), which Greymane relies on for damage. Only when Qhira takes Upstage.
    • Qhira's stun (Revolving Sweep, Unrelenting Strikes) can stop Greymane in the middle of a dive.
    • Qhira reduces enemy Armor (Lingering Ailment), offsetting Greymane's Physical Armor. Only when Qhira takes Lingering Ailment. Greymane must also take Thick Skin.
  6. Rexxar 77 Theory Rexxar can reveal enemies (Unleash the Boars, Flare), taking away Greymane's stealth. Only when Rexxar takes Unleash the Boars or Flare. Greymane must also take Eyes in the Dark.
    3 more reasons
    • Rexxar has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Greymane off a target.
    • Rexxar can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Grizzled Fortitude), which Greymane relies on for damage. Only when Rexxar takes Grizzled Fortitude.
    • Rexxar's stun (Misha, Charge!) can stop Greymane in the middle of a dive.
  7. Valeera 77 Theory Valeera can Blind (Blade Flurry, Blind), and Basic Attacks are most of Greymane's damage.
    3 more reasons
    • Valeera can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Combat Readiness), which Greymane relies on for damage. Only when Valeera takes Combat Readiness.
    • Valeera's stun (Blade Flurry) can stop Greymane in the middle of a dive.
    • Valeera reduces enemy Armor (Sinister Strike), offsetting Greymane's Physical Armor. Only when Greymane takes Thick Skin.
  8. Varian 77 Theory Varian can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Parry, Overpower), which Greymane relies on for damage.
    3 more reasons
    • Varian has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Greymane off a target.
    • Varian reduces enemy Armor (Colossus Smash), offsetting Greymane's Physical Armor. Only when Varian takes Colossus Smash. Greymane must also take Thick Skin.
    • Varian's silence (Taunt) can stop Greymane in the middle of a dive. Only when Varian takes Taunt.
  9. Tassadar 76 Theory Tassadar can reveal enemies (Oracle), taking away Greymane's stealth. Only when Tassadar takes Oracle. Greymane must also take Eyes in the Dark.
    3 more reasons
    • Tassadar has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Greymane off a target.
    • Tassadar reduces enemy Armor (Archon, Feedback), offsetting Greymane's Physical Armor. Only when Tassadar takes Archon, Feedback or Kugelblitz. Greymane must also take Thick Skin.
    • Tassadar's stun (Black Hole) can stop Greymane in the middle of a dive. Only when Tassadar takes Black Hole.
  10. Malfurion 75 Theory Malfurion can reveal enemies (Moonfire, Celestial Alignment), taking away Greymane's stealth. Only when Greymane takes Eyes in the Dark.
    2 more reasons
    • Malfurion has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Greymane off a target.
    • Malfurion's root (Entangling Roots, Emerald Dreams) can stop Greymane in the middle of a dive.
  11. Chen 72 Theory Chen has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Greymane off a target.
    2 more reasons
    • Chen can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Elusive Brawler), which Greymane relies on for damage. Only when Chen takes Elusive Brawler.
    • Chen reduces enemy Armor (Accumulating Flame), offsetting Greymane's Physical Armor. Only when Chen takes Accumulating Flame. Greymane must also take Thick Skin.
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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. E.T.C. 72 Theory E.T.C. has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Greymane off a target.
  2. Mal'Ganis 72 Theory Mal'Ganis has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Greymane off a target.
  3. Zarya 71 Theory Zarya has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Greymane off a target.
  4. Cassia 70 Theory Cassia can Blind (Blinding Light, Imprisoning Light), and Basic Attacks are most of Greymane's damage.
  5. Dehaka 70 Theory Dehaka can reveal enemies (Isolation), taking away Greymane's stealth. Only when Dehaka takes Isolation. Greymane must also take Eyes in the Dark.
  6. Illidan 70 Theory Illidan can reveal enemies (Nowhere to Hide), taking away Greymane's stealth. Only when Illidan takes Nowhere to Hide. Greymane must also take Eyes in the Dark.
  7. Xal'atath 70 Theory Xal'atath can Blind (Void Eruption), and Basic Attacks are most of Greymane's damage. Only when Xal'atath takes Void Eruption.
  8. Diablo 69 Theory Diablo has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Greymane off a target.
  9. Hogger 69 Theory Hogger has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Greymane off a target.
  10. D.Va 67 Theory D.Va has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Greymane off a target.
  11. Alarak 65 Theory Alarak has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Greymane off a target.
  12. Anub'arak 65 Theory Anub'arak has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Greymane off a target.
  13. Blaze 65 Theory Blaze has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Greymane off a target.
  14. Garrosh 65 Theory Garrosh has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Greymane off a target.
  15. Mephisto 65 Theory Mephisto can reveal enemies (Consume Souls), taking away Greymane's stealth. Only when Mephisto takes Consume Souls. Greymane must also take Eyes in the Dark.
  16. Zagara 65 Theory Zagara can reveal enemies (Creep Tumor), taking away Greymane's stealth. Only when Greymane takes Eyes in the Dark.
  17. Zeratul 65 Theory Zeratul can reveal enemies (Vorpal Blade), taking away Greymane's stealth. Only when Greymane takes Eyes in the Dark.
  18. Sonya 64 Theory Sonya can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Tough As Nails), which Greymane relies on for damage. Only when Sonya takes Tough As Nails.
  19. Yrel 64 Theory Yrel can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Dauntless), which Greymane relies on for damage. Only when Yrel takes Dauntless.
  20. Leoric 63 Theory Leoric has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Greymane off a target.
  21. Lúcio 63 Theory Lúcio has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Greymane off a target.
  22. Artanis 62 Theory Artanis can Blind (Suppression Pulse), and Basic Attacks are most of Greymane's damage. Only when Artanis takes Suppression Pulse.
  23. Deckard 62 Theory Deckard can Blind (Respect the Elderly), and Basic Attacks are most of Greymane's damage. Only when Deckard takes Respect the Elderly.
  24. Kharazim 62 Theory Kharazim can reveal enemies (Air Ally), taking away Greymane's stealth. Only when Kharazim takes Air Ally. Greymane must also take Eyes in the Dark.
  25. Lunara 62 Theory Lunara can reveal enemies (Sentinel Wisp, Natural Perspective), taking away Greymane's stealth. Only when Lunara takes Sentinel Wisp or Natural Perspective. Greymane must also take Eyes in the Dark.
  26. Malthael 62 Theory Malthael can reveal enemies (Reaper's Mark), taking away Greymane's stealth. Only when Greymane takes Eyes in the Dark.
  27. Tyrande 62 Theory Tyrande can reveal enemies (Sentinel, Hunter's Mark), taking away Greymane's stealth. Only when Greymane takes Eyes in the Dark.
  28. Hanzo 61 Theory Hanzo can reveal enemies (Sonic Arrow), taking away Greymane's stealth. Only when Greymane takes Eyes in the Dark.
  29. Rehgar 60 Theory Rehgar has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Greymane off a target.
  30. Deathwing 59 Theory Deathwing's stun (Onslaught) can stop Greymane in the middle of a dive.
  31. Genji 59 Theory Genji can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Cyber Shield), which Greymane relies on for damage. Only when Genji takes Cyber Shield.
  32. Imperius 59 Theory Imperius's stun (Celestial Charge, Wrath of the Angiris) can stop Greymane in the middle of a dive.
  33. Junkrat 59 Theory Junkrat's root (Steel Trap) can stop Greymane in the middle of a dive.
  34. Maiev 57 Theory Maiev reduces enemy Armor (Bonds of Corruption, Shadow Orb: Shadow Strike), offsetting Greymane's Physical Armor. Only when Maiev takes Bonds of Corruption or Shadow Orb: Shadow Strike. Greymane must also take Thick Skin.
  35. Stitches 57 Theory Stitches reduces enemy Armor (Pulverize), offsetting Greymane's Physical Armor. Only when Stitches takes Pulverize. Greymane must also take Thick Skin.
  36. Tracer 57 Theory Tracer can reveal enemies (Tracer Rounds), taking away Greymane's stealth. Only when Tracer takes Tracer Rounds. Greymane must also take Eyes in the Dark.
  37. Stukov 56 Theory Stukov has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Greymane off a target.
  38. Kerrigan 55 Theory Kerrigan's stun (Impaling Blades, Summon Ultralisk) can stop Greymane in the middle of a dive.
  39. Ragnaros 55 Theory Ragnaros's stun (Empower Sulfuras, Molten Swing) can stop Greymane in the middle of a dive.
  40. Sylvanas 55 Theory Sylvanas's silence (Wailing Arrow, Mind Control) can stop Greymane in the middle of a dive.
  41. The Butcher 55 Theory The Butcher's stun (Ruthless Onslaught) can stop Greymane in the middle of a dive.
  42. Thrall 55 Theory Thrall's root (Feral Spirit, Alpha Wolf) can stop Greymane in the middle of a dive.
  43. Xul 55 Theory Xul's root (Bone Prison, Amplify Damage) can stop Greymane in the middle of a dive.

Greymane works well with

Score 1–100 for how well the kits combine

  1. Rehgar Curated
    Why? 3
    • CuratedBloodlust's attack speed stacks with Inner Beast, and its lifesteal keeps a Worgen Greymane alive in melee. Only when Rehgar takes Bloodlust (level 10).via Bloodlust, Inner Beast
    • TheoryRehgar can save Greymane once the dive is committed.
    • TheoryRehgar can cleanse crowd control off Greymane (Purge) to keep the attacks coming.
  2. Tyrande Curated
    Why? 3
    • CuratedHunter's Mark reveals and strips 15 armor from a target right before Greymane leaps on it with Darkflight or Go for the Throat.via Hunter's Mark, Go for the Throat
    • TheoryTyrande's stun (Lunar Flare) lets Greymane dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
    • TheoryTyrande can cleanse crowd control off Greymane (Celestial Attunement) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Tyrande takes Celestial Attunement.
  3. Jaina Curated
    Why? 2
    • CuratedChill slows enable Lord of His Pack, giving Worgen Greymane 50% bonus basic-attack damage against slowed targets. Only when Greymane takes Lord of His Pack (level 16).via Frostbite, Lord of His Pack
    • TheoryJaina's root (Ring of Frost, Numbing Blast) lets Greymane dive onto a target that cannot walk away. Only when Jaina takes Ring of Frost, Numbing Blast or Cold Snap.
  4. Anduin Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryAnduin can save Greymane once the dive is committed.
    • TheoryAnduin can cleanse crowd control off Greymane (Leap of Faith) to keep the attacks coming.
    • TheoryAnduin's root (Chastise, Censure) lets Greymane dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  5. Brightwing Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryBrightwing can save Greymane once the dive is committed.
    • TheoryBrightwing can cleanse crowd control off Greymane (Soothing Mist) to keep the attacks coming.
    • TheoryBrightwing's polymorph (Polymorph) lets Greymane dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  6. Stitches Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryStitches groups or freezes enemies (Hook) for Greymane's area damage.
    • TheoryStitches can save Greymane once the dive is committed.
    • TheoryStitches's stun (Gorge) lets Greymane dive onto a target that cannot walk away. Only when Stitches takes Gorge.
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  1. Zarya 77 Theory Zarya can save Greymane once the dive is committed.
    2 more reasons
    • Zarya groups or freezes enemies (Graviton Surge) for Greymane's area damage. Only when Zarya takes Graviton Surge.
    • Zarya can cleanse crowd control off Greymane (Cleansing Shield) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Zarya takes Cleansing Shield.
  2. Medivh 76 Theory Medivh can save Greymane once the dive is committed.
    2 more reasons
    • Medivh groups or freezes enemies (Ley Line Seal, Medivh Cheats!) for Greymane's area damage. Only when Medivh takes Ley Line Seal or Medivh Cheats!.
    • Medivh's polymorph (Poly Bomb, Glyph Of Poly Bomb) lets Greymane dive onto a target that cannot walk away. Only when Medivh takes Poly Bomb or Glyph Of Poly Bomb.
  3. Uther 76 Theory Uther can save Greymane once the dive is committed.
    2 more reasons
    • Uther's stun (Hammer of Justice, Divine Storm) lets Greymane dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
    • Uther can cleanse crowd control off Greymane (Hand of Protection) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Uther takes Hand of Protection.
  4. Auriel 71 Theory Auriel can save Greymane once the dive is committed.
    1 more reason
    • Auriel's stun (Detainment Strike, Heavy Burden) lets Greymane dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  5. Cho'gall 71 Theory Cho'gall groups or freezes enemies (Upheaval) for Greymane's area damage.
    1 more reason
    • Cho'gall's stun (Hammer of Twilight, Leaden Orb) lets Greymane dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
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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. Chromie 71 Theory Chromie groups or freezes enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) for Greymane's area damage.
  2. Dehaka 71 Theory Dehaka groups or freezes enemies (Drag) for Greymane's area damage.
  3. Johanna 71 Theory Johanna groups or freezes enemies (Condemn) for Greymane's area damage.
  4. Kel'Thuzad 71 Theory Kel'Thuzad groups or freezes enemies (Chains of Kel'Thuzad) for Greymane's area damage.
  5. Kerrigan 71 Theory Kerrigan groups or freezes enemies (Primal Grasp) for Greymane's area damage.
  6. Alexstrasza 70 Theory Alexstrasza can save Greymane once the dive is committed.
  7. Kharazim 70 Theory Kharazim can save Greymane once the dive is committed.
  8. Maiev 69 Theory Maiev groups or freezes enemies (Umbral Bind) for Greymane's area damage.
  9. Tyrael 69 Theory Tyrael can save Greymane once the dive is committed.
  10. Whitemane 69 Theory Whitemane groups or freezes enemies (Judgment Day) for Greymane's area damage. Only when Whitemane takes Judgment Day.
  11. Garrosh 67 Theory Garrosh can cleanse crowd control off Greymane (Into the Fray) to keep the attacks coming.
  12. Gazlowe 66 Theory Gazlowe groups or freezes enemies (Grav-O-Bomb 3000) for Greymane's area damage. Only when Gazlowe takes Grav-O-Bomb 3000.
  13. Ana 63 Theory Ana's stun (Sleep Dart) lets Greymane dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  14. Arthas 63 Theory Arthas's root (Howling Blast, Deathchill) lets Greymane dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  15. Cassia 63 Theory Cassia groups or freezes enemies (Valkyrie) for Greymane's area damage. Only when Cassia takes Valkyrie.
  16. Malfurion 63 Theory Malfurion's root (Entangling Roots, Emerald Dreams) lets Greymane dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  17. Mei 63 Theory Mei's stun (Blizzard, Avalanche) lets Greymane dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  18. Orphea 63 Theory Orphea groups or freezes enemies (Crushing Jaws) for Greymane's area damage. Only when Orphea takes Crushing Jaws.
  19. Sonya 63 Theory Sonya's stun (Ancient Spear, Leap) lets Greymane dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  20. Tassadar 63 Theory Tassadar groups or freezes enemies (Black Hole) for Greymane's area damage. Only when Tassadar takes Black Hole.
  21. Yrel 63 Theory Yrel's stun (Righteous Hammer) lets Greymane dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  22. Zeratul 63 Theory Zeratul groups or freezes enemies (Void Prison) for Greymane's area damage. Only when Zeratul takes Void Prison.
  23. Lúcio 60 Theory Lúcio can cleanse crowd control off Greymane (High Five) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Lúcio takes High Five.
  24. The Lost Vikings 60 Theory The Lost Vikings can cleanse crowd control off Greymane (64 KB Marathon) to keep the attacks coming. Only when The Lost Vikings takes 64 KB Marathon.
  25. Tracer 60 Theory Tracer can cleanse crowd control off Greymane (Recall) to keep the attacks coming.
  26. Zul'jin 60 Theory Zul'jin can cleanse crowd control off Greymane (Voodoo Shuffle) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Zul'jin takes Voodoo Shuffle.
  27. Sylvanas 59 Theory Sylvanas groups or freezes enemies (Mind Control) for Greymane's area damage. Only when Sylvanas takes Mind Control.
  28. Anub'arak 57 Theory Anub'arak's stun (Impale, Burrow Charge) lets Greymane dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  29. Blaze 57 Theory Blaze's stun (Jet Propulsion) lets Greymane dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  30. Deathwing 57 Theory Deathwing's stun (Onslaught) lets Greymane dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  31. Deckard 57 Theory Deckard's root (Scroll Of Sealing) lets Greymane dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  32. Diablo 57 Theory Diablo's stun (Shadow Charge, Overpower) lets Greymane dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  33. E.T.C. 57 Theory E.T.C.'s stun (Powerslide, Mosh Pit) lets Greymane dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  34. Hogger 57 Theory Hogger's stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave) lets Greymane dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  35. Imperius 57 Theory Imperius's stun (Celestial Charge, Wrath of the Angiris) lets Greymane dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  36. Junkrat 57 Theory Junkrat's root (Steel Trap) lets Greymane dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  37. Kael'thas 57 Theory Kael'thas's stun (Gravity Lapse) lets Greymane dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  38. Mal'Ganis 57 Theory Mal'Ganis's stun (Fel Claws, Will of Tichondrius) lets Greymane dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  39. Muradin 57 Theory Muradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) lets Greymane dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  40. Qhira 57 Theory Qhira's stun (Revolving Sweep, Unrelenting Strikes) lets Greymane dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  41. Ragnaros 57 Theory Ragnaros's stun (Empower Sulfuras, Molten Swing) lets Greymane dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  42. Rexxar 57 Theory Rexxar's stun (Misha, Charge!) lets Greymane dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  43. The Butcher 57 Theory The Butcher's stun (Ruthless Onslaught) lets Greymane dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  44. Thrall 57 Theory Thrall's root (Feral Spirit, Alpha Wolf) lets Greymane dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  45. Valeera 57 Theory Valeera's stun (Blade Flurry) lets Greymane dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  46. Xul 57 Theory Xul's root (Bone Prison, Amplify Damage) lets Greymane dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  47. Alarak 56 Theory Alarak can cleanse crowd control off Greymane (Last Laugh) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Alarak takes Last Laugh.
  48. Li Li 56 Theory Li Li can cleanse crowd control off Greymane (Let's Go!) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Li Li takes Let's Go!.
  49. Lunara 56 Theory Lunara can cleanse crowd control off Greymane (Abolish Magic) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Lunara takes Abolish Magic.

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Best maps for Greymane

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

  1. Alterac Pass Theory
    Why? 1
    • TheoryGreymane's sustained damage (Inner Beast, Curse of the Worgen) speeds up Alterac Pass's race against neutral units.
  2. Battlefield of Eternity Theory
    Why? 1
    • TheoryGreymane's sustained damage (Inner Beast, Curse of the Worgen) speeds up Battlefield of Eternity's race against neutral units.
  3. Garden of Terror Theory
    Why? 1
    • TheoryGreymane's sustained damage (Inner Beast, Curse of the Worgen) speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units.
  4. Haunted Mines Theory
    Why? 1
    • TheoryGreymane's sustained damage (Inner Beast, Curse of the Worgen) speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units.
  5. Infernal Shrines Theory
    Why? 1
    • TheoryGreymane's sustained damage (Inner Beast, Curse of the Worgen) speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units.
  6. Blackheart's Bay Theory
    Why? 1
    • TheoryGreymane can reach channelling enemies quickly (Eyes in the Dark) to contest Blackheart's Bay's objective. Only when Greymane takes Eyes in the Dark.
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  1. Cursed Hollow 54 Theory Greymane can reach channelling enemies quickly (Eyes in the Dark) to contest Cursed Hollow's objective. Only when Greymane takes Eyes in the Dark.
  2. Dragon Shire 54 Theory Greymane can reach channelling enemies quickly (Eyes in the Dark) to contest Dragon Shire's objective. Only when Greymane takes Eyes in the Dark.
  3. Towers of Doom 54 Theory Greymane can reach channelling enemies quickly (Eyes in the Dark) to contest Towers of Doom's objective. Only when Greymane takes Eyes in the Dark.
  4. Warhead Junction 54 Theory Greymane can reach channelling enemies quickly (Eyes in the Dark) to contest Warhead Junction's objective. Only when Greymane takes Eyes in the Dark.

Harder maps for Greymane

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

  1. Braxis Outpost Theory
    Why? 1
    • TheoryBraxis Outpost's single lane leaves Greymane little room to flank around the front line.
  2. Industrial District Theory
    Why? 1
    • TheoryIndustrial District's single lane leaves Greymane little room to flank around the front line.
  3. Lost Cavern Theory
    Why? 1
    • TheoryLost Cavern's single lane leaves Greymane little room to flank around the front line.
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  1. Silver City 45 Theory Silver City's single lane leaves Greymane little room to flank around the front line.

All maps

Talents by level

  1. 1

    • Wolfheart W

      Increase the cooldown reduction from Basic Attacks during Inner Beast from 0.5 to 1.2 seconds, and Worgen Form's Armor bonus from 10 to 15.

    • Perfect Aim Q

      Increases Gilnean Cocktail's range by 30% and refunds 45 Mana if it hits an enemy Hero.

    • Viciousness W

      Increases Inner Beast's duration to 4 seconds, and causes Ability damage to also refresh its duration.

  2. 4

    • Thick Skin E

      Using Darkflight grants 50 Physical Armor against the next 2 Hero Basic Attacks while in Worgen Form, reducing the damage taken by 50%.

    • Eyes in the Dark E

      Disengage grants Stealth for 3 seconds.

    • Insatiable W

      Inner Beast causes Basic Attacks to restore 10 Mana, and reduce the cooldown of Healing Fountain by 0.5 seconds.

  3. 7

    • Quicksilver Bullets Trait

      Increases Greymane's Human Basic Attack range by 1.1.

    • Incendiary Elixir Q Quest

      Quest: Reduce the cooldown of Gilnean Cocktail by 2 seconds. Every time Greymane hits an enemy Hero with the explosion damage from Gilnean Cocktail, increase its explosion damage by 25, up to 375. Reward: After hitting 15 Heroes, the cooldown is reduced by an additional 3 seconds.

    • Wizened Duelist Trait Quest

      Quest: Every 6 Human Basic Attacks against Heroes increase Basic Attack damage by 1%, up to 30%. Worgen Basic Attacks grant credit for 3 Basic Attacks. Half of this bonus is lost upon death.

  4. 10

    • Go for the Throat Heroic

      Leap at an enemy Hero and shapeshift into a Worgen, slashing for 355 (+4% per level) damage. If this kills them, the Ability can be used a second time within 10 seconds for free.

    • Cursed Bullet Heroic

      Greymane shapeshifts into a Human and fires a bullet that hits the first enemy Hero in its path, dealing 35% of their current Health in damage. Does not affect Vehicles.

  5. 13

    • Running Wild E

      Increases Darkflight and Disengage's range by 35%, and reduce their cooldowns by 1 second.

    • Unfettered Assault Q

      Increases Razor Swipe's lunge distance by 60%, and Worgen Basic Attacks reduce Razor Swipe's cooldown by 1.5 seconds.

    • On the Prowl W

      Inner Beast increases Movement Speed by 30% once it has been active for 3 seconds.

  6. 16

    • Eager Wolf W

      Increases the Attack Speed bonus of Inner Beast by an additional 40% after it has been active for 4 seconds.

    • Lord of His Pack Passive

      Attacking a Hero that is Slowed, Rooted, or Stunned increases Greymane's Basic Attack damage by 25% for 3 seconds, increased to 50% while in Worgen Form.

    • Alpha Killer Trait

      Worgen Basic Attacks against Heroes deal bonus damage equal to 3% of the Hero's maximum Health.

  7. 20

    • Unleashed Heroic

      Passive: Go For The Throat's damage is increased by 25%. If Go for the Throat kills its target, refund its Mana cost and reset the cooldowns of Greymane's Abilities.

    • Gilnean Roulette Heroic

      Cursed Bullet's damage is reduced to 30% of current health but its cooldown is reduced by 24 seconds.

    • Hunter's Blunderbuss Trait

      Human Basic Attacks splash for 100% damage behind the target.

    • Tooth and Claw Trait

      Worgen Basic Attacks cleave for 100% damage. Increase Razor Swipe's damage by 100%.

  • Curse of the Worgen D Trait

    Greymane can use certain Abilities to shapeshift between a Human and a Worgen. While Human, Greymane's Basic Attacks are ranged. While Worgen, Greymane gains 10 Armor, and his Basic Attacks become melee but deal 40% more damage.

  • Gilnean Cocktail Q Ability

    9 s cooldown 55 Mana

    Hurl a flask that deals 55 (+4% per level) damage to the first enemy hit and explodes for 220 (+4% per level) damage to enemies in a cone behind them. Worgen: Razor Swipe Swipe forward, damaging enemies hit.

  • Inner Beast W Ability

    20 s cooldown 70 Mana

    Gain 50% Attack Speed for 3 seconds. Basic Attacks refresh this duration, and reduce the cooldown of Inner Beast by 0.5 seconds.

  • Darkflight E Ability

    5 s cooldown 10 Mana

    Shapeshift into a Worgen and leap at an enemy dealing 88 (+4% per level) damage. Worgen: Disengage Roll away and shapeshift into a Human.

  • Cursed Bullet R Heroic

    30 s cooldown 50 Mana

    Greymane shapeshifts into a Human and fires a bullet that hits the first enemy Hero in its path, dealing 35% of their current Health in damage. Does not affect Vehicles.

  • Go for the Throat R Heroic

    80 s cooldown 90 Mana

    Leap at an enemy Hero and shapeshift into a Worgen, slashing for 355 (+4% per level) damage. If this kills them, the Ability can be used a second time within 10 seconds for free.

  • Summon Mount Z Mount

    4 s cooldown

    Shapeshift into Human form and increase Greymane's Movement Speed by 40%.

Mechanics tags

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

Defense and mobility

Block
Talent Thick Skin “Using Darkflight grants 50 Physical Armor against the next 2 Hero Basic Attacks while in Worgen Form, reducing the…”
Dash
Ability Darkflight “Shapeshift into a Worgen and leap at an enemy dealing 88 damage.”
Ability Go for the Throat “Leap at an enemy Hero and shapeshift into a Worgen, slashing for 355 damage.”
Talent Unfettered Assault “Increases Razor Swipe's lunge distance by 60%, and Worgen Basic Attacks reduce Razor Swipe's cooldown by 1.5 seconds.”
Physical Armor
Talent Thick Skin “Using Darkflight grants 50 Physical Armor against the next 2 Hero Basic Attacks while in Worgen Form, reducing the…”
Stealth
Talent Eyes in the Dark “Disengage grants Stealth for 3 seconds.”

Damage and macro

Area damage
Ability Gilnean Cocktail “Hurl a flask that deals 55 damage to the first enemy hit and explodes for 220 damage to enemies in a cone behind them.”
Ability Cursed Bullet “…into a Human and fires a bullet that hits the first enemy Hero in its path, dealing 35% of their current Health in…”
Talent Hunter's Blunderbuss “Human Basic Attacks splash for 100% damage behind the target.”
Basic-attack reliant
Ability Inner Beast “Gain 50% Attack Speed for 3 seconds.”
Ability Curse of the Worgen “While Human, Greymane's Basic Attacks are ranged.”
Talent Quicksilver Bullets “Increases Greymane's Human Basic Attack range by 1.1.”
Talent Eager Wolf “Increases the Attack Speed bonus of Inner Beast by an additional 40% after it has been active for 4 seconds.”
Curated note Inner Beast and Worgen form turn nearly all of his damage into basic attacks, so blinds and attack-speed slows hit him hard.
Sustained damage
Ability Inner Beast “Gain 50% Attack Speed for 3 seconds.”
Ability Curse of the Worgen “While Human, Greymane's Basic Attacks are ranged.”
Talent Quicksilver Bullets “Increases Greymane's Human Basic Attack range by 1.1.”
Talent Eager Wolf “Increases the Attack Speed bonus of Inner Beast by an additional 40% after it has been active for 4 seconds.”

Play-style traits

Dive
Curated note Darkflight and Go for the Throat leap him onto a target, switching to melee Worgen form on arrival.
  1. Heroes of the Storm Live Patch Notes, 12 Mar 2025 Patch Buffed

    1 buff

    • BuffWolfheart: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1

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