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Heroes of the Storm

Patch 2.57 Updated

Bruiser · Warcraft

Hogger

Scourge of Elwynn

Role
Bruiser
Attack
Melee
Difficulty
Hard
Released
1 Dec 2020
Last patched
20 Jul 2026
Damage
7/10
Utility
8/10
Survivability
7/10
Complexity
8/10

Hogger is strong against

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

  1. Illidan Curated
    Why? 5
    • CuratedEvasion only stops Basic Attacks, while most of Hogger's damage comes from Hogg Wild and Ez-Thro Dynamite; Staggering Blow's knockback (and Dust Devil's Armor at level 13) also blunts Illidan's sticky melee pressure.via Evasion, Hogg Wild, Ez-Thro Dynamite, Dust Devil, Staggering Blow
    • TheoryHogger has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Illidan off a target.
    • TheoryHogger's stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave) can stop Illidan in the middle of a dive.
    • TheoryHogger reduces enemy Armor (Power Spike), offsetting Illidan's Physical Armor. Only when Hogger takes Power Spike. Illidan must also take Reflexive Block.
    • TheoryIllidan deals damage based on maximum Health (Fiery Brand), which hits high-Health heroes like Hogger hardest. Only when Illidan takes Fiery Brand.
  2. Samuro Curated
    Why? 3
    • CuratedMirror Images take double damage, and Hogg Wild's area damage (plus Garbage Fire's at level 7) shreds the images while still hitting the real Samuro, taking away his main way to split and juke.via Hogg Wild, Garbage Fire, Mirror Image
    • TheoryHogger clears waves quickly (Staggering Blow, Loot Hoard), so Samuro's lane pressure buys less.
    • TheoryHogger reduces enemy Armor (Power Spike), offsetting Samuro's Physical Armor. Only when Hogger takes Power Spike. Samuro must also take Deflection.
  3. The Lost Vikings Curated
    Why? 5
    • CuratedHogg Wild damages everything around Hogger every 0.125 seconds, so spinning through a grouped Viking trio hits all three small bodies at once, and Garbage Fire (level 7) adds area damage around Loot Hoard. Only when the Vikings fight together rather than split across lanes.via Hogg Wild, Garbage Fire, Loot Hoard
    • TheoryHogger clears waves quickly (Staggering Blow, Loot Hoard), so The Lost Vikings's lane pressure buys less.
    • TheoryHogger reduces enemy Armor (Power Spike), offsetting The Lost Vikings's Physical Armor. Only when Hogger takes Power Spike. The Lost Vikings must also take Olaf the Stout.
    • TheoryHogger can interrupt channels with stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave), and The Lost Vikings relies on channelled abilities. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Play Again!.
    • TheoryThe Lost Vikings deals damage based on maximum Health (Nordic Attack Squad), which hits high-Health heroes like Hogger hardest.
  4. Murky Curated
    Why? 5
    • CuratedMurky's 730 Health melts to Hogg Wild's rapid area ticks, and Ez-Thro Dynamite detonates instantly on a Hero, so Murky cannot trade near Hogger once Safety Bubble is down.via Hogg Wild, Ez-Thro Dynamite, Safety Bubble
    • TheoryHogger clears waves quickly (Staggering Blow, Loot Hoard), so Murky's lane pressure buys less.
    • TheoryHogger reduces enemy Armor (Power Spike), offsetting Murky's Spell Armor. Only when Hogger takes Power Spike. Murky must also take Tufferfish.
    • TheoryHogger can interrupt channels with stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave), and Murky relies on channelled abilities. Only when Murky takes Never-Ending Murlocs.
    • TheoryMurky deals damage based on maximum Health (Wrath of Cod), which hits high-Health heroes like Hogger hardest. Only when Murky takes Wrath of Cod.
  5. Kerrigan Theory
    Why? 4
    • TheoryHogger has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Kerrigan off a target.
    • TheoryHogger's stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave) can stop Kerrigan in the middle of a dive.
    • TheoryHogger's area damage (Staggering Blow, Loot Hoard) clears Kerrigan's summoned units quickly. Only when Kerrigan takes Summon Ultralisk.
    • TheoryHogger reduces enemy Armor (Power Spike), offsetting Kerrigan's Spell Armor. Only when Hogger takes Power Spike. Kerrigan must also take Psionic Barrier.
  6. Mal'Ganis Theory
    Why? 4
    • TheoryHogger deals damage based on maximum Health (Headbanger), which hits high-Health heroes like Mal'Ganis hardest. Only when Hogger takes Headbanger.
    • TheoryHogger can ignore or remove crowd control (Hogg Wild), weakening Mal'Ganis's sleep.
    • TheoryHogger reduces enemy Armor (Power Spike), offsetting Mal'Ganis's Spell Armor. Only when Hogger takes Power Spike.
    • TheoryHogger can interrupt channels with stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave), and Mal'Ganis relies on channelled abilities. Only when Mal'Ganis takes Dark Conversion.
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  1. Rexxar 72 Theory Hogger deals damage based on maximum Health (Headbanger), which hits high-Health heroes like Rexxar hardest. Only when Hogger takes Headbanger.
    3 more reasons
    • Hogger's area damage (Staggering Blow, Loot Hoard) clears Rexxar's summoned units quickly.
    • Hogger reduces enemy Armor (Power Spike), offsetting Rexxar's Physical Armor. Only when Hogger takes Power Spike. Rexxar must also take Grizzled Fortitude.
    • Hogger can ignore or remove crowd control (Hogg Wild), weakening Rexxar's stun. Only when Rexxar takes Kill Command.
  2. Qhira 71 Theory Hogger has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Qhira off a target.
    3 more reasons
    • Hogger's stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave) can stop Qhira in the middle of a dive.
    • Hogger reduces enemy Armor (Power Spike), offsetting Qhira's Spell Armor. Only when Hogger takes Power Spike. Qhira must also take Swing Life Away.
    • Hogger can ignore or remove crowd control (Hogg Wild), weakening Qhira's stun. Only when Qhira takes Silent Killer.
  3. Thrall 71 Theory Hogger has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Thrall off a target.
    3 more reasons
    • Hogger's stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave) can stop Thrall in the middle of a dive.
    • Hogger reduces enemy Armor (Power Spike), offsetting Thrall's Physical Armor. Only when Hogger takes Power Spike. Thrall must also take Feral Resilience.
    • Hogger can ignore or remove crowd control (Hogg Wild), weakening Thrall's stun. Only when Thrall takes Sundering.
  4. Zeratul 71 Theory Hogger has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Zeratul off a target.
    3 more reasons
    • Hogger's stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave) can stop Zeratul in the middle of a dive.
    • Hogger reduces enemy Armor (Power Spike), offsetting Zeratul's Spell Armor. Only when Hogger takes Power Spike. Zeratul must also take Spell Shield.
    • Hogger can ignore or remove crowd control (Hogg Wild), weakening Zeratul's Time Stop. Only when Zeratul takes Void Prison.
  5. Anub'arak 70 Theory Hogger deals damage based on maximum Health (Headbanger), which hits high-Health heroes like Anub'arak hardest. Only when Hogger takes Headbanger.
    2 more reasons
    • Hogger's area damage (Staggering Blow, Loot Hoard) clears Anub'arak's summoned units quickly.
    • Hogger reduces enemy Armor (Power Spike), offsetting Anub'arak's Spell Armor. Only when Hogger takes Power Spike.
  6. E.T.C. 70 Theory Hogger deals damage based on maximum Health (Headbanger), which hits high-Health heroes like E.T.C. hardest. Only when Hogger takes Headbanger.
    2 more reasons
    • Hogger can interrupt channels with stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave), and E.T.C. relies on channelled abilities.
    • Hogger reduces enemy Armor (Power Spike), offsetting E.T.C.'s Physical Armor. Only when Hogger takes Power Spike. E.T.C. must also take Block Party.
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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. Imperius 70 Theory Hogger deals damage based on maximum Health (Headbanger), which hits high-Health heroes like Imperius hardest. Only when Hogger takes Headbanger.
  2. Artanis 69 Theory Hogger has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Artanis off a target.
  3. Genji 69 Theory Hogger has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Genji off a target.
  4. Greymane 69 Theory Hogger has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Greymane off a target.
  5. Kharazim 69 Theory Hogger has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Kharazim off a target.
  6. Sonya 69 Theory Hogger has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Sonya off a target.
  7. Valeera 68 Theory Hogger has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Valeera off a target.
  8. Arthas 67 Theory Hogger deals damage based on maximum Health (Headbanger), which hits high-Health heroes like Arthas hardest. Only when Hogger takes Headbanger.
  9. Blaze 67 Theory Hogger deals damage based on maximum Health (Headbanger), which hits high-Health heroes like Blaze hardest. Only when Hogger takes Headbanger.
  10. Ragnaros 66 Theory Hogger deals damage based on maximum Health (Headbanger), which hits high-Health heroes like Ragnaros hardest. Only when Hogger takes Headbanger.
  11. Azmodan 65 Theory Hogger's area damage (Staggering Blow, Loot Hoard) clears Azmodan's summoned units quickly.
  12. Dehaka 65 Theory Hogger deals damage based on maximum Health (Headbanger), which hits high-Health heroes like Dehaka hardest. Only when Hogger takes Headbanger.
  13. Li Li 65 Theory Hogger's area damage (Staggering Blow, Loot Hoard) clears Li Li's summoned units quickly.
  14. Stukov 65 Theory Hogger can interrupt channels with stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave), and Stukov relies on channelled abilities.
  15. Chen 63 Theory Hogger deals damage based on maximum Health (Headbanger), which hits high-Health heroes like Chen hardest. Only when Hogger takes Headbanger.
  16. Johanna 63 Theory Hogger deals damage based on maximum Health (Headbanger), which hits high-Health heroes like Johanna hardest. Only when Hogger takes Headbanger.
  17. Mei 63 Theory Hogger deals damage based on maximum Health (Headbanger), which hits high-Health heroes like Mei hardest. Only when Hogger takes Headbanger.
  18. Muradin 63 Theory Hogger deals damage based on maximum Health (Headbanger), which hits high-Health heroes like Muradin hardest. Only when Hogger takes Headbanger.
  19. The Butcher 63 Theory Hogger has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel The Butcher off a target.
  20. Abathur 62 Theory Hogger's area damage (Staggering Blow, Loot Hoard) clears Abathur's summoned units quickly.
  21. Deathwing 62 Theory Hogger deals damage based on maximum Health (Headbanger), which hits high-Health heroes like Deathwing hardest. Only when Hogger takes Headbanger.
  22. Gul'dan 62 Theory Hogger reduces enemy Armor (Power Spike), offsetting Gul'dan's Spell Armor. Only when Hogger takes Power Spike. Gul'dan must also take Fel Armor.
  23. Malfurion 62 Theory Hogger's area damage (Staggering Blow, Loot Hoard) clears Malfurion's summoned units quickly. Only when Malfurion takes Vengeful Roots.
  24. Mephisto 61 Theory Hogger has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Mephisto off a target.
  25. Anduin 60 Theory Hogger can interrupt channels with stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave), and Anduin relies on channelled abilities.
  26. Nazeebo 60 Theory Hogger's area damage (Staggering Blow, Loot Hoard) clears Nazeebo's summoned units quickly.
  27. Xul 60 Theory Hogger's area damage (Staggering Blow, Loot Hoard) clears Xul's summoned units quickly.
  28. Brightwing 59 Theory Hogger can ignore or remove crowd control (Hogg Wild), weakening Brightwing's polymorph.
  29. Diablo 59 Theory Hogger deals damage based on maximum Health (Headbanger), which hits high-Health heroes like Diablo hardest. Only when Hogger takes Headbanger.
  30. Jaina 59 Theory Hogger's area damage (Staggering Blow, Loot Hoard) clears Jaina's summoned units quickly. Only when Jaina takes Summon Water Elemental.
  31. Kel'Thuzad 59 Theory Hogger can ignore or remove crowd control (Hogg Wild), weakening Kel'Thuzad's stun.
  32. Li-Ming 59 Theory Hogger reduces enemy Armor (Power Spike), offsetting Li-Ming's Spell Armor. Only when Hogger takes Power Spike. Li-Ming must also take Force Armor.
  33. Maiev 59 Theory Hogger has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Maiev off a target.
  34. Tyrael 59 Theory Hogger deals damage based on maximum Health (Headbanger), which hits high-Health heroes like Tyrael hardest. Only when Hogger takes Headbanger.
  35. Yrel 59 Theory Hogger reduces enemy Armor (Power Spike), offsetting Yrel's Physical Armor. Only when Hogger takes Power Spike. Yrel must also take Dauntless.
  36. Nova 57 Theory Hogger's area damage (Staggering Blow, Loot Hoard) clears Nova's summoned units quickly.
  37. Whitemane 57 Theory Hogger can interrupt channels with stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave), and Whitemane relies on channelled abilities.
  38. Xal'atath 57 Theory Hogger can interrupt channels with stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave), and Xal'atath relies on channelled abilities.
  39. Garrosh 56 Theory Hogger deals damage based on maximum Health (Headbanger), which hits high-Health heroes like Garrosh hardest. Only when Hogger takes Headbanger.
  40. Tracer 56 Theory Hogger has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Tracer off a target.
  41. Chromie 55 Theory Hogger can ignore or remove crowd control (Hogg Wild), weakening Chromie's Time Stop.
  42. Cho'gall 54 Theory Hogger can interrupt channels with stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave), and Cho'gall relies on channelled abilities.
  43. Deckard 54 Theory Hogger can interrupt channels with stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave), and Deckard relies on channelled abilities.
  44. Fenix 53 Theory Hogger can interrupt channels with stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave), and Fenix relies on channelled abilities.
  45. Probius 53 Theory Hogger's area damage (Staggering Blow, Loot Hoard) clears Probius's summoned units quickly.
  46. Tassadar 53 Theory Hogger can interrupt channels with stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave), and Tassadar relies on channelled abilities.
  47. Zagara 53 Theory Hogger's area damage (Staggering Blow, Loot Hoard) clears Zagara's summoned units quickly.
  48. Cassia 51 Theory Hogger can interrupt channels with stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave), and Cassia relies on channelled abilities.

Hogger is weak against

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

  1. Malthael Curated
    Why? 3
    • CuratedReaper's Mark deals 2% of maximum Health per second and Soul Rip heals Malthael for a share of Hogger's big pool, so Hogger's 2260 Health and Meat sustain feed Malthael instead of outlasting him.via Reaper's Mark, Soul Rip, Loot Hoard
    • TheoryMalthael reduces healing received (Touch of Death), which blunts Hogger's self-healing in melee range. Only when Malthael takes Touch of Death.
    • TheoryMalthael deals damage based on maximum Health (Reaper's Mark, Throwing Shade), which hits high-Health heroes like Hogger hardest.
  2. Lunara Curated
    Why? 2
    • CuratedHogger has no dependable gap closer beyond Hogg Wild's fixed-direction spin, so Crippling Spores and Dryad's Swiftness let Lunara keep Nature's Toxin ticking while staying outside his chain range.via Crippling Spores, Dryad's Swiftness, Nature's Toxin, Hogg Wild
    • TheoryLunara deals damage based on maximum Health (Invigorating Spores), which hits high-Health heroes like Hogger hardest. Only when Lunara takes Invigorating Spores.
  3. Tychus Curated
    Why? 5
    • CuratedMinigun adds percent-maximum-Health damage to Tychus's rapid Basic Attacks, and Overkill keeps hitting from range while Hogger's only reach is a Hogg Wild spin he cannot steer once started.via Minigun, Overkill, Hogg Wild
    • TheoryTychus deals damage based on maximum Health (Minigun, Titan Grenade), which hits high-Health heroes like Hogger hardest.
    • TheoryHogger can interrupt channels with stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave), and Tychus relies on channelled abilities.
    • TheoryHogger's area damage (Staggering Blow, Loot Hoard) clears Tychus's summoned units quickly. Only when Tychus takes Drakken Laser Drill.
    • TheoryHogger reduces enemy Armor (Power Spike), offsetting Tychus's Spell Armor. Only when Hogger takes Power Spike. Tychus must also take Neosteel Coating.
  4. Rehgar Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryRehgar deals damage based on maximum Health (Hunger of the Wolf), which hits high-Health heroes like Hogger hardest. Only when Rehgar takes Hunger of the Wolf.
    • TheoryRehgar reduces healing received (Purification), which blunts Hogger's self-healing in melee range. Only when Rehgar takes Purification.
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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. Ana 63 Theory Ana reduces healing received (Biotic Grenade), which blunts Hogger's self-healing in melee range.
  2. Kael'thas 59 Theory Kael'thas deals damage based on maximum Health (Burned Flesh), which hits high-Health heroes like Hogger hardest. Only when Kael'thas takes Burned Flesh.
  3. Orphea 59 Theory Orphea deals damage based on maximum Health (Bond of Anguish), which hits high-Health heroes like Hogger hardest. Only when Orphea takes Bond of Anguish.
  4. Raynor 59 Theory Raynor deals damage based on maximum Health (Bounty Hunter), which hits high-Health heroes like Hogger hardest. Only when Raynor takes Bounty Hunter.
  5. Tyrande 59 Theory Tyrande deals damage based on maximum Health (Empower), which hits high-Health heroes like Hogger hardest. Only when Tyrande takes Empower.
  6. Valla 59 Theory Valla deals damage based on maximum Health (Manticore), which hits high-Health heroes like Hogger hardest. Only when Valla takes Manticore.
  7. D.Va 56 Theory D.Va reduces healing received (Aggression Matrix), which blunts Hogger's self-healing in melee range. Only when D.Va takes Aggression Matrix.
  8. Leoric 56 Theory Leoric deals damage based on maximum Health (Drain Hope, Crushing Hope), which hits high-Health heroes like Hogger hardest.
  9. Lúcio 56 Theory Lúcio reduces healing received (Mixing Fire), which blunts Hogger's self-healing in melee range. Only when Lúcio takes Mixing Fire.
  10. Stitches 56 Theory Stitches reduces healing received (Master Hooker), which blunts Hogger's self-healing in melee range. Only when Stitches takes Master Hooker.
  11. Varian 56 Theory Varian reduces healing received (Mortal Strike), which blunts Hogger's self-healing in melee range. Only when Varian takes Mortal Strike.
  12. Sylvanas 54 Theory Sylvanas deals damage based on maximum Health (Overwhelming Affliction), which hits high-Health heroes like Hogger hardest. Only when Sylvanas takes Overwhelming Affliction.
  13. Hanzo 52 Theory Hanzo deals damage based on maximum Health (Giant Slayer), which hits high-Health heroes like Hogger hardest. Only when Hanzo takes Giant Slayer.
  14. Lt. Morales 52 Theory Lt. Morales deals damage based on maximum Health (Bedside Manner), which hits high-Health heroes like Hogger hardest. Only when Lt. Morales takes Bedside Manner.
  15. Zul'jin 52 Theory Zul'jin deals damage based on maximum Health (No Mercy!), which hits high-Health heroes like Hogger hardest. Only when Zul'jin takes No Mercy!.

Hogger works well with

Score 1–100 for how well the kits combine

  1. Kael'thas Curated
    Why? 5
    • CuratedShockwave's initial slam stuns for 1.5 seconds, longer than Flamestrike's 1-second delay, so Kael'thas can land an empowered Flamestrike on everyone Hogger catches. Only when Hogger takes Shockwave (level 10).via Shockwave, Flamestrike, Verdant Spheres
    • TheoryHogger peels divers off Kael'thas, who cannot escape alone.
    • TheoryHogger's stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave) holds targets still for Kael'thas's burst.
    • TheoryHogger starts fights on its own terms, giving Kael'thas grouped targets for area burst.
    • TheoryHogger holds the front line, giving Kael'thas room to deal damage from behind it.
  2. Stukov Curated
    Why? 2
    • CuratedMassive Shove pushes a Hero until it hits terrain, so a Loot Hoard dropped nearby ends the shove early in a stun right beside Hogger's Staggering Blow. Only when Stukov takes Massive Shove (level 10).via Massive Shove, Loot Hoard, Staggering Blow
    • TheoryHogger holds the front line, giving Stukov room to deal damage from behind it.
  3. Auriel Curated
    Why? 1
    • CuratedDetainment Strike only stuns on terrain collision; a Loot Hoard placed behind an enemy turns an open-field knockback into a stun and bonus damage.via Detainment Strike, Loot Hoard
  4. Diablo Curated
    Why? 1
    • CuratedLoot Hoard acts as terrain for up to 5 seconds, giving Diablo a wall anywhere on the map to slam Shadow Charge targets into for its terrain stun.via Loot Hoard, Shadow Charge
  5. Chromie Theory
    Why? 4
    • TheoryHogger peels divers off Chromie, who cannot escape alone.
    • TheoryHogger's stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave) holds targets still for Chromie's burst.
    • TheoryHogger holds the front line, giving Chromie room to deal damage from behind it.
    • TheoryHogger starts fights on its own terms, giving Chromie grouped targets for area burst. Only when Chromie takes Mobius Loop.
  6. Genji Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryHogger's stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave) holds targets still for Genji's burst.
    • TheoryHogger starts fights on its own terms, giving Genji grouped targets for area burst.
    • TheoryHogger's stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave) lets Genji dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
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  1. Jaina 77 Theory Hogger's stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave) holds targets still for Jaina's burst.
    2 more reasons
    • Hogger starts fights on its own terms, giving Jaina grouped targets for area burst.
    • Hogger can protect Jaina's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
  2. Kel'Thuzad 77 Theory Hogger peels divers off Kel'Thuzad, who cannot escape alone.
    3 more reasons
    • Hogger's stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave) holds targets still for Kel'Thuzad's burst.
    • Hogger starts fights on its own terms, giving Kel'Thuzad grouped targets for area burst.
    • Hogger holds the front line, giving Kel'Thuzad room to deal damage from behind it.
  3. Kerrigan 77 Theory Hogger's stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave) holds targets still for Kerrigan's burst.
    2 more reasons
    • Hogger starts fights on its own terms, giving Kerrigan grouped targets for area burst.
    • Hogger's stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave) lets Kerrigan dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  4. Murky 77 Theory Hogger's stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave) holds targets still for Murky's burst.
    2 more reasons
    • Hogger starts fights on its own terms, giving Murky grouped targets for area burst.
    • Hogger can protect Murky's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
  5. Probius 77 Theory Hogger's stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave) holds targets still for Probius's burst.
    2 more reasons
    • Hogger starts fights on its own terms, giving Probius grouped targets for area burst.
    • Hogger can protect Probius's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
  6. Tracer 77 Theory Hogger's stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave) holds targets still for Tracer's burst.
    2 more reasons
    • Hogger starts fights on its own terms, giving Tracer grouped targets for area burst.
    • Hogger's stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave) lets Tracer 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. Valeera 77 Theory Hogger's stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave) holds targets still for Valeera's burst.
  2. Zeratul 77 Theory Hogger's stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave) holds targets still for Zeratul's burst.
  3. Li-Ming 76 Theory Hogger's stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave) holds targets still for Li-Ming's burst.
  4. Nova 76 Theory Hogger's stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave) holds targets still for Nova's burst.
  5. Alarak 71 Theory Hogger's stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave) holds targets still for Alarak's burst.
  6. Azmodan 71 Theory Hogger peels divers off Azmodan, who cannot escape alone.
  7. Gul'dan 71 Theory Hogger peels divers off Gul'dan, who cannot escape alone.
  8. Junkrat 71 Theory Hogger's stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave) holds targets still for Junkrat's burst.
  9. Nazeebo 71 Theory Hogger peels divers off Nazeebo, who cannot escape alone.
  10. Orphea 71 Theory Hogger's stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave) holds targets still for Orphea's burst.
  11. Raynor 71 Theory Hogger peels divers off Raynor, who cannot escape alone.
  12. Sgt. Hammer 71 Theory Hogger peels divers off Sgt. Hammer, who cannot escape alone.
  13. Tassadar 71 Theory Hogger's stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave) holds targets still for Tassadar's burst.
  14. Xal'atath 71 Theory Hogger's stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave) holds targets still for Xal'atath's burst.
  15. Zul'jin 71 Theory Hogger peels divers off Zul'jin, who cannot escape alone.
  16. Hanzo 68 Theory Hogger's stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave) holds targets still for Hanzo's burst.
  17. Abathur 60 Theory Hogger can protect Abathur's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
  18. The Lost Vikings 60 Theory Hogger can protect The Lost Vikings's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
  19. Ana 57 Theory Hogger holds the front line, giving Ana room to deal damage from behind it.
  20. Anduin 57 Theory Hogger holds the front line, giving Anduin room to deal damage from behind it.
  21. Artanis 57 Theory Hogger's stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave) lets Artanis dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  22. Deckard 57 Theory Hogger holds the front line, giving Deckard room to deal damage from behind it.
  23. Gazlowe 57 Theory Hogger holds the front line, giving Gazlowe room to deal damage from behind it.
  24. Greymane 57 Theory Hogger's stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave) lets Greymane dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  25. Illidan 57 Theory Hogger's stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave) lets Illidan dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  26. Kharazim 57 Theory Hogger's stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave) lets Kharazim dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  27. Lt. Morales 57 Theory Hogger holds the front line, giving Lt. Morales room to deal damage from behind it.
  28. Maiev 57 Theory Hogger's stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave) lets Maiev dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  29. Mephisto 57 Theory Hogger's stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave) lets Mephisto dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  30. Qhira 57 Theory Hogger's stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave) lets Qhira dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  31. Sonya 57 Theory Hogger's stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave) lets Sonya dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  32. The Butcher 57 Theory Hogger's stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave) lets The Butcher dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  33. Thrall 57 Theory Hogger's stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave) lets Thrall dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  34. Whitemane 57 Theory Hogger holds the front line, giving Whitemane room to deal damage from behind it.

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Best maps for Hogger

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

  1. Hanamura Temple Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryHogger can stand on Hanamura Temple's payload and absorb pressure.
    • TheoryHogger can start the fights Hanamura Temple's objective forces.
    • TheoryHogger's waveclear (Staggering Blow, Loot Hoard) helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective.
  2. Alterac Pass Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryHogger's percent-Health damage (Headbanger) speeds up Alterac Pass's race against neutral units. Only when Hogger takes Headbanger.
    • TheoryHogger can start the fights Alterac Pass's objective forces.
    • TheoryHogger's waveclear (Staggering Blow, Loot Hoard) helps hold lanes against Alterac Pass's pushing objective.
  3. Battlefield of Eternity Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryHogger's percent-Health damage (Headbanger) speeds up Battlefield of Eternity's race against neutral units. Only when Hogger takes Headbanger.
    • TheoryHogger can start the fights Battlefield of Eternity's objective forces.
    • TheoryHogger's waveclear (Staggering Blow, Loot Hoard) helps hold lanes against Battlefield of Eternity's pushing objective.
  4. Infernal Shrines Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryHogger's percent-Health damage (Headbanger) speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units. Only when Hogger takes Headbanger.
    • TheoryHogger can start the fights Infernal Shrines's objective forces.
    • TheoryHogger's waveclear (Staggering Blow, Loot Hoard) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective.
  5. Garden of Terror Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryHogger's percent-Health damage (Headbanger) speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units. Only when Hogger takes Headbanger.
    • TheoryHogger's waveclear (Staggering Blow, Loot Hoard) helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective.
  6. Haunted Mines Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryHogger's percent-Health damage (Headbanger) speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units. Only when Hogger takes Headbanger.
    • TheoryHogger's waveclear (Staggering Blow, Loot Hoard) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective.
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  1. Braxis Holdout 60 Theory Hogger can start the fights Braxis Holdout's objective forces.
    1 more reason
    • Hogger's waveclear (Staggering Blow, Loot Hoard) helps hold lanes against Braxis Holdout's pushing objective.
  2. Braxis Outpost 60 Theory Hogger can start the fights Braxis Outpost's objective forces.
    1 more reason
    • Hogger's waveclear (Staggering Blow, Loot Hoard) holds Braxis Outpost's single lane.
  3. Industrial District 60 Theory Hogger can start the fights Industrial District's objective forces.
    1 more reason
    • Hogger's waveclear (Staggering Blow, Loot Hoard) holds Industrial District's single lane.
  4. Lost Cavern 60 Theory Hogger can start the fights Lost Cavern's objective forces.
    1 more reason
    • Hogger's waveclear (Staggering Blow, Loot Hoard) holds Lost Cavern's single lane.
  5. Silver City 60 Theory Hogger can start the fights Silver City's objective forces.
    1 more reason
    • Hogger's waveclear (Staggering Blow, Loot Hoard) holds Silver City's single lane.
  6. Sky Temple 60 Theory Hogger can start the fights Sky Temple's objective forces.
    1 more reason
    • Hogger's waveclear (Staggering Blow, Loot Hoard) helps hold lanes against Sky Temple's pushing objective.
  7. Volskaya Foundry 60 Theory Hogger can start the fights Volskaya Foundry's objective forces.
    1 more reason
    • Hogger's waveclear (Staggering Blow, Loot Hoard) helps hold lanes against Volskaya Foundry's pushing objective.
  8. Blackheart's Bay 55 Theory Hogger's waveclear (Staggering Blow, Loot Hoard) helps hold lanes against Blackheart's Bay's pushing objective.
  9. Dragon Shire 55 Theory Hogger's waveclear (Staggering Blow, Loot Hoard) helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective.
  10. Tomb of the Spider Queen 55 Theory Hogger's waveclear (Staggering Blow, Loot Hoard) helps hold lanes against Tomb of the Spider Queen's pushing objective.
  11. Towers of Doom 55 Theory Hogger's waveclear (Staggering Blow, Loot Hoard) helps hold lanes against Towers of Doom's pushing objective.

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Talents by level

  1. 1

    • Journeyman Cooking W Quest

      Each Hero hit by Ez-Thro Dynamite heals you for 8% of maximum Health. Quest: Hitting Heroes with Ez-Thro Dynamite permanently increases your maximum Health by 10, to a maximum of 750 bonus Health.

    • Bones to Gnaw Trait

      Loot Hoard creates a chunk of Meat when it lands. While under the effects of Meat, gain 10 Armor.

    • On The Prowl Active

      Activate to gain 25 Rage over 8 seconds. Passive: You heal for 7 (+4% per level) Health every second, increased by 2% per point of Rage.

  2. 4

    • Brute Force Q Quest

      Increase the range of Loot Hoard by 25% and its damage by 50%. Quest: Hitting Heroes with Staggering Blow permanently increases Basic Attack damage by 2, to a maximum of 150 bonus damage. Enemy Heroes that hit terrain grant an additional 6 damage.

    • Aggro Range E

      Increase Hogg Wild's radius by 20% and each enemy hit generates 0.5 Rage, increased to 2 against Heroes.

    • Hogger's Joggers Passive

      While above 35Rage, gain 10% increased Movement Speed and healing received. When at or above 50 Rage, increase these bonuses to 15%.

  3. 7

    • Dense Blasting Powder W

      Instant detonations of Ez-Thro Dynamite creates an additional dynamite behind the Hero hit. Hitting the bundle of Ez-Thro Dynamite with Staggering Blow breaks it into three sticks and launches them forward in an arc.

    • Garbage Fire Trait

      Reduce the cooldown of Loot Hoard by 2 seconds. Every 0.5 seconds, enemies in a large area around Loot Hoard take 23 (+4% per level) damage and are Slowed by 20%.

    • Seeing Red Passive

      While above 50 Rage, gain 35% Attack Speed and the cooldowns of Staggering Blow and Hogg Wild refresh 30% faster.

  4. 10

    • Hoardapult Heroic

      Launch an empowered Loot Hoard with Hogger attached, dealing 100 (+4% per level) damage and Slowing enemies by 50% for 2 seconds. Hoardapult's Loot Hoard lasts for up to 20 seconds, decaying rapidly while not nearby. Every 10 seconds Hogger can take a chunk of Meat from the Loot Hoard.

    • Shockwave Heroic

      After 0.5 seconds, slam the ground, sending out a shockwave that travels in a long line. Enemies hit by the initial slam take 335 (+4% per level) damage and are Stunned for 1.5 seconds. Enemies only hit by the shockwave take 230 (+4% per level) damage and are Stunned for 0.75 seconds.

  5. 13

    • Dust Devil E

      Gain 25 Armor while Hogg Wild is active and for 4 seconds after. When at or above 50 Rage, increase this Armor to 40.

    • Pummel E

      Enemies hit by Hogg Wild are Slowed by 10% for 2 seconds, stacking up to 5 times. Heroes hit have their Spell Power reduced by 30% for 2 seconds.

    • Bloodthirst Passive

      Damaging Heroes with Basic Attacks, Staggering Blow, or Hogg Wild heals you for 33% of the damage dealt.

  6. 16

    • Headbanger Q

      Enemy Heroes Stunned by Staggering Blow take an additional 8% of their maximum Health as damage and are Stunned for an additional 0.5 seconds.

    • Kablooie! W

      Instant Ez-Thro Dynamite detonations deal 50% more damage, reduce its cooldown by 1.5 seconds, and increase its Slow amount to 50%. Passive: Increase Ez-Thro Dynamite's range by 25%.

    • Furzerker Passive

      Hitting Heroes with Staggering Blow or Ez-Thro Dynamite increases the damage of the next Basic Attack within 8 seconds by 50%, stacking up to 2 times. When Hogg Wild ends, gain 30% Movement Speed for 2 seconds.

  7. 20

    • Secret Stash Heroic

      Every 2 seconds, Hoardapults' Loot Hoard randomly launches Ez-Thro Dynamite, prioritizing nearby enemy Heroes. Every 5 seconds, it also launches a chunk of Meat towards Hogger.

    • Power Spike Heroic

      Hitting Heroes with Shockwave reduces their Armor by 15 for 4 seconds and grants 20 Rage. Passive: Rage's cooldown reduction affects Shockwave's cooldown.

    • No Control Active

      Activate to cast an untalented Hogg Wild and begin chasing an enemy Hero. After reaching the Hero, bounce to a random nearby enemy Hero. Lasts up to 5 seconds, rapidly decaying if there are no other enemy Heroes nearby. Cannot be cancelled.

    • Anger Management Passive

      Increase maximum Rage by 50, raising the maximum bonuses for its cooldown refresh rate to 75% and Hogg Wild's Hero damage to 75%. Passive: Basic Attacks grant 5 additional Rage.

  • Loot Hoard D Trait

    20 s cooldown

    Toss a pile of junk onto the battlefield, dealing 102 (+4% per level) damage in an area, knocking enemies away, and acting as terrain for up to 5 seconds. When the Loot Hoard expires or is destroyed, a chunk of Meat falls out that can be picked up to restore 3% of maximum Health every second for 4 seconds. Reactivate to destroy Loot Hoard.

  • Staggering Blow Q Ability

    12 s cooldown

    Swing your chain in a wide arc, dealing 140 (+4% per level) damage to enemies hit and knocking them away. If an enemy hits terrain, deal an additional 150 (+4% per level) damage, Stun for 0.75 seconds, and gain 15 Rage.

  • Ez-Thro Dynamite W Ability

    8 s cooldown

    Toss a bundle of Dynamite with a 1.5 second fuse. Upon detonation, enemies take 180 (+4% per level) damage and are Slowed by 30% for 2 seconds. The Dynamite instantly detonates when landing on an enemy Hero granting Hogger 10 Rage.

  • Hogg Wild E Ability

    14 s cooldown

    After 0.25 seconds, become Unstoppable and uncontrollably spin towards the target direction, ricocheting off terrain. Ricocheting off terrain refreshes the duration. Every 0.125 seconds, deal 44 (+4% per level) damage to nearby non-Structure enemies. Damage against Heroes is increased by .5% for each point of Rage.

  • Hoardapult R Heroic

    60 s cooldown

    Launch an empowered Loot Hoard with Hogger attached, dealing 100 (+4% per level) damage and Slowing enemies by 50% for 2 seconds. Hoardapult's Loot Hoard lasts for up to 20 seconds, decaying rapidly while not nearby. Every 10 seconds Hogger can take a chunk of Meat from the Loot Hoard.

  • Shockwave R Heroic

    70 s cooldown

    After 0.5 seconds, slam the ground, sending out a shockwave that travels in a long line. Enemies hit by the initial slam take 335 (+4% per level) damage and are Stunned for 1.5 seconds. Enemies only hit by the shockwave take 230 (+4% per level) damage and are Stunned for 0.75 seconds.

Mechanics tags

What the theory layer reads from Hogger'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 Staggering Blow “Swing your chain in a wide arc, dealing 140 damage to enemies hit and knocking them away.”
Ability Loot Hoard “…the battlefield, dealing 102 damage in an area, knocking enemies away, and acting as terrain for up to 5 seconds.”
Slow
Ability Ez-Thro Dynamite “Upon detonation, enemies take 180 damage and are Slowed by 30% for 2 seconds.”
Ability Hoardapult “Launch an empowered Loot Hoard with Hogger attached, dealing 100 damage and Slowing enemies by 50% for 2 seconds.”
Talent Garbage Fire “Every 0.5 seconds, enemies in a large area around Loot Hoard take 23 damage and are Slowed by 20%.”
Talent Pummel “Enemies hit by Hogg Wild are Slowed by 10% for 2 seconds, stacking up to 5 times.”
Stun
Ability Staggering Blow “If an enemy hits terrain, deal an additional 150 damage, Stun for 0.75 seconds, and gain 15 Rage.”
Ability Shockwave “Enemies hit by the initial slam take 335 damage and are Stunned for 1.5 seconds.”
Talent Headbanger “…Blow take an additional 8% of their maximum Health as damage and are Stunned for an additional 0.5 seconds.”

Defense and mobility

Self-healing
Ability Loot Hoard “…a chunk of Meat falls out that can be picked up to restore 3% of maximum Health every second for 4 seconds.”
Talent Journeyman Cooking “Each Hero hit by Ez-Thro Dynamite heals you for 8% of maximum Health.”
Talent On The Prowl “Passive: You heal for 7 Health every second, increased by 2% per point of Rage.”
Talent Bloodthirst “Damaging Heroes with Basic Attacks, Staggering Blow, or Hogg Wild heals you for 33% of the damage dealt.”
Unstoppable
Ability Hogg Wild “After 0.25 seconds, become Unstoppable and uncontrollably spin towards the target direction, ricocheting off terrain.”

Damage and macro

% Health damage
Talent Headbanger “…Heroes Stunned by Staggering Blow take an additional 8% of their maximum Health as damage and are Stunned for an…”
Area damage
Ability Staggering Blow “Swing your chain in a wide arc, dealing 140 damage to enemies hit and knocking them away.”
Ability Loot Hoard “Toss a pile of junk onto the battlefield, dealing 102 damage in an area, knocking enemies away, and acting as terrain…”
Ability Shockwave “Enemies hit by the initial slam take 335 damage and are Stunned for 1.5 seconds.”
Armor shred
Talent Power Spike “Hitting Heroes with Shockwave reduces their Armor by 15 for 4 seconds and grants 20 Rage.”
Waveclear
Ability Staggering Blow “Swing your chain in a wide arc, dealing 140 damage to enemies hit and knocking them away.”
Ability Loot Hoard “Toss a pile of junk onto the battlefield, dealing 102 damage in an area, knocking enemies away, and acting as terrain…”

Play-style traits

Engage
Curated note Hogg Wild makes him Unstoppable while he spins in the chosen direction, so he can start a fight through crowd control that stops most bruisers.
Frontline
Curated note With 2260 Health, Dust Devil Armor and Meat healing from Loot Hoard, Hogger is built to stand in the middle of a brawl rather than poke from behind.
Peel
Curated note Staggering Blow knocks melee off a carry and stuns them on terrain, and a Loot Hoard dropped behind them can supply that wall on demand.
  1. Heroes of the Storm Live Patch Notes, 20 Jul 2026 Patch Nerfed

    2 nerfs

    • NerfOn the Prowl: Rage generated on activation 30 → 25Level 1
    • NerfHogger's Joggers: Threshold 30 → 35Level 4

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