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Melee Assassin · StarCraft

Kerrigan

Queen of Blades

Role
Melee Assassin
Attack
Melee
Difficulty
Very Hard
Released
13 Mar 2014
Last patched
10 Feb 2026
Damage
8/10
Utility
4/10
Survivability
6/10
Complexity
6/10

Kerrigan is strong against

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

  1. Probius Curated
    Why? 5
    • CuratedRavage leaps past Photon Cannons onto Probius, Primal Grasp pulls him back in and Impaling Blades stuns him, and with her Basic Attacks that takes most of his 1260 Health before he can retreat to a Pylon.via Ravage, Primal Grasp, Impaling Blades, Warp In Pylon, Photon Cannon
    • TheoryKerrigan can dive onto Probius, whose small Health pool rarely survives a committed dive.
    • TheoryKerrigan's burst can delete Probius's small Health pool before help arrives.
    • TheoryKerrigan brings Spell Armor (Psionic Barrier), which blunts Probius's ability burst. Only when Kerrigan takes Psionic Barrier.
    • TheoryKerrigan's area damage (Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp) clears Probius's summoned units quickly.
  2. Lt. Morales Curated
    Why? 4
    • CuratedLt. Morales has no escape and stands still to channel Healing Beam, so Ravage reaches her and Primal Grasp into Impaling Blades lands on a stationary target.via Ravage, Primal Grasp, Impaling Blades, Healing Beam
    • TheoryKerrigan can dive onto Lt. Morales, who has little mobility to escape.
    • TheoryKerrigan can interrupt channels with stun (Impaling Blades, Summon Ultralisk), and Lt. Morales relies on channelled abilities.
    • TheoryLt. Morales can deny a burst window (Safe Zone), wasting Kerrigan's cooldowns. Only when Lt. Morales takes Safe Zone.
  3. Anduin Curated
    Why? 5
    • CuratedRavage leaps onto Anduin and Impaling Blades stuns him through Flash Heal's cast, giving Kerrigan a clean kill window on a healer with no mobility.via Ravage, Impaling Blades, Flash Heal
    • TheoryKerrigan can dive onto Anduin, who has little mobility to escape.
    • TheoryKerrigan can interrupt channels with stun (Impaling Blades, Summon Ultralisk), and Anduin relies on channelled abilities.
    • TheoryAnduin can deny a burst window, wasting Kerrigan's cooldowns.
    • TheoryAnduin's root (Chastise, Censure) can stop Kerrigan in the middle of a dive.
  4. Kael'thas Curated
    Why? 5
    • CuratedKael'thas has no movement ability, so Ravage reaches him and Primal Grasp pulls him into Impaling Blades before Gravity Lapse can peel.via Ravage, Primal Grasp, Impaling Blades, Gravity Lapse
    • TheoryKerrigan can dive onto Kael'thas, who has little mobility to escape.
    • TheoryKerrigan brings Spell Armor (Psionic Barrier), which blunts Kael'thas's ability burst. Only when Kerrigan takes Psionic Barrier.
    • TheoryKael'thas's stun (Gravity Lapse) can stop Kerrigan in the middle of a dive.
    • TheoryKael'thas's area damage (Flamestrike, Living Bomb) clears Kerrigan's summoned units quickly. Only when Kerrigan takes Summon Ultralisk.
  5. Chromie Curated
    Why? 6
    • CuratedChromie 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.via Ravage, Primal Grasp, Time Out
    • TheoryKerrigan can dive onto Chromie, who has little mobility to escape.
    • TheoryKerrigan brings Spell Armor (Psionic Barrier), which blunts Chromie's ability burst. Only when Kerrigan takes Psionic Barrier.
    • TheoryChromie can deny a burst window (Time Out), wasting Kerrigan's cooldowns. Only when Chromie takes Time Out.
    • TheoryChromie's Time Stop (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) can stop Kerrigan in the middle of a dive.
    • TheoryChromie reduces enemy Armor (Unravelling), offsetting Kerrigan's Spell Armor. Only when Chromie takes Unravelling. Kerrigan must also take Psionic Barrier.
  6. Li Li Curated
    Why? 4
    • CuratedKerrigan's combo is mostly Ability damage, so Blinding Wind does little, and Primal Grasp pulls Li Li in for Impaling Blades' stun and Kerrigan's Basic Attacks before Fast Feet helps.via Primal Grasp, Impaling Blades, Blinding Wind, Fast Feet
    • TheoryKerrigan's area damage (Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp) clears Li Li's summoned units quickly.
    • TheoryKerrigan can interrupt channels with stun (Impaling Blades, Summon Ultralisk), and Li Li relies on channelled abilities.
    • TheoryLi Li has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Kerrigan off a target.
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  1. Abathur 77 Theory Kerrigan can dive onto Abathur, whose small Health pool rarely survives a committed dive.
    3 more reasons
    • Kerrigan's burst can delete Abathur's small Health pool before help arrives.
    • Kerrigan clears waves quickly (Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp), so Abathur's lane pressure buys less.
    • Kerrigan's area damage (Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp) clears Abathur's summoned units quickly.
  2. Li-Ming 77 Theory Kerrigan can dive onto Li-Ming, whose small Health pool rarely survives a committed dive.
    3 more reasons
    • Kerrigan's burst can delete Li-Ming's small Health pool before help arrives.
    • Kerrigan brings Spell Armor (Psionic Barrier), which blunts Li-Ming's ability burst. Only when Kerrigan takes Psionic Barrier.
    • Kerrigan can interrupt channels with stun (Impaling Blades, Summon Ultralisk), and Li-Ming relies on channelled abilities. Only when Li-Ming takes Disintegrate.
  3. Nova 77 Theory Kerrigan can dive onto Nova, whose small Health pool rarely survives a committed dive.
    3 more reasons
    • Kerrigan's burst can delete Nova's small Health pool before help arrives.
    • Kerrigan's area damage (Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp) clears Nova's summoned units quickly.
    • Kerrigan brings Spell Armor (Psionic Barrier), which blunts Nova's ability burst. Only when Kerrigan takes Psionic Barrier.
  4. Azmodan 75 Theory Kerrigan can dive onto Azmodan, who has little mobility to escape.
    2 more reasons
    • Kerrigan can interrupt channels with stun (Impaling Blades, Summon Ultralisk), and Azmodan relies on channelled abilities.
    • Kerrigan's area damage (Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp) clears Azmodan's summoned units quickly.
  5. Raynor 67 Theory Kerrigan can dive onto Raynor, who has little mobility to escape.
  6. Sgt. Hammer 67 Theory Kerrigan can dive onto Sgt. Hammer, who has little mobility to escape.
  7. Whitemane 67 Theory Kerrigan can dive onto Whitemane, who has little mobility to escape.
    3 more reasons
    • Kerrigan can interrupt channels with stun (Impaling Blades, Summon Ultralisk), and Whitemane relies on channelled abilities.
    • Whitemane reduces enemy Armor (Shared Punishment, Purge the Wicked), offsetting Kerrigan's Spell Armor. Only when Whitemane takes Shared Punishment or Purge the Wicked. Kerrigan must also take Psionic Barrier.
    • Whitemane's root (Harsh Discipline) can stop Kerrigan in the middle of a dive. Only when Whitemane takes Harsh Discipline.
  8. Murky 66 Theory Kerrigan can dive onto Murky, whose small Health pool rarely survives a committed dive.
    5 more reasons
    • Kerrigan's burst can delete Murky's small Health pool before help arrives.
    • Kerrigan clears waves quickly (Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp), so Murky's lane pressure buys less.
    • Kerrigan can interrupt channels with stun (Impaling Blades, Summon Ultralisk), and Murky relies on channelled abilities. Only when Murky takes Never-Ending Murlocs.
    • Murky can deny a burst window (Safety Bubble), wasting Kerrigan's cooldowns.
    • Murky's stun (Octo-Grab) can stop Kerrigan in the middle of a dive. Only when Murky takes Octo-Grab.
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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. The Lost Vikings 66 Theory Kerrigan can dive onto The Lost Vikings, whose small Health pool rarely survives a committed dive.
  2. Gul'dan 65 Theory Kerrigan can dive onto Gul'dan, who has little mobility to escape.
  3. Kel'Thuzad 65 Theory Kerrigan can dive onto Kel'Thuzad, who has little mobility to escape.
  4. Jaina 62 Theory Kerrigan can dive onto Jaina, whose small Health pool rarely survives a committed dive.
  5. Nazeebo 62 Theory Kerrigan can dive onto Nazeebo, who has little mobility to escape.
  6. Tychus 62 Theory Kerrigan can interrupt channels with stun (Impaling Blades, Summon Ultralisk), and Tychus relies on channelled abilities.
  7. Zul'jin 61 Theory Kerrigan can dive onto Zul'jin, who has little mobility to escape.
  8. Gazlowe 59 Theory Kerrigan can dive onto Gazlowe, who has little mobility to escape.
  9. Xal'atath 58 Theory Kerrigan can interrupt channels with stun (Impaling Blades, Summon Ultralisk), and Xal'atath relies on channelled abilities.
  10. Fenix 57 Theory Kerrigan can interrupt channels with stun (Impaling Blades, Summon Ultralisk), and Fenix relies on channelled abilities.
  11. Mephisto 56 Theory Kerrigan can interrupt channels with stun (Impaling Blades, Summon Ultralisk), and Mephisto relies on channelled abilities. Only when Mephisto takes Consume Souls.
  12. Artanis 55 Theory Kerrigan's stun (Impaling Blades, Summon Ultralisk) can stop Artanis in the middle of a dive.
  13. Greymane 55 Theory Kerrigan's stun (Impaling Blades, Summon Ultralisk) can stop Greymane in the middle of a dive.
  14. Samuro 55 Theory Kerrigan clears waves quickly (Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp), so Samuro's lane pressure buys less.
  15. Hanzo 53 Theory Kerrigan can interrupt channels with stun (Impaling Blades, Summon Ultralisk), and Hanzo relies on channelled abilities.
  16. Genji 52 Theory Kerrigan brings Spell Armor (Psionic Barrier), which blunts Genji's ability burst. Only when Kerrigan takes Psionic Barrier.
  17. Tracer 52 Theory Kerrigan brings Spell Armor (Psionic Barrier), which blunts Tracer's ability burst. Only when Kerrigan takes Psionic Barrier.

Kerrigan is weak against

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

  1. Brightwing Curated
    Why? 5
    • CuratedPolymorph Silences Kerrigan and stops her attacking for 1.5 seconds, breaking the Ravage, Grasp and Blades sequence she needs to finish a kill.via Polymorph, Ravage, Primal Grasp, Impaling Blades
    • TheoryBrightwing has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Kerrigan off a target.
    • TheoryBrightwing can deny a burst window, wasting Kerrigan's cooldowns.
    • TheoryBrightwing's silence (Polymorph, Hush!) can stop Kerrigan in the middle of a dive.
    • TheoryBrightwing reduces enemy Armor (Critterize), offsetting Kerrigan's Spell Armor. Only when Brightwing takes Critterize. Kerrigan must also take Psionic Barrier.
  2. Uther Curated
    Why? 4
    • CuratedHammer of Justice stuns Kerrigan out of her combo, and Divine Shield, if Uther takes it, makes her dive target Invulnerable, wasting her cooldowns.via Hammer of Justice, Divine Shield
    • TheoryUther has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Kerrigan off a target.
    • TheoryUther can deny a burst window (Devotion, Divine Shield), wasting Kerrigan's cooldowns.
    • TheoryUther's stun (Hammer of Justice, Divine Storm) can stop Kerrigan in the middle of a dive.
  3. Mal'Ganis Curated
    Why? 5
    • CuratedNight Rush puts a diving Kerrigan to Sleep and Fel Claws' third slash stuns her mid-combo, while Vampiric Touch heals Mal'Ganis for half of what he deals back.via Night Rush, Fel Claws, Vampiric Touch
    • TheoryMal'Ganis has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Kerrigan off a target.
    • TheoryMal'Ganis can deny a burst window (Carrion Swarm), wasting Kerrigan's cooldowns. Only when Mal'Ganis takes Carrion Swarm.
    • TheoryMal'Ganis's stun (Fel Claws, Will of Tichondrius) can stop Kerrigan in the middle of a dive.
    • TheoryMal'Ganis's area damage (Fel Claws, Necrotic Embrace) clears Kerrigan's summoned units quickly. Only when Kerrigan takes Summon Ultralisk.
  4. Rehgar Curated
    Why? 4
    • CuratedKerrigan's kills rely on chaining Ravage into Impaling Blades' stun and Primal Grasp; Purge's Unstoppable breaks the stun mid-combo and Earthbind Totem slows her follow-up.via Purge, Earthbind Totem, Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp, Ravage
    • TheoryRehgar has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Kerrigan off a target.
    • TheoryRehgar can deny a burst window, wasting Kerrigan's cooldowns.
    • TheoryRehgar reduces healing received (Purification), which blunts Kerrigan's self-healing in melee range. Only when Rehgar takes Purification. Kerrigan must also take Chrysalis.
  5. Zarya Curated
    Why? 4
    • CuratedShield Ally soaks the burst from Kerrigan's Ravage and Primal Grasp, and Cleansing Shield frees the target from Impaling Blades' stun so they can walk out before the combo finishes. Only when Zarya takes Cleansing Shield (level 16).via Shield Ally, Cleansing Shield, Impaling Blades, Ravage
    • TheoryZarya has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Kerrigan off a target.
    • TheoryZarya can deny a burst window, wasting Kerrigan's cooldowns.
    • TheoryZarya's silence (Gravity Kills) can stop Kerrigan in the middle of a dive. Only when Zarya takes Gravity Kills.
  6. Johanna Curated
    Why? 4
    • CuratedJohanna can step in front of a diving Kerrigan with Iron Skin's Unstoppable shield, and Shield Glare Blinds the Basic Attacks that feed Assimilation's shields.via Iron Skin, Shield Glare, Assimilation
    • TheoryJohanna has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Kerrigan off a target.
    • TheoryJohanna's stun (Condemn, Falling Sword) can stop Kerrigan in the middle of a dive.
    • TheoryJohanna's area damage (Condemn) clears Kerrigan's summoned units quickly. Only when Kerrigan takes Summon Ultralisk.
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  1. Anub'arak 67 Curated Impale or Burrow Charge catches Kerrigan as she dives, Debilitation (level 16) then halves her Spell Power to gut her ability-heavy combo, and Cocoon, if Anub'arak takes it, removes her mid-dive.
    3 more reasons
    • Anub'arak has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Kerrigan off a target.
    • Anub'arak's stun (Impale, Burrow Charge) can stop Kerrigan in the middle of a dive.
    • Kerrigan's area damage (Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp) clears Anub'arak's summoned units quickly.
  2. Deckard 61 Curated Kerrigan commits in melee after Ravage; Scroll of Sealing roots her inside the triangle, and Kanai's Cube (level 7) cuts her damage by 30%.
    6 more reasons
    • Deckard has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Kerrigan off a target.
    • Deckard reduces healing received (Emerald), which blunts Kerrigan's self-healing in melee range. Only when Deckard takes Emerald. Kerrigan must also take Chrysalis.
    • Deckard's root (Scroll Of Sealing) can stop Kerrigan in the middle of a dive.
    • Deckard's area damage (Horadric Cube, Scroll Of Sealing) clears Kerrigan's summoned units quickly. Only when Kerrigan takes Summon Ultralisk.
    • Kerrigan can dive onto Deckard, who has little mobility to escape.
    • Kerrigan can interrupt channels with stun (Impaling Blades, Summon Ultralisk), and Deckard relies on channelled abilities.
  3. Auriel 76 Theory Auriel has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Kerrigan off a target.
    3 more reasons
    • Auriel can deny a burst window, wasting Kerrigan's cooldowns.
    • Auriel's stun (Detainment Strike, Heavy Burden) can stop Kerrigan in the middle of a dive.
    • Auriel reduces enemy Armor (Wrath of Heaven), offsetting Kerrigan's Spell Armor. Only when Auriel takes Wrath of Heaven. Kerrigan must also take Psionic Barrier.
  4. Lúcio 76 Theory Lúcio has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Kerrigan off a target.
    3 more reasons
    • Lúcio reduces healing received (Mixing Fire), which blunts Kerrigan's self-healing in melee range. Only when Lúcio takes Mixing Fire. Kerrigan must also take Chrysalis.
    • Lúcio can deny a burst window (Summer Anthem), wasting Kerrigan's cooldowns. Only when Lúcio takes Summer Anthem.
    • Lúcio's area damage (Soundwave, Push Off) clears Kerrigan's summoned units quickly. Only when Kerrigan takes Summon Ultralisk.
  5. Varian 76 Theory Varian has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Kerrigan off a target.
    3 more reasons
    • Varian reduces healing received (Mortal Strike), which blunts Kerrigan's self-healing in melee range. Only when Varian takes Mortal Strike. Kerrigan must also take Chrysalis.
    • Varian can deny a burst window (Shield Wall), wasting Kerrigan's cooldowns. Only when Varian takes Shield Wall.
    • Varian reduces enemy Armor (Colossus Smash), offsetting Kerrigan's Spell Armor. Only when Varian takes Colossus Smash. Kerrigan must also take Psionic Barrier.
  6. D.Va 75 Theory D.Va has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Kerrigan off a target.
    3 more reasons
    • D.Va reduces healing received (Aggression Matrix), which blunts Kerrigan's self-healing in melee range. Only when D.Va takes Aggression Matrix. Kerrigan must also take Chrysalis.
    • D.Va's area damage (Self-Destruct, Mech Mode) clears Kerrigan's summoned units quickly. Only when Kerrigan takes Summon Ultralisk.
    • D.Va reduces enemy Armor (Target Locked), offsetting Kerrigan's Spell Armor. Only when D.Va takes Target Locked. Kerrigan must also take Psionic Barrier.
  7. Stitches 75 Theory Stitches can deny a burst window, wasting Kerrigan's cooldowns.
    3 more reasons
    • Stitches reduces healing received (Master Hooker), which blunts Kerrigan's self-healing in melee range. Only when Stitches takes Master Hooker. Kerrigan must also take Chrysalis.
    • Stitches's area damage (Shambling Horror) clears Kerrigan's summoned units quickly. Only when Kerrigan takes Summon Ultralisk.
    • Stitches reduces enemy Armor (Pulverize), offsetting Kerrigan's Spell Armor. Only when Stitches takes Pulverize. Kerrigan must also take Psionic Barrier.
  8. Alexstrasza 73 Theory Alexstrasza has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Kerrigan off a target.
    2 more reasons
    • Alexstrasza can deny a burst window, wasting Kerrigan's cooldowns.
    • Alexstrasza's area damage (Flame Buffet, Wing Buffet) clears Kerrigan's summoned units quickly. Only when Kerrigan takes Summon Ultralisk.
  9. Garrosh 73 Theory Garrosh has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Kerrigan off a target.
    3 more reasons
    • Garrosh reduces healing received (Body Check), which blunts Kerrigan's self-healing in melee range. Only when Garrosh takes Body Check. Kerrigan must also take Chrysalis.
    • Garrosh's stun (Groundbreaker, Warbreaker) can stop Kerrigan in the middle of a dive.
    • Garrosh's area damage (Groundbreaker, Wrecking Ball) clears Kerrigan's summoned units quickly. Only when Kerrigan takes Summon Ultralisk.
  10. Hogger 72 Theory Hogger has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Kerrigan off a target.
    3 more reasons
    • Hogger's stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave) can stop Kerrigan in the middle of a dive.
    • Hogger's area damage (Staggering Blow, Loot Hoard) clears Kerrigan's summoned units quickly. Only when Kerrigan takes Summon Ultralisk.
    • Hogger reduces enemy Armor (Power Spike), offsetting Kerrigan's Spell Armor. Only when Hogger takes Power Spike. Kerrigan must also take Psionic Barrier.
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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. Leoric 72 Theory Leoric has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Kerrigan off a target.
  2. Alarak 70 Theory Alarak has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Kerrigan off a target.
  3. Rexxar 70 Theory Rexxar has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Kerrigan off a target.
  4. Arthas 69 Theory Arthas has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Kerrigan off a target.
  5. Blaze 69 Theory Blaze has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Kerrigan off a target.
  6. Cassia 69 Theory Cassia has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Kerrigan off a target.
  7. Deathwing 69 Theory Deathwing can deny a burst window (Draconic Might), wasting Kerrigan's cooldowns. Only when Deathwing takes Draconic Might.
  8. Dehaka 69 Theory Dehaka can deny a burst window (Burrow), wasting Kerrigan's cooldowns.
  9. Diablo 69 Theory Diablo has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Kerrigan off a target.
  10. Mei 69 Theory Mei has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Kerrigan off a target.
  11. Tyrael 67 Theory Tyrael can deny a burst window (Archangel's Wrath, Sanctification), wasting Kerrigan's cooldowns.
  12. Valeera 65 Theory Valeera reduces healing received (Wound Poison), which blunts Kerrigan's self-healing in melee range. Only when Valeera takes Wound Poison. Kerrigan must also take Chrysalis.
  13. Chen 64 Theory Chen has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Kerrigan off a target.
  14. Cho'gall 64 Theory Cho'gall reduces healing received (Enraged Regeneration), which blunts Kerrigan's self-healing in melee range. Only when Cho'gall takes Enraged Regeneration. Kerrigan must also take Chrysalis.
  15. E.T.C. 63 Theory E.T.C. has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Kerrigan off a target.
  16. Medivh 63 Theory Medivh can deny a burst window, wasting Kerrigan's cooldowns.
  17. Maiev 59 Theory Maiev's area damage (Fan of Knives, Spirit of Vengeance) clears Kerrigan's summoned units quickly. Only when Kerrigan takes Summon Ultralisk.
  18. Qhira 59 Theory Qhira's area damage (Carnage, Revolving Sweep) clears Kerrigan's summoned units quickly. Only when Kerrigan takes Summon Ultralisk.
  19. Tyrande 59 Theory Tyrande's stun (Lunar Flare) can stop Kerrigan in the middle of a dive.
  20. Yrel 59 Theory Yrel's stun (Righteous Hammer) can stop Kerrigan in the middle of a dive.
  21. Ragnaros 58 Theory Ragnaros can deny a burst window (Submerge), wasting Kerrigan's cooldowns. Only when Ragnaros takes Submerge.
  22. Junkrat 57 Theory Junkrat's root (Steel Trap) can stop Kerrigan in the middle of a dive.
  23. Valla 57 Theory Valla's area damage (Monster Hunter) clears Kerrigan's summoned units quickly. Only when Valla takes Monster Hunter. Kerrigan must also take Summon Ultralisk.
  24. Malfurion 56 Theory Malfurion has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Kerrigan off a target.
  25. Malthael 56 Theory Malthael reduces healing received (Touch of Death), which blunts Kerrigan's self-healing in melee range. Only when Malthael takes Touch of Death. Kerrigan must also take Chrysalis.
  26. Kharazim 55 Theory Kharazim can deny a burst window, wasting Kerrigan's cooldowns.
  27. Muradin 55 Theory Muradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) can stop Kerrigan in the middle of a dive.
  28. Orphea 55 Theory Orphea's area damage (Shadow Waltz, Chomp) clears Kerrigan's summoned units quickly. Only when Kerrigan takes Summon Ultralisk.
  29. Sylvanas 54 Theory Sylvanas's silence (Wailing Arrow, Mind Control) can stop Kerrigan in the middle of a dive.
  30. Ana 53 Theory Ana has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Kerrigan off a target.
  31. Xul 53 Theory Xul reduces healing received (Mortal Wound), which blunts Kerrigan's self-healing in melee range. Only when Xul takes Mortal Wound. Kerrigan must also take Chrysalis.
  32. Falstad 52 Theory Falstad's area damage (Lightning Rod) clears Kerrigan's summoned units quickly. Only when Kerrigan takes Summon Ultralisk.
  33. Imperius 52 Theory Imperius's stun (Celestial Charge, Wrath of the Angiris) can stop Kerrigan in the middle of a dive.
  34. Tassadar 52 Theory Tassadar has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Kerrigan off a target.

Kerrigan works well with

Score 1–100 for how well the kits combine

  1. Kharazim Curated
    Why? 4
    • CuratedKharazim can Radiant Dash in behind Kerrigan's Ravage, heal her with Breath of Heaven and, if he takes it, use Divine Palm to keep her alive at the bottom of a deep dive.via Radiant Dash, Breath of Heaven, Divine Palm, Ravage
    • TheoryKharazim can save Kerrigan once the dive is committed.
    • TheoryKharazim can keep Kerrigan alive through a dive.
    • TheoryKerrigan's stun (Impaling Blades, Summon Ultralisk) lets Kharazim dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  2. Mei Curated
    Why? 4
    • CuratedIce Wall traps enemies for 2.5 seconds, more than Impaling Blades' 1.25-second delay, so Kerrigan's stun lands even without Primal Grasp. Only when Mei takes Ice Wall (level 10).via Ice Wall, Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp
    • TheoryMei's stun (Blizzard, Avalanche) holds targets still for Kerrigan's burst.
    • TheoryMei starts fights on its own terms, giving Kerrigan grouped targets for area burst.
    • TheoryMei's stun (Blizzard, Avalanche) lets Kerrigan dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  3. Zarya Curated
    Why? 3
    • CuratedGraviton Surge holds enemies together so Impaling Blades, and Maelstrom if Kerrigan takes it, hit several Heroes at once. Only when Zarya takes Graviton Surge (level 10).via Graviton Surge, Impaling Blades, Maelstrom
    • TheoryZarya can save Kerrigan once the dive is committed.
    • TheoryZarya groups or freezes enemies (Graviton Surge) for Kerrigan's area damage. Only when Zarya takes Graviton Surge.
  4. Ana Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryAna's stun (Sleep Dart) holds targets still for Kerrigan's burst.
    • TheoryAna can keep Kerrigan alive through a dive.
    • TheoryAna's stun (Sleep Dart) lets Kerrigan dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  5. Anduin Theory
    Why? 4
    • TheoryAnduin can save Kerrigan once the dive is committed.
    • TheoryAnduin's root (Chastise, Censure) holds targets still for Kerrigan's burst.
    • TheoryAnduin can keep Kerrigan alive through a dive.
    • TheoryAnduin's root (Chastise, Censure) lets Kerrigan dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  6. Anub'arak Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryAnub'arak's stun (Impale, Burrow Charge) holds targets still for Kerrigan's burst.
    • TheoryAnub'arak starts fights on its own terms, giving Kerrigan grouped targets for area burst.
    • TheoryAnub'arak's stun (Impale, Burrow Charge) lets Kerrigan dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
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  1. Auriel 77 Theory Auriel can save Kerrigan once the dive is committed.
    3 more reasons
    • Auriel's stun (Detainment Strike, Heavy Burden) holds targets still for Kerrigan's burst.
    • Auriel can keep Kerrigan alive through a dive.
    • Auriel's stun (Detainment Strike, Heavy Burden) lets Kerrigan dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  2. Blaze 77 Theory Blaze's stun (Jet Propulsion) holds targets still for Kerrigan's burst.
    2 more reasons
    • Blaze starts fights on its own terms, giving Kerrigan grouped targets for area burst.
    • Blaze's stun (Jet Propulsion) lets Kerrigan dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  3. Brightwing 77 Theory Brightwing can save Kerrigan once the dive is committed.
    3 more reasons
    • Brightwing's polymorph (Polymorph) holds targets still for Kerrigan's burst.
    • Brightwing can keep Kerrigan alive through a dive.
    • Brightwing's polymorph (Polymorph) lets Kerrigan dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  4. Cho'gall 77 Theory Cho'gall groups or freezes enemies (Upheaval) for Kerrigan's area damage.
    3 more reasons
    • Cho'gall's stun (Hammer of Twilight, Leaden Orb) holds targets still for Kerrigan's burst.
    • Cho'gall starts fights on its own terms, giving Kerrigan grouped targets for area burst.
    • Cho'gall's stun (Hammer of Twilight, Leaden Orb) lets Kerrigan dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  5. Chromie 77 Theory Chromie groups or freezes enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) for Kerrigan's area damage.
    2 more reasons
    • Chromie's Time Stop (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) holds targets still for Kerrigan's burst.
    • Chromie's Time Stop (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) lets Kerrigan 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. Deckard 77 Theory Deckard's root (Scroll Of Sealing) holds targets still for Kerrigan's burst.
  2. Dehaka 77 Theory Dehaka groups or freezes enemies (Drag) for Kerrigan's area damage.
  3. Diablo 77 Theory Diablo's stun (Shadow Charge, Overpower) holds targets still for Kerrigan's burst.
  4. E.T.C. 77 Theory E.T.C.'s stun (Powerslide, Mosh Pit) holds targets still for Kerrigan's burst.
  5. Garrosh 77 Theory Garrosh's stun (Groundbreaker, Warbreaker) holds targets still for Kerrigan's burst.
  6. Genji 77 Theory Kerrigan groups or freezes enemies (Primal Grasp) for Genji's area damage.
  7. Hogger 77 Theory Hogger's stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave) holds targets still for Kerrigan's burst.
  8. Illidan 77 Theory Kerrigan groups or freezes enemies (Primal Grasp) for Illidan's area damage.
  9. Imperius 77 Theory Imperius's stun (Celestial Charge, Wrath of the Angiris) holds targets still for Kerrigan's burst.
  10. Jaina 77 Theory Kerrigan groups or freezes enemies (Primal Grasp) for Jaina's area damage.
  11. Johanna 77 Theory Johanna groups or freezes enemies (Condemn) for Kerrigan's area damage.
  12. Junkrat 77 Theory Kerrigan groups or freezes enemies (Primal Grasp) for Junkrat's area damage.
  13. Kael'thas 77 Theory Kerrigan groups or freezes enemies (Primal Grasp) for Kael'thas's area damage.
  14. Kel'Thuzad 77 Theory Kel'Thuzad groups or freezes enemies (Chains of Kel'Thuzad) for Kerrigan's area damage.
  15. Lúcio 77 Theory Lúcio can keep Kerrigan alive through a dive.
  16. Maiev 77 Theory Maiev groups or freezes enemies (Umbral Bind) for Kerrigan's area damage.
  17. Malfurion 77 Theory Malfurion's root (Entangling Roots, Emerald Dreams) holds targets still for Kerrigan's burst.
  18. Medivh 77 Theory Medivh can save Kerrigan once the dive is committed.
  19. Mephisto 77 Theory Kerrigan groups or freezes enemies (Primal Grasp) for Mephisto's area damage.
  20. Muradin 77 Theory Muradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) holds targets still for Kerrigan's burst.
  21. Murky 77 Theory Kerrigan groups or freezes enemies (Primal Grasp) for Murky's area damage.
  22. Orphea 77 Theory Kerrigan groups or freezes enemies (Primal Grasp) for Orphea's area damage.
  23. Qhira 77 Theory Qhira's stun (Revolving Sweep, Unrelenting Strikes) holds targets still for Kerrigan's burst.
  24. Ragnaros 77 Theory Kerrigan groups or freezes enemies (Primal Grasp) for Ragnaros's area damage.
  25. Stitches 77 Theory Stitches groups or freezes enemies (Hook) for Kerrigan's area damage.
  26. Tassadar 77 Theory Kerrigan groups or freezes enemies (Primal Grasp) for Tassadar's area damage.
  27. Thrall 77 Theory Kerrigan groups or freezes enemies (Primal Grasp) for Thrall's area damage.
  28. Tracer 77 Theory Kerrigan groups or freezes enemies (Primal Grasp) for Tracer's area damage.
  29. Tyrael 77 Theory Tyrael can save Kerrigan once the dive is committed.
  30. Tyrande 77 Theory Tyrande's stun (Lunar Flare) holds targets still for Kerrigan's burst.
  31. Uther 77 Theory Uther can save Kerrigan once the dive is committed.
  32. Valeera 77 Theory Kerrigan groups or freezes enemies (Primal Grasp) for Valeera's area damage.
  33. Whitemane 77 Theory Whitemane can keep Kerrigan alive through a dive.
  34. Xul 77 Theory Kerrigan groups or freezes enemies (Primal Grasp) for Xul's area damage.
  35. Yrel 77 Theory Yrel's stun (Righteous Hammer) holds targets still for Kerrigan's burst.
  36. Zeratul 77 Theory Kerrigan groups or freezes enemies (Primal Grasp) for Zeratul's area damage.
  37. Gazlowe 76 Theory Gazlowe's stun (Xplodium Charge, Grav-O-Bomb 3000) holds targets still for Kerrigan's burst.
  38. The Butcher 76 Theory The Butcher's stun (Ruthless Onslaught) holds targets still for Kerrigan's burst.
  39. Alarak 75 Theory Kerrigan groups or freezes enemies (Primal Grasp) for Alarak's area damage.
  40. Alexstrasza 75 Theory Alexstrasza can save Kerrigan once the dive is committed.
  41. Probius 75 Theory Kerrigan groups or freezes enemies (Primal Grasp) for Probius's area damage.
  42. Rehgar 75 Theory Rehgar can save Kerrigan once the dive is committed.
  43. Valla 75 Theory Kerrigan groups or freezes enemies (Primal Grasp) for Valla's area damage.
  44. Xal'atath 75 Theory Kerrigan groups or freezes enemies (Primal Grasp) for Xal'atath's area damage.
  45. Zagara 75 Theory Kerrigan groups or freezes enemies (Primal Grasp) for Zagara's area damage.
  46. Zul'jin 75 Theory Kerrigan groups or freezes enemies (Primal Grasp) for Zul'jin's area damage.
  47. Hanzo 74 Theory Kerrigan's stun (Impaling Blades, Summon Ultralisk) holds targets still for Hanzo's burst.
  48. Stukov 73 Theory Stukov can keep Kerrigan alive through a dive.
  49. Artanis 71 Theory Kerrigan groups or freezes enemies (Primal Grasp) for Artanis's area damage.
  50. Greymane 71 Theory Kerrigan groups or freezes enemies (Primal Grasp) for Greymane's area damage.
  51. Cassia 70 Theory Cassia groups or freezes enemies (Valkyrie) for Kerrigan's area damage. Only when Cassia takes Valkyrie.
  52. Li-Ming 70 Theory Kerrigan's stun (Impaling Blades, Summon Ultralisk) holds targets still for Li-Ming's burst.
  53. Nova 70 Theory Kerrigan's stun (Impaling Blades, Summon Ultralisk) holds targets still for Nova's burst.
  54. Arthas 69 Theory Arthas's root (Howling Blast, Deathchill) holds targets still for Kerrigan's burst.
  55. Deathwing 69 Theory Deathwing's stun (Onslaught) holds targets still for Kerrigan's burst.
  56. Mal'Ganis 69 Theory Mal'Ganis's stun (Fel Claws, Will of Tichondrius) holds targets still for Kerrigan's burst.
  57. Rexxar 69 Theory Rexxar's stun (Misha, Charge!) holds targets still for Kerrigan's burst.
  58. Sonya 69 Theory Sonya's stun (Ancient Spear, Leap) holds targets still for Kerrigan's burst.
  59. Fenix 65 Theory Kerrigan groups or freezes enemies (Primal Grasp) for Fenix's area damage.
  60. Gul'dan 65 Theory Kerrigan groups or freezes enemies (Primal Grasp) for Gul'dan's area damage.
  61. Lunara 65 Theory Kerrigan groups or freezes enemies (Primal Grasp) for Lunara's area damage.
  62. Nazeebo 65 Theory Kerrigan groups or freezes enemies (Primal Grasp) for Nazeebo's area damage.
  63. Raynor 65 Theory Kerrigan groups or freezes enemies (Primal Grasp) for Raynor's area damage.
  64. Sgt. Hammer 65 Theory Kerrigan groups or freezes enemies (Primal Grasp) for Sgt. Hammer's area damage.
  65. Abathur 62 Theory Abathur's stun (Slapathur) holds targets still for Kerrigan's burst. Only when Abathur takes Slapathur.
  66. D.Va 62 Theory D.Va's stun (Bunny Hop, Hit the Nitrous) holds targets still for Kerrigan's burst. Only when D.Va takes Bunny Hop or Hit the Nitrous.
  67. Falstad 62 Theory Falstad's stun (Dishonorable Discharge) holds targets still for Kerrigan's burst. Only when Falstad takes Dishonorable Discharge.
  68. Li Li 62 Theory Li Li can keep Kerrigan alive through a dive.
  69. Lt. Morales 62 Theory Lt. Morales can keep Kerrigan alive through a dive.
  70. The Lost Vikings 62 Theory The Lost Vikings's stun (Large and In Charge) holds targets still for Kerrigan's burst. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Large and In Charge.
  71. Samuro 59 Theory Kerrigan groups or freezes enemies (Primal Grasp) for Samuro's area damage. Only when Samuro takes Bladestorm or Burning Blade.
  72. Sylvanas 59 Theory Sylvanas groups or freezes enemies (Mind Control) for Kerrigan's area damage. Only when Sylvanas takes Mind Control.
  73. Tychus 59 Theory Kerrigan groups or freezes enemies (Primal Grasp) for Tychus's area damage. Only when Tychus takes Melting Point.
  74. Varian 57 Theory Varian's taunt (Taunt) holds targets still for Kerrigan's burst. Only when Varian takes Taunt.

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 Kerrigan

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

  1. Alterac Pass Theory
    Why? 4
    • TheoryAlterac Pass's objective forces teamfights where Kerrigan's area burst (Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp) hits several targets.
    • TheoryKerrigan can group or freeze enemies (Primal Grasp) in Alterac Pass's objective fights.
    • TheoryKerrigan's waveclear (Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp) helps hold lanes against Alterac Pass's pushing objective.
    • TheoryKerrigan's summons (Summon Ultralisk) add damage to Alterac Pass's neutral objective. Only when Kerrigan takes Summon Ultralisk.
  2. Battlefield of Eternity Theory
    Why? 4
    • TheoryBattlefield of Eternity's objective forces teamfights where Kerrigan's area burst (Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp) hits several targets.
    • TheoryKerrigan can group or freeze enemies (Primal Grasp) in Battlefield of Eternity's objective fights.
    • TheoryKerrigan's waveclear (Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp) helps hold lanes against Battlefield of Eternity's pushing objective.
    • TheoryKerrigan's summons (Summon Ultralisk) add damage to Battlefield of Eternity's neutral objective. Only when Kerrigan takes Summon Ultralisk.
  3. Infernal Shrines Theory
    Why? 4
    • TheoryInfernal Shrines's objective forces teamfights where Kerrigan's area burst (Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp) hits several targets.
    • TheoryKerrigan can group or freeze enemies (Primal Grasp) in Infernal Shrines's objective fights.
    • TheoryKerrigan's waveclear (Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective.
    • TheoryKerrigan's summons (Summon Ultralisk) add damage to Infernal Shrines's neutral objective. Only when Kerrigan takes Summon Ultralisk.
  4. Sky Temple Theory
    Why? 4
    • TheorySky Temple's objective forces teamfights where Kerrigan's area burst (Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp) hits several targets.
    • TheoryKerrigan can group or freeze enemies (Primal Grasp) in Sky Temple's objective fights.
    • TheoryKerrigan's waveclear (Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp) helps hold lanes against Sky Temple's pushing objective.
    • TheoryKerrigan can cover ground quickly (Psionic Shift) on Sky Temple's large layout. Only when Kerrigan takes Psionic Shift.
  5. Braxis Holdout Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryBraxis Holdout's objective forces teamfights where Kerrigan's area burst (Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp) hits several targets.
    • TheoryKerrigan can group or freeze enemies (Primal Grasp) in Braxis Holdout's objective fights.
    • TheoryKerrigan's waveclear (Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp) helps hold lanes against Braxis Holdout's pushing objective.
  6. Hanamura Temple Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryHanamura Temple's objective forces teamfights where Kerrigan's area burst (Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp) hits several targets.
    • TheoryKerrigan can group or freeze enemies (Primal Grasp) in Hanamura Temple's objective fights.
    • TheoryKerrigan's waveclear (Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp) helps hold lanes against Hanamura Temple's pushing objective.
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  1. Volskaya Foundry 71 Theory Volskaya Foundry's objective forces teamfights where Kerrigan's area burst (Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp) hits several targets.
    2 more reasons
    • Kerrigan can group or freeze enemies (Primal Grasp) in Volskaya Foundry's objective fights.
    • Kerrigan's waveclear (Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp) helps hold lanes against Volskaya Foundry's pushing objective.
  2. Braxis Outpost 67 Theory Braxis Outpost's objective forces teamfights where Kerrigan's area burst (Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp) hits several targets.
    3 more reasons
    • Kerrigan can group or freeze enemies (Primal Grasp) in Braxis Outpost's objective fights.
    • Braxis Outpost's single lane leaves Kerrigan little room to flank around the front line.
    • Kerrigan's waveclear (Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp) holds Braxis Outpost's single lane.
  3. Industrial District 67 Theory Industrial District's objective forces teamfights where Kerrigan's area burst (Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp) hits several targets.
    3 more reasons
    • Kerrigan can group or freeze enemies (Primal Grasp) in Industrial District's objective fights.
    • Industrial District's single lane leaves Kerrigan little room to flank around the front line.
    • Kerrigan's waveclear (Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp) holds Industrial District's single lane.
  4. Lost Cavern 67 Theory Lost Cavern's objective forces teamfights where Kerrigan's area burst (Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp) hits several targets.
    3 more reasons
    • Kerrigan can group or freeze enemies (Primal Grasp) in Lost Cavern's objective fights.
    • Lost Cavern's single lane leaves Kerrigan little room to flank around the front line.
    • Kerrigan's waveclear (Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp) holds Lost Cavern's single lane.
  5. Silver City 67 Theory Silver City's objective forces teamfights where Kerrigan's area burst (Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp) hits several targets.
    3 more reasons
    • Kerrigan can group or freeze enemies (Primal Grasp) in Silver City's objective fights.
    • Silver City's single lane leaves Kerrigan little room to flank around the front line.
    • Kerrigan's waveclear (Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp) holds Silver City's single lane.
  6. Blackheart's Bay 62 Theory Kerrigan's waveclear (Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp) helps hold lanes against Blackheart's Bay's pushing objective.
    2 more reasons
    • Kerrigan can reach channelling enemies quickly (Psionic Shift) to contest Blackheart's Bay's objective. Only when Kerrigan takes Psionic Shift.
    • Kerrigan can cover ground quickly (Psionic Shift) on Blackheart's Bay's large layout. Only when Kerrigan takes Psionic Shift.
  7. Garden of Terror 61 Theory Kerrigan's waveclear (Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp) helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective.
    2 more reasons
    • Kerrigan can cover ground quickly (Psionic Shift) on Garden of Terror's large layout. Only when Kerrigan takes Psionic Shift.
    • Kerrigan's summons (Summon Ultralisk) add damage to Garden of Terror's neutral objective. Only when Kerrigan takes Summon Ultralisk.
  8. Dragon Shire 59 Theory Kerrigan's waveclear (Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp) helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective.
    1 more reason
    • Kerrigan can reach channelling enemies quickly (Psionic Shift) to contest Dragon Shire's objective. Only when Kerrigan takes Psionic Shift.
  9. Towers of Doom 59 Theory Kerrigan's waveclear (Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp) helps hold lanes against Towers of Doom's pushing objective.
    1 more reason
    • Kerrigan can reach channelling enemies quickly (Psionic Shift) to contest Towers of Doom's objective. Only when Kerrigan takes Psionic Shift.
  10. Haunted Mines 58 Theory Kerrigan's waveclear (Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective.
    1 more reason
    • Kerrigan's summons (Summon Ultralisk) add damage to Haunted Mines's neutral objective. Only when Kerrigan takes Summon Ultralisk.
  11. Cursed Hollow 57 Theory Kerrigan can reach channelling enemies quickly (Psionic Shift) to contest Cursed Hollow's objective. Only when Kerrigan takes Psionic Shift.
    1 more reason
    • Kerrigan can cover ground quickly (Psionic Shift) on Cursed Hollow's large layout. Only when Kerrigan takes Psionic Shift.
  12. Warhead Junction 57 Theory Kerrigan can reach channelling enemies quickly (Psionic Shift) to contest Warhead Junction's objective. Only when Kerrigan takes Psionic Shift.
    1 more reason
    • Kerrigan can cover ground quickly (Psionic Shift) on Warhead Junction's large layout. Only when Kerrigan takes Psionic Shift.
  13. Tomb of the Spider Queen 55 Theory Kerrigan's waveclear (Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp) helps hold lanes against Tomb of the Spider Queen's pushing objective.

All maps

Talents by level

  1. 1

    • Siphoning Impact Q

      Hitting an enemy Hero with Ravage grants 100 (+4% per level) points of Assimilation Shields.

    • Assimilation Mastery Trait

      Regeneration Globe healing grants 50 (+4% per level) points of Assimilation Shields per second while active. While Assimilation is active, Kerrigan's Health and Mana regeneration is increased by 150%.

    • Fury of the Swarm Passive

      After casting Ravage, Kerrigan's next Basic Attack within 3 seconds splashes for 100% damage around the target.

  2. 4

    • Ravaging Ferocity Q

      Ravage grants Kerrigan 25% Attack Speed for 3 seconds.

    • Kinetic Fulmination W

      Damaging an enemy increases the damage of Kerrigan's next Impaling Blades within 10 seconds by 10%, up to 100%.

    • Psionic Pulse E

      Primal Grasp explodes a second time 2 seconds after its first explosion.

  3. 7

    • Queen of Blades Q

      Reduce the cooldown of Ravage by 4 seconds and increase its damage to Minions and Mercenaries by 100%.

    • Boundless Fury Q

      Hitting an enemy Hero with Ravage grants a charge of Ravage. Can only occur once every 12 seconds per Hero.

    • Bladed Momentum Passive

      Basic Attacks against enemy Heroes reduce the cooldown of Kerrigan's Basic Abilities by 0.75 seconds.

  4. 10

    • Maelstrom Heroic

      Deals 74 (+4% per level) damage per second to nearby enemies. Lasts for 7 seconds.

    • Summon Ultralisk Heroic

      After 0.5 seconds, summon an Ultralisk that rushes forward upon spawning, dealing 225 (+4% per level) damage to the first enemy Hero hit and Stunning them for 0.5 seconds. The Ultralisk's Basic Attacks deal 50% of their damage in an area around their target. Reactivate to retarget the Ultralisk.

  5. 13

    • Psionic Barrier E

      Each enemy Hero hit by Primal Grasp grants 20 Spell Armor and 4% Movement Speed for 4 seconds, stacking up to 20% Movement Speed.

    • Volatile Power Trait

      Increase the amount of Assimilation Shields granted from damage dealt by 10%, but reduce duration of Assimilation by 3 seconds.

    • Chrysalis Active

      Activate to place Kerrigan in a Chrysalis with 650 (+4% per level) Health for 5 seconds. While inside, Kerrigan regenerates 4% of her maximum Health per second. Enemies can destroy the Chrysalis to end its effects early.

  6. 16

    • Mounting Potency Q

      Ravage grants 5% Spell Power for 5 seconds, up to 40%.

    • Painful Spikes W

      Enemies hit by Impaling Blades take an additional 60 (+4% per level) damage the next 6 times Kerrigan damages them within 5 seconds.

    • Unbridled Energy Heroic

      Damaging a Hero with a Heroic Ability grants 35% Spell Power for 4 seconds.

  7. 20

    • Omegastorm Heroic

      Maelstrom's duration is increased by 0.4 seconds every time it damages a Hero.

    • Torrasque Heroic

      Increase the Health and Basic Attack damage of the Ultralisk by 20%. The Ultralisk morphs into an egg when it dies. If the egg isn't killed within 4 seconds, a new Ultralisk is born.

    • Assimilation Blades Passive

      Damaging an enemy increases Basic Attack damage by 2% for 5 seconds, up to 40%.

    • Psionic Shift Active

      Activate to teleport to a nearby location, dealing 50 (+4% per level) damage to nearby enemies. Generates 300% increased Assimilation Shields from the damage dealt.

  • Assimilation D Trait

    Gain 10% of damage dealt from Abilities and 20% from Basic Attacks as Shields for 6 seconds. Shield amount gained doubled against Heroes. Current maximum: 1004 (+4% per level)

  • Ravage Q Ability

    8 s cooldown 20 Mana

    Leap to a target, dealing 115 (+4% per level) damage. If the enemy dies within 0.75 seconds, restore 1 charge and refund 20 Mana. Quest: Kill enemies within a short distance of Kerrigan. Minions grant 1 stack and Heroes grant 7 stacks. Reward: After reaching 100 stacks, Ravage deals 125 additional damage and Hero kills now provide 14 stacks. Mythic Reward: After reaching a 250 stacks, Ravage deals a further 200 additional damage.

  • Impaling Blades W Ability

    9 s cooldown 80 Mana

    After 1.25 seconds, deal 150 (+4% per level) damage to enemies within the target area, Stunning them for 0.75 seconds.

  • Primal Grasp E Ability

    8 s cooldown 65 Mana

    Pulls enemies within the target area towards Kerrigan, dealing 40 (+4% per level) damage. After 2.5 seconds, an explosion occurs around Kerrigan, dealing 160 (+4% per level) damage to nearby enemies.

  • Maelstrom R Heroic

    90 s cooldown 80 Mana

    Deals 74 (+4% per level) damage per second to nearby enemies. Lasts for 7 seconds.

  • Summon Ultralisk R Heroic

    80 s cooldown 75 Mana

    After 0.5 seconds, summon an Ultralisk that rushes forward upon spawning, dealing 225 (+4% per level) damage to the first enemy Hero hit and Stunning them for 0.5 seconds. The Ultralisk's Basic Attacks deal 50% of their damage in an area around their target. Reactivate to retarget the Ultralisk.

Mechanics tags

What the theory layer reads from Kerrigan'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

Pull
Ability Primal Grasp “Pulls enemies within the target area towards Kerrigan, dealing 40 damage.”
Stun
Ability Impaling Blades “After 1.25 seconds, deal 150 damage to enemies within the target area, Stunning them for 0.75 seconds.”
Ability Summon Ultralisk “…that rushes forward upon spawning, dealing 225 damage to the first enemy Hero hit and Stunning them for 0.5 seconds.”

Defense and mobility

Dash
Ability Ravage “Leap to a target, dealing 115 damage.”
Self-healing
Talent Chrysalis “While inside, Kerrigan regenerates 4% of her maximum Health per second.”
Shields
Ability Assimilation “Gain 10% of damage dealt from Abilities and 20% from Basic Attacks as Shields for 6 seconds.”
Talent Siphoning Impact “Hitting an enemy Hero with Ravage grants 100 points of Assimilation Shields.”
Talent Assimilation Mastery “Regeneration Globe healing grants 50 points of Assimilation Shields per second while active.”
Spell Armor
Talent Psionic Barrier “Each enemy Hero hit by Primal Grasp grants 20 Spell Armor and 4% Movement Speed for 4 seconds, stacking up to 20%…”
Teleport
Talent Psionic Shift “Activate to teleport to a nearby location, dealing 50 damage to nearby enemies.”

Damage and macro

Area damage
Ability Impaling Blades “After 1.25 seconds, deal 150 damage to enemies within the target area, Stunning them for 0.75 seconds.”
Ability Primal Grasp “Pulls enemies within the target area towards Kerrigan, dealing 40 damage.”
Ability Summon Ultralisk “The Ultralisk's Basic Attacks deal 50% of their damage in an area around their target.”
Ability Maelstrom “Deals 74 damage per second to nearby enemies.”
Burst
Curated note Primal Grasp into Impaling Blades, then Ravage and Basic Attacks, kills squishy Heroes in a few seconds.
Mana hungry
Curated note Impaling Blades costs 80 and Primal Grasp 65 Mana, so a couple of full combos drain her quickly.
Summons
Ability Summon Ultralisk “After 0.5 seconds, summon an Ultralisk that rushes forward upon spawning, dealing 225 damage to the first enemy Hero…”
Waveclear
Ability Impaling Blades “After 1.25 seconds, deal 150 damage to enemies within the target area, Stunning them for 0.75 seconds.”
Ability Primal Grasp “Pulls enemies within the target area towards Kerrigan, dealing 40 damage.”

Play-style traits

Dive
Curated note Ravage leaps straight onto a target, and Boundless Fury or Queen of Blades let her chain leaps deep into the backline.
  1. Heroes of the Storm Live Patch Notes, 10 Feb 2026 Patch Nerfed

    1 nerf, 1 other change

    • ChangeRavage: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Base
    • NerfRavage: Value 1.5 s → 0.75 sBase
  2. Heroes of the Storm Balance Patch Notes, 12 Dec 2025 Balance update Mixed

    1 buff, 1 nerf, 1 other change

    • ChangeRavage: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Base
    • NerfRavage: Baseline quest requirements 75 → 85Base
    • BuffBladed Momentum: Cooldown reduction 0.6 s → 0.75 sLevel 7
  3. Heroes of the Storm Live Patch Notes, 1 Dec 2025 Patch Mixed

    7 buffs, 9 nerfs, 4 other changes

    • BuffPrimal Grasp: Cooldown 10 → 8Base
    • NerfPrimal Grasp: Delayed damage 195 → 165Base
    • BuffPrimal Grasp: Initial damage 25 → 40Base
    • NerfRavage: Damage 130 → 115Base
    • ChangeRavage: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Base
    • BuffImpaling Blades: Cooldown 12 s → 9 sBase
    • NerfImpaling Blades: Damage 165 → 140Base
    • BuffImpaling Blades: Radius 1.5 → 1.65Base
    • NerfImpaling Blades: Stun duration 1 s → 0.75 sBase
    • BuffAssimilation: Shield 10% → 20%Base
    • ChangeFury of the Swarm: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
    • ChangeSharpened Blades: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 4
    • ChangeRavaging Ferocity: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Level 4
    • NerfBoundless Fury: Cooldown 10 s → 12 sLevel 7
    • BuffQueen of Blades: Cooldown reduction 3 s → 4 sLevel 7
    • NerfSummon Ultralisk: Damage 250 → 225Level 10
    • NerfChrysalis: HP 750 → 650Level 13
    • NerfChrysalis: Health regenerated 5% → 4%Level 13
    • NerfPainful Spikes: Damage 70 → 60Level 16
    • BuffOmegastorm: Extended duration 0.25 s → 0.4 sLevel 20
  4. Heroes of the Storm PTR Patch Notes, 3 Nov 2025 PTR Mixed

    7 buffs, 9 nerfs, 4 other changes

    • BuffPrimal Grasp: Cooldown 10 → 8Base
    • NerfPrimal Grasp: Delayed damage 195 → 165Base
    • BuffPrimal Grasp: Initial damage 25 → 40Base
    • NerfRavage: Damage 130 → 115Base
    • ChangeRavage: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Base
    • BuffImpaling Blades: Cooldown 12 s → 9 sBase
    • NerfImpaling Blades: Damage 165 → 150Base
    • BuffImpaling Blades: Radius 1.5 → 1.65Base
    • NerfImpaling Blades: Stun duration 1 s → 0.75 sBase
    • BuffAssimilation: Shield 10% → 20%Base
    • ChangeFury of the Swarm: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
    • ChangeSharpened Blades: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 4
    • ChangeRavaging Ferocity: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Level 4
    • NerfBoundless Fury: Cooldown 10 s → 12 sLevel 7
    • BuffQueen of Blades: Cooldown reduction 3 s → 4 sLevel 7
    • NerfSummon Ultralisk: Damage 250 → 225Level 10
    • NerfChrysalis: HP 750 → 650Level 13
    • NerfChrysalis: Health regenerated 5% → 4%Level 13
    • NerfPainful Spikes: Damage 70 → 60Level 16
    • BuffOmegastorm: Extended duration 0.25 s → 0.4 sLevel 20

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