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Patch 2.57 Updated

Ranged Assassin · Warcraft

Lunara

First Daughter of Cenarius

Role
Ranged Assassin
Attack
Ranged
Difficulty
Medium
Released
15 Dec 2015
Last patched
15 May 2025
Damage
8/10
Utility
5/10
Survivability
4/10
Complexity
5/10

Lunara is strong against

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

  1. Deathwing Curated
    Why? 3
    • CuratedNature's Toxin keeps ticking for up to 9 seconds, and Dragonflight can't start for 6 seconds after damage, so Lunara stops Deathwing from flying out to reset.via Nature's Toxin, Crippling Spores, Dragonflight
    • TheoryLunara deals damage based on maximum Health (Invigorating Spores), which hits high-Health heroes like Deathwing hardest. Only when Lunara takes Invigorating Spores.
    • TheoryLunara can ignore or remove crowd control (Abolish Magic), weakening Deathwing's fear. Only when Lunara takes Abolish Magic. Deathwing must also take Bellowing Roar.
  2. Imperius Curated
    Why? 2
    • CuratedImperius's only basic gap closer is Celestial Charge on a 10-second cooldown, so Crippling Spores and Dryad's Swiftness let Lunara stack Nature's Toxin while staying out of his reach.via Celestial Charge, Crippling Spores, Dryad's Swiftness, Nature's Toxin
    • TheoryLunara deals damage based on maximum Health (Invigorating Spores), which hits high-Health heroes like Imperius hardest. Only when Lunara takes Invigorating Spores.
  3. Nova Curated
    Why? 3
    • CuratedNatural Perspective makes Nature's Toxin reveal its target, so a poisoned Nova cannot re-cloak for up to 9 seconds and loses her stealth openers. Only when Lunara takes Natural Perspective (level 1).via Natural Perspective, Nature's Toxin, Permanent Cloak
    • TheoryLunara can reveal enemies (Sentinel Wisp, Natural Perspective), taking away Nova's stealth. Only when Lunara takes Sentinel Wisp or Natural Perspective.
    • TheoryLunara brings Spell Armor (Greater Spell Shield), which blunts Nova's ability burst. Only when Lunara takes Greater Spell Shield.
  4. Zeratul Curated
    Why? 3
    • CuratedWith Natural Perspective, Nature's Toxin reveals poisoned enemies for its whole duration, so one Noxious Blossom on Zeratul's approach strips the value of Permanent Cloak. Only when Lunara takes Natural Perspective (level 1).via Natural Perspective, Nature's Toxin, Noxious Blossom, Permanent Cloak
    • TheoryLunara can reveal enemies (Sentinel Wisp, Natural Perspective), taking away Zeratul's stealth. Only when Lunara takes Sentinel Wisp or Natural Perspective.
    • TheoryLunara can ignore or remove crowd control (Abolish Magic), weakening Zeratul's Time Stop. Only when Lunara takes Abolish Magic. Zeratul must also take Void Prison.
  5. Arthas Curated
    Why? 2
    • CuratedLunara keeps Arthas poisoned from range and Crippling Spores slows him, so Frozen Tempest and Howling Blast rarely reach her.via Nature's Toxin, Crippling Spores, Frozen Tempest, Howling Blast
    • TheoryLunara deals damage based on maximum Health (Invigorating Spores), which hits high-Health heroes like Arthas hardest. Only when Lunara takes Invigorating Spores.
  6. Gazlowe Curated
    Why? 2
    • CuratedLunara kites Gazlowe with Crippling Spores' slow and keeps Nature's Toxin ticking from range, and he has no gap-closer to reach her.via Crippling Spores, Nature's Toxin
    • TheoryLunara deals damage based on maximum Health (Invigorating Spores), which hits high-Health heroes like Gazlowe hardest. Only when Lunara takes Invigorating Spores.
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  1. Hogger 68 Curated Hogger 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.
    1 more reason
    • Lunara deals damage based on maximum Health (Invigorating Spores), which hits high-Health heroes like Hogger hardest. Only when Lunara takes Invigorating Spores.
  2. Muradin 68 Curated Nature's Toxin keeps ticking on Muradin, so Second Wind's out-of-combat regeneration rarely starts, and Crippling Spores slows his walk back in.
    1 more reason
    • Lunara deals damage based on maximum Health (Invigorating Spores), which hits high-Health heroes like Muradin hardest. Only when Lunara takes Invigorating Spores.
  3. The Butcher 63 Curated The Butcher must walk into melee range with only Ruthless Onslaught to close; Dryad's Swiftness and Crippling Spores, plus Leaping Strike if Lunara takes it, keep him poisoned and slowed out of reach.
    1 more reason
    • Lunara can ignore or remove crowd control (Abolish Magic), weakening The Butcher's stun. Only when Lunara takes Abolish Magic. The Butcher must also take Lamb to the Slaughter.
  4. Murky 60 Curated Wisp scouts out Murky's Egg from a distance, and Nature's Toxin keeps ticking on a 730-Health Murky after he retreats or his Safety Bubble ends.
  5. Dehaka 72 Theory Lunara can reveal enemies (Sentinel Wisp, Natural Perspective), taking away Dehaka's stealth. Only when Lunara takes Sentinel Wisp or Natural Perspective. Dehaka must also take Lurker Strain.
    2 more reasons
    • Lunara deals damage based on maximum Health (Invigorating Spores), which hits high-Health heroes like Dehaka hardest. Only when Lunara takes Invigorating Spores.
    • Lunara can ignore or remove crowd control (Abolish Magic), weakening Dehaka's stun. Only when Lunara takes Abolish Magic. Dehaka must also take Isolation.
  6. Sgt. Hammer 69 Theory Lunara can reveal enemies (Sentinel Wisp, Natural Perspective), taking away Sgt. Hammer's stealth. Only when Lunara takes Sentinel Wisp or Natural Perspective. Sgt. Hammer must also take Ambush.
    1 more reason
    • Lunara can poke Sgt. Hammer from range, and Sgt. Hammer has few ways to dodge or disengage.
  7. Tassadar 69 Theory Lunara can reveal enemies (Sentinel Wisp, Natural Perspective), taking away Tassadar's stealth. Only when Lunara takes Sentinel Wisp or Natural Perspective. Tassadar must also take Shadow Walk.
    1 more reason
    • Lunara brings Spell Armor (Greater Spell Shield), which blunts Tassadar's ability burst. Only when Lunara takes Greater Spell Shield.
  8. Chromie 67 Theory Lunara can poke Chromie from range, and Chromie has few ways to dodge or disengage.
    2 more reasons
    • Lunara brings Spell Armor (Greater Spell Shield), which blunts Chromie's ability burst. Only when Lunara takes Greater Spell Shield.
    • Lunara can ignore or remove crowd control (Abolish Magic), weakening Chromie's Time Stop. Only when Lunara takes Abolish Magic.
  9. Kel'Thuzad 67 Theory Lunara can poke Kel'Thuzad from range, and Kel'Thuzad has few ways to dodge or disengage.
    2 more reasons
    • Lunara brings Spell Armor (Greater Spell Shield), which blunts Kel'Thuzad's ability burst. Only when Lunara takes Greater Spell Shield.
    • Lunara can ignore or remove crowd control (Abolish Magic), weakening Kel'Thuzad's stun. Only when Lunara takes Abolish Magic.
  10. Kael'thas 65 Theory Lunara can poke Kael'thas from range, and Kael'thas has few ways to dodge or disengage.
    1 more reason
    • Lunara brings Spell Armor (Greater Spell Shield), which blunts Kael'thas's ability burst. Only when Lunara takes Greater Spell Shield.
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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. Cho'gall 62 Theory Lunara deals damage based on maximum Health (Invigorating Spores), which hits high-Health heroes like Cho'gall hardest. Only when Lunara takes Invigorating Spores.
  2. Garrosh 62 Theory Lunara deals damage based on maximum Health (Invigorating Spores), which hits high-Health heroes like Garrosh hardest. Only when Lunara takes Invigorating Spores.
  3. Greymane 62 Theory Lunara can reveal enemies (Sentinel Wisp, Natural Perspective), taking away Greymane's stealth. Only when Lunara takes Sentinel Wisp or Natural Perspective. Greymane must also take Eyes in the Dark.
  4. Mal'Ganis 62 Theory Lunara deals damage based on maximum Health (Invigorating Spores), which hits high-Health heroes like Mal'Ganis hardest. Only when Lunara takes Invigorating Spores.
  5. Rexxar 62 Theory Lunara deals damage based on maximum Health (Invigorating Spores), which hits high-Health heroes like Rexxar hardest. Only when Lunara takes Invigorating Spores.
  6. Samuro 62 Theory Lunara can reveal enemies (Sentinel Wisp, Natural Perspective), taking away Samuro's stealth. Only when Lunara takes Sentinel Wisp or Natural Perspective.
  7. The Lost Vikings 62 Theory Lunara can reveal enemies (Sentinel Wisp, Natural Perspective), taking away The Lost Vikings's stealth. Only when Lunara takes Sentinel Wisp or Natural Perspective. The Lost Vikings must also take Spy Games.
  8. Thrall 62 Theory Lunara deals damage based on maximum Health (Invigorating Spores), which hits high-Health heroes like Thrall hardest. Only when Lunara takes Invigorating Spores.
  9. Varian 62 Theory Lunara deals damage based on maximum Health (Invigorating Spores), which hits high-Health heroes like Varian hardest. Only when Lunara takes Invigorating Spores.
  10. Genji 60 Theory Lunara can reveal enemies (Sentinel Wisp, Natural Perspective), taking away Genji's stealth. Only when Lunara takes Sentinel Wisp or Natural Perspective. Genji must also take Pathfinder.
  11. Gul'dan 60 Theory Lunara can poke Gul'dan from range, and Gul'dan has few ways to dodge or disengage.
  12. Anub'arak 59 Theory Lunara deals damage based on maximum Health (Invigorating Spores), which hits high-Health heroes like Anub'arak hardest. Only when Lunara takes Invigorating Spores.
  13. Artanis 59 Theory Lunara deals damage based on maximum Health (Invigorating Spores), which hits high-Health heroes like Artanis hardest. Only when Lunara takes Invigorating Spores.
  14. Blaze 59 Theory Lunara deals damage based on maximum Health (Invigorating Spores), which hits high-Health heroes like Blaze hardest. Only when Lunara takes Invigorating Spores.
  15. Chen 59 Theory Lunara deals damage based on maximum Health (Invigorating Spores), which hits high-Health heroes like Chen hardest. Only when Lunara takes Invigorating Spores.
  16. D.Va 59 Theory Lunara deals damage based on maximum Health (Invigorating Spores), which hits high-Health heroes like D.Va hardest. Only when Lunara takes Invigorating Spores.
  17. Diablo 59 Theory Lunara deals damage based on maximum Health (Invigorating Spores), which hits high-Health heroes like Diablo hardest. Only when Lunara takes Invigorating Spores.
  18. E.T.C. 59 Theory Lunara deals damage based on maximum Health (Invigorating Spores), which hits high-Health heroes like E.T.C. hardest. Only when Lunara takes Invigorating Spores.
  19. Johanna 59 Theory Lunara deals damage based on maximum Health (Invigorating Spores), which hits high-Health heroes like Johanna hardest. Only when Lunara takes Invigorating Spores.
  20. Leoric 59 Theory Lunara deals damage based on maximum Health (Invigorating Spores), which hits high-Health heroes like Leoric hardest. Only when Lunara takes Invigorating Spores.
  21. Malthael 59 Theory Lunara deals damage based on maximum Health (Invigorating Spores), which hits high-Health heroes like Malthael hardest. Only when Lunara takes Invigorating Spores.
  22. Mei 59 Theory Lunara deals damage based on maximum Health (Invigorating Spores), which hits high-Health heroes like Mei hardest. Only when Lunara takes Invigorating Spores.
  23. Ragnaros 59 Theory Lunara deals damage based on maximum Health (Invigorating Spores), which hits high-Health heroes like Ragnaros hardest. Only when Lunara takes Invigorating Spores.
  24. Sonya 59 Theory Lunara deals damage based on maximum Health (Invigorating Spores), which hits high-Health heroes like Sonya hardest. Only when Lunara takes Invigorating Spores.
  25. Stitches 59 Theory Lunara deals damage based on maximum Health (Invigorating Spores), which hits high-Health heroes like Stitches hardest. Only when Lunara takes Invigorating Spores.
  26. Tyrael 59 Theory Lunara deals damage based on maximum Health (Invigorating Spores), which hits high-Health heroes like Tyrael hardest. Only when Lunara takes Invigorating Spores.
  27. Xul 59 Theory Lunara deals damage based on maximum Health (Invigorating Spores), which hits high-Health heroes like Xul hardest. Only when Lunara takes Invigorating Spores.
  28. Yrel 59 Theory Lunara deals damage based on maximum Health (Invigorating Spores), which hits high-Health heroes like Yrel hardest. Only when Lunara takes Invigorating Spores.
  29. Azmodan 57 Theory Lunara can poke Azmodan from range, and Azmodan has few ways to dodge or disengage.
  30. Hanzo 57 Theory Lunara brings Spell Armor (Greater Spell Shield), which blunts Hanzo's ability burst. Only when Lunara takes Greater Spell Shield.
  31. Jaina 57 Theory Lunara brings Spell Armor (Greater Spell Shield), which blunts Jaina's ability burst. Only when Lunara takes Greater Spell Shield.
  32. Junkrat 57 Theory Lunara brings Spell Armor (Greater Spell Shield), which blunts Junkrat's ability burst. Only when Lunara takes Greater Spell Shield.
  33. Li-Ming 57 Theory Lunara brings Spell Armor (Greater Spell Shield), which blunts Li-Ming's ability burst. Only when Lunara takes Greater Spell Shield.
  34. Nazeebo 57 Theory Lunara can poke Nazeebo from range, and Nazeebo has few ways to dodge or disengage.
  35. Orphea 57 Theory Lunara brings Spell Armor (Greater Spell Shield), which blunts Orphea's ability burst. Only when Lunara takes Greater Spell Shield.
  36. Probius 57 Theory Lunara brings Spell Armor (Greater Spell Shield), which blunts Probius's ability burst. Only when Lunara takes Greater Spell Shield.
  37. Raynor 57 Theory Lunara can poke Raynor from range, and Raynor has few ways to dodge or disengage.
  38. Xal'atath 57 Theory Lunara brings Spell Armor (Greater Spell Shield), which blunts Xal'atath's ability burst. Only when Lunara takes Greater Spell Shield.
  39. Zul'jin 57 Theory Lunara can poke Zul'jin from range, and Zul'jin has few ways to dodge or disengage.
  40. Brightwing 56 Theory Lunara can reveal enemies (Sentinel Wisp, Natural Perspective), taking away Brightwing's stealth. Only when Lunara takes Sentinel Wisp or Natural Perspective. Brightwing must also take Invisible Friends.
  41. Tyrande 53 Theory Lunara can reveal enemies (Sentinel Wisp, Natural Perspective), taking away Tyrande's stealth. Only when Lunara takes Sentinel Wisp or Natural Perspective. Tyrande must also take Shadowstalk.
  42. Valeera 51 Theory Lunara can reveal enemies (Sentinel Wisp, Natural Perspective), taking away Valeera's stealth. Only when Lunara takes Sentinel Wisp or Natural Perspective.

Lunara is weak against

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

  1. Lt. Morales Curated
    Why? 2
    • CuratedNature's Toxin is steady damage over time, and Healing Beam's continuous healing plus Safeguard Armor out-sustain it on whoever Lunara poisons.via Nature's Toxin, Healing Beam, Safeguard
    • TheoryLt. Morales's healing undoes the chip damage Lunara lands from range.
  2. Tracer Curated
    Why? 3
    • CuratedRecall removes negative effects, clearing Nature's Toxin and Crippling Spores' slow, and Blink keeps Tracer on Lunara despite Dryad's Swiftness.via Recall, Blink, Nature's Toxin, Crippling Spores
    • TheoryTracer reduces enemy Armor (Heavy Handed), offsetting Lunara's Spell Armor. Only when Tracer takes Heavy Handed. Lunara must also take Greater Spell Shield.
    • TheoryLunara brings Spell Armor (Greater Spell Shield), which blunts Tracer's ability burst. Only when Lunara takes Greater Spell Shield.
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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. Auriel 59 Theory Auriel's healing undoes the chip damage Lunara lands from range.
  2. Whitemane 59 Theory Whitemane's healing undoes the chip damage Lunara lands from range.
  3. Alexstrasza 55 Theory Alexstrasza's healing undoes the chip damage Lunara lands from range.
  4. Ana 55 Theory Ana's healing undoes the chip damage Lunara lands from range.
  5. Anduin 55 Theory Anduin's healing undoes the chip damage Lunara lands from range.
  6. Deckard 55 Theory Deckard's healing undoes the chip damage Lunara lands from range.
  7. Kharazim 55 Theory Kharazim's healing undoes the chip damage Lunara lands from range.
  8. Li Li 55 Theory Li Li's healing undoes the chip damage Lunara lands from range.
  9. Lúcio 55 Theory Lúcio's healing undoes the chip damage Lunara lands from range.
  10. Malfurion 55 Theory Malfurion's healing undoes the chip damage Lunara lands from range.
  11. Rehgar 55 Theory Rehgar's healing undoes the chip damage Lunara lands from range.
  12. Stukov 55 Theory Stukov's healing undoes the chip damage Lunara lands from range.
  13. Uther 55 Theory Uther's healing undoes the chip damage Lunara lands from range.

Lunara works well with

Score 1–100 for how well the kits combine

  1. Tyrande Curated
    Why? 2
    • CuratedLunar Flare stuns and, if Tyrande takes it, Starfall slows everything in its area for 6 seconds, both of which switch on Unfair Advantage's bonus poison damage. Only when Lunara takes Unfair Advantage (level 16).via Starfall, Lunar Flare, Unfair Advantage
    • TheoryLunara can cleanse crowd control off Tyrande (Abolish Magic) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Lunara takes Abolish Magic.
  2. Jaina Curated
    Why? 1
    • CuratedFrostbite's Chill keeps enemies Slowed for 4 seconds at a time, so Unfair Advantage's bonus poison damage is almost always active on Jaina's targets. Only when Lunara takes Unfair Advantage (level 16).via Frostbite, Unfair Advantage
  3. Mei Curated
    Why? 1
    • CuratedUnfair Advantage makes Nature's Toxin deal 60% more to Slowed, Rooted or Stunned Heroes, and Snow Blind, Blizzard and Icing keep targets in that state. Only when Lunara takes Unfair Advantage (level 16).via Unfair Advantage, Snow Blind, Blizzard, Icing
  4. Cassia Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryCassia groups or freezes enemies (Valkyrie) for Lunara's area damage. Only when Cassia takes Valkyrie.
    • TheoryLunara can cleanse crowd control off Cassia (Abolish Magic) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Lunara takes Abolish Magic.
  5. Cho'gall Theory
    Why? 1
    • TheoryCho'gall groups or freezes enemies (Upheaval) for Lunara's area damage.
  6. Chromie Theory
    Why? 1
    • TheoryChromie groups or freezes enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) for Lunara's area damage.
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  1. Dehaka 65 Theory Dehaka groups or freezes enemies (Drag) for Lunara's area damage.
  2. Johanna 65 Theory Johanna groups or freezes enemies (Condemn) for Lunara's area damage.
  3. Kel'Thuzad 65 Theory Kel'Thuzad groups or freezes enemies (Chains of Kel'Thuzad) for Lunara's area damage.
  4. Kerrigan 65 Theory Kerrigan groups or freezes enemies (Primal Grasp) for Lunara's area damage.
  5. Maiev 65 Theory Maiev groups or freezes enemies (Umbral Bind) for Lunara's area damage.
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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. Orphea 65 Theory Orphea groups or freezes enemies (Crushing Jaws) for Lunara's area damage. Only when Orphea takes Crushing Jaws.
  2. Stitches 65 Theory Stitches groups or freezes enemies (Hook) for Lunara's area damage.
  3. Gazlowe 59 Theory Gazlowe groups or freezes enemies (Grav-O-Bomb 3000) for Lunara's area damage. Only when Gazlowe takes Grav-O-Bomb 3000.
  4. Medivh 59 Theory Medivh groups or freezes enemies (Ley Line Seal, Medivh Cheats!) for Lunara's area damage. Only when Medivh takes Ley Line Seal or Medivh Cheats!.
  5. Sylvanas 59 Theory Sylvanas groups or freezes enemies (Mind Control) for Lunara's area damage. Only when Sylvanas takes Mind Control.
  6. Tassadar 59 Theory Tassadar groups or freezes enemies (Black Hole) for Lunara's area damage. Only when Tassadar takes Black Hole.
  7. Whitemane 59 Theory Whitemane groups or freezes enemies (Judgment Day) for Lunara's area damage. Only when Whitemane takes Judgment Day.
  8. Zarya 59 Theory Zarya groups or freezes enemies (Graviton Surge) for Lunara's area damage. Only when Zarya takes Graviton Surge.
  9. Zeratul 59 Theory Zeratul groups or freezes enemies (Void Prison) for Lunara's area damage. Only when Zeratul takes Void Prison.
  10. Artanis 56 Theory Lunara can cleanse crowd control off Artanis (Abolish Magic) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Lunara takes Abolish Magic.
  11. Falstad 56 Theory Lunara can cleanse crowd control off Falstad (Abolish Magic) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Lunara takes Abolish Magic.
  12. Fenix 56 Theory Lunara can cleanse crowd control off Fenix (Abolish Magic) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Lunara takes Abolish Magic.
  13. Greymane 56 Theory Lunara can cleanse crowd control off Greymane (Abolish Magic) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Lunara takes Abolish Magic.
  14. Hanzo 56 Theory Lunara can cleanse crowd control off Hanzo (Abolish Magic) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Lunara takes Abolish Magic.
  15. Illidan 56 Theory Lunara can cleanse crowd control off Illidan (Abolish Magic) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Lunara takes Abolish Magic.
  16. Kharazim 56 Theory Lunara can cleanse crowd control off Kharazim (Abolish Magic) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Lunara takes Abolish Magic.
  17. Malthael 56 Theory Lunara can cleanse crowd control off Malthael (Abolish Magic) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Lunara takes Abolish Magic.
  18. Raynor 56 Theory Lunara can cleanse crowd control off Raynor (Abolish Magic) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Lunara takes Abolish Magic.
  19. Samuro 56 Theory Lunara can cleanse crowd control off Samuro (Abolish Magic) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Lunara takes Abolish Magic.
  20. Sgt. Hammer 56 Theory Lunara can cleanse crowd control off Sgt. Hammer (Abolish Magic) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Lunara takes Abolish Magic.
  21. The Butcher 56 Theory Lunara can cleanse crowd control off The Butcher (Abolish Magic) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Lunara takes Abolish Magic.
  22. Thrall 56 Theory Lunara can cleanse crowd control off Thrall (Abolish Magic) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Lunara takes Abolish Magic.
  23. Tracer 56 Theory Lunara can cleanse crowd control off Tracer (Abolish Magic) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Lunara takes Abolish Magic.
  24. Tychus 56 Theory Lunara can cleanse crowd control off Tychus (Abolish Magic) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Lunara takes Abolish Magic.
  25. Valla 56 Theory Lunara can cleanse crowd control off Valla (Abolish Magic) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Lunara takes Abolish Magic.
  26. Xal'atath 56 Theory Lunara can cleanse crowd control off Xal'atath (Abolish Magic) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Lunara takes Abolish Magic.
  27. Xul 56 Theory Lunara can cleanse crowd control off Xul (Abolish Magic) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Lunara takes Abolish Magic.
  28. Zul'jin 56 Theory Lunara can cleanse crowd control off Zul'jin (Abolish Magic) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Lunara takes Abolish Magic.

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

Best maps for Lunara

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

  1. Braxis Outpost Theory
    Why? 1
    • TheoryBraxis Outpost's single lane suits Lunara's poke.
  2. Industrial District Theory
    Why? 1
    • TheoryIndustrial District's single lane suits Lunara's poke.
  3. Lost Cavern Theory
    Why? 1
    • TheoryLost Cavern's single lane suits Lunara's poke.
  4. Silver City Theory
    Why? 1
    • TheorySilver City's single lane suits Lunara's poke.
  5. Alterac Pass Theory
    Why? 1
    • TheoryLunara's sustained damage speeds up Alterac Pass's race against neutral units.
  6. Battlefield of Eternity Theory
    Why? 1
    • TheoryLunara's sustained damage speeds up Battlefield of Eternity's race against neutral units.
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  1. Garden of Terror 60 Theory Lunara's sustained damage speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units.
  2. Haunted Mines 60 Theory Lunara's sustained damage speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units.
  3. Infernal Shrines 60 Theory Lunara's sustained damage speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units.

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Talents by level

  1. 1

    • Sentinel Wisp E

      After remaining in a bush for 5 seconds, Wisp's vision radius is increased by 200% and reveals the surrounding area.

    • Natural Perspective Trait

      Nature's Toxin reveals enemies for its duration.

    • Hippity Hop Z

      After not Basic Attacking or taking damage for 2 seconds, increase the Move Speed bonus of Dryad's Swiftness by 10%.

  2. 4

    • Blossom Swell Q

      Increases Noxious Blossom's cast range by 25%. and its radius by 20%. Blossom Swell applies 1 additional stack of Nature's Toxin to enemies hit.

    • Nature's Culling Trait

      Increases Nature's Toxin's damage by 125% to non-Heroes.

    • Siphoning Toxin Trait

      While at least one enemy is afflicted by Nature's Toxin, heal for 9 (+4% per level) per second. When an enemy Hero has 3 stacks of Nature's Toxin, increase this healing by 19 (+4% per level) per second.

  3. 7

    • Splintered Spear Q

      Casting Noxious Blossom grants Lunara 3 stacks of Splintered Spear. When Lunara uses her Basic Attack, it hits an additional enemy for each stack of Splintered Spear, consuming 1 stack for each target. Stores up to 3 stacks. Splintered Spear deals 90 (+4% per level) damage, and applies Nature's Toxin.

    • Choking Pollen Q

      Noxious Blossom deals 100% more damage to enemies afflicted by Nature's Toxin, increased to 175% against enemies with 3 stacks.

    • Wild Vigor W

      Using Crippling Spores increases the damage of Lunara's next 4 Basic Attacks by 70%.

  4. 10

    • Thornwood Vine Heroic

      Send forth vines that deal 184 (+4% per level) damage to all enemies in a line. Stores up to 3 charges.

    • Leaping Strike Heroic

      Leap over an enemy, Slowing them by 80% for 0.35 seconds and dealing 271 (+4% per level) damage. Stores up to 2 charges.

  5. 13

    • Endless Spores W

      Casting Crippling Spores while at least 2 Heroes are afflicted by Nature's Toxin reduces the cooldown by 4 seconds and refunds 50 Mana.

    • Let Them Wither W

      Increases Crippling Spores' Slow duration by 1 second and causes it to no longer decay.

    • Greater Spell Shield Passive

      Every 30 seconds, gain 75 Spell Armor against the next enemy Ability and subsequent Abilities for 3 seconds, reducing the damage taken by 75%. Can be toggled to allow or prevent this talent from triggering automatically.

    • Abolish Magic Active

      Target an ally to remove all damage over time and disabling effects from them and Lunara. For 2 seconds after, the duration of disabling effects is reduced by 50%.

  6. 16

    • Accelerated Contamination Q

      Reduce the Mana cost of Noxious Blossom from 60 to 40. While at least 1 enemy Hero is afflicted with Nature's Toxin, Noxious Blossom's cooldown recharges 75% faster.

    • Star Wood Spear W

      Increase Lunara's Basic Attack range by 0.5. Using Crippling Spores increases Lunara's Basic Attack range by an additional 2.25 for 6 seconds.

    • Invigorating Spores W

      Crippling Spores grants 30% Attack Speed for 6 seconds. Basic Attacks against enemy Heroes with 3 stacks of Nature's Toxin deal damage equal to 1.5% of their maximum Health.

    • Unfair Advantage Trait

      Nature's Toxin deals 60% more damage to Heroes that are Slowed, Rooted, or Stunned.

  7. 20

    • For the Wildlands Heroic

      Thornwood Vine shoots 4 additional vines in an arc.

    • Boundless Stride Heroic

      All Leaping Strike charges are returned every 15 seconds. Leaping Strike can be used on allies.

    • Forest's Wrath Heroic

      Lunara's Heroic Ability applies 1 additional stack of Nature's Toxin to enemies, and its range is increased by 30%. Passive: Increase Lunara's vision radius by 35%.

    • Intensifying Toxin Trait

      At 3 stacks, Nature's Toxin deals 40% more damage.

    • Galloping Gait Z

      Activate to increase the Movement Speed bonus of Dryad's Swiftness to 80% for 6 seconds.

  • Nature's Toxin D Trait

    Lunara's Basic Attacks and damaging Abilities poison their target, dealing 33 (+4% per level) damage a second for 3 seconds. Every additional application increases the duration by 3 seconds, up to a maximum of 9 seconds.

  • Noxious Blossom Q Ability

    8 s cooldown 60 Mana

    After 0.5 seconds, cause an area to explode with pollen dealing 160 (+4% per level) damage.

  • Crippling Spores W Ability

    10 s cooldown 50 Mana

    Enemies currently afflicted by Nature's Toxin have its duration increased by 3 seconds and are Slowed by 40%, decaying over 3 seconds.

  • Wisp E Ability

    30 s cooldown

    Spawn a Wisp to scout an area. Can be redirected once active. When the Wisp is in a bush for more 2 seconds, its vision radius is increased by 75%. Lasts 45 seconds.

  • Leaping Strike R Heroic

    20 s cooldown 50 Mana

    Leap over an enemy, Slowing them by 80% for 0.35 seconds and dealing 271 (+4% per level) damage. Stores up to 2 charges.

  • Thornwood Vine R Heroic

    15 s cooldown 35 Mana

    Send forth vines that deal 184 (+4% per level) damage to all enemies in a line. Stores up to 3 charges.

  • Dryad's Swiftness Z Mount

    Lunara moves 20% faster by leaping short distances.

Mechanics tags

What the theory layer reads from Lunara'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

Slow
Ability Crippling Spores “…afflicted by Nature's Toxin have its duration increased by 3 seconds and are Slowed by 40%, decaying over 3 seconds.”
Ability Leaping Strike “Leap over an enemy, Slowing them by 80% for 0.35 seconds and dealing 271 damage.”
Talent Let Them Wither “Increases Crippling Spores' Slow duration by 1 second and causes it to no longer decay.”

Defense and mobility

Cleanse
Talent Abolish Magic “Target an ally to remove all damage over time and disabling effects from them and Lunara.”
Dash
Ability Leaping Strike “Leap over an enemy, Slowing them by 80% for 0.35 seconds and dealing 271 damage.”
Ability Dryad's Swiftness “Lunara moves 20% faster by leaping short distances.”
Reveal
Talent Sentinel Wisp “After remaining in a bush for 5 seconds, Wisp's vision radius is increased by 200% and reveals the surrounding area.”
Talent Natural Perspective “Nature's Toxin reveals enemies for its duration.”
Self-healing
Talent Siphoning Toxin “While at least one enemy is afflicted by Nature's Toxin, heal for 9 per second.”
Spell Armor
Talent Greater Spell Shield “Every 30 seconds, gain 75 Spell Armor against the next enemy Ability and subsequent Abilities for 3 seconds, reducing…”

Damage and macro

% Health damage
Talent Invigorating Spores “Basic Attacks against enemy Heroes with 3 stacks of Nature's Toxin deal damage equal to 1.5% of their maximum Health.”
Area damage
Ability Noxious Blossom “After 0.5 seconds, cause an area to explode with pollen dealing 160 damage.”
Ability Thornwood Vine “Send forth vines that deal 184 damage to all enemies in a line.”
Damage over time
Ability Nature's Toxin “Lunara's Basic Attacks and damaging Abilities poison their target, dealing 33 damage a second for 3 seconds.”
Poke
Curated note Noxious Blossom and Nature's Toxin chip enemies from range, and Crippling Spores extends the poison without Lunara needing to stay in combat.
Sustained damage
Curated note Every Basic Attack and damaging Ability refreshes and extends Nature's Toxin, so her damage keeps ticking while she kites.
  1. Heroes of the Storm Live Patch Notes, 15 May 2025 Patch Changed

    4 other changes

    • ChangeSplintered Spear: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Level 7
    • ChangeEndless Spores: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Level 13
    • ChangeFor The Wildlands!: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Level 20
    • ChangeForest's Wrath: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Level 20
  2. Heroes of the Storm PTR Patch Notes, 21 Apr 2025 PTR Changed

    4 other changes

    • ChangeSplintered Spear: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Level 7
    • ChangeEndless Spores: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Level 13
    • ChangeFor The Wildlands!: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Level 20
    • ChangeForest's Wrath: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Level 20

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