Whetstone
Heroes of the Storm

Patch 2.57 Updated

Tank · Warcraft

Muradin

Mountain King

Role
Tank
Attack
Melee
Difficulty
Easy
Released
13 Mar 2014
Last patched
28 Sep 2026
Damage
5/10
Utility
5/10
Survivability
9/10
Complexity
4/10

Muradin is strong against

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

  1. Illidan Curated
    Why? 5
    • CuratedThunder Clap cuts Illidan's Attack Speed by 30% (50% with Reverberation at level 4) and Storm Bolt stuns him mid-Dive; Imposing Presence (level 16) slows his attacks even further.via Thunder Clap, Reverberation, Storm Bolt, Imposing Presence, Dive, Betrayer's Thirst
    • CuratedStorm Bolt stuns Illidan out of Dive and Thunder Clap's Attack Speed slow cuts his Betrayer's Thirst healing, so Muradin can hold him off the backline.
    • TheoryMuradin can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Dwarf Block), which Illidan relies on for damage. Only when Muradin takes Dwarf Block.
    • TheoryMuradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) can stop Illidan in the middle of a dive.
    • TheoryIllidan deals damage based on maximum Health (Fiery Brand), which hits high-Health heroes like Muradin hardest. Only when Illidan takes Fiery Brand.
  2. The Butcher Curated
    Why? 4
    • CuratedThunder Clap slows The Butcher's Attack Speed by 30% (50% with Reverberation at level 4), and Storm Bolt stuns him off a target after Ruthless Onslaught lands.via Thunder Clap, Reverberation, Storm Bolt, Ruthless Onslaught
    • TheoryMuradin can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Dwarf Block), which The Butcher relies on for damage. Only when Muradin takes Dwarf Block.
    • TheoryMuradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) can stop The Butcher in the middle of a dive.
    • TheoryThe Butcher deals damage based on maximum Health (Savage Charge), which hits high-Health heroes like Muradin hardest. Only when The Butcher takes Savage Charge.
  3. Greymane Curated
    Why? 3
    • CuratedWorgen form turns Greymane into a melee Basic Attacker; Thunder Clap cuts his Attack Speed by 30%, and Dwarf Block (level 1) takes 75% off three of his hits after each Dwarf Toss.via Thunder Clap, Dwarf Block, Curse of the Worgen
    • TheoryMuradin can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Dwarf Block), which Greymane relies on for damage. Only when Muradin takes Dwarf Block.
    • TheoryMuradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) can stop Greymane in the middle of a dive.
  4. Samuro Curated
    Why? 2
    • CuratedThunder Clap is an area blast, so one cast slows the attacks and movement of Samuro and both Mirror Images, cutting the damage of his whole illusion team.via Thunder Clap, Mirror Image
    • TheoryMuradin can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Dwarf Block), which Samuro relies on for damage. Only when Muradin takes Dwarf Block.
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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. Falstad 59 Theory Muradin can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Dwarf Block), which Falstad relies on for damage. Only when Muradin takes Dwarf Block.
  2. Sgt. Hammer 59 Theory Muradin can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Dwarf Block), which Sgt. Hammer relies on for damage. Only when Muradin takes Dwarf Block.
  3. Anduin 57 Theory Muradin can interrupt channels with stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker), and Anduin relies on channelled abilities.
  4. Azmodan 57 Theory Muradin can interrupt channels with stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker), and Azmodan relies on channelled abilities.
  5. E.T.C. 57 Theory Muradin can interrupt channels with stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker), and E.T.C. relies on channelled abilities.
  6. Fenix 57 Theory Muradin can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Dwarf Block), which Fenix relies on for damage. Only when Muradin takes Dwarf Block.
  7. Imperius 57 Theory Muradin can interrupt channels with stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker), and Imperius relies on channelled abilities.
  8. Li Li 57 Theory Muradin can interrupt channels with stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker), and Li Li relies on channelled abilities.
  9. Ragnaros 57 Theory Muradin can interrupt channels with stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker), and Ragnaros relies on channelled abilities.
  10. Stukov 57 Theory Muradin can interrupt channels with stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker), and Stukov relies on channelled abilities.
  11. Whitemane 57 Theory Muradin can interrupt channels with stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker), and Whitemane relies on channelled abilities.
  12. Artanis 55 Theory Muradin can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Dwarf Block), which Artanis relies on for damage. Only when Muradin takes Dwarf Block.
  13. Genji 55 Theory Muradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) can stop Genji in the middle of a dive.
  14. Kerrigan 55 Theory Muradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) can stop Kerrigan in the middle of a dive.
  15. Qhira 55 Theory Muradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) can stop Qhira in the middle of a dive.
  16. Thrall 55 Theory Muradin can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Dwarf Block), which Thrall relies on for damage. Only when Muradin takes Dwarf Block.
  17. Zeratul 55 Theory Muradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) can stop Zeratul in the middle of a dive.
  18. Kharazim 54 Theory Muradin can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Dwarf Block), which Kharazim relies on for damage. Only when Muradin takes Dwarf Block.
  19. Cassia 53 Theory Muradin can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Dwarf Block), which Cassia relies on for damage. Only when Muradin takes Dwarf Block.
  20. Hanzo 53 Theory Muradin can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Dwarf Block), which Hanzo relies on for damage. Only when Muradin takes Dwarf Block.
  21. Xal'atath 53 Theory Muradin can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Dwarf Block), which Xal'atath relies on for damage. Only when Muradin takes Dwarf Block.
  22. Zul'jin 53 Theory Muradin can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Dwarf Block), which Zul'jin relies on for damage. Only when Muradin takes Dwarf Block.
  23. Deckard 51 Theory Muradin can interrupt channels with stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker), and Deckard relies on channelled abilities.
  24. Tracer 51 Theory Muradin can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Dwarf Block), which Tracer relies on for damage. Only when Muradin takes Dwarf Block.
  25. Tychus 51 Theory Muradin can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Dwarf Block), which Tychus relies on for damage. Only when Muradin takes Dwarf Block.

Muradin is weak against

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

  1. Malthael Curated
    Why? 5
    • CuratedReaper's Mark ticks every second, so a marked Muradin never goes 4 seconds without damage and Second Wind's regeneration never starts.via Reaper's Mark, Second Wind
    • CuratedReaper's Mark ticks every second, so a marked Muradin never goes 4 seconds without damage, shutting off Second Wind while percent damage eats his 2765 Health.
    • TheoryMalthael deals damage based on maximum Health (Reaper's Mark, Throwing Shade), which hits high-Health heroes like Muradin hardest.
    • TheoryMalthael reduces healing received (Touch of Death), which blunts Muradin's self-healing in melee range. Only when Malthael takes Touch of Death.
    • TheoryMuradin can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Dwarf Block), which Malthael relies on for damage. Only when Muradin takes Dwarf Block.
  2. Leoric Curated
    Why? 2
    • CuratedDrain Hope's 20% maximum Health drain is large against Muradin's pool, and Wraith Walk's Unstoppable shrugs off Storm Bolt and, if Muradin takes it, Haymaker.via Drain Hope, Wraith Walk, Storm Bolt, Haymaker
    • TheoryLeoric deals damage based on maximum Health (Drain Hope, Crushing Hope), which hits high-Health heroes like Muradin hardest.
  3. Lunara Curated
    Why? 2
    • CuratedNature's Toxin keeps ticking on Muradin, so Second Wind's out-of-combat regeneration rarely starts, and Crippling Spores slows his walk back in.via Nature's Toxin, Second Wind, Crippling Spores
    • TheoryLunara deals damage based on maximum Health (Invigorating Spores), which hits high-Health heroes like Muradin hardest. Only when Lunara takes Invigorating Spores.
  4. Zagara Curated
    Why? 2
    • CuratedStorm Bolt stops on the first enemy it hits, so Zagara's Roachlings and Hunter Killers screen her from Muradin's main lockdown tool.via Storm Bolt, Infested Drop, Hunter Killer
    • TheoryZagara deals damage based on maximum Health (Corrosive Saliva), which hits high-Health heroes like Muradin hardest. Only when Zagara takes Corrosive Saliva.
  5. D.Va Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryD.Va deals damage based on maximum Health (Rush-down), which hits high-Health heroes like Muradin hardest. Only when D.Va takes Rush-down.
    • TheoryD.Va reduces healing received (Aggression Matrix), which blunts Muradin's self-healing in melee range. Only when D.Va takes Aggression Matrix.
    • TheoryD.Va reduces enemy Armor (Target Locked), offsetting Muradin's Physical Armor. Only when D.Va takes Target Locked. Muradin must also take Dwarf Block.
  6. Stitches Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryStitches deals damage based on maximum Health (Serrated Edge), which hits high-Health heroes like Muradin hardest. Only when Stitches takes Serrated Edge.
    • TheoryStitches reduces healing received (Master Hooker), which blunts Muradin's self-healing in melee range. Only when Stitches takes Master Hooker.
    • TheoryStitches reduces enemy Armor (Pulverize), offsetting Muradin's Physical Armor. Only when Stitches takes Pulverize. Muradin must also take Dwarf Block.
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  1. Varian 69 Theory Varian deals damage based on maximum Health (Juggernaut), which hits high-Health heroes like Muradin hardest. Only when Varian takes Juggernaut.
    2 more reasons
    • Varian reduces healing received (Mortal Strike), which blunts Muradin's self-healing in melee range. Only when Varian takes Mortal Strike.
    • Varian reduces enemy Armor (Colossus Smash), offsetting Muradin's Physical Armor. Only when Varian takes Colossus Smash. Muradin must also take Dwarf Block.
  2. Ana 68 Theory Ana reduces healing received (Biotic Grenade), which blunts Muradin's self-healing in melee range.
    1 more reason
    • Ana deals damage based on maximum Health (Night Terrors), which hits high-Health heroes like Muradin hardest. Only when Ana takes Night Terrors.
  3. Rehgar 65 Theory Rehgar deals damage based on maximum Health (Hunger of the Wolf), which hits high-Health heroes like Muradin hardest. Only when Rehgar takes Hunger of the Wolf.
    1 more reason
    • Rehgar reduces healing received (Purification), which blunts Muradin's self-healing in melee range. Only when Rehgar takes Purification.
  4. The Lost Vikings 65 Theory The Lost Vikings deals damage based on maximum Health (Nordic Attack Squad), which hits high-Health heroes like Muradin hardest.
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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. Hogger 63 Theory Hogger deals damage based on maximum Health (Headbanger), which hits high-Health heroes like Muradin hardest. Only when Hogger takes Headbanger.
  2. Dehaka 60 Theory Dehaka reduces healing received (Paralyzing Enzymes), which blunts Muradin's self-healing in melee range. Only when Dehaka takes Paralyzing Enzymes.
  3. Gazlowe 59 Theory Gazlowe deals damage based on maximum Health (Hyperfocus Coils, Overklock), which hits high-Health heroes like Muradin hardest. Only when Gazlowe takes Hyperfocus Coils or Overklock.
  4. Kael'thas 59 Theory Kael'thas deals damage based on maximum Health (Burned Flesh), which hits high-Health heroes like Muradin hardest. Only when Kael'thas takes Burned Flesh.
  5. Murky 59 Theory Murky deals damage based on maximum Health (Wrath of Cod), which hits high-Health heroes like Muradin hardest. Only when Murky takes Wrath of Cod.
  6. Probius 59 Theory Probius deals damage based on maximum Health (Shoot 'Em Up), which hits high-Health heroes like Muradin hardest. Only when Probius takes Shoot 'Em Up.
  7. Sylvanas 59 Theory Sylvanas deals damage based on maximum Health (Overwhelming Affliction), which hits high-Health heroes like Muradin hardest. Only when Sylvanas takes Overwhelming Affliction.
  8. Yrel 59 Theory Yrel deals damage based on maximum Health (Templar's Verdict), which hits high-Health heroes like Muradin hardest. Only when Yrel takes Templar's Verdict.
  9. Cho'gall 58 Theory Cho'gall deals damage based on maximum Health (Uppercut, Searing Shadows), which hits high-Health heroes like Muradin hardest. Only when Cho'gall takes Uppercut or Searing Shadows.
  10. Maiev 58 Theory Maiev deals damage based on maximum Health (Vengeful Knives), which hits high-Health heroes like Muradin hardest. Only when Maiev takes Vengeful Knives.
  11. Garrosh 56 Theory Garrosh reduces healing received (Body Check), which blunts Muradin's self-healing in melee range. Only when Garrosh takes Body Check.
  12. Lúcio 56 Theory Lúcio reduces healing received (Mixing Fire), which blunts Muradin's self-healing in melee range. Only when Lúcio takes Mixing Fire.
  13. Nazeebo 56 Theory Nazeebo reduces healing received (Annihilating Spirit), which blunts Muradin's self-healing in melee range. Only when Nazeebo takes Annihilating Spirit.
  14. Tassadar 56 Theory Tassadar deals damage based on maximum Health (Thermal Lance), which hits high-Health heroes like Muradin hardest. Only when Tassadar takes Thermal Lance.
  15. Xul 56 Theory Xul deals damage based on maximum Health (Backlash), which hits high-Health heroes like Muradin hardest. Only when Xul takes Backlash.
  16. Valeera 55 Theory Valeera reduces healing received (Wound Poison), which blunts Muradin's self-healing in melee range. Only when Valeera takes Wound Poison.
  17. Orphea 54 Theory Orphea deals damage based on maximum Health (Bond of Anguish), which hits high-Health heroes like Muradin hardest. Only when Orphea takes Bond of Anguish.
  18. Raynor 54 Theory Raynor deals damage based on maximum Health (Bounty Hunter), which hits high-Health heroes like Muradin hardest. Only when Raynor takes Bounty Hunter.
  19. Sonya 54 Theory Sonya deals damage based on maximum Health (Giant Slammer), which hits high-Health heroes like Muradin hardest. Only when Sonya takes Giant Slammer.
  20. Tyrande 54 Theory Tyrande deals damage based on maximum Health (Empower), which hits high-Health heroes like Muradin hardest. Only when Tyrande takes Empower.
  21. Lt. Morales 52 Theory Lt. Morales deals damage based on maximum Health (Bedside Manner), which hits high-Health heroes like Muradin hardest. Only when Lt. Morales takes Bedside Manner.

Muradin works well with

Score 1–100 for how well the kits combine

  1. Tracer Curated
    Why? 4
    • CuratedStorm Bolt's stun and Thunder Clap's slow hold targets still long enough for Tracer to stick Pulse Bomb.via Storm Bolt, Thunder Clap, Pulse Bomb
    • TheoryMuradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) holds targets still for Tracer's burst.
    • TheoryMuradin starts fights on its own terms, giving Tracer grouped targets for area burst.
    • TheoryMuradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) lets Tracer dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  2. Chromie Curated
    Why? 4
    • CuratedStorm Bolt's 1.25-second stun covers Sand Blast's delay and the first blasts of Dragon's Breath.via Storm Bolt, Sand Blast, Dragon's Breath
    • TheoryMuradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) holds targets still for Chromie's burst.
    • TheoryMuradin holds the front line, giving Chromie room to deal damage from behind it.
    • TheoryMuradin starts fights on its own terms, giving Chromie grouped targets for area burst. Only when Chromie takes Mobius Loop.
  3. Alarak Curated
    Why? 3
    • CuratedStorm Bolt's 1.25-second stun covers Discord Strike's 0.5-second delay, and with Mocking Strikes (level 16) Alarak's attacks on the stunned target cut his cooldowns twice as fast.via Storm Bolt, Discord Strike, Mocking Strikes
    • TheoryMuradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) holds targets still for Alarak's burst.
    • TheoryMuradin starts fights on its own terms, giving Alarak grouped targets for area burst.
  4. Jaina Curated
    Why? 3
    • CuratedJaina's Chill keeps targets Slowed, which counts toward Storm Bolt's quest on every Basic Attack, and with Give 'em the Axe! (level 1) also adds 40% to Muradin's Basic Attack damage.via Frostbite, Give 'em the Axe!, Storm Bolt
    • TheoryMuradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) holds targets still for Jaina's burst.
    • TheoryMuradin starts fights on its own terms, giving Jaina grouped targets for area burst.
  5. Valeera Curated
    Why? 4
    • CuratedStorm Bolt's 1.25-second stun lets Valeera land Seal Fate-empowered Sinister Strikes and build Combo Points for a full Eviscerate. Only when Valeera takes Seal Fate (level 16).via Storm Bolt, Seal Fate, Sinister Strike, Eviscerate
    • TheoryMuradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) holds targets still for Valeera's burst.
    • TheoryMuradin starts fights on its own terms, giving Valeera grouped targets for area burst.
    • TheoryMuradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) lets Valeera dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  6. Xal'atath Curated
    Why? 3
    • CuratedStorm Bolt's stun gives Xal'atath a stationary target for Shadow Mark's center, which then sends the Dark Heart after it.via Storm Bolt, Shadow Mark, Dark Heart Ritual
    • TheoryMuradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) holds targets still for Xal'atath's burst.
    • TheoryMuradin starts fights on its own terms, giving Xal'atath grouped targets for area burst.
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  1. Dehaka 69 Curated Drag's stun chains into Storm Bolt, giving the team about 3 seconds of control on one target.
  2. Malfurion 69 Curated Entangling Roots holds targets still for Storm Bolt's projectile, and with Give 'em the Axe! (level 1) the Root also adds 40% to Muradin's Basic Attacks.
  3. Anduin 67 Curated Lightbomb on Muradin just before Dwarf Toss lands him in the enemy team as it explodes, stunning everyone nearby and shielding him per hero hit. Only when Anduin takes Lightbomb (level 10).
    1 more reason
    • Muradin holds the front line, giving Anduin room to deal damage from behind it.
  4. Auriel 60 Curated Crystal Aegis on Muradin after a Dwarf Toss lets him survive the collapse, and its 255-damage burst hits the heroes crowding him. Only when Auriel takes Crystal Aegis (level 10).
  5. Cassia 60 Curated Storm Bolt's stun gives Cassia a target that cannot move: with Martial Law (level 16) her attacks take 3% of its maximum health, and Valkyrie, if she takes it, cannot miss its pull. Only when Cassia takes Martial Law (level 16) or Valkyrie (level 10).
  6. Chen 60 Curated Thunder Clap's slow and Storm Bolt's stun enable Celerity, so Chen's attacks lower Stagger's cooldown and grant him 30 Armor. Only when Chen takes Celerity (level 16).
  7. Tyrande 60 Curated Lunar Flare's area stun counts double for Storm Bolt's quest (and triggers Give 'em the Axe! at level 1), and Hunter's Mark lowers the target's Armor for Muradin's follow-up.
  8. Genji 77 Theory Muradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) holds targets still for Genji's burst.
    2 more reasons
    • Muradin starts fights on its own terms, giving Genji grouped targets for area burst.
    • Muradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) lets Genji dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  9. Kael'thas 77 Theory Muradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) holds targets still for Kael'thas's burst.
    2 more reasons
    • Muradin starts fights on its own terms, giving Kael'thas grouped targets for area burst.
    • Muradin holds the front line, giving Kael'thas room to deal damage from behind it.
  10. Kel'Thuzad 77 Theory Muradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) holds targets still for Kel'Thuzad's burst.
    2 more reasons
    • Muradin starts fights on its own terms, giving Kel'Thuzad grouped targets for area burst.
    • Muradin holds the front line, giving Kel'Thuzad room to deal damage from behind it.
  11. Kerrigan 77 Theory Muradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) holds targets still for Kerrigan's burst.
    2 more reasons
    • Muradin starts fights on its own terms, giving Kerrigan grouped targets for area burst.
    • Muradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) lets Kerrigan dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  12. Zeratul 77 Theory Muradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) holds targets still for Zeratul's burst.
    2 more reasons
    • Muradin starts fights on its own terms, giving Zeratul grouped targets for area burst.
    • Muradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) lets Zeratul dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  13. Junkrat 71 Theory Muradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) holds targets still for Junkrat's burst.
    1 more reason
    • Muradin starts fights on its own terms, giving Junkrat grouped targets for area burst.
  14. Murky 71 Theory Muradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) holds targets still for Murky's burst.
    1 more reason
    • Muradin starts fights on its own terms, giving Murky grouped targets for area burst.
  15. Orphea 71 Theory Muradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) holds targets still for Orphea's burst.
    1 more reason
    • Muradin starts fights on its own terms, giving Orphea grouped targets for area burst.
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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. Probius 71 Theory Muradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) holds targets still for Probius's burst.
  2. Tassadar 71 Theory Muradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) holds targets still for Tassadar's burst.
  3. Hanzo 68 Theory Muradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) holds targets still for Hanzo's burst.
  4. Li-Ming 68 Theory Muradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) holds targets still for Li-Ming's burst.
  5. Nova 68 Theory Muradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) holds targets still for Nova's burst.
  6. Ana 57 Theory Muradin holds the front line, giving Ana room to deal damage from behind it.
  7. Artanis 57 Theory Muradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) lets Artanis dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  8. Azmodan 57 Theory Muradin holds the front line, giving Azmodan room to deal damage from behind it.
  9. Deckard 57 Theory Muradin holds the front line, giving Deckard room to deal damage from behind it.
  10. Gazlowe 57 Theory Muradin holds the front line, giving Gazlowe room to deal damage from behind it.
  11. Greymane 57 Theory Muradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) lets Greymane dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  12. Gul'dan 57 Theory Muradin holds the front line, giving Gul'dan room to deal damage from behind it.
  13. Illidan 57 Theory Muradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) lets Illidan dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  14. Kharazim 57 Theory Muradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) lets Kharazim dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  15. Lt. Morales 57 Theory Muradin holds the front line, giving Lt. Morales room to deal damage from behind it.
  16. Maiev 57 Theory Muradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) lets Maiev dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  17. Mephisto 57 Theory Muradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) lets Mephisto dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  18. Nazeebo 57 Theory Muradin holds the front line, giving Nazeebo room to deal damage from behind it.
  19. Qhira 57 Theory Muradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) lets Qhira dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  20. Raynor 57 Theory Muradin holds the front line, giving Raynor room to deal damage from behind it.
  21. Sgt. Hammer 57 Theory Muradin holds the front line, giving Sgt. Hammer room to deal damage from behind it.
  22. Sonya 57 Theory Muradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) lets Sonya dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  23. Stukov 57 Theory Muradin holds the front line, giving Stukov room to deal damage from behind it.
  24. The Butcher 57 Theory Muradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) lets The Butcher dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  25. Thrall 57 Theory Muradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) lets Thrall dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  26. Whitemane 57 Theory Muradin holds the front line, giving Whitemane room to deal damage from behind it.
  27. Zul'jin 57 Theory Muradin holds the front line, giving Zul'jin room to deal damage from behind it.

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 Muradin

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

  1. Hanamura Temple Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryMuradin can stand on Hanamura Temple's payload and absorb pressure.
    • TheoryMuradin can start the fights Hanamura Temple's objective forces.
  2. Alterac Pass Theory
    Why? 1
    • TheoryMuradin can start the fights Alterac Pass's objective forces.
  3. Battlefield of Eternity Theory
    Why? 1
    • TheoryMuradin can start the fights Battlefield of Eternity's objective forces.
  4. Braxis Holdout Theory
    Why? 1
    • TheoryMuradin can start the fights Braxis Holdout's objective forces.
  5. Braxis Outpost Theory
    Why? 1
    • TheoryMuradin can start the fights Braxis Outpost's objective forces.
  6. Industrial District Theory
    Why? 1
    • TheoryMuradin can start the fights Industrial District's objective forces.
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  1. Infernal Shrines 55 Theory Muradin can start the fights Infernal Shrines's objective forces.
  2. Lost Cavern 55 Theory Muradin can start the fights Lost Cavern's objective forces.
  3. Silver City 55 Theory Muradin can start the fights Silver City's objective forces.
  4. Sky Temple 55 Theory Muradin can start the fights Sky Temple's objective forces.
  5. Volskaya Foundry 55 Theory Muradin can start the fights Volskaya Foundry's objective forces.

All maps

Talents by level

  1. 1

    • Dwarf Block E

      Casting Dwarf Toss grants 3 charges of Block. Each Block charge grants 75 Physical Armor against a single enemy Hero Basic Attack, reducing the damage taken by 75%.

    • Third Wind Trait

      Increases Health Restoration rate to 90 (+4% per level) per second, and raises Health threshold to 60% Health for improved 180 (+4% per level) per second Restoration.

    • Give 'em the Axe! Passive

      Attacking a Hero that is Stunned, Rooted, or Slowed increases Muradin's Basic Attack damage by 40% for 3 seconds.

  2. 4

    • Sledgehammer Q

      Storm Bolt deals 500% damage to non-Heroic enemies. Stormbolt cooldown is reduced by 1.5 seconds.

    • Reverberation W

      Increases the Attack Speed Slow of Thunder Clap from 30% to 50% and the duration from 2.5 seconds to 3.5 seconds. Each enemy Hero hit reduces your Heroic Ability cooldown by 5%.

    • Thunder Burn W

      Hitting an enemy Hero with Thunder Clap triggers a second Thunder Clap explosion 2 seconds later in the same location that deals 72 (+4% per level) damage.

  3. 7

    • Perfect Storm Q

      Storm Bolt's cooldown is reset and 25 Mana is refunded if an enemy dies within 3 seconds of being hit by it. This effect has an 8.5 second cooldown.

    • Heavy Impact E

      Enemies hit by Dwarf Toss are Slowed by 80% for 1.5 seconds.

    • Skullcracker Passive

      Every 3rd Basic Attack against the same enemy deals 90% bonus damage and Stuns them for 0.25 seconds.

  4. 10

    • Avatar Heroic

      Transform for 20 seconds, gaining 1000 (+4% per level) Health.

    • Haymaker Heroic

      Stun target enemy Hero, and wind up a punch dealing 319 (+4% per level) damage and knocking the target back, hitting enemies in the way for 319 (+4% per level) damage and knocking them aside.

  5. 13

    • Bronzebeard Rage Q

      Deal 15 (+4% per level) damage per second to nearby enemies and heal for 75% of the damage dealt. Hitting an enemy Hero with Storm Bolt increase this damage by 200% for 3 seconds.

    • Healing Static W

      Muradin heals for 6% of his maximum Health for each Hero hit by Thunder Clap.

    • Thunder Strike W

      Thunder Clap deals 200% more damage if only one target is hit. Passive: Increase the duration of Dwarf Toss's Armor by 2 seconds.

  6. 16

    • Dwarf Launch E

      Increase the range of Dwarf Toss by 30%. Hitting an enemy Hero with Dwarf Toss reduces its cooldown by 1 second.

    • Stoneform Trait

      Activate to heal Muradin for 30% of his maximum Health over 10 seconds. Second Wind is disabled during this time.

    • Imposing Presence Active

      Activate to reduce the Attack Speed by 50% and Movement Speed by 20% of nearby Heroes and Summons for 2.5 seconds. Passive: Heroes and Summons that attack your Hero have their Attack Speed Slowed by 20% for 2.5 seconds.

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    • Unstoppable Force Heroic

      While active, Avatar grants 20 Armor and causes Muradin's Basic Attacks to reduce the cooldowns of Thunder Clap and Dwarf Toss by 0.75 seconds.

    • Grand Slam Heroic

      Haymaker gains a 2nd charge and its damage is increased by 25%. If a Hero dies within 3 seconds of being hit by Haymaker, instantly gain 1 charge.

    • Mountain King Passive

      Thunder Clap and Dwarf Toss each gain a 2nd charge.

    • Hardened Shield Active

      Activate to gain 75 Armor for 4 seconds, taking 75% less damage.

  • Second Wind D Trait

    Muradin restores 55 (+4% per level) Health per second when he has not taken damage for 4 seconds. When below 40% Health, increased to 111 (+4% per level) Health per second.

  • Storm Bolt Q Ability

    10 s cooldown 45 Mana

    Throw a hammer, dealing 110 (+4% per level) damage to the first enemy hit and Stunning them for 1.25 seconds Quest: Basic Attack Heroes affected by Stuns, Slows, or Roots. Slowed or Rooted enemies grant 1 stack. Stunned enemies provide 2 stacks. If the Hero dies within 3 seconds, gain 5 stacks. Reward: Upon hitting 45 targets, Storm Bolt pierces to hit an additional target, and Muradin's Basic Attacks reduce the cooldown of Storm Bolt by 0.5 seconds and restore 3 Mana. Mythic Reward: Upon hitting 160 targets, Storm Bolt's range is increased by 50%, width increased by 100%, and now pierces all targets.

  • Thunder Clap W Ability

    8 s cooldown 50 Mana

    Blast nearby enemies for 96 (+4% per level) damage and Slow them by 30% for 2.5 seconds. Heroes hit also have their Attack Speed reduced by 30% for the duration.

  • Dwarf Toss E Ability

    10 s cooldown 55 Mana

    Leap to target location, dealing 59 (+4% per level) damage to enemies on landing. Upon leaping, gain 30 Armor for 2 seconds, reducing damage taken by 30%.

  • Avatar R Heroic

    90 s cooldown 80 Mana

    Transform for 20 seconds, gaining 1000 (+4% per level) Health.

  • Haymaker R Heroic

    40 s cooldown 60 Mana

    Stun target enemy Hero, and wind up a punch dealing 319 (+4% per level) damage and knocking the target back, hitting enemies in the way for 319 (+4% per level) damage and knocking them aside.

Mechanics tags

What the theory layer reads from Muradin'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 Haymaker “…and wind up a punch dealing 319 damage and knocking the target back, hitting enemies in the way for 319 damage and…”
Slow
Ability Thunder Clap “Blast nearby enemies for 96 damage and Slow them by 30% for 2.5 seconds.”
Talent Reverberation “Increases the Attack Speed Slow of Thunder Clap from 30% to 50% and the duration from 2.5 seconds to 3.5 seconds.”
Talent Heavy Impact “Enemies hit by Dwarf Toss are Slowed by 80% for 1.5 seconds.”
Talent Imposing Presence “Passive: Heroes and Summons that attack your Hero have their Attack Speed Slowed by 20% for 2.5 seconds.”
Stun
Ability Storm Bolt “Throw a hammer, dealing 110 damage to the first enemy hit and Stunning them for 1.25 seconds”
Ability Haymaker “Stun target enemy Hero, and wind up a punch dealing 319 damage and knocking the target back, hitting enemies in the…”
Talent Skullcracker “Every 3rd Basic Attack against the same enemy deals 90% bonus damage and Stuns them for 0.25 seconds.”

Defense and mobility

Block
Talent Dwarf Block “Casting Dwarf Toss grants 3 charges of Block.”
Dash
Ability Dwarf Toss “Leap to target location, dealing 59 damage to enemies on landing.”
Physical Armor
Talent Dwarf Block “Each Block charge grants 75 Physical Armor against a single enemy Hero Basic Attack, reducing the damage taken by 75%.”
Self-healing
Ability Second Wind “Muradin restores 55 Health per second when he has not taken damage for 4 seconds.”
Talent Bronzebeard Rage “Deal 15 damage per second to nearby enemies and heal for 75% of the damage dealt.”
Talent Healing Static “Muradin heals for 6% of his maximum Health for each Hero hit by Thunder Clap.”
Talent Stoneform “Activate to heal Muradin for 30% of his maximum Health over 10 seconds.”

Damage and macro

Area damage
Ability Dwarf Toss “Leap to target location, dealing 59 damage to enemies on landing.”
Talent Bronzebeard Rage “Deal 15 damage per second to nearby enemies and heal for 75% of the damage dealt.”

Play-style traits

Engage
Curated note Dwarf Toss leaps onto a target and Storm Bolt stuns on a short cooldown, giving him a reliable catch tool.
Frontline
Curated note 2765 Health, Second Wind regeneration and Dwarf Toss's Armor let Muradin absorb damage at the front of every fight.
  1. Heroes of the Storm Live Patch Notes, 28 Sep 2026 Patch Changed

    1 other change

    • ChangeStorm Bolt: Tooltip text changed.Game data
  2. Heroes of the Storm Live Patch Notes, 20 Apr 2026 Patch Nerfed

    2 nerfs, 1 other change

    • ChangeIt's Hammer Time!: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Base
    • NerfIt's Hammer Time!: Stack requirement for pierce 40 → 45Base
    • NerfDwarf Launch: Cooldown reduction 2 s → 1 sLevel 16
  3. Heroes of the Storm PTR Patch Notes, 30 Mar 2026 PTR Nerfed

    3 nerfs, 1 other change

    • ChangeIt's Hammer Time!: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Base
    • NerfIt's Hammer Time!: Stack requirement for pierce 40 → 45Base
    • NerfMountain King: Dwarf Toss cooldown +2 sLevel 20
    • NerfMountain King: Thunder Clap cooldown +2 sLevel 20
  4. Heroes of the Storm Balance Patch Notes, 19 Feb 2026 Balance update Mixed

    3 buffs, 2 nerfs, 1 other change

    • BuffStorm Bolt: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Base
    • NerfGive 'Em The Axe: Bonus Damage 50% → 40%Level 1
    • NerfSledgehammer: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Level 4
    • BuffPerfect Storm: Internal cooldown 10 s → 8.5 sLevel 7
    • ChangePerfect Storm: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Level 7
    • BuffHealing Static: Heal per Hero hit 5% → 6%Level 13
  5. Heroes of the Storm Live Patch Notes, 10 Feb 2026 Patch Mixed

    1 buff, 3 nerfs, 6 other changes

    • ChangeStorm Bolt: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Base
    • NerfStorm Bolt: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Base
    • NerfDwarf Block: Block charges 4 → 3Level 1
    • ChangeGive 'em the Axe!: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
    • ChangeSledgehammer: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 4
    • BuffSledgehammer: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 4
    • ChangePerfect Storm: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Level 7
    • NerfDwarf Launch: Range bonus 40% → 30%Level 16
    • ChangeMountain King: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Level 20
    • ChangeRewind: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 20
  6. Heroes of the Storm PTR Patch Notes, 14 Jan 2026 PTR Mixed

    1 buff, 3 nerfs, 4 other changes

    • ChangeStorm Bolt: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Base
    • NerfStorm Bolt: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Base
    • NerfDwarf Block: Block charges 4 → 3Level 1
    • ChangeGive 'em the Axe!: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
    • ChangeSledgehammer: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 4
    • BuffSledgehammer: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 4
    • ChangePerfect Storm: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Level 7
    • NerfDwarf Launch: Range bonus 40% → 30%Level 16
  7. Heroes of the Storm Live Patch Notes, 29 Jul 2025 Patch Nerfed

    1 nerf

    • NerfHaymaker: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 10
  8. Heroes of the Storm PTR Patch Notes, 1 Jul 2025 PTR Nerfed

    1 nerf

    • NerfHaymaker: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 10

Game-data changes between builds

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  1. 2.55.17.98025 → 2.57.0.98285

    • Storm Bolt text changed

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