Whetstone
Heroes of the Storm

Patch 2.57 Updated

Support · Classic

The Lost Vikings

Triple Trouble

Role
Support
Attack
Melee
Difficulty
Very Hard
Released
10 Feb 2015
Last patched
30 Sep 2025
Damage
7/10
Utility
5/10
Survivability
6/10
Complexity
10/10

The Lost Vikings is strong against

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

  1. Tychus Curated
    Why? 3
    • CuratedMinigun's bonus is a share of max Health, and each Viking has a small Health pool, so Tychus' main damage amplifier does little against them.via Minigun
    • TheoryThe Lost Vikings can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Olaf the Stout), which Tychus relies on for damage. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Olaf the Stout.
    • TheoryThe Lost Vikings can interrupt channels with stun (Large and In Charge), and Tychus relies on channelled abilities. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Large and In Charge.
  2. Malthael Curated
    Why? 4
    • CuratedReaper's Mark and Soul Rip scale with max Health, so they do little to an individual Viking, and Malthael can't hold three soaked lanes against them.via Reaper's Mark, Soul Rip
    • TheoryThe Lost Vikings deals damage based on maximum Health (Nordic Attack Squad), which hits high-Health heroes like Malthael hardest.
    • TheoryThe Lost Vikings can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Olaf the Stout), which Malthael relies on for damage. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Olaf the Stout.
    • TheoryMalthael can reveal enemies (Reaper's Mark), taking away The Lost Vikings's stealth. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Spy Games.
  3. Stitches Curated
    Why? 5
    • CuratedHook, and Gorge if Stitches takes it, only removes one Viking at a time, and a slow Stitches can't contest the three lanes the Vikings soak.via Gorge, Hook
    • TheoryThe Lost Vikings deals damage based on maximum Health (Nordic Attack Squad), which hits high-Health heroes like Stitches hardest.
    • TheoryStitches clears waves quickly (Shambling Horror), so The Lost Vikings's lane pressure buys less.
    • TheoryStitches reduces enemy Armor (Pulverize), offsetting The Lost Vikings's Physical Armor. Only when Stitches takes Pulverize. The Lost Vikings must also take Olaf the Stout.
    • TheoryStitches can interrupt channels with stun (Gorge), and The Lost Vikings relies on channelled abilities. Only when Stitches takes Gorge. The Lost Vikings must also take Play Again!.
  4. Chen Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryThe Lost Vikings deals damage based on maximum Health (Nordic Attack Squad), which hits high-Health heroes like Chen hardest.
    • TheoryThe Lost Vikings can interrupt channels with stun (Large and In Charge), and Chen relies on channelled abilities. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Large and In Charge. Chen must also take Energizing Brew.
  5. Xul Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryThe Lost Vikings deals damage based on maximum Health (Nordic Attack Squad), which hits high-Health heroes like Xul hardest.
    • TheoryThe Lost Vikings can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Olaf the Stout), which Xul relies on for damage. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Olaf the Stout.
    • TheoryXul clears waves quickly (Spectral Scythe, Cursed Strikes), so The Lost Vikings's lane pressure buys less.
  6. Anub'arak Theory
    Why? 1
    • TheoryThe Lost Vikings deals damage based on maximum Health (Nordic Attack Squad), which hits high-Health heroes like Anub'arak hardest.
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  1. Arthas 65 Theory The Lost Vikings deals damage based on maximum Health (Nordic Attack Squad), which hits high-Health heroes like Arthas hardest.
  2. Imperius 65 Theory The Lost Vikings deals damage based on maximum Health (Nordic Attack Squad), which hits high-Health heroes like Imperius hardest.
  3. Muradin 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. Li-Ming 63 Theory The Lost Vikings can deny a burst window (Jump!), wasting Li-Ming's cooldowns.
  2. Zul'jin 63 Theory The Lost Vikings can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Olaf the Stout), which Zul'jin relies on for damage. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Olaf the Stout.
  3. Artanis 62 Theory The Lost Vikings deals damage based on maximum Health (Nordic Attack Squad), which hits high-Health heroes like Artanis hardest.
  4. Cho'gall 62 Theory The Lost Vikings deals damage based on maximum Health (Nordic Attack Squad), which hits high-Health heroes like Cho'gall hardest.
  5. Mal'Ganis 62 Theory The Lost Vikings deals damage based on maximum Health (Nordic Attack Squad), which hits high-Health heroes like Mal'Ganis hardest.
  6. Blaze 60 Theory The Lost Vikings deals damage based on maximum Health (Nordic Attack Squad), which hits high-Health heroes like Blaze hardest.
  7. E.T.C. 60 Theory The Lost Vikings deals damage based on maximum Health (Nordic Attack Squad), which hits high-Health heroes like E.T.C. hardest.
  8. Yrel 60 Theory The Lost Vikings deals damage based on maximum Health (Nordic Attack Squad), which hits high-Health heroes like Yrel hardest.
  9. Garrosh 59 Theory The Lost Vikings deals damage based on maximum Health (Nordic Attack Squad), which hits high-Health heroes like Garrosh hardest.
  10. Varian 59 Theory The Lost Vikings deals damage based on maximum Health (Nordic Attack Squad), which hits high-Health heroes like Varian hardest.
  11. D.Va 56 Theory The Lost Vikings deals damage based on maximum Health (Nordic Attack Squad), which hits high-Health heroes like D.Va hardest.
  12. Johanna 56 Theory The Lost Vikings deals damage based on maximum Health (Nordic Attack Squad), which hits high-Health heroes like Johanna hardest.
  13. Leoric 56 Theory The Lost Vikings deals damage based on maximum Health (Nordic Attack Squad), which hits high-Health heroes like Leoric hardest.
  14. Mei 56 Theory The Lost Vikings deals damage based on maximum Health (Nordic Attack Squad), which hits high-Health heroes like Mei hardest.
  15. Tyrael 56 Theory The Lost Vikings deals damage based on maximum Health (Nordic Attack Squad), which hits high-Health heroes like Tyrael hardest.
  16. Cassia 53 Theory The Lost Vikings can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Olaf the Stout), which Cassia relies on for damage. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Olaf the Stout.
  17. Deathwing 53 Theory The Lost Vikings deals damage based on maximum Health (Nordic Attack Squad), which hits high-Health heroes like Deathwing hardest.
  18. Thrall 53 Theory The Lost Vikings deals damage based on maximum Health (Nordic Attack Squad), which hits high-Health heroes like Thrall hardest.
  19. Raynor 52 Theory The Lost Vikings can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Olaf the Stout), which Raynor relies on for damage. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Olaf the Stout.
  20. Valla 52 Theory The Lost Vikings can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Olaf the Stout), which Valla relies on for damage. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Olaf the Stout.

The Lost Vikings is weak against

Score 1–100 for their net edge over The Lost Vikings's kit

  1. Mephisto Curated
    Why? 4
    • CuratedLightning Nova hits every enemy inside its ring and gains damage for each Hero hit, so three Vikings standing together feed it and all take the ticks.via Lightning Nova, Lord Of Hatred
    • TheoryMephisto can dive onto The Lost Vikings, whose small Health pool rarely survives a committed dive.
    • TheoryMephisto can reveal enemies (Consume Souls), taking away The Lost Vikings's stealth. Only when Mephisto takes Consume Souls. The Lost Vikings must also take Spy Games.
    • TheoryMephisto clears waves quickly (Skull Missile, Shade of Mephisto), so The Lost Vikings's lane pressure buys less.
  2. Maiev Curated
    Why? 7
    • CuratedFan of Knives drops to a 0.5-second cooldown whenever it hits two Heroes, so a grouped Viking trio lets Maiev spam it, and Umbral Bind's cleave tethers all three.via Fan of Knives, Umbral Bind
    • TheoryMaiev can dive onto The Lost Vikings, whose small Health pool rarely survives a committed dive.
    • TheoryMaiev clears waves quickly (Fan of Knives, Spirit of Vengeance), so The Lost Vikings's lane pressure buys less.
    • TheoryMaiev reduces enemy Armor (Bonds of Corruption, Shadow Orb: Shadow Strike), offsetting The Lost Vikings's Physical Armor. Only when Maiev takes Bonds of Corruption or Shadow Orb: Shadow Strike. The Lost Vikings must also take Olaf the Stout.
    • TheoryMaiev can interrupt channels with silence (Containment Disc), and The Lost Vikings relies on channelled abilities. Only when Maiev takes Containment Disc. The Lost Vikings must also take Play Again!.
    • TheoryThe Lost Vikings can ignore or remove crowd control (64 KB Marathon), weakening Maiev's Time Stop. Only when The Lost Vikings takes 64 KB Marathon. Maiev must also take Containment Disc.
    • TheoryThe Lost Vikings's stun (Large and In Charge) can stop Maiev in the middle of a dive. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Large and In Charge.
  3. Junkrat Curated
    Why? 6
    • CuratedFrag Launcher grenades explode in an area, so a volley into a grouped Viking trio damages all three, and Total Mayhem punishes the Vikings for collapsing on Junkrat.via Frag Launcher, Total Mayhem
    • TheoryJunkrat's burst (Concussion Mine, Steel Trap) can delete The Lost Vikings's small Health pool before help arrives.
    • TheoryJunkrat clears waves quickly (Frag Launcher, Concussion Mine), so The Lost Vikings's lane pressure buys less.
    • TheoryJunkrat reduces enemy Armor (Big As), offsetting The Lost Vikings's Physical Armor. Only when Junkrat takes Big As. The Lost Vikings must also take Olaf the Stout.
    • TheoryJunkrat can interrupt channels with silence (Sticky Wicket), and The Lost Vikings relies on channelled abilities. Only when Junkrat takes Sticky Wicket. The Lost Vikings must also take Play Again!.
    • TheoryThe Lost Vikings can deny a burst window (Jump!), wasting Junkrat's cooldowns.
  4. Abathur Curated
    Why? 6
    • CuratedToxic Nests stacked in the side lanes reveal and chunk lone Vikings who are quietly soaking there (Prolific Dispersal at level 4 adds charges), and Locusts keep contesting the lanes the Vikings want to hold. Only when the Vikings split up to soak lanes on their own.via Toxic Nest, Prolific Dispersal, Locust Strain
    • TheoryAbathur's map-wide reach helps answer The Lost Vikings's side-lane pressure.
    • TheoryAbathur can reveal enemies (Toxic Nest), taking away The Lost Vikings's stealth. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Spy Games.
    • TheoryAbathur clears waves quickly (Locust Strain), so The Lost Vikings's lane pressure buys less.
    • TheoryAbathur can interrupt channels with stun (Slapathur), and The Lost Vikings relies on channelled abilities. Only when Abathur takes Slapathur. The Lost Vikings must also take Play Again!.
    • TheoryThe Lost Vikings can approach unseen (Spy Games) and catch Abathur, who is easy to kill when found alone. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Spy Games.
  5. Kael'thas Curated
    Why? 6
    • CuratedLiving Bomb's explosion spreads a new bomb to every nearby Hero, so three Vikings walking together each catch one, and an empowered Flamestrike's bigger radius hits all of them.via Living Bomb, Flamestrike, Verdant Spheres
    • CuratedLiving Bomb's explosion spreads to every nearby Hero, so grouped Vikings chain-explode, and a single Flamestrike covers all three.
    • TheoryKael'thas's burst (Flamestrike, Pyroblast) can delete The Lost Vikings's small Health pool before help arrives.
    • TheoryKael'thas clears waves quickly (Flamestrike, Living Bomb), so The Lost Vikings's lane pressure buys less.
    • TheoryKael'thas can interrupt channels with stun (Gravity Lapse), and The Lost Vikings relies on channelled abilities. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Play Again!.
    • TheoryThe Lost Vikings can deny a burst window (Jump!), wasting Kael'thas's cooldowns.
  6. Probius Curated
    Why? 6
    • CuratedDisruption Pulse pierces every enemy in its path and detonates Warp Rifts, so three Vikings walking together all take the full combo.via Disruption Pulse, Warp Rift
    • TheoryProbius can reveal enemies (Photon Cannon), taking away The Lost Vikings's stealth. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Spy Games.
    • TheoryProbius's burst (Warp Rift, Disruption Pulse) can delete The Lost Vikings's small Health pool before help arrives.
    • TheoryProbius clears waves quickly (Disruption Pulse, Warp Rift), so The Lost Vikings's lane pressure buys less.
    • TheoryThe Lost Vikings can deny a burst window (Jump!), wasting Probius's cooldowns.
    • TheoryThe Lost Vikings can approach unseen (Spy Games) and catch Probius, who is easy to kill when found alone. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Spy Games.
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  1. Kel'Thuzad 73 Curated Chains of Kel'Thuzad pulls two Vikings together and stuns them, and Death and Decay's pool plus Frost Nova then hit the whole cluster at once.
    7 more reasons
    • Shadow Fissure can be cast anywhere on the map for 320 damage, enough to finish a damaged Viking or chase a lone soaking one out of its lane from across the battleground. Only when Kel'Thuzad takes Shadow Fissure (level 10).
    • Kel'Thuzad's burst can delete The Lost Vikings's small Health pool before help arrives.
    • Kel'Thuzad's map-wide reach (Shadow Fissure) helps answer The Lost Vikings's side-lane pressure. Only when Kel'Thuzad takes Shadow Fissure.
    • Kel'Thuzad clears waves quickly (Death and Decay, Frost Nova), so The Lost Vikings's lane pressure buys less.
    • Kel'Thuzad can interrupt channels with stun (Chains of Kel'Thuzad, Chains of Ice), and The Lost Vikings relies on channelled abilities. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Play Again!.
    • The Lost Vikings can deny a burst window (Jump!), wasting Kel'Thuzad's cooldowns.
    • The Lost Vikings can ignore or remove crowd control (64 KB Marathon), weakening Kel'Thuzad's stun. Only when The Lost Vikings takes 64 KB Marathon.
  2. Sylvanas 69 Curated Shadow Dagger spreads from Sylvanas' damage to every nearby enemy, so grouped Vikings all take it, and Withering Fire picks off a lone soaking Viking.
    2 more reasons
    • Sylvanas clears waves quickly, so The Lost Vikings's lane pressure buys less.
    • Sylvanas can interrupt channels with silence (Wailing Arrow, Mind Control), and The Lost Vikings relies on channelled abilities. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Play Again!.
  3. Hogger 68 Curated Hogg Wild damages everything around Hogger every 0.125 seconds, so spinning through a grouped Viking trio hits all three small bodies at once, and Garbage Fire (level 7) adds area damage around Loot Hoard. Only when the Vikings fight together rather than split across lanes.
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    • Hogger clears waves quickly (Staggering Blow, Loot Hoard), so The Lost Vikings's lane pressure buys less.
    • Hogger reduces enemy Armor (Power Spike), offsetting The Lost Vikings's Physical Armor. Only when Hogger takes Power Spike. The Lost Vikings must also take Olaf the Stout.
    • Hogger can interrupt channels with stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave), and The Lost Vikings relies on channelled abilities. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Play Again!.
    • The Lost Vikings deals damage based on maximum Health (Nordic Attack Squad), which hits high-Health heroes like Hogger hardest.
  4. Jaina 65 Curated Blizzard and Cone of Cold hit every Viking standing together and Frostbite's 50% bonus applies to all three, so a grouped trio gives one rotation triple value.
    4 more reasons
    • Jaina's burst (Cone of Cold, Frostbolt) can delete The Lost Vikings's small Health pool before help arrives.
    • Jaina reduces enemy Armor (Northern Exposure), offsetting The Lost Vikings's Physical Armor. Only when Jaina takes Northern Exposure. The Lost Vikings must also take Olaf the Stout.
    • The Lost Vikings can deny a burst window (Jump!), wasting Jaina's cooldowns.
    • The Lost Vikings can approach unseen (Spy Games) and catch Jaina, who is easy to kill when found alone. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Spy Games.
  5. Orphea 65 Curated Chomp hits a grouped Viking trio at once, and either Heroic punishes the clump: Crushing Jaws pulls all nearby Vikings to one point, or Eternal Feast keeps repeating while it hits Heroes.
    6 more reasons
    • Orphea's burst (Chomp, Dread) can delete The Lost Vikings's small Health pool before help arrives.
    • Orphea clears waves quickly (Shadow Waltz, Chomp), so The Lost Vikings's lane pressure buys less.
    • Orphea reduces enemy Armor (Dead Magic), offsetting The Lost Vikings's Physical Armor. Only when Orphea takes Dead Magic. The Lost Vikings must also take Olaf the Stout.
    • Orphea can interrupt channels with stun (Crushing Jaws), and The Lost Vikings relies on channelled abilities. Only when Orphea takes Crushing Jaws. The Lost Vikings must also take Play Again!.
    • The Lost Vikings can deny a burst window (Jump!), wasting Orphea's cooldowns.
    • The Lost Vikings can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Olaf the Stout), which Orphea relies on for damage. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Olaf the Stout.
  6. Gul'dan 64 Curated Fel Flame's wave hits every Viking standing together on a 1.5-second cooldown, and Corruption stacks on whichever one gets caught alone.
    1 more reason
    • Gul'dan reduces enemy Armor (Haunt), offsetting The Lost Vikings's Physical Armor. Only when Gul'dan takes Haunt. The Lost Vikings must also take Olaf the Stout.
  7. Ragnaros 64 Curated Lava Wave travels the length of a lane, instantly killing its minions and dealing double damage to Heroes, so a lone low-Health Viking soaking that lane loses the wave and often its life. Only when Ragnaros takes Lava Wave (level 10).
    3 more reasons
    • Ragnaros's map-wide reach (Molten Core, Heroic Difficulty) helps answer The Lost Vikings's side-lane pressure.
    • Ragnaros clears waves quickly (Empower Sulfuras, Blast Wave), so The Lost Vikings's lane pressure buys less.
    • The Lost Vikings deals damage based on maximum Health (Nordic Attack Squad), which hits high-Health heroes like Ragnaros hardest.
  8. Sonya 60 Curated Whirlwind hits every nearby enemy and heals triple against Heroes, so three clumped Vikings feed Sonya healing while Seismic Slam's splash cleaves those behind.
    4 more reasons
    • Sonya can dive onto The Lost Vikings, whose small Health pool rarely survives a committed dive.
    • Sonya can interrupt channels with stun (Ancient Spear, Leap), and The Lost Vikings relies on channelled abilities. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Play Again!.
    • The Lost Vikings deals damage based on maximum Health (Nordic Attack Squad), which hits high-Health heroes like Sonya hardest.
    • The Lost Vikings's stun (Large and In Charge) can stop Sonya in the middle of a dive. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Large and In Charge.
  9. Gazlowe 55 Curated Deth Lazor hits every Viking standing in its line, and a Rock-It! Turret punishes a lone Viking soaking near it.
    3 more reasons
    • Gazlowe clears waves quickly (Deth Lazor, Xplodium Charge), so The Lost Vikings's lane pressure buys less.
    • Gazlowe can interrupt channels with stun (Xplodium Charge, Grav-O-Bomb 3000), and The Lost Vikings relies on channelled abilities. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Play Again!.
    • The Lost Vikings deals damage based on maximum Health (Nordic Attack Squad), which hits high-Health heroes like Gazlowe hardest.
  10. Brightwing 77 Theory Brightwing's map-wide reach helps answer The Lost Vikings's side-lane pressure.
    3 more reasons
    • Brightwing can reveal enemies (Peekaboo!), taking away The Lost Vikings's stealth. Only when Brightwing takes Peekaboo!. The Lost Vikings must also take Spy Games.
    • Brightwing can approach unseen (Invisible Friends) and catch The Lost Vikings, who is easy to kill when found alone. Only when Brightwing takes Invisible Friends.
    • Brightwing reduces enemy Armor (Critterize), offsetting The Lost Vikings's Physical Armor. Only when Brightwing takes Critterize. The Lost Vikings must also take Olaf the Stout.
  11. Azmodan 73 Theory Azmodan's map-wide reach (Demon Lieutenant) helps answer The Lost Vikings's side-lane pressure.
    2 more reasons
    • Azmodan clears waves quickly (Summon Demon Warrior, Greed), so The Lost Vikings's lane pressure buys less.
    • Azmodan reduces enemy Armor (Black Pool), offsetting The Lost Vikings's Physical Armor. Only when Azmodan takes Black Pool. The Lost Vikings must also take Olaf the Stout.
  12. Qhira 72 Theory Qhira can dive onto The Lost Vikings, whose small Health pool rarely survives a committed dive.
    5 more reasons
    • Qhira can reveal enemies (No Sanctuary), taking away The Lost Vikings's stealth. Only when Qhira takes No Sanctuary. The Lost Vikings must also take Spy Games.
    • Qhira clears waves quickly (Carnage, Revolving Sweep), so The Lost Vikings's lane pressure buys less.
    • Qhira reduces enemy Armor (Lingering Ailment), offsetting The Lost Vikings's Physical Armor. Only when Qhira takes Lingering Ailment. The Lost Vikings must also take Olaf the Stout.
    • The Lost Vikings can ignore or remove crowd control (64 KB Marathon), weakening Qhira's stun. Only when The Lost Vikings takes 64 KB Marathon. Qhira must also take Silent Killer.
    • The Lost Vikings's stun (Large and In Charge) can stop Qhira in the middle of a dive. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Large and In Charge.
  13. Tyrande 70 Theory Tyrande's map-wide reach helps answer The Lost Vikings's side-lane pressure.
    4 more reasons
    • Tyrande can reveal enemies (Sentinel, Hunter's Mark), taking away The Lost Vikings's stealth. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Spy Games.
    • Tyrande can approach unseen (Shadowstalk) and catch The Lost Vikings, who is easy to kill when found alone. Only when Tyrande takes Shadowstalk.
    • Tyrande reduces enemy Armor (Hunter's Mark), offsetting The Lost Vikings's Physical Armor. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Olaf the Stout.
    • The Lost Vikings can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Olaf the Stout), which Tyrande relies on for damage. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Olaf the Stout.
  14. Zagara 70 Theory Zagara can reveal enemies (Creep Tumor), taking away The Lost Vikings's stealth. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Spy Games.
    2 more reasons
    • Zagara clears waves quickly (Baneling Barrage, Infested Drop), so The Lost Vikings's lane pressure buys less.
    • Zagara can interrupt channels with stun (Devouring Maw), and The Lost Vikings relies on channelled abilities. Only when Zagara takes Devouring Maw. The Lost Vikings must also take Play Again!.
  15. Falstad 69 Theory Falstad's map-wide reach (Flight) helps answer The Lost Vikings's side-lane pressure.
    4 more reasons
    • Falstad clears waves quickly (Lightning Rod), so The Lost Vikings's lane pressure buys less.
    • Falstad reduces enemy Armor (BOOMerang), offsetting The Lost Vikings's Physical Armor. Only when Falstad takes BOOMerang. The Lost Vikings must also take Olaf the Stout.
    • Falstad can interrupt channels with stun (Dishonorable Discharge), and The Lost Vikings relies on channelled abilities. Only when Falstad takes Dishonorable Discharge. The Lost Vikings must also take Play Again!.
    • The Lost Vikings can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Olaf the Stout), which Falstad relies on for damage. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Olaf the Stout.
  16. Tassadar 69 Theory Tassadar can reveal enemies (Oracle), taking away The Lost Vikings's stealth. Only when Tassadar takes Oracle. The Lost Vikings must also take Spy Games.
    4 more reasons
    • Tassadar's burst (Shock Ray) can delete The Lost Vikings's small Health pool before help arrives.
    • Tassadar can approach unseen (Shadow Walk) and catch The Lost Vikings, who is easy to kill when found alone. Only when Tassadar takes Shadow Walk.
    • Tassadar reduces enemy Armor (Archon, Feedback), offsetting The Lost Vikings's Physical Armor. Only when Tassadar takes Archon, Feedback or Kugelblitz. The Lost Vikings must also take Olaf the Stout.
    • The Lost Vikings can deny a burst window (Jump!), wasting Tassadar's cooldowns.
  17. Chromie 66 Theory Chromie can reveal enemies (Timewalker's Pursuit), taking away The Lost Vikings's stealth. Only when Chromie takes Timewalker's Pursuit. The Lost Vikings must also take Spy Games.
    5 more reasons
    • Chromie's burst (Sand Blast, Dragon’s Breath) can delete The Lost Vikings's small Health pool before help arrives.
    • Chromie reduces enemy Armor (Unravelling), offsetting The Lost Vikings's Physical Armor. Only when Chromie takes Unravelling. The Lost Vikings must also take Olaf the Stout.
    • Chromie can interrupt channels with Time Stop (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions), and The Lost Vikings relies on channelled abilities. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Play Again!.
    • The Lost Vikings can deny a burst window (Jump!), wasting Chromie's cooldowns.
    • The Lost Vikings can ignore or remove crowd control (64 KB Marathon), weakening Chromie's Time Stop. Only when The Lost Vikings takes 64 KB Marathon.
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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 66 Theory Deckard can reveal enemies (Scroll of Identify), taking away The Lost Vikings's stealth. Only when Deckard takes Scroll of Identify. The Lost Vikings must also take Spy Games.
  2. Genji 66 Theory Genji can dive onto The Lost Vikings, whose small Health pool rarely survives a committed dive.
  3. Illidan 66 Theory Illidan can dive onto The Lost Vikings, whose small Health pool rarely survives a committed dive.
  4. Kerrigan 66 Theory Kerrigan can dive onto The Lost Vikings, whose small Health pool rarely survives a committed dive.
  5. Medivh 66 Theory Medivh can reveal enemies (Dust of Appearance), taking away The Lost Vikings's stealth. Only when Medivh takes Dust of Appearance. The Lost Vikings must also take Spy Games.
  6. Sgt. Hammer 64 Theory Sgt. Hammer's map-wide reach (Blunt Force Gun) helps answer The Lost Vikings's side-lane pressure. Only when Sgt. Hammer takes Blunt Force Gun.
  7. Valeera 64 Theory Valeera can approach unseen (Vanish) and catch The Lost Vikings, who is easy to kill when found alone.
  8. Zeratul 64 Theory Zeratul can approach unseen (Permanent Cloak) and catch The Lost Vikings, who is easy to kill when found alone.
  9. Whitemane 63 Theory Whitemane's map-wide reach (Guiding Light) helps answer The Lost Vikings's side-lane pressure. Only when Whitemane takes Guiding Light.
  10. Dehaka 62 Theory Dehaka's map-wide reach (Brushstalker) helps answer The Lost Vikings's side-lane pressure.
  11. Kharazim 62 Theory Kharazim can dive onto The Lost Vikings, whose small Health pool rarely survives a committed dive.
  12. Lunara 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.
  13. Malfurion 62 Theory Malfurion can reveal enemies (Moonfire, Celestial Alignment), taking away The Lost Vikings's stealth. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Spy Games.
  14. Hanzo 61 Theory Hanzo can reveal enemies (Sonic Arrow), taking away The Lost Vikings's stealth. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Spy Games.
  15. Samuro 61 Theory Samuro can approach unseen (Wind Walk) and catch The Lost Vikings, who is easy to kill when found alone.
  16. Xal'atath 61 Theory Xal'atath can reveal enemies (Shadow Mark), taking away The Lost Vikings's stealth. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Spy Games.
  17. Nova 60 Theory Nova's burst (Snipe, Pinning Shot) can delete The Lost Vikings's small Health pool before help arrives.
  18. Greymane 59 Theory Greymane can dive onto The Lost Vikings, whose small Health pool rarely survives a committed dive.
  19. Lúcio 59 Theory Lúcio clears waves quickly (Soundwave, Push Off), so The Lost Vikings's lane pressure buys less.
  20. Tracer 58 Theory Tracer can dive onto The Lost Vikings, whose small Health pool rarely survives a committed dive.
  21. Alexstrasza 55 Theory Alexstrasza clears waves quickly (Flame Buffet, Wing Buffet), so The Lost Vikings's lane pressure buys less.
  22. Nazeebo 55 Theory Nazeebo clears waves quickly, so The Lost Vikings's lane pressure buys less.
  23. Murky 54 Theory Murky can reveal enemies (Spawn Egg, Fish Eye), taking away The Lost Vikings's stealth. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Spy Games.
  24. Rexxar 53 Theory Rexxar can reveal enemies (Unleash the Boars, Flare), taking away The Lost Vikings's stealth. Only when Rexxar takes Unleash the Boars or Flare. The Lost Vikings must also take Spy Games.
  25. Diablo 52 Theory Diablo's map-wide reach (Apocalypse) helps answer The Lost Vikings's side-lane pressure. Only when Diablo takes Apocalypse.
  26. Fenix 51 Theory Fenix's map-wide reach (Planet Cracker) helps answer The Lost Vikings's side-lane pressure. Only when Fenix takes Planet Cracker.
  27. The Butcher 51 Theory The Butcher can dive onto The Lost Vikings, whose small Health pool rarely survives a committed dive.

The Lost Vikings works well with

Score 1–100 for how well the kits combine

  1. Brightwing Curated
    Why? 3
    • CuratedPhase Shift teleports Brightwing to any allied Hero, including a lone Viking under attack in a side lane, healing it and evening the fight.via Phase Shift
    • TheoryBrightwing has map-wide reach while The Lost Vikings pressures a side lane.
    • TheoryBrightwing can protect The Lost Vikings's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
  2. Medivh Curated
    Why? 2
    • CuratedPortal lets Vikings in a soaked lane hop straight into a fight and back out again, so their split soak costs the team less.via Portal, Go Go Go!
    • TheoryMedivh can protect The Lost Vikings's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
  3. Hanzo Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryThe Lost Vikings's stun (Large and In Charge) holds targets still for Hanzo's burst. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Large and In Charge.
    • TheoryThe Lost Vikings can cleanse crowd control off Hanzo (64 KB Marathon) to keep the attacks coming. Only when The Lost Vikings takes 64 KB Marathon.
    • TheoryHanzo has map-wide reach (Dragon's Arrow) while The Lost Vikings pressures a side lane. Only when Hanzo takes Dragon's Arrow.
  4. Kharazim Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryKharazim can protect The Lost Vikings's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
    • TheoryThe Lost Vikings can cleanse crowd control off Kharazim (64 KB Marathon) to keep the attacks coming. Only when The Lost Vikings takes 64 KB Marathon.
    • TheoryThe Lost Vikings's stun (Large and In Charge) lets Kharazim dive onto a target that cannot walk away. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Large and In Charge.
  5. Alarak Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryAlarak can protect The Lost Vikings's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
    • TheoryThe Lost Vikings's stun (Large and In Charge) holds targets still for Alarak's burst. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Large and In Charge.
  6. Tassadar Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryTassadar can protect The Lost Vikings's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
    • TheoryThe Lost Vikings's stun (Large and In Charge) holds targets still for Tassadar's burst. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Large and In Charge.
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  1. Tracer 67 Theory The Lost Vikings's stun (Large and In Charge) holds targets still for Tracer's burst. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Large and In Charge.
    2 more reasons
    • The Lost Vikings can cleanse crowd control off Tracer (64 KB Marathon) to keep the attacks coming. Only when The Lost Vikings takes 64 KB Marathon.
    • The Lost Vikings's stun (Large and In Charge) lets Tracer dive onto a target that cannot walk away. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Large and In Charge.
  2. Cassia 65 Theory Cassia can protect The Lost Vikings's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
    1 more reason
    • The Lost Vikings can cleanse crowd control off Cassia (64 KB Marathon) to keep the attacks coming. Only when The Lost Vikings takes 64 KB Marathon.
  3. Diablo 65 Theory Diablo can protect The Lost Vikings's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
    1 more reason
    • Diablo has map-wide reach (Apocalypse) while The Lost Vikings pressures a side lane. Only when Diablo takes Apocalypse.
  4. Falstad 65 Theory Falstad has map-wide reach (Flight) while The Lost Vikings pressures a side lane.
    1 more reason
    • The Lost Vikings can cleanse crowd control off Falstad (64 KB Marathon) to keep the attacks coming. Only when The Lost Vikings takes 64 KB Marathon.
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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. Tyrande 65 Theory Tyrande has map-wide reach while The Lost Vikings pressures a side lane.
  2. Kel'Thuzad 63 Theory The Lost Vikings's stun (Large and In Charge) holds targets still for Kel'Thuzad's burst. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Large and In Charge.
  3. Orphea 63 Theory The Lost Vikings's stun (Large and In Charge) holds targets still for Orphea's burst. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Large and In Charge.
  4. Xal'atath 63 Theory The Lost Vikings's stun (Large and In Charge) holds targets still for Xal'atath's burst. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Large and In Charge.
  5. Fenix 62 Theory The Lost Vikings can cleanse crowd control off Fenix (64 KB Marathon) to keep the attacks coming. Only when The Lost Vikings takes 64 KB Marathon.
  6. Genji 62 Theory The Lost Vikings's stun (Large and In Charge) holds targets still for Genji's burst. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Large and In Charge.
  7. Kerrigan 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.
  8. Sgt. Hammer 62 Theory The Lost Vikings can cleanse crowd control off Sgt. Hammer (64 KB Marathon) to keep the attacks coming. Only when The Lost Vikings takes 64 KB Marathon.
  9. Valeera 62 Theory The Lost Vikings's stun (Large and In Charge) holds targets still for Valeera's burst. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Large and In Charge.
  10. Zeratul 62 Theory The Lost Vikings's stun (Large and In Charge) holds targets still for Zeratul's burst. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Large and In Charge.
  11. Abathur 60 Theory Abathur has map-wide reach while The Lost Vikings pressures a side lane.
  12. Alexstrasza 60 Theory Alexstrasza can protect The Lost Vikings's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
  13. Ana 60 Theory Ana can protect The Lost Vikings's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
  14. Anduin 60 Theory Anduin can protect The Lost Vikings's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
  15. Anub'arak 60 Theory Anub'arak can protect The Lost Vikings's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
  16. Artanis 60 Theory The Lost Vikings can cleanse crowd control off Artanis (64 KB Marathon) to keep the attacks coming. Only when The Lost Vikings takes 64 KB Marathon.
  17. Arthas 60 Theory Arthas can protect The Lost Vikings's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
  18. Auriel 60 Theory Auriel can protect The Lost Vikings's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
  19. Azmodan 60 Theory Azmodan has map-wide reach (Demon Lieutenant) while The Lost Vikings pressures a side lane.
  20. Blaze 60 Theory Blaze can protect The Lost Vikings's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
  21. Chen 60 Theory Chen can protect The Lost Vikings's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
  22. D.Va 60 Theory D.Va can protect The Lost Vikings's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
  23. Deckard 60 Theory Deckard can protect The Lost Vikings's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
  24. Dehaka 60 Theory Dehaka has map-wide reach (Brushstalker) while The Lost Vikings pressures a side lane.
  25. E.T.C. 60 Theory E.T.C. can protect The Lost Vikings's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
  26. Garrosh 60 Theory Garrosh can protect The Lost Vikings's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
  27. Greymane 60 Theory The Lost Vikings can cleanse crowd control off Greymane (64 KB Marathon) to keep the attacks coming. Only when The Lost Vikings takes 64 KB Marathon.
  28. Hogger 60 Theory Hogger can protect The Lost Vikings's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
  29. Illidan 60 Theory The Lost Vikings can cleanse crowd control off Illidan (64 KB Marathon) to keep the attacks coming. Only when The Lost Vikings takes 64 KB Marathon.
  30. Johanna 60 Theory Johanna can protect The Lost Vikings's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
  31. Leoric 60 Theory Leoric can protect The Lost Vikings's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
  32. Li Li 60 Theory Li Li can protect The Lost Vikings's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
  33. Lúcio 60 Theory Lúcio can protect The Lost Vikings's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
  34. Mal'Ganis 60 Theory Mal'Ganis can protect The Lost Vikings's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
  35. Malfurion 60 Theory Malfurion can protect The Lost Vikings's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
  36. Mei 60 Theory Mei can protect The Lost Vikings's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
  37. Ragnaros 60 Theory Ragnaros has map-wide reach (Molten Core, Heroic Difficulty) while The Lost Vikings pressures a side lane.
  38. Rehgar 60 Theory Rehgar can protect The Lost Vikings's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
  39. Rexxar 60 Theory Rexxar can protect The Lost Vikings's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
  40. Stitches 60 Theory Stitches can protect The Lost Vikings's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
  41. Stukov 60 Theory Stukov can protect The Lost Vikings's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
  42. The Butcher 60 Theory The Lost Vikings can cleanse crowd control off The Butcher (64 KB Marathon) to keep the attacks coming. Only when The Lost Vikings takes 64 KB Marathon.
  43. Thrall 60 Theory The Lost Vikings can cleanse crowd control off Thrall (64 KB Marathon) to keep the attacks coming. Only when The Lost Vikings takes 64 KB Marathon.
  44. Tyrael 60 Theory Tyrael can protect The Lost Vikings's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
  45. Uther 60 Theory Uther can protect The Lost Vikings's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
  46. Varian 60 Theory Varian can protect The Lost Vikings's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
  47. Zarya 60 Theory Zarya can protect The Lost Vikings's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
  48. Chromie 57 Theory The Lost Vikings's stun (Large and In Charge) holds targets still for Chromie's burst. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Large and In Charge.
  49. Jaina 57 Theory The Lost Vikings's stun (Large and In Charge) holds targets still for Jaina's burst. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Large and In Charge.
  50. Junkrat 57 Theory The Lost Vikings's stun (Large and In Charge) holds targets still for Junkrat's burst. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Large and In Charge.
  51. Kael'thas 57 Theory The Lost Vikings's stun (Large and In Charge) holds targets still for Kael'thas's burst. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Large and In Charge.
  52. Li-Ming 57 Theory The Lost Vikings's stun (Large and In Charge) holds targets still for Li-Ming's burst. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Large and In Charge.
  53. Murky 57 Theory The Lost Vikings's stun (Large and In Charge) holds targets still for Murky's burst. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Large and In Charge.
  54. Nova 57 Theory The Lost Vikings's stun (Large and In Charge) holds targets still for Nova's burst. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Large and In Charge.
  55. Probius 57 Theory The Lost Vikings's stun (Large and In Charge) holds targets still for Probius's burst. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Large and In Charge.
  56. Malthael 56 Theory The Lost Vikings can cleanse crowd control off Malthael (64 KB Marathon) to keep the attacks coming. Only when The Lost Vikings takes 64 KB Marathon.
  57. Raynor 56 Theory The Lost Vikings can cleanse crowd control off Raynor (64 KB Marathon) to keep the attacks coming. Only when The Lost Vikings takes 64 KB Marathon.
  58. Samuro 56 Theory The Lost Vikings can cleanse crowd control off Samuro (64 KB Marathon) to keep the attacks coming. Only when The Lost Vikings takes 64 KB Marathon.
  59. Tychus 56 Theory The Lost Vikings can cleanse crowd control off Tychus (64 KB Marathon) to keep the attacks coming. Only when The Lost Vikings takes 64 KB Marathon.
  60. Valla 56 Theory The Lost Vikings can cleanse crowd control off Valla (64 KB Marathon) to keep the attacks coming. Only when The Lost Vikings takes 64 KB Marathon.
  61. Whitemane 56 Theory Whitemane has map-wide reach (Guiding Light) while The Lost Vikings pressures a side lane. Only when Whitemane takes Guiding Light.
  62. Xul 56 Theory The Lost Vikings can cleanse crowd control off Xul (64 KB Marathon) to keep the attacks coming. Only when The Lost Vikings takes 64 KB Marathon.
  63. Zul'jin 56 Theory The Lost Vikings can cleanse crowd control off Zul'jin (64 KB Marathon) to keep the attacks coming. Only when The Lost Vikings takes 64 KB Marathon.

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 The Lost Vikings

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

  1. Alterac Pass Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryThe Lost Vikings's percent-Health damage (Nordic Attack Squad) speeds up Alterac Pass's race against neutral units.
    • TheoryAlterac Pass has three lanes for The Lost Vikings to pressure while the team holds the objective.
  2. Garden of Terror Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryThe Lost Vikings's percent-Health damage (Nordic Attack Squad) speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units.
    • TheoryGarden of Terror has three lanes for The Lost Vikings to pressure while the team holds the objective.
  3. Infernal Shrines Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryThe Lost Vikings's percent-Health damage (Nordic Attack Squad) speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units.
    • TheoryInfernal Shrines has three lanes for The Lost Vikings to pressure while the team holds the objective.
  4. Blackheart's Bay Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryBlackheart's Bay has three lanes for The Lost Vikings to pressure while the team holds the objective.
    • TheoryThe Lost Vikings can reach channelling enemies quickly (Spy Games) to contest Blackheart's Bay's objective. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Spy Games.
  5. Cursed Hollow Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryCursed Hollow has three lanes for The Lost Vikings to pressure while the team holds the objective.
    • TheoryThe Lost Vikings can reach channelling enemies quickly (Spy Games) to contest Cursed Hollow's objective. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Spy Games.
  6. Dragon Shire Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryDragon Shire has three lanes for The Lost Vikings to pressure while the team holds the objective.
    • TheoryThe Lost Vikings can reach channelling enemies quickly (Spy Games) to contest Dragon Shire's objective. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Spy Games.
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  1. Towers of Doom 64 Theory Towers of Doom has three lanes for The Lost Vikings to pressure while the team holds the objective.
    1 more reason
    • The Lost Vikings can reach channelling enemies quickly (Spy Games) to contest Towers of Doom's objective. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Spy Games.
  2. Warhead Junction 64 Theory Warhead Junction has three lanes for The Lost Vikings to pressure while the team holds the objective.
    1 more reason
    • The Lost Vikings can reach channelling enemies quickly (Spy Games) to contest Warhead Junction's objective. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Spy Games.
  3. Sky Temple 60 Theory Sky Temple has three lanes for The Lost Vikings to pressure while the team holds the objective.
  4. Tomb of the Spider Queen 60 Theory Tomb of the Spider Queen has three lanes for The Lost Vikings to pressure while the team holds the objective.
  5. Volskaya Foundry 60 Theory Volskaya Foundry has three lanes for The Lost Vikings to pressure while the team holds the objective.
  6. Battlefield of Eternity 55 Theory The Lost Vikings's percent-Health damage (Nordic Attack Squad) speeds up Battlefield of Eternity's race against neutral units.
    1 more reason
    • Battlefield of Eternity has only two lanes, so The Lost Vikings's side-lane pressure is easier to answer.
  7. Haunted Mines 55 Theory The Lost Vikings's percent-Health damage (Nordic Attack Squad) speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units.
    1 more reason
    • Haunted Mines has only two lanes, so The Lost Vikings's side-lane pressure is easier to answer.

Harder maps for The Lost Vikings

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

  1. Braxis Holdout Theory
    Why? 1
    • TheoryBraxis Holdout has only two lanes, so The Lost Vikings's side-lane pressure is easier to answer.
  2. Hanamura Temple Theory
    Why? 1
    • TheoryHanamura Temple has only two lanes, so The Lost Vikings's side-lane pressure is easier to answer.

All maps

Talents by level

  1. 1

    • Olaf the Stout Passive

      Passive: Olaf gains 20% bonus maximum Health. Every 5 seconds, Olaf gains 75 Physical Armor against the next enemy Hero Basic Attack, reducing the damage taken by 75%. Stores up to 2 charges.

    • Spy Games Passive

      After standing still for 3 seconds, Erik gains Stealth and his Sight Radius is increased by 75%. The Stealth persists for 3 seconds after moving and once removed, Erik gains 75% bonus Basic Attack damage for 6 seconds.

    • Explosive Attacks Passive

      Baleog's Basic Attack splash damage against non-Heroes is no longer reduced by 50%.

    • Viking Bribery E

      Enemy Minions or captured Mercenaries killed near The Lost Vikings grant stacks of Bribe. Use 40 stacks to bribe target Mercenary, instantly defeating them. Does not work on Elite Mercenaries. Maximum stacks available: 200.

  2. 4

    • Pain Don't Hurt Passive

      Baleog's Basic Attacks and splash damage heal for 20% of the damage dealt. Healing is doubled against Heroes.

    • Erik the Swift Passive

      Permanently increases Erik's base Movement Speed by 10%, and as long as Erik is moving he heals 34 (+4% per level) Health per second.

    • It's a Sabotage! Passive

      Erik's Basic Attacks against Structures light them on fire for 3 seconds, causing 225 (+4% per level) damage.

    • Mercenary Lord Passive

      Friendly non-Boss Mercenaries near your Hero deal 50% more damage. Gain 50 Armor against Minions and Mercenaries, reducing the damage taken by 50%.

  3. 7

    • Baleog the Fierce Passive

      Increase Baleog's attack range by 2.5. While near Olaf and Erik, he becomes inspired by the power of teamwork and his Attack Speed is increased by 50%.

    • Spin To Win! Q

      Activate to have each Viking deal 85 (+4% per level) damage to nearby enemies. Deals 100% bonus damage to enemy Heroes.

    • Norse Force! Q

      All Vikings gain a 140 (+4% per level) to 308 (+4% per level) point Shield, increasing in strength for each Viking alive. Lasts 4 seconds.

  4. 10

    • Longboat Raid! Heroic

      Hop into an Unstoppable Longboat that fires at nearby enemies for 128 (+4% per level) damage per second and can fire a mortar that deals 228 (+4% per level) damage in an area. The boat has increased Health for each Viking inside. If the boat is destroyed by enemies, all Vikings are Stunned for 1 second. Lasts 15 seconds. Requires all surviving Vikings to be nearby.

    • Play Again! Heroic

      Summon, fully heal, and revive all Lost Vikings at target location after a Viking channels for 2 seconds. Only one Viking may attempt to summon at a time.

  5. 13

    • Hunka' Burning Olaf Passive

      Olaf deals 34 (+4% per level) damage every second to nearby enemies.

    • Jump! W

      Makes all Vikings Invulnerable and able to pass over enemies for 1.5 seconds.

    • Nordic Attack Squad Passive

      While Olaf, Baleog, and Erik are near each of the other two Vikings, their Basic Attacks deal bonus damage equal to 1.25% maximum Health to enemy Heroes.

  6. 16

    • Large and In Charge Passive

      When Olaf charges enemies, they are stunned for 1 second.

    • Impatience Is a Virtue Passive

      Enemies damaged by a Viking's Basic Attack reduce the cooldown of all Viking Abilities by 0.3125 seconds.

    • 64 KB Marathon Z

      Activating Go Go Go! grants an additional 40% Movement Speed and breaks the Vikings out of Roots and Slows.

    • Executioner Passive

      Attacking a Hero that is Slowed, Rooted, or Stunned increases your Basic Attack damage by 30% for 3 seconds.

  7. 20

    • Ragnarok 'n' Roll! Heroic

      The Longboat can attack two targets at once and the range of its Mortar is increased by 100%. Reduce Longboat Raid!'s cooldown by 30 seconds.

    • Checkpoint Reached Heroic

      10 seconds after using Play Again!, any dead Vikings are revived and summoned again, and all are healed to full.

    • The Sequel! Trait

      Reduces the Lost Vikings's death timer by 50%.

    • Fury of the Storm Passive

      Every 5 seconds, the next Basic Attack will deal an additional 41 (+4% per level) damage to the target, and 105 (+4% per level) damage to all nearby Minions, Mercenaries and Monsters. Each Viking has their own cooldown.

  • Viking Hoard D Trait

    Gathering a Regeneration Globe with a Viking permanently increases all their Health Regeneration by 0.5 per second. Current Bonus: 0 Regen per second

  • Norse Force! Q Ability

    15 s cooldown

    All Vikings gain a 140 (+4% per level) to 308 (+4% per level) point Shield, increasing in strength for each Viking alive. Lasts 4 seconds.

  • Spin To Win! Q Ability

    10 s cooldown

    Activate to have each Viking deal 85 (+4% per level) damage to nearby enemies. Deals 100% bonus damage to enemy Heroes.

  • Jump! W Ability

    30 s cooldown

    Makes all Vikings Invulnerable and able to pass over enemies for 1.5 seconds.

  • Nordic Attack Squad W Ability

    20 s cooldown

    While Olaf, Baleog, and Erik are near each of the other two Vikings, their Basic Attacks deal bonus damage equal to 1.25% maximum Health to enemy Heroes.

  • Viking Bribery E Ability

    Enemy Minions or captured Mercenaries killed near The Lost Vikings grant stacks of Bribe. Use 40 stacks to bribe target Mercenary, instantly defeating them. Does not work on Elite Mercenaries. Maximum stacks available: 200.

  • Longboat Raid! R Heroic

    90 s cooldown

    Hop into an Unstoppable Longboat that fires at nearby enemies for 128 (+4% per level) damage per second and can fire a mortar that deals 228 (+4% per level) damage in an area. The boat has increased Health for each Viking inside. If the boat is destroyed by enemies, all Vikings are Stunned for 1 second. Lasts 15 seconds. Requires all surviving Vikings to be nearby.

  • Play Again! R Heroic

    100 s cooldown

    Summon, fully heal, and revive all Lost Vikings at target location after a Viking channels for 2 seconds. Only one Viking may attempt to summon at a time.

  • Select All Vikings Active

    The Lost Vikings can be controlled individually or as a group. Each Viking has particular strengths.

  • Select Baleog Active

    Baleog's Basic Attacks deal 50% damage to enemies behind his attack target.

  • Select Erik Active

    Erik moves faster than the other Vikings and has increased Basic Attack range.

  • Select Olaf Active

    Olaf can charge enemies and slow their Movement Speed by 30% for 3 seconds by right-clicking on them. 8 second cooldown. Olaf gains increased Health Regeneration when out of combat for 4 seconds.

  • Go Go Go! Z Mount

    30 s cooldown

    The Vikings gain 30% increased Movement Speed for 4 seconds.

Mechanics tags

What the theory layer reads from The Lost Vikings'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 Select Olaf “Olaf can charge enemies and slow their Movement Speed by 30% for 3 seconds by right-clicking on them.”
Stun
Talent Large and In Charge “When Olaf charges enemies, they are stunned for 1 second.”

Defense and mobility

Block
Talent Olaf the Stout “Every 5 seconds, Olaf gains 75 Physical Armor against the next enemy Hero Basic Attack, reducing the damage taken by…”
Cleanse
Talent 64 KB Marathon “Activating Go Go Go! grants an additional 40% Movement Speed and breaks the Vikings out of Roots and Slows.”
Invulnerable
Ability Jump! “Makes all Vikings Invulnerable and able to pass over enemies for 1.5 seconds.”
Physical Armor
Talent Olaf the Stout “Every 5 seconds, Olaf gains 75 Physical Armor against the next enemy Hero Basic Attack, reducing the damage taken by…”
Self-healing
Talent Pain Don't Hurt “Baleog's Basic Attacks and splash damage heal for 20% of the damage dealt.”
Talent Erik the Swift “Permanently increases Erik's base Movement Speed by 10%, and as long as Erik is moving he heals 34 Health per second.”
Talent Checkpoint Reached “10 seconds after using Play Again!, any dead Vikings are revived and summoned again, and all are healed to full.”
Shields
Ability Norse Force! “All Vikings gain a 140 to 308 point Shield, increasing in strength for each Viking alive.”
Stealth
Talent Spy Games “After standing still for 3 seconds, Erik gains Stealth and his Sight Radius is increased by 75%.”
Unstoppable
Ability Longboat Raid! “Hop into an Unstoppable Longboat that fires at nearby enemies for 128 damage per second and can fire a mortar that…”

Damage and macro

% Health damage
Ability Nordic Attack Squad “…each of the other two Vikings, their Basic Attacks deal bonus damage equal to 1.25% maximum Health to enemy Heroes.”
Area damage
Ability Longboat Raid! “…that fires at nearby enemies for 128 damage per second and can fire a mortar that deals 228 damage in an area.”
Ability Spin To Win! “Activate to have each Viking deal 85 damage to nearby enemies.”
Talent Explosive Attacks “Baleog's Basic Attack splash damage against non-Heroes is no longer reduced by 50%.”
Talent Pain Don't Hurt “Baleog's Basic Attacks and splash damage heal for 20% of the damage dealt.”
Channeled abilities
Ability Play Again! “Summon, fully heal, and revive all Lost Vikings at target location after a Viking channels for 2 seconds.”
Damage over time
Talent It's a Sabotage! “Erik's Basic Attacks against Structures light them on fire for 3 seconds, causing 225 damage.”

Play-style traits

Split push
Curated note Three separately controlled Vikings can soak or push several lanes at once, spreading the enemy team thin.
Vulnerable body
Curated note While the player steers one Viking, the others stand idle in their lanes and are easy to pick off with a quick rotation.
  1. Heroes of the Storm Live Patch Notes, 30 Sep 2025 Patch Changed

    1 other change

    • ChangeLongboat Raid: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 10
  2. Heroes of the Storm PTR Patch Notes, 2 Sep 2025 PTR Changed

    1 other change

    • ChangeLongboat Raid: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 10

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