Whetstone
Heroes of the Storm

Patch 2.57 Updated

Bruiser · Diablo

Xul

Cryptic Necromancer

Role
Bruiser
Attack
Melee
Difficulty
Medium
Released
1 Mar 2016
Damage
5/10
Utility
9/10
Survivability
7/10
Complexity
4/10

Xul is strong against

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

  1. The Butcher Curated
    Why? 4
    • CuratedCursed Strikes cuts The Butcher's attack speed by 40%, slashing both his damage and the healing he gets from Butcher's Brand.via Cursed Strikes, Butcher's Brand
    • TheoryXul reduces healing received (Mortal Wound), which blunts The Butcher's self-healing in melee range. Only when Xul takes Mortal Wound.
    • TheoryXul's root (Bone Prison, Amplify Damage) 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 Xul hardest. Only when The Butcher takes Savage Charge.
  2. Thrall Curated
    Why? 3
    • CuratedCursed Strikes cuts Thrall's attack speed by 40%, blunting Windfury's burst and slowing how fast he builds Frostwolf Resilience healing.via Cursed Strikes, Windfury, Frostwolf Resilience
    • TheoryXul reduces healing received (Mortal Wound), which blunts Thrall's self-healing in melee range. Only when Xul takes Mortal Wound.
    • TheoryXul's root (Bone Prison, Amplify Damage) can stop Thrall in the middle of a dive.
  3. Rexxar Curated
    Why? 4
    • CuratedCursed Strikes slows the attack speed of Heroes and Summons by 40%, so both Rexxar and Misha, who deal most of their damage with basic attacks, lose a big share of their output.via Cursed Strikes
    • TheoryXul deals damage based on maximum Health (Backlash), which hits high-Health heroes like Rexxar hardest. Only when Xul takes Backlash.
    • TheoryRexxar can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Grizzled Fortitude), which Xul relies on for damage. Only when Rexxar takes Grizzled Fortitude.
    • TheoryRexxar clears waves quickly (Spirit Swoop, Misha, Charge!), so Xul's lane pressure buys less.
  4. Dehaka Curated
    Why? 5
    • CuratedMortal Wound on Spectral Scythe cuts Dehaka's healing by 75%, and Bone Prison roots him as he emerges from Burrow. Only when Xul takes Mortal Wound (level 20).via Mortal Wound, Spectral Scythe, Bone Prison, Burrow
    • TheoryXul deals damage based on maximum Health (Backlash), which hits high-Health heroes like Dehaka hardest. Only when Xul takes Backlash.
    • TheoryXul clears waves quickly (Spectral Scythe, Cursed Strikes), so Dehaka's lane pressure buys less.
    • TheoryDehaka's map-wide reach (Brushstalker) helps answer Xul's side-lane pressure.
    • TheoryDehaka reduces enemy Armor (Primal Swarm), offsetting Xul's Spell Armor. Only when Dehaka takes Primal Swarm. Xul must also take Wall Of Bones.
  5. Raynor Curated
    Why? 5
    • CuratedCursed Strikes cuts the attack speed of Heroes it hits by 40%, gutting Raynor's Inspire-fuelled damage once Xul reaches him, and Bone Prison's root helps him get there.via Cursed Strikes, Bone Prison, Inspire
    • TheoryXul can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Shade), which Raynor relies on for damage. Only when Xul takes Shade.
    • TheoryRaynor deals damage based on maximum Health (Bounty Hunter), which hits high-Health heroes like Xul hardest. Only when Raynor takes Bounty Hunter.
    • TheoryRaynor reduces enemy Armor (Dusk Wing), offsetting Xul's Spell Armor. Only when Raynor takes Dusk Wing. Xul must also take Wall Of Bones.
    • TheoryRaynor clears waves quickly (Exterminator), so Xul's lane pressure buys less. Only when Raynor takes Exterminator.
  6. Valla Curated
    Why? 5
    • CuratedCursed Strikes slows Valla's attack speed by 40% once Xul reaches her, and Bone Prison roots her so that he can.via Cursed Strikes, Bone Prison, Hatred
    • TheoryXul can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Shade), which Valla relies on for damage. Only when Xul takes Shade.
    • TheoryValla deals damage based on maximum Health (Manticore), which hits high-Health heroes like Xul hardest. Only when Valla takes Manticore.
    • TheoryValla's area damage (Monster Hunter) clears Xul's summoned units quickly. Only when Valla takes Monster Hunter.
    • TheoryValla clears waves quickly (Monster Hunter), so Xul's lane pressure buys less. Only when Valla takes Monster Hunter.
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  1. Anub'arak 71 Theory Xul deals damage based on maximum Health (Backlash), which hits high-Health heroes like Anub'arak hardest. Only when Xul takes Backlash.
    2 more reasons
    • Xul's area damage (Spectral Scythe, Cursed Strikes) clears Anub'arak's summoned units quickly.
    • Xul reduces healing received (Mortal Wound), which blunts Anub'arak's self-healing in melee range. Only when Xul takes Mortal Wound. Anub'arak must also take Locust Swarm or Hive Master.
  2. Imperius 65 Theory Xul deals damage based on maximum Health (Backlash), which hits high-Health heroes like Imperius hardest. Only when Xul takes Backlash.
    1 more reason
    • Xul reduces healing received (Mortal Wound), which blunts Imperius's self-healing in melee range. Only when Xul takes Mortal Wound.
  3. Kharazim 65 Theory Xul reduces healing received (Mortal Wound), which cuts into Kharazim's healing. Only when Xul takes Mortal Wound.
    1 more reason
    • Xul's root (Bone Prison, Amplify Damage) can stop Kharazim in the middle of a dive.
  4. Malfurion 65 Theory Xul reduces healing received (Mortal Wound), which cuts into Malfurion's healing. Only when Xul takes Mortal Wound.
    1 more reason
    • Xul's area damage (Spectral Scythe, Cursed Strikes) clears Malfurion's summoned units quickly. Only when Malfurion takes Vengeful Roots.
  5. Nova 65 Theory Xul's area damage (Spectral Scythe, Cursed Strikes) clears Nova's summoned units quickly.
    1 more reason
    • Xul brings Spell Armor (Wall Of Bones), which blunts Nova's ability burst. Only when Xul takes Wall Of Bones.
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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. Samuro 61 Theory Xul reduces healing received (Mortal Wound), which blunts Samuro's self-healing in melee range. Only when Xul takes Mortal Wound.
  2. Zeratul 61 Theory Xul reduces healing received (Mortal Wound), which blunts Zeratul's self-healing in melee range. Only when Xul takes Mortal Wound. Zeratul must also take Mending Strikes or Shadow Mending.
  3. Anduin 60 Theory Xul reduces healing received (Mortal Wound), which cuts into Anduin's healing. Only when Xul takes Mortal Wound.
  4. Uther 60 Theory Xul reduces healing received (Mortal Wound), which cuts into Uther's healing. Only when Xul takes Mortal Wound.
  5. Arthas 57 Theory Xul deals damage based on maximum Health (Backlash), which hits high-Health heroes like Arthas hardest. Only when Xul takes Backlash.
  6. Chromie 57 Theory Xul brings Spell Armor (Wall Of Bones), which blunts Chromie's ability burst. Only when Xul takes Wall Of Bones.
  7. Alarak 56 Theory Xul reduces healing received (Mortal Wound), which blunts Alarak's self-healing in melee range. Only when Xul takes Mortal Wound.
  8. Muradin 56 Theory Xul deals damage based on maximum Health (Backlash), which hits high-Health heroes like Muradin hardest. Only when Xul takes Backlash.
  9. Greymane 55 Theory Xul's root (Bone Prison, Amplify Damage) can stop Greymane in the middle of a dive.
  10. Blaze 53 Theory Xul deals damage based on maximum Health (Backlash), which hits high-Health heroes like Blaze hardest. Only when Xul takes Backlash.
  11. Kerrigan 53 Theory Xul reduces healing received (Mortal Wound), which blunts Kerrigan's self-healing in melee range. Only when Xul takes Mortal Wound. Kerrigan must also take Chrysalis.
  12. Tyrael 53 Theory Xul deals damage based on maximum Health (Backlash), which hits high-Health heroes like Tyrael hardest. Only when Xul takes Backlash.
  13. Chen 52 Theory Xul deals damage based on maximum Health (Backlash), which hits high-Health heroes like Chen hardest. Only when Xul takes Backlash.
  14. Diablo 52 Theory Xul deals damage based on maximum Health (Backlash), which hits high-Health heroes like Diablo hardest. Only when Xul takes Backlash.
  15. Murky 52 Theory Xul reduces healing received (Mortal Wound), which blunts Murky's self-healing in melee range. Only when Xul takes Mortal Wound. Murky must also take Rejuvenating Bubble or Fish Tank.
  16. Sonya 52 Theory Xul reduces healing received (Mortal Wound), which blunts Sonya's self-healing in melee range. Only when Xul takes Mortal Wound.
  17. Lt. Morales 51 Theory Xul reduces healing received (Mortal Wound), which cuts into Lt. Morales's healing. Only when Xul takes Mortal Wound.
  18. Stukov 51 Theory Xul reduces healing received (Mortal Wound), which cuts into Stukov's healing. Only when Xul takes Mortal Wound.

Xul is weak against

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

  1. Sgt. Hammer Curated
    Why? 5
    • CuratedXul has no gap closer, so a sieging Hammer with doubled range and Concussive Blast's knockback keeps his melee Cursed Strikes away, while Siege Mode's splash (wider with Advanced Artillery at level 1) clears his Skeletal Warriors.via Siege Mode, Concussive Blast, Advanced Artillery, Cursed Strikes, Raise Skeleton
    • TheorySgt. Hammer's map-wide reach (Blunt Force Gun) helps answer Xul's side-lane pressure. Only when Sgt. Hammer takes Blunt Force Gun.
    • TheorySgt. Hammer's area damage (Spider Mines, Concussive Blast) clears Xul's summoned units quickly.
    • TheorySgt. Hammer clears waves quickly (Spider Mines, Concussive Blast), so Xul's lane pressure buys less.
    • TheoryXul can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Shade), which Sgt. Hammer relies on for damage. Only when Xul takes Shade.
  2. Genji Curated
    Why? 4
    • CuratedGenji fights at range with Shuriken and hops away with Cyber Agility, so Xul's melee Cursed Strikes rarely connect and he has no gap closer to follow.via Shuriken, Cyber Agility, Cursed Strikes
    • TheoryGenji can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Cyber Shield), which Xul relies on for damage. Only when Genji takes Cyber Shield.
    • TheoryXul brings Spell Armor (Wall Of Bones), which blunts Genji's ability burst. Only when Xul takes Wall Of Bones.
    • TheoryXul's root (Bone Prison, Amplify Damage) can stop Genji in the middle of a dive.
  3. Li-Ming Curated
    Why? 2
    • CuratedArcane Orb and Magic Missiles let Li-Ming poke Xul from long range, and Teleport keeps her out of Cursed Strikes' melee cleave since he has no gap closer.via Arcane Orb, Magic Missiles, Teleport, Cursed Strikes
    • TheoryXul brings Spell Armor (Wall Of Bones), which blunts Li-Ming's ability burst. Only when Xul takes Wall Of Bones.
  4. Tracer Curated
    Why? 6
    • CuratedTracer fights from range while Blinking, so Xul's melee Cursed Strikes rarely touch her, and Recall cleanses Bone Prison's Root once it lands.via Blink, Recall, Cursed Strikes, Bone Prison
    • TheoryTracer deals damage based on maximum Health (Quantum Spike), which hits high-Health heroes like Xul hardest. Only when Tracer takes Quantum Spike.
    • TheoryTracer reduces enemy Armor (Heavy Handed), offsetting Xul's Spell Armor. Only when Tracer takes Heavy Handed. Xul must also take Wall Of Bones.
    • TheoryXul can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Shade), which Tracer relies on for damage. Only when Xul takes Shade.
    • TheoryXul brings Spell Armor (Wall Of Bones), which blunts Tracer's ability burst. Only when Xul takes Wall Of Bones.
    • TheoryXul's root (Bone Prison, Amplify Damage) can stop Tracer in the middle of a dive.
  5. Azmodan Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryAzmodan's map-wide reach (Demon Lieutenant) helps answer Xul's side-lane pressure.
    • TheoryAzmodan clears waves quickly (Summon Demon Warrior, Greed), so Xul's lane pressure buys less.
    • TheoryAzmodan reduces enemy Armor (Black Pool), offsetting Xul's Spell Armor. Only when Azmodan takes Black Pool. Xul must also take Wall Of Bones.
  6. Valeera Theory
    Why? 5
    • TheoryValeera can Blind (Blade Flurry, Blind), and Basic Attacks are most of Xul's damage.
    • TheoryValeera can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Combat Readiness), which Xul relies on for damage. Only when Valeera takes Combat Readiness.
    • TheoryValeera's area damage (Sinister Strike, Blade Flurry) clears Xul's summoned units quickly.
    • TheoryValeera reduces healing received (Wound Poison), which blunts Xul's self-healing in melee range. Only when Valeera takes Wound Poison. Xul must also take Harvest Vitality, Trag'Oul's Essence or Andariel's Visage.
    • TheoryXul's root (Bone Prison, Amplify Damage) can stop Valeera in the middle of a dive.
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  1. Kel'Thuzad 72 Theory Kel'Thuzad can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Armor of the Archlich), which Xul relies on for damage. Only when Kel'Thuzad takes Armor of the Archlich.
    4 more reasons
    • Kel'Thuzad's map-wide reach (Shadow Fissure) helps answer Xul's side-lane pressure. Only when Kel'Thuzad takes Shadow Fissure.
    • Kel'Thuzad's area damage (Death and Decay, Frost Nova) clears Xul's summoned units quickly.
    • Kel'Thuzad clears waves quickly (Death and Decay, Frost Nova), so Xul's lane pressure buys less.
    • Xul brings Spell Armor (Wall Of Bones), which blunts Kel'Thuzad's ability burst. Only when Xul takes Wall Of Bones.
  2. Cassia 70 Theory Cassia can Blind (Blinding Light, Imprisoning Light), and Basic Attacks are most of Xul's damage.
    4 more reasons
    • Cassia deals damage based on maximum Health (Martial Law), which hits high-Health heroes like Xul hardest. Only when Cassia takes Martial Law.
    • Cassia's area damage (Lightning Fury, Blinding Light) clears Xul's summoned units quickly.
    • Cassia clears waves quickly (Lightning Fury, Blinding Light), so Xul's lane pressure buys less.
    • Xul can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Shade), which Cassia relies on for damage. Only when Xul takes Shade.
  3. Falstad 70 Theory Falstad's map-wide reach (Flight) helps answer Xul's side-lane pressure.
    4 more reasons
    • Falstad's area damage (Lightning Rod) clears Xul's summoned units quickly.
    • Falstad clears waves quickly (Lightning Rod), so Xul's lane pressure buys less.
    • Falstad reduces enemy Armor (BOOMerang), offsetting Xul's Spell Armor. Only when Falstad takes BOOMerang. Xul must also take Wall Of Bones.
    • Xul can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Shade), which Falstad relies on for damage. Only when Xul takes Shade.
  4. Fenix 70 Theory Fenix's map-wide reach (Planet Cracker) helps answer Xul's side-lane pressure. Only when Fenix takes Planet Cracker.
    4 more reasons
    • Fenix deals damage based on maximum Health (Offensive Cadence), which hits high-Health heroes like Xul hardest. Only when Fenix takes Offensive Cadence.
    • Fenix's area damage (Plasma Cutter, Weapon Mode: Repeater Cannon) clears Xul's summoned units quickly.
    • Fenix clears waves quickly (Plasma Cutter, Weapon Mode: Repeater Cannon), so Xul's lane pressure buys less.
    • Xul can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Shade), which Fenix relies on for damage. Only when Xul takes Shade.
  5. Maiev 70 Theory Maiev deals damage based on maximum Health (Vengeful Knives), which hits high-Health heroes like Xul hardest. Only when Maiev takes Vengeful Knives.
    4 more reasons
    • Maiev's area damage (Fan of Knives, Spirit of Vengeance) clears Xul's summoned units quickly.
    • Maiev clears waves quickly (Fan of Knives, Spirit of Vengeance), so Xul's lane pressure buys less.
    • Maiev reduces enemy Armor (Bonds of Corruption, Shadow Orb: Shadow Strike), offsetting Xul's Spell Armor. Only when Maiev takes Bonds of Corruption or Shadow Orb: Shadow Strike. Xul must also take Wall Of Bones.
    • Xul's root (Bone Prison, Amplify Damage) can stop Maiev in the middle of a dive.
  6. Deckard 69 Theory Deckard can Blind (Respect the Elderly), and Basic Attacks are most of Xul's damage. Only when Deckard takes Respect the Elderly.
    4 more reasons
    • Deckard's area damage (Horadric Cube, Scroll Of Sealing) clears Xul's summoned units quickly.
    • Deckard reduces healing received (Emerald), which blunts Xul's self-healing in melee range. Only when Deckard takes Emerald. Xul must also take Harvest Vitality, Trag'Oul's Essence or Andariel's Visage.
    • Deckard clears waves quickly (Horadric Cube, Scroll Of Sealing), so Xul's lane pressure buys less.
    • Xul reduces healing received (Mortal Wound), which cuts into Deckard's healing. Only when Xul takes Mortal Wound.
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Weaker mechanical edges

Generic rule matches with no hand-written matchup behind them: scoring under 65, or past the 8 strongest.

  1. The Lost Vikings 68 Theory The Lost Vikings deals damage based on maximum Health (Nordic Attack Squad), which hits high-Health heroes like Xul hardest.
  2. D.Va 66 Theory D.Va's area damage (Self-Destruct, Mech Mode) clears Xul's summoned units quickly.
  3. Mephisto 66 Theory Mephisto deals damage based on maximum Health (Static Field), which hits high-Health heroes like Xul hardest. Only when Mephisto takes Static Field.
  4. Stitches 66 Theory Stitches's area damage (Shambling Horror) clears Xul's summoned units quickly.
  5. Sylvanas 66 Theory Sylvanas deals damage based on maximum Health (Overwhelming Affliction), which hits high-Health heroes like Xul hardest. Only when Sylvanas takes Overwhelming Affliction.
  6. Abathur 65 Theory Abathur's map-wide reach helps answer Xul's side-lane pressure.
  7. Artanis 65 Theory Artanis can Blind (Suppression Pulse), and Basic Attacks are most of Xul's damage. Only when Artanis takes Suppression Pulse.
  8. Qhira 65 Theory Qhira can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Upstage), which Xul relies on for damage. Only when Qhira takes Upstage.
  9. Yrel 65 Theory Yrel can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Dauntless), which Xul relies on for damage. Only when Yrel takes Dauntless.
  10. Johanna 64 Theory Johanna can Blind (Shield Glare), and Basic Attacks are most of Xul's damage.
  11. Kael'thas 64 Theory Kael'thas deals damage based on maximum Health (Burned Flesh), which hits high-Health heroes like Xul hardest. Only when Kael'thas takes Burned Flesh.
  12. Mei 64 Theory Mei can Blind (Snow Blind), and Basic Attacks are most of Xul's damage.
  13. Hanzo 63 Theory Hanzo's map-wide reach (Dragon's Arrow) helps answer Xul's side-lane pressure. Only when Hanzo takes Dragon's Arrow.
  14. Leoric 63 Theory Leoric's area damage (Skeletal Swing) clears Xul's summoned units quickly.
  15. Xal'atath 63 Theory Xal'atath can Blind (Void Eruption), and Basic Attacks are most of Xul's damage. Only when Xal'atath takes Void Eruption.
  16. Cho'gall 62 Theory Cho'gall's area damage (Shadowflame, Dread Orb) clears Xul's summoned units quickly.
  17. Ragnaros 62 Theory Ragnaros's map-wide reach (Molten Core, Heroic Difficulty) helps answer Xul's side-lane pressure.
  18. Nazeebo 61 Theory Nazeebo reduces healing received (Annihilating Spirit), which blunts Xul's self-healing in melee range. Only when Nazeebo takes Annihilating Spirit. Xul must also take Harvest Vitality, Trag'Oul's Essence or Andariel's Visage.
  19. Brightwing 60 Theory Brightwing's map-wide reach helps answer Xul's side-lane pressure.
  20. Hogger 60 Theory Hogger's area damage (Staggering Blow, Loot Hoard) clears Xul's summoned units quickly.
  21. Varian 60 Theory Varian can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Parry, Overpower), which Xul relies on for damage.
  22. Junkrat 59 Theory Junkrat's area damage (Frag Launcher, Concussion Mine) clears Xul's summoned units quickly.
  23. Lunara 59 Theory Lunara deals damage based on maximum Health (Invigorating Spores), which hits high-Health heroes like Xul hardest. Only when Lunara takes Invigorating Spores.
  24. Lúcio 59 Theory Lúcio's area damage (Soundwave, Push Off) clears Xul's summoned units quickly.
  25. Orphea 59 Theory Orphea deals damage based on maximum Health (Bond of Anguish), which hits high-Health heroes like Xul hardest. Only when Orphea takes Bond of Anguish.
  26. Tyrande 59 Theory Tyrande's map-wide reach helps answer Xul's side-lane pressure.
  27. Zarya 59 Theory Zarya can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Defensive Shielding), which Xul relies on for damage. Only when Zarya takes Defensive Shielding.
  28. Probius 57 Theory Probius deals damage based on maximum Health (Shoot 'Em Up), which hits high-Health heroes like Xul hardest. Only when Probius takes Shoot 'Em Up.
  29. Auriel 56 Theory Auriel can Blind (Blinding Flash), and Basic Attacks are most of Xul's damage. Only when Auriel takes Blinding Flash.
  30. E.T.C. 56 Theory E.T.C. can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Block Party), which Xul relies on for damage. Only when E.T.C. takes Block Party.
  31. Gazlowe 56 Theory Gazlowe's area damage (Deth Lazor, Xplodium Charge) clears Xul's summoned units quickly.
  32. Mal'Ganis 56 Theory Mal'Ganis can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Winged Guard), which Xul relies on for damage. Only when Mal'Ganis takes Winged Guard.
  33. Malthael 56 Theory Malthael deals damage based on maximum Health (Reaper's Mark, Throwing Shade), which hits high-Health heroes like Xul hardest.
  34. Tassadar 56 Theory Tassadar deals damage based on maximum Health (Thermal Lance), which hits high-Health heroes like Xul hardest. Only when Tassadar takes Thermal Lance.
  35. Ana 55 Theory Ana deals damage based on maximum Health (Night Terrors), which hits high-Health heroes like Xul hardest. Only when Ana takes Night Terrors.
  36. Rehgar 55 Theory Rehgar deals damage based on maximum Health (Hunger of the Wolf), which hits high-Health heroes like Xul hardest. Only when Rehgar takes Hunger of the Wolf.
  37. Illidan 54 Theory Illidan deals damage based on maximum Health (Fiery Brand), which hits high-Health heroes like Xul hardest. Only when Illidan takes Fiery Brand.
  38. Zagara 54 Theory Zagara deals damage based on maximum Health (Corrosive Saliva), which hits high-Health heroes like Xul hardest. Only when Zagara takes Corrosive Saliva.
  39. Zul'jin 54 Theory Zul'jin deals damage based on maximum Health (No Mercy!), which hits high-Health heroes like Xul hardest. Only when Zul'jin takes No Mercy!.
  40. Garrosh 53 Theory Garrosh's area damage (Groundbreaker, Wrecking Ball) clears Xul's summoned units quickly.
  41. Whitemane 53 Theory Whitemane's map-wide reach (Guiding Light) helps answer Xul's side-lane pressure. Only when Whitemane takes Guiding Light.
  42. Alexstrasza 52 Theory Alexstrasza's area damage (Flame Buffet, Wing Buffet) clears Xul's summoned units quickly.
  43. Li Li 52 Theory Li Li can Blind (Blinding Wind, Gale Force), and Basic Attacks are most of Xul's damage.
  44. Tychus 52 Theory Tychus deals damage based on maximum Health (Minigun, Titan Grenade), which hits high-Health heroes like Xul hardest.
  45. Deathwing 51 Theory Deathwing's area damage (Incinerate, Onslaught) clears Xul's summoned units quickly.
  46. Jaina 51 Theory Jaina can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Frost Armor), which Xul relies on for damage. Only when Jaina takes Frost Armor.

Xul works well with

Score 1–100 for how well the kits combine

  1. Stitches Curated
    Why? 2
    • CuratedBone Prison's 2-second delay is easy to land on a target that has just been Hooked and Slammed, and its Root then holds them for Xul's skeletons.via Hook, Slam, Bone Prison
    • TheoryStitches groups or freezes enemies (Hook) for Xul's area damage.
  2. Zarya Curated
    Why? 3
    • CuratedShield Ally keeps Xul alive while he fights in melee, and when both take them, Graviton Surge groups enemies so Poison Nova's missiles hit all of them.via Graviton Surge, Shield Ally, Poison Nova
    • TheoryZarya groups or freezes enemies (Graviton Surge) for Xul's area damage. Only when Zarya takes Graviton Surge.
    • TheoryZarya can cleanse crowd control off Xul (Cleansing Shield) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Zarya takes Cleansing Shield.
  3. Mei Curated
    Why? 2
    • CuratedIce Wall traps enemies for 2.5 seconds, long enough for Bone Prison's delayed Root, and Poison Nova if Xul takes it, to land. Only when Mei takes Ice Wall (level 10).via Ice Wall, Bone Prison, Poison Nova
    • TheoryMei can cleanse crowd control off Xul (Backup Battery) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Mei takes Backup Battery.
  4. Kel'Thuzad Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryKel'Thuzad groups or freezes enemies (Chains of Kel'Thuzad) for Xul's area damage.
    • TheoryXul's root (Bone Prison, Amplify Damage) holds targets still for Kel'Thuzad's burst.
    • TheoryKel'Thuzad has map-wide reach (Shadow Fissure) while Xul pressures a side lane. Only when Kel'Thuzad takes Shadow Fissure.
  5. Kerrigan Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryKerrigan groups or freezes enemies (Primal Grasp) for Xul's area damage.
    • TheoryXul's root (Bone Prison, Amplify Damage) holds targets still for Kerrigan's burst.
    • TheoryXul's root (Bone Prison, Amplify Damage) lets Kerrigan dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  6. Tracer Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryXul's root (Bone Prison, Amplify Damage) holds targets still for Tracer's burst.
    • TheoryTracer can cleanse crowd control off Xul (Recall) to keep the attacks coming.
    • TheoryXul's root (Bone Prison, Amplify Damage) lets Tracer dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
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  1. Zeratul 76 Theory Xul's root (Bone Prison, Amplify Damage) holds targets still for Zeratul's burst.
    2 more reasons
    • Zeratul groups or freezes enemies (Void Prison) for Xul's area damage. Only when Zeratul takes Void Prison.
    • Xul's root (Bone Prison, Amplify Damage) lets Zeratul dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  2. Chromie 75 Theory Chromie groups or freezes enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) for Xul's area damage.
    1 more reason
    • Xul's root (Bone Prison, Amplify Damage) holds targets still for Chromie's burst.
  3. Dehaka 73 Theory Dehaka groups or freezes enemies (Drag) for Xul's area damage.
    1 more reason
    • Dehaka has map-wide reach (Brushstalker) while Xul pressures a side lane.
  4. Maiev 71 Theory Maiev groups or freezes enemies (Umbral Bind) for Xul's area damage.
    1 more reason
    • Xul's root (Bone Prison, Amplify Damage) lets Maiev dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  5. Orphea 70 Theory Xul's root (Bone Prison, Amplify Damage) holds targets still for Orphea's burst.
    1 more reason
    • Orphea groups or freezes enemies (Crushing Jaws) for Xul's area damage. Only when Orphea takes Crushing Jaws.
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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. Tassadar 70 Theory Xul's root (Bone Prison, Amplify Damage) holds targets still for Tassadar's burst.
  2. Whitemane 70 Theory Whitemane groups or freezes enemies (Judgment Day) for Xul's area damage. Only when Whitemane takes Judgment Day.
  3. Brightwing 69 Theory Brightwing can cleanse crowd control off Xul (Soothing Mist) to keep the attacks coming.
  4. Genji 69 Theory Xul's root (Bone Prison, Amplify Damage) holds targets still for Genji's burst.
  5. Valeera 69 Theory Xul's root (Bone Prison, Amplify Damage) holds targets still for Valeera's burst.
  6. Alarak 68 Theory Xul's root (Bone Prison, Amplify Damage) holds targets still for Alarak's burst.
  7. Hanzo 68 Theory Xul's root (Bone Prison, Amplify Damage) holds targets still for Hanzo's burst.
  8. Cho'gall 65 Theory Cho'gall groups or freezes enemies (Upheaval) for Xul's area damage.
  9. Johanna 65 Theory Johanna groups or freezes enemies (Condemn) for Xul's area damage.
  10. Tyrande 65 Theory Tyrande has map-wide reach while Xul pressures a side lane.
  11. Kharazim 63 Theory Xul's root (Bone Prison, Amplify Damage) lets Kharazim dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  12. Sonya 63 Theory Xul's root (Bone Prison, Amplify Damage) lets Sonya dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  13. Jaina 62 Theory Xul's root (Bone Prison, Amplify Damage) holds targets still for Jaina's burst.
  14. Junkrat 62 Theory Xul's root (Bone Prison, Amplify Damage) holds targets still for Junkrat's burst.
  15. Kael'thas 62 Theory Xul's root (Bone Prison, Amplify Damage) holds targets still for Kael'thas's burst.
  16. Li-Ming 62 Theory Xul's root (Bone Prison, Amplify Damage) holds targets still for Li-Ming's burst.
  17. Murky 62 Theory Xul's root (Bone Prison, Amplify Damage) holds targets still for Murky's burst.
  18. Nova 62 Theory Xul's root (Bone Prison, Amplify Damage) holds targets still for Nova's burst.
  19. Probius 62 Theory Xul's root (Bone Prison, Amplify Damage) holds targets still for Probius's burst.
  20. Xal'atath 62 Theory Xul's root (Bone Prison, Amplify Damage) holds targets still for Xal'atath's burst.
  21. Abathur 60 Theory Abathur has map-wide reach while Xul pressures a side lane.
  22. Anduin 60 Theory Anduin can cleanse crowd control off Xul (Leap of Faith) to keep the attacks coming.
  23. Azmodan 60 Theory Azmodan has map-wide reach (Demon Lieutenant) while Xul pressures a side lane.
  24. Falstad 60 Theory Falstad has map-wide reach (Flight) while Xul pressures a side lane.
  25. Garrosh 60 Theory Garrosh can cleanse crowd control off Xul (Into the Fray) to keep the attacks coming.
  26. Ragnaros 60 Theory Ragnaros has map-wide reach (Molten Core, Heroic Difficulty) while Xul pressures a side lane.
  27. Rehgar 60 Theory Rehgar can cleanse crowd control off Xul (Purge) to keep the attacks coming.
  28. Cassia 59 Theory Cassia groups or freezes enemies (Valkyrie) for Xul's area damage. Only when Cassia takes Valkyrie.
  29. Gazlowe 59 Theory Gazlowe groups or freezes enemies (Grav-O-Bomb 3000) for Xul's area damage. Only when Gazlowe takes Grav-O-Bomb 3000.
  30. Medivh 59 Theory Medivh groups or freezes enemies (Ley Line Seal, Medivh Cheats!) for Xul's area damage. Only when Medivh takes Ley Line Seal or Medivh Cheats!.
  31. Sylvanas 59 Theory Sylvanas groups or freezes enemies (Mind Control) for Xul's area damage. Only when Sylvanas takes Mind Control.
  32. Artanis 57 Theory Xul's root (Bone Prison, Amplify Damage) lets Artanis dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  33. Greymane 57 Theory Xul's root (Bone Prison, Amplify Damage) lets Greymane dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  34. Illidan 57 Theory Xul's root (Bone Prison, Amplify Damage) lets Illidan dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  35. Mephisto 57 Theory Xul's root (Bone Prison, Amplify Damage) lets Mephisto dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  36. Qhira 57 Theory Xul's root (Bone Prison, Amplify Damage) lets Qhira dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  37. The Butcher 57 Theory Xul's root (Bone Prison, Amplify Damage) lets The Butcher dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  38. Thrall 57 Theory Xul's root (Bone Prison, Amplify Damage) lets Thrall dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  39. Alexstrasza 56 Theory Alexstrasza can cleanse crowd control off Xul (Lifeblossom) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Alexstrasza takes Lifeblossom.
  40. Ana 56 Theory Ana can cleanse crowd control off Xul (Purifying Darts, Smelling Salts) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Ana takes Purifying Darts or Smelling Salts.
  41. Arthas 56 Theory Arthas can cleanse crowd control off Xul (Icebound Fortitude) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Arthas takes Icebound Fortitude.
  42. Diablo 56 Theory Diablo has map-wide reach (Apocalypse) while Xul pressures a side lane. Only when Diablo takes Apocalypse.
  43. Fenix 56 Theory Fenix has map-wide reach (Planet Cracker) while Xul pressures a side lane. Only when Fenix takes Planet Cracker.
  44. Li Li 56 Theory Li Li can cleanse crowd control off Xul (Let's Go!) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Li Li takes Let's Go!.
  45. Lunara 56 Theory Lunara can cleanse crowd control off Xul (Abolish Magic) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Lunara takes Abolish Magic.
  46. Lúcio 56 Theory Lúcio can cleanse crowd control off Xul (High Five) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Lúcio takes High Five.
  47. Malfurion 56 Theory Malfurion can cleanse crowd control off Xul (Nature's Cure) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Malfurion takes Nature's Cure.
  48. Sgt. Hammer 56 Theory Sgt. Hammer has map-wide reach (Blunt Force Gun) while Xul pressures a side lane. Only when Sgt. Hammer takes Blunt Force Gun.
  49. The Lost Vikings 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.
  50. Uther 56 Theory Uther can cleanse crowd control off Xul (Hand of Protection) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Uther takes Hand of Protection.
  51. Yrel 56 Theory Yrel can cleanse crowd control off Xul (Hand of Freedom) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Yrel takes Hand of Freedom.
  52. Zul'jin 56 Theory Zul'jin can cleanse crowd control off Xul (Voodoo Shuffle) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Zul'jin takes Voodoo Shuffle.

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 Xul

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

  1. Alterac Pass Theory
    Why? 4
    • TheoryXul's sustained damage (Cursed Strikes, Shade) speeds up Alterac Pass's race against neutral units.
    • TheoryAlterac Pass has three lanes for Xul to pressure while the team holds the objective.
    • TheoryXul's summons (Spectral Scythe, Skeletal Mages) add damage to Alterac Pass's neutral objective.
    • TheoryXul's waveclear (Spectral Scythe, Cursed Strikes) helps hold lanes against Alterac Pass's pushing objective.
  2. Garden of Terror Theory
    Why? 4
    • TheoryXul's sustained damage (Cursed Strikes, Shade) speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units.
    • TheoryGarden of Terror has three lanes for Xul to pressure while the team holds the objective.
    • TheoryXul's summons (Spectral Scythe, Skeletal Mages) add damage to Garden of Terror's neutral objective.
    • TheoryXul's waveclear (Spectral Scythe, Cursed Strikes) helps hold lanes against Garden of Terror's pushing objective.
  3. Infernal Shrines Theory
    Why? 4
    • TheoryXul's sustained damage (Cursed Strikes, Shade) speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units.
    • TheoryInfernal Shrines has three lanes for Xul to pressure while the team holds the objective.
    • TheoryXul's summons (Spectral Scythe, Skeletal Mages) add damage to Infernal Shrines's neutral objective.
    • TheoryXul's waveclear (Spectral Scythe, Cursed Strikes) helps hold lanes against Infernal Shrines's pushing objective.
  4. Battlefield of Eternity Theory
    Why? 4
    • TheoryXul's sustained damage (Cursed Strikes, Shade) speeds up Battlefield of Eternity's race against neutral units.
    • TheoryBattlefield of Eternity has only two lanes, so Xul's side-lane pressure is easier to answer.
    • TheoryXul's summons (Spectral Scythe, Skeletal Mages) add damage to Battlefield of Eternity's neutral objective.
    • TheoryXul's waveclear (Spectral Scythe, Cursed Strikes) helps hold lanes against Battlefield of Eternity's pushing objective.
  5. Blackheart's Bay Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryBlackheart's Bay has three lanes for Xul to pressure while the team holds the objective.
    • TheoryXul's waveclear (Spectral Scythe, Cursed Strikes) helps hold lanes against Blackheart's Bay's pushing objective.
  6. Dragon Shire Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryDragon Shire has three lanes for Xul to pressure while the team holds the objective.
    • TheoryXul's waveclear (Spectral Scythe, Cursed Strikes) helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective.
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  1. Haunted Mines 65 Theory Xul's sustained damage (Cursed Strikes, Shade) speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units.
    3 more reasons
    • Haunted Mines has only two lanes, so Xul's side-lane pressure is easier to answer.
    • Xul's summons (Spectral Scythe, Skeletal Mages) add damage to Haunted Mines's neutral objective.
    • Xul's waveclear (Spectral Scythe, Cursed Strikes) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective.
  2. Sky Temple 65 Theory Sky Temple has three lanes for Xul to pressure while the team holds the objective.
    1 more reason
    • Xul's waveclear (Spectral Scythe, Cursed Strikes) helps hold lanes against Sky Temple's pushing objective.
  3. Tomb of the Spider Queen 65 Theory Tomb of the Spider Queen has three lanes for Xul to pressure while the team holds the objective.
    1 more reason
    • Xul's waveclear (Spectral Scythe, Cursed Strikes) helps hold lanes against Tomb of the Spider Queen's pushing objective.
  4. Towers of Doom 65 Theory Towers of Doom has three lanes for Xul to pressure while the team holds the objective.
    1 more reason
    • Xul's waveclear (Spectral Scythe, Cursed Strikes) helps hold lanes against Towers of Doom's pushing objective.
  5. Volskaya Foundry 65 Theory Volskaya Foundry has three lanes for Xul to pressure while the team holds the objective.
    1 more reason
    • Xul's waveclear (Spectral Scythe, Cursed Strikes) helps hold lanes against Volskaya Foundry's pushing objective.
  6. Cursed Hollow 60 Theory Cursed Hollow has three lanes for Xul to pressure while the team holds the objective.
  7. Warhead Junction 60 Theory Warhead Junction has three lanes for Xul to pressure while the team holds the objective.
  8. Braxis Outpost 55 Theory Xul's waveclear (Spectral Scythe, Cursed Strikes) holds Braxis Outpost's single lane.
  9. Industrial District 55 Theory Xul's waveclear (Spectral Scythe, Cursed Strikes) holds Industrial District's single lane.
  10. Lost Cavern 55 Theory Xul's waveclear (Spectral Scythe, Cursed Strikes) holds Lost Cavern's single lane.
  11. Silver City 55 Theory Xul's waveclear (Spectral Scythe, Cursed Strikes) holds Silver City's single lane.

All maps

Talents by level

  1. 1

    • Backlash Passive

      When Bone Armor expires, nearby enemy Heroes take damage equal to 12% of their maximum Health.

    • Shackler Passive

      While Bone Armor is active, nearby enemies are Slowed by 35% for 1 second. Basic Attacks against Heroes that are Stunned, Rooted, or Slowed reduce the cooldown of Bone Armor by 2 seconds.

    • Shade Passive

      While Bone Armor is active, Xul evades all Basic Attacks, but increases the cooldown of Bone Armor by 10 seconds.

  2. 4

    • Reaper's Toll Q

      Reduce the cooldown of Spectral Scythe by 2 seconds and its Mana cost by 15.

    • Grim Scythe W

      Increase Xul's Basic Attack damage by 15%. Each enemy hit by Cursed Strikes reduces its cooldown by 1 second, up to 12 seconds.

    • Jailors Trait Quest

      Bone Prison spawns 2 Skeletal Warriors. These do not count towards Xul's Raise Skeleton maximum. Quest: Spawn 80 Skeletal Warriors. Reward: While fixating on an enemy, Skeletal Warriors gain 25% Movement and Attack Speed.

  3. 7

    • Harvest Vitality W

      Cursed Strikes heals for 70% of the damage dealt to Heroes.

    • Trag'Oul's Essence Trait

      Every time a Skeletal Warrior attacks an enemy, restore 0.5% of Xul's maximum Health and 0.2% of his maximum Mana.

    • Wall Of Bones Passive

      Increase the Shield amount of Bone Armor to 35% of Xul's maximum Health, and Xul gains 20 Spell Armor for its duration.

  4. 10

    • Poison Nova Heroic

      After 0.5 seconds, release poisonous missiles that deal 630 (+4% per level) damage to all enemies hit over 10 seconds.

    • Skeletal Mages Heroic

      Vector Targeting Summon 4 Frost Mages in a line that attack nearby enemies for 47 (+4% per level) damage a second and Slow them by 30% for 2 seconds. Last up to 15 seconds.

  5. 13

    • Echoes of Death Q

      Spectral Scythe spawns 2 additional scythes next to the first after 1.5 seconds, dealing 40% damage.

    • Rapid Harvest W

      Gain 5% Attack Speed for 3 seconds each time Cursed Strikes hits an enemy, up to 75%.

    • Amplify Damage E

      Increase the Root duration of Bone Prison by 0.25 seconds. Enemies Rooted by Bone Prison lose 25 Armor for 2 seconds.

  6. 16

    • Decrepify Q

      Enemy Heroes that are damaged by Spectral Scythe or Skeletal Warriors are Slowed by 30% for 2.5 seconds.

    • Weaken W

      Enemy Heroes who are damaged by Cursed Strikes or Skeletal Warriors deal 35% less damage for 3 seconds.

    • Bone Spear Active

      Deal 230 (+4% per level) damage to enemies in a line.

  7. 20

    • Andariel's Visage Heroic

      Poison Nova heals for 50% of the damage dealt and its duration is increased by 50%.

    • Cold Hand of Death Heroic

      Increase the Slow of Frost Mages by 20%. Every 5th Spectral Scythe that hits enemy Heroes spawns a Frost Mage instead of a Skeletal Warrior at their location.

    • Mortal Wound Q

      Enemy Heroes hit by Spectral Scythe receive 75% less healing for 4 seconds.

    • Kalan's Edict Trait

      Each time Skeletal Warriors deal damage, reduce the cooldown of Bone Armor and Xul's Heroic Ability by 1.5%.

  • Raise Skeleton D Trait

    When a nearby enemy Minion dies, it becomes a Skeletal Warrior with 240 (+4% per level) Health that attacks for 21 (+4% per level) damage and lasts up to 12 seconds. Upon death, Skeletal Warriors deal 40 (+4% per level) damage to nearby enemies. Up to 3 Skeletal Warriors can be active at once when spawned in this way.

  • Spectral Scythe Q Ability

    8 s cooldown 55 Mana

    Summon a scythe that travels to Xul after 1 second, dealing 190 (+4% per level) damage to enemies and spawning a Skeletal Warrior when hitting enemy Heroes. These do not count towards Xul's Raise Skeleton maximum.

  • Cursed Strikes W Ability

    16 s cooldown 50 Mana

    Xul's Basic Attacks deal damage in a wide area and reduce the Attack Speed of Heroes and Summons by 40% for 2 seconds. Lasts 4 seconds once triggered.

  • Bone Prison E Ability

    10 s cooldown 70 Mana

    After a 2 second delay, deal 80 (+4% per level) damage and Root the target enemy Hero for 1.75 seconds. All nearby Skeletal Warriors will fixate on the target for their duration.

  • Poison Nova R Heroic

    90 s cooldown 100 Mana

    After 0.5 seconds, release poisonous missiles that deal 630 (+4% per level) damage to all enemies hit over 10 seconds.

  • Skeletal Mages R Heroic

    90 s cooldown 80 Mana

    Vector Targeting Summon 4 Frost Mages in a line that attack nearby enemies for 47 (+4% per level) damage a second and Slow them by 30% for 2 seconds. Last up to 15 seconds.

  • Bone Armor Active

    30 s cooldown

    Activate to gain a Shield equal to 25% of Xul's maximum Health for 3 seconds.

Mechanics tags

What the theory layer reads from Xul'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

Root
Ability Bone Prison “After a 2 second delay, deal 80 damage and Root the target enemy Hero for 1.75 seconds.”
Talent Amplify Damage “Increase the Root duration of Bone Prison by 0.25 seconds.”
Slow
Ability Skeletal Mages “Summon 4 Frost Mages in a line that attack nearby enemies for 47 damage a second and Slow them by 30% for 2 seconds.”
Talent Shackler “While Bone Armor is active, nearby enemies are Slowed by 35% for 1 second.”
Talent Decrepify “Enemy Heroes that are damaged by Spectral Scythe or Skeletal Warriors are Slowed by 30% for 2.5 seconds.”
Talent Cold Hand of Death “Increase the Slow of Frost Mages by 20%.”

Defense and mobility

Block
Talent Shade “While Bone Armor is active, Xul evades all Basic Attacks, but increases the cooldown of Bone Armor by 10 seconds.”
Self-healing
Talent Harvest Vitality “Cursed Strikes heals for 70% of the damage dealt to Heroes.”
Talent Trag'Oul's Essence “Every time a Skeletal Warrior attacks an enemy, restore 0.5% of Xul's maximum Health and 0.2% of his maximum Mana.”
Talent Andariel's Visage “Poison Nova heals for 50% of the damage dealt and its duration is increased by 50%.”
Shields
Ability Bone Armor “Activate to gain a Shield equal to 25% of Xul's maximum Health for 3 seconds.”
Spell Armor
Talent Wall Of Bones “Increase the Shield amount of Bone Armor to 35% of Xul's maximum Health, and Xul gains 20 Spell Armor for its duration.”

Damage and macro

% Health damage
Talent Backlash “When Bone Armor expires, nearby enemy Heroes take damage equal to 12% of their maximum Health.”
Anti-heal
Talent Mortal Wound “Enemy Heroes hit by Spectral Scythe receive 75% less healing for 4 seconds.”
Area damage
Ability Spectral Scythe “…scythe that travels to Xul after 1 second, dealing 190 damage to enemies and spawning a Skeletal Warrior when…”
Ability Cursed Strikes “Xul's Basic Attacks deal damage in a wide area and reduce the Attack Speed of Heroes and Summons by 40% for 2 seconds.”
Ability Raise Skeleton “Upon death, Skeletal Warriors deal 40 damage to nearby enemies.”
Ability Skeletal Mages “Summon 4 Frost Mages in a line that attack nearby enemies for 47 damage a second and Slow them by 30% for 2 seconds.”
Basic-attack reliant
Ability Cursed Strikes “Xul's Basic Attacks deal damage in a wide area and reduce the Attack Speed of Heroes and Summons by 40% for 2 seconds.”
Talent Shade “While Bone Armor is active, Xul evades all Basic Attacks, but increases the cooldown of Bone Armor by 10 seconds.”
Talent Grim Scythe “Increase Xul's Basic Attack damage by 15%.”
Talent Jailors “Reward: While fixating on an enemy, Skeletal Warriors gain 25% Movement and Attack Speed.”
Summons
Ability Spectral Scythe “…to Xul after 1 second, dealing 190 damage to enemies and spawning a Skeletal Warrior when hitting enemy Heroes.”
Ability Skeletal Mages “Summon 4 Frost Mages in a line that attack nearby enemies for 47 damage a second and Slow them by 30% for 2 seconds.”
Talent Jailors “Bone Prison spawns 2 Skeletal Warriors.”
Sustained damage
Ability Cursed Strikes “Xul's Basic Attacks deal damage in a wide area and reduce the Attack Speed of Heroes and Summons by 40% for 2 seconds.”
Talent Shade “While Bone Armor is active, Xul evades all Basic Attacks, but increases the cooldown of Bone Armor by 10 seconds.”
Talent Grim Scythe “Increase Xul's Basic Attack damage by 15%.”
Talent Jailors “Reward: While fixating on an enemy, Skeletal Warriors gain 25% Movement and Attack Speed.”
Waveclear
Ability Spectral Scythe “…scythe that travels to Xul after 1 second, dealing 190 damage to enemies and spawning a Skeletal Warrior when…”
Ability Cursed Strikes “Xul's Basic Attacks deal damage in a wide area and reduce the Attack Speed of Heroes and Summons by 40% for 2 seconds.”
Ability Raise Skeleton “Upon death, Skeletal Warriors deal 40 damage to nearby enemies.”
Curated note Cursed Strikes cleaves in a wide area and Raise Skeleton turns dying minions into attackers, so Xul clears waves very fast.

Play-style traits

Split push
Curated note Skeletal Warriors and quick waveclear let Xul hold or push a side lane alone while his team plays elsewhere.

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