Whetstone
Heroes of the Storm

Patch 2.57 Updated

Dragon Shire loading screen

Standard map

Dragon Shire

  • Ranked pool

Hold the top and bottom shrines, then channel the statue in the middle to turn a hero into the lane-pushing Dragon Knight.

Size
Medium
Lanes
3
Ranked list
Hand-checked
  • Three lanes
  • Channel objective
  • Pushing objective
  • Long rotations

Best heroes on Dragon Shire

Heroes on Dragon Shire

Score 1–100 from how the kit fits this map (50 = neutral)

  1. Abathur Theory
    Why? 4
    • TheoryAbathur's map-wide reach offsets Dragon Shire's long rotations.
    • TheoryDragon Shire has three lanes for Abathur to pressure while the team holds the objective.
    • TheoryAbathur can reach channelling enemies quickly to contest Dragon Shire's objective.
    • TheoryAbathur's waveclear (Locust Strain) helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective.
  2. Dehaka Theory
    Why? 4
    • TheoryDehaka's map-wide reach (Brushstalker) offsets Dragon Shire's long rotations.
    • TheoryDragon Shire has three lanes for Dehaka to pressure while the team holds the objective.
    • TheoryDehaka can reach channelling enemies quickly (Brushstalker) to contest Dragon Shire's objective.
    • TheoryDehaka's silence (Isolation) stops enemies channelling Dragon Shire's objective. Only when Dehaka takes Isolation.
  3. Azmodan Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryAzmodan's map-wide reach (Demon Lieutenant) offsets Dragon Shire's long rotations.
    • TheoryAzmodan can reach channelling enemies quickly (Demon Lieutenant) to contest Dragon Shire's objective.
    • TheoryAzmodan's waveclear (Summon Demon Warrior, Greed) helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective.
  4. Brightwing Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryBrightwing's map-wide reach offsets Dragon Shire's long rotations.
    • TheoryBrightwing can reach channelling enemies quickly to contest Dragon Shire's objective.
    • TheoryBrightwing's silence (Polymorph, Hush!) stops enemies channelling Dragon Shire's objective.
  5. Falstad Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryFalstad's map-wide reach (Flight) offsets Dragon Shire's long rotations.
    • TheoryFalstad can reach channelling enemies quickly (Flight) to contest Dragon Shire's objective.
    • TheoryFalstad's waveclear (Lightning Rod) helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective.
  6. Ragnaros Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryRagnaros's map-wide reach (Molten Core, Heroic Difficulty) offsets Dragon Shire's long rotations.
    • TheoryRagnaros can reach channelling enemies quickly (Molten Core, Heroic Difficulty) to contest Dragon Shire's objective.
    • TheoryRagnaros's waveclear (Empower Sulfuras, Blast Wave) helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective.
  7. Sylvanas Theory
    Why? 4
    • TheoryDragon Shire has three lanes for Sylvanas to pressure while the team holds the objective.
    • TheorySylvanas can reach channelling enemies quickly (Haunting Wave, Windrunner) to contest Dragon Shire's objective.
    • TheorySylvanas's silence (Wailing Arrow, Mind Control) stops enemies channelling Dragon Shire's objective.
    • TheorySylvanas's waveclear helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective.
  8. Tyrande Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryTyrande's map-wide reach offsets Dragon Shire's long rotations.
    • TheoryTyrande can reach channelling enemies quickly to contest Dragon Shire's objective.
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  1. Fenix 70 Theory Fenix's map-wide reach (Planet Cracker) offsets Dragon Shire's long rotations. Only when Fenix takes Planet Cracker.
    2 more reasons
    • Fenix can reach channelling enemies quickly (Warp) to contest Dragon Shire's objective.
    • Fenix's waveclear (Plasma Cutter, Weapon Mode: Repeater Cannon) helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective.
  2. Kel'Thuzad 68 Theory Kel'Thuzad's map-wide reach (Shadow Fissure) offsets Dragon Shire's long rotations. Only when Kel'Thuzad takes Shadow Fissure.
    2 more reasons
    • Kel'Thuzad's waveclear (Death and Decay, Frost Nova) helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective.
    • Kel'Thuzad can reach channelling enemies quickly (Shadow Fissure) to contest Dragon Shire's objective. Only when Kel'Thuzad takes Shadow Fissure.
  3. Sgt. Hammer 68 Theory Sgt. Hammer's map-wide reach (Blunt Force Gun) offsets Dragon Shire's long rotations. Only when Sgt. Hammer takes Blunt Force Gun.
    2 more reasons
    • Sgt. Hammer's waveclear (Spider Mines, Concussive Blast) helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective.
    • Sgt. Hammer can reach channelling enemies quickly (Ambush) to contest Dragon Shire's objective. Only when Sgt. Hammer takes Ambush.
  4. Samuro 67 Theory Dragon Shire has three lanes for Samuro to pressure while the team holds the objective.
    1 more reason
    • Samuro can reach channelling enemies quickly (Wind Walk) to contest Dragon Shire's objective.
  5. Valeera 67 Theory Valeera can reach channelling enemies quickly (Vanish) to contest Dragon Shire's objective.
    2 more reasons
    • Valeera's silence (Eviscerate) stops enemies channelling Dragon Shire's objective.
    • Valeera's waveclear (Sinister Strike, Blade Flurry) helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective.
  6. Hanzo 66 Theory Hanzo's map-wide reach (Dragon's Arrow) offsets Dragon Shire's long rotations. Only when Hanzo takes Dragon's Arrow.
    2 more reasons
    • Hanzo can reach channelling enemies quickly (Dragon's Arrow) to contest Dragon Shire's objective. Only when Hanzo takes Dragon's Arrow.
    • Hanzo's waveclear (Serrated Arrows, Ignore All Distractions) helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective. Only when Hanzo takes Serrated Arrows or Ignore All Distractions.
  7. Mephisto 65 Theory Mephisto can reach channelling enemies quickly (Shade of Mephisto, Shade Lord) to contest Dragon Shire's objective.
    2 more reasons
    • Mephisto's waveclear (Skull Missile, Shade of Mephisto) helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective.
    • Mephisto's silence (Unspeakable Horror) stops enemies channelling Dragon Shire's objective. Only when Mephisto takes Unspeakable Horror.
  8. Xal'atath 65 Theory Xal'atath can reach channelling enemies quickly (Void Step, Cloak of Shadows) to contest Dragon Shire's objective.
    2 more reasons
    • Xal'atath's waveclear (Shadow Mark, Dark Heart Ritual) helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective.
    • Xal'atath's silence (Silence of the Lamb, Dark Heart's Protection) stops enemies channelling Dragon Shire's objective. Only when Xal'atath takes Silence of the Lamb or Dark Heart's Protection.
  9. Xul 65 Theory Dragon Shire 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 Dragon Shire's pushing objective.
  10. The Lost Vikings 64 Theory Dragon Shire 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 Dragon Shire's objective. Only when The Lost Vikings takes Spy Games.
  11. Diablo 63 Theory Diablo's map-wide reach (Apocalypse) offsets Dragon Shire's long rotations. Only when Diablo takes Apocalypse.
    1 more reason
    • Diablo can reach channelling enemies quickly (Apocalypse) to contest Dragon Shire's objective. Only when Diablo takes Apocalypse.
  12. Whitemane 63 Theory Whitemane's map-wide reach (Guiding Light) offsets Dragon Shire's long rotations. Only when Whitemane takes Guiding Light.
    1 more reason
    • Whitemane can reach channelling enemies quickly (Guiding Light) to contest Dragon Shire's objective. Only when Whitemane takes Guiding Light.
  13. Cho'gall 62 Theory Cho'gall's waveclear (Shadowflame, Dread Orb) helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective.
    2 more reasons
    • Cho'gall can reach channelling enemies quickly (Shifting Nether) to contest Dragon Shire's objective. Only when Cho'gall takes Shifting Nether.
    • Cho'gall's silence (Deafening Blast) stops enemies channelling Dragon Shire's objective. Only when Cho'gall takes Deafening Blast.
  14. Tyrael 62 Theory Tyrael can reach channelling enemies quickly (El'druin's Might, Stalwart Angel) to contest Dragon Shire's objective.
    1 more reason
    • Tyrael's waveclear (El'druin's Might, Smite) helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective.
  15. Mal'Ganis 60 Theory Mal'Ganis's sleep (Night Rush, Seeker Swarm) stops enemies channelling Dragon Shire's objective.
    1 more reason
    • Mal'Ganis's waveclear (Fel Claws, Necrotic Embrace) helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective.
  16. Medivh 60 Theory Medivh can reach channelling enemies quickly (Portal) to contest Dragon Shire's objective.
    1 more reason
    • Medivh's silence (Poly Bomb) stops enemies channelling Dragon Shire's objective. Only when Medivh takes Poly Bomb.
  17. Murky 60 Theory Dragon Shire has three lanes for Murky to pressure while the team holds the objective.
  18. Zeratul 60 Theory Zeratul can reach channelling enemies quickly (Permanent Cloak) to contest Dragon Shire's objective.
    1 more reason
    • Zeratul's Time Stop (Void Prison) stops enemies channelling Dragon Shire's objective. Only when Zeratul takes Void Prison.
  19. Alarak 59 Theory Alarak's silence (Discord Strike, Dissonance) stops enemies channelling Dragon Shire's objective.
    1 more reason
    • Alarak can reach channelling enemies quickly (Last Laugh) to contest Dragon Shire's objective. Only when Alarak takes Last Laugh.
  20. Chromie 59 Theory Chromie's Time Stop (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) stops enemies channelling Dragon Shire's objective.
    1 more reason
    • Chromie can reach channelling enemies quickly (Here and There, Stuck in a Loop) to contest Dragon Shire's objective. Only when Chromie takes Here and There or Stuck in a Loop.
  21. E.T.C. 59 Theory E.T.C.'s waveclear (Powerslide, Face Melt) helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective.
    1 more reason
    • E.T.C. can reach channelling enemies quickly (Ride the Lightning) to contest Dragon Shire's objective. Only when E.T.C. takes Ride the Lightning.
  22. Kerrigan 59 Theory Kerrigan's waveclear (Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp) helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective.
    1 more reason
    • Kerrigan can reach channelling enemies quickly (Psionic Shift) to contest Dragon Shire's objective. Only when Kerrigan takes Psionic Shift.
  23. Stitches 59 Theory Stitches's waveclear (Shambling Horror) helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective.
    1 more reason
    • Stitches can reach channelling enemies quickly (Hungry Hungry Stitches) to contest Dragon Shire's objective. Only when Stitches takes Hungry Hungry Stitches.
  24. Cassia 58 Theory Cassia's waveclear (Lightning Fury, Blinding Light) helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective.
    1 more reason
    • Cassia's silence (Imprisoning Light) stops enemies channelling Dragon Shire's objective. Only when Cassia takes Imprisoning Light.
  25. Deckard 58 Theory Deckard's waveclear (Horadric Cube, Scroll Of Sealing) helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective.
    1 more reason
    • Deckard's silence (Respect the Elderly) stops enemies channelling Dragon Shire's objective. Only when Deckard takes Respect the Elderly.
  26. Garrosh 58 Theory Garrosh's waveclear (Groundbreaker, Wrecking Ball) helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective.
    1 more reason
    • Garrosh's silence (Warlord's Challenge) stops enemies channelling Dragon Shire's objective. Only when Garrosh takes Warlord's Challenge.
  27. Junkrat 58 Theory Junkrat's waveclear (Frag Launcher, Concussion Mine) helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective.
    1 more reason
    • Junkrat's silence (Sticky Wicket) stops enemies channelling Dragon Shire's objective. Only when Junkrat takes Sticky Wicket.
  28. Leoric 58 Theory Leoric's waveclear (Skeletal Swing) helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective.
    1 more reason
    • Leoric's silence (Buried Alive) stops enemies channelling Dragon Shire's objective. Only when Leoric takes Buried Alive.
  29. Maiev 58 Theory Maiev's waveclear (Fan of Knives, Spirit of Vengeance) helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective.
    1 more reason
    • Maiev's silence (Containment Disc) stops enemies channelling Dragon Shire's objective. Only when Maiev takes Containment Disc.
  30. Qhira 58 Theory Qhira's waveclear (Carnage, Revolving Sweep) helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective.
    1 more reason
    • Qhira's silence (Silent Killer) stops enemies channelling Dragon Shire's objective. Only when Qhira takes Silent Killer.
  31. Anub'arak 57 Theory Anub'arak can reach channelling enemies quickly (Burrow Charge) to contest Dragon Shire's objective.
  32. Gul'dan 57 Theory Gul'dan can reach channelling enemies quickly (Demonic Circle) to contest Dragon Shire's objective. Only when Gul'dan takes Demonic Circle.
    1 more reason
    • Gul'dan's silence (Horrify) stops enemies channelling Dragon Shire's objective. Only when Gul'dan takes Horrify.
  33. Li-Ming 57 Theory Li-Ming can reach channelling enemies quickly (Teleport, Aether Walker) to contest Dragon Shire's objective.
  34. Malfurion 57 Theory Malfurion can reach channelling enemies quickly (Astral Communion) to contest Dragon Shire's objective. Only when Malfurion takes Astral Communion.
    1 more reason
    • Malfurion's silence (Twilight Dream, Astral Communion) stops enemies channelling Dragon Shire's objective. Only when Malfurion takes Twilight Dream or Astral Communion.
  35. Malthael 57 Theory Malthael can reach channelling enemies quickly (Wraith Strike) to contest Dragon Shire's objective.
  36. Nova 57 Theory Nova can reach channelling enemies quickly (Permanent Cloak, Ghost Protocol) to contest Dragon Shire's objective.
  37. The Butcher 57 Theory The Butcher can reach channelling enemies quickly (Bolt of the Storm) to contest Dragon Shire's objective. Only when The Butcher takes Bolt of the Storm.
    1 more reason
    • The Butcher's silence (Lamb to the Slaughter) stops enemies channelling Dragon Shire's objective. Only when The Butcher takes Lamb to the Slaughter.
  38. Alexstrasza 55 Theory Alexstrasza's waveclear (Flame Buffet, Wing Buffet) helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective.
  39. Ana 55 Theory Ana's sleep (Sleep Dart) stops enemies channelling Dragon Shire's objective.
  40. Blaze 55 Theory Blaze's waveclear (Flame Stream, Pyromania) helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective.
  41. D.Va 55 Theory D.Va's waveclear (Self-Destruct, Mech Mode) helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective.
  42. Deathwing 55 Theory Deathwing's waveclear (Incinerate, Onslaught) helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective.
  43. Gazlowe 55 Theory Gazlowe's waveclear (Deth Lazor, Xplodium Charge) helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective.
  44. Hogger 55 Theory Hogger's waveclear (Staggering Blow, Loot Hoard) helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective.
  45. Johanna 55 Theory Johanna's waveclear (Condemn) helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective.
  46. Kael'thas 55 Theory Kael'thas's waveclear (Flamestrike, Living Bomb) helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective.
  47. Lúcio 55 Theory Lúcio's waveclear (Soundwave, Push Off) helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective.
  48. Nazeebo 55 Theory Nazeebo's waveclear helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective.
  49. Orphea 55 Theory Orphea's waveclear (Shadow Waltz, Chomp) helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective.
  50. Probius 55 Theory Probius's waveclear (Disruption Pulse, Warp Rift) helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective.
  51. Rexxar 55 Theory Rexxar's waveclear (Spirit Swoop, Misha, Charge!) helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective.
  52. Stukov 55 Theory Stukov's silence (Lurking Arm, Bio-Explosion Switch) stops enemies channelling Dragon Shire's objective.
  53. Yrel 55 Theory Yrel's waveclear (Vindication, Righteous Hammer) helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective.
  54. Zagara 55 Theory Zagara's waveclear (Baneling Barrage, Infested Drop) helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective.
  55. Genji 54 Theory Genji can reach channelling enemies quickly (Pathfinder) to contest Dragon Shire's objective. Only when Genji takes Pathfinder.
  56. Greymane 54 Theory Greymane can reach channelling enemies quickly (Eyes in the Dark) to contest Dragon Shire's objective. Only when Greymane takes Eyes in the Dark.
  57. Illidan 54 Theory Illidan can reach channelling enemies quickly (Bolt of the Storm) to contest Dragon Shire's objective. Only when Illidan takes Bolt of the Storm.
  58. Imperius 54 Theory Imperius can reach channelling enemies quickly (Valorous Pursuit) to contest Dragon Shire's objective. Only when Imperius takes Valorous Pursuit.
  59. Jaina 54 Theory Jaina can reach channelling enemies quickly (Ice Blink) to contest Dragon Shire's objective. Only when Jaina takes Ice Blink.
  60. Tassadar 54 Theory Tassadar can reach channelling enemies quickly (Shadow Walk) to contest Dragon Shire's objective. Only when Tassadar takes Shadow Walk.
  61. Thrall 54 Theory Thrall can reach channelling enemies quickly (Wind Rush) to contest Dragon Shire's objective. Only when Thrall takes Wind Rush.
  62. Artanis 53 Theory Artanis's waveclear (Amateur Opponent) helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective. Only when Artanis takes Amateur Opponent.
  63. Raynor 53 Theory Raynor's waveclear (Exterminator) helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective. Only when Raynor takes Exterminator.
  64. Valla 53 Theory Valla's waveclear (Monster Hunter) helps hold lanes against Dragon Shire's pushing objective. Only when Valla takes Monster Hunter.
  65. Varian 53 Theory Varian's silence (Taunt) stops enemies channelling Dragon Shire's objective. Only when Varian takes Taunt.
  66. Zarya 53 Theory Zarya's silence (Gravity Kills) stops enemies channelling Dragon Shire's objective. Only when Zarya takes Gravity Kills.