A short-ranged assassin, Fathom can slip in and out of combat and win long engagements.
A short-ranged assassin, Fathom can slip in and out of combat and win long engagements.
Bullethose Viper - Tmask's Slip 'n Slide Guide
Description
Current as of 10/30
This guide focuses on abusing crouch-sliding to cause havoc on the enemy team.
Weave in and out of a fight, then slither away to safety and heal up.
The more you taunt the enemy, the more likely they'll waste time chasing you!
GOTTA GO FAST!
Item Build
Start Here
Focus on Rate of Fire and Spirit Power.
500
You get infinite bullets sliding. Stack Fire Rate to maximize DPS.
500
Dash-slide everywhere. Builds into Superior Stamina so you never run out.
500
Builds into Fortitude so you can heal when you escape.
500
(2) is your burst finisher.
500
Optional. More spirit = faster move speed & (2) damage.
500
Optional for Survival. Sell later.
Pick one
500
You are a close-quarters hero. This will obliterate your enemies later.
500
Land those shots, plus more spirit later!
Core
Maximize your Slide
1250
Slide distance is everything.
3000
Rush ASAP. Massive boost to slide and DPS. Mandatory.
Now these
Round out your empty slots
1250
1250
Put on (2).
3000
Put on (2).
1250
Mandatory
6200
Biggest power spike. Increase fire rate, Increase Speed, Increase (2) damage. Mandatory purchase.
Upgrades!
All useful.
3500
Put on (2). Does max Health % damage, great for finishing.
3500
Heal when you escape a team fight.
3500
Buy if you're having trouble keeping your stamina topped off.
3500
Increase move speed and (2) damage.
3500
If you are close enough to smell their fear, buy this.
3500
Need more spirit resist? Buy this.
9700
*Happy Viper noises*
Flex Slots
Pick 2
3000
Contribute to your team. Knock that Vindicta out of the sky.
1250
Getting caught diving? This'll help you survive.
1250
Slow enemies are easier to hit. They also panic more.
3000
Helps you dive and survive teamfights.
6200
Gun go BRRRRRRRRRRRR
6200
Use to catch folks by surprise.
3000
More fire rate is good. The rest is okay.
How To
Viper has many ways to play. My favorite is slipping and sliding around enemies to annoy them, then running away to heal. You are HARD to hit and kill when zoomin on the floor. You can escape fights easily and ideally can heal up before engaging again.
About your (2)
This is your delete button. Press on the target, then shoot the shit outta them. The lower they are, the more damage they take. It has high scaling on spirit, so don't forget to use it. Max damage happens when they are at 25% health.
About your (4)
Currently it blocks damage on petrified targets. Do not use it to shoot people; use it to get away or freeze people in place. After the threshold of damage is reached, they break free. But they will stay frozen for a long time if you leave them alone!
Thank you!
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Ability Point Order
Screwjab Dagger
Lethal Venom
Slither
Petrifying Bola
1
1
2
5
1
2
2
5
5
1
2
5