With a powerful weapon (and deadly venom to match), Vyper can slither into the back of teams and assassinate high-priority targets in a storm of bullets.
With a powerful weapon (and deadly venom to match), Vyper can slither into the back of teams and assassinate high-priority targets in a storm of bullets.
Description
Version 61 brings:
Updated Skill Order
More detailed laning itemization options
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Item Build
〓 Lane Core
// Suggested order; prioritize as needed
500
500
Card charge is based on hits, not affected by falloff. Spray at enemy heroes to to get charge and rain down cards on them to trade.
500
The CD is almost short enough to use every wave. Save up 2 cards, activate, and try to trade often.
500
1250
1250
1250
Imbue on Card Trick (1). Save a card for reloading.
Sustain
// If <50%
500
[Default]
500
If you're very low, it's usually better to buy Healing Rite and stay on the map than to full back early.
Lane Weapon Options
// Pick Two
500
[Default] Consider for Spirit Shield and weapon damage.
500
[Default] Good for splitpushing, farming, freezing, or pressuring to punish enemy roams.
500
[Solo Lanes] Opt for this in trade heavy lanes. Can replace HPW if you're low before your first buy or need to stack bullet shield.
500
Consider when you intend to buy Ammo Scav, need to stack Bullet Shield, or need help securing orbs.
Early Vitality
//
1250
Our primary source of sustain. Can be replaced with Leech very late game.
1250
[Flex] Generally good, but can be swapped out for defensive options as needed.
Lane Spirit Options
// Pick One
500
Consider agaisnt squishy lanes. Pair with HVM. Buy early during laning (1st or 2nd) to start stacking.
500
[vs Aggressive lanes] Stack Spirit shield and provides consistent power for short trades.
1250
Opt for this in lanes that are too tanky to kill or when you plan to heavily farm camps. Can replace AS/MB post lane.
Midgame [~18-23k]
// Replace 500s as needed
3000
While sliding you have infinite ammo and are a smaller target. Use this as often as possible.
1250
Use to rotate faster, kite, or extend our mag during Full Auto (3). Replace Monster Rounds if necessary.
3000
Use slides to spool up the damage as you enter a fight or start an objective.
6000
The Bonus Damage scales multiplicatively with all of our weapon damage. Also increase card charge rate (but this may be a bug).
Defense Options
//
3000
If you need Bullet Armor. Can replace any 500 or Combat Barrier.
1250
[vs Seven/Warden] [vs Slowing Hex] Can be considered in the early Vit Flex slot.
4250
Can cleanse Warden's Cage / Seven's Stun / Knockdown before they hit you. Upgrade once you start teamfighting.
1250
4250
Upgrade once your core damage is online (after Lucky Shot). Buy earlier if dealing with heavy spirit damage.
Hyper Late
//
6000
6000
7250
6000
T4 Alternatives
//
6000
[vs Mobility] [Warden/Seven] Alternative to Siphon. Particularly useful vs very fast fleetfoot users.
6000
Alternative to Spiritual Overflow.
6000
Protects you from crowd control and Curse.
7250
Overtunned item; useful on almost any hero against Bullet Damage.
Utility
// Replace Extra Charge and Infuser as needed
1750
[vs Infernus/Lash/Shiv/Mirage] [Ganking]
1250
[vs Haze/Ivy/Warden/McGinnis] [vs Gun Builds]
3000
[vs Lash] Remember you can reload during the stasis duration.
3000
[vs Flyers] [vs Vindicta/Grey Talon/Lash/Ivy]
3500
Consider if your team has some AoE teamfight CC like Dynamo.
3000
[vs Pocket/Yamato] [vs Dive] Use to protect yourself from divers and prevent them from avoiding your ult.
6000
Upgrade any other offensive active into Curse late game.
3000
3500
Ability Point Order
Card Trick
Project Mind
Full Auto
Telekinesis
1
2
1
1
1
2
5
2
2
5
5
5