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Hello my name is SmallKiwi and this is how you play Lion.
Lion is an intelligence based ranged support with a focus on crowd control and nukes. His
Q is an AOE straight line stun, his W is a single target Hex, His E is a channeled mana
drain, and his Ultimate is a single-target nuke.
The range on Lion’s Q is slightly longer than the cast range, so target the ground
in line with enemies to maximize range. By using Lion’s E often you will have plenty
of mana to effectively zone your lane early on. Using it on enemy heroes will put them
at a mana disadvantage and can sometimes bait them into attacking, so use it to setup gank
opportunities.
Lion’s W provides further crowd control and can allow you to safely land 2 or 3 additional
auto attacks. Remember never to cast his W immediately after the Q lands- always wait
until the stun wears off to maximize CC time.
At level 6 Lion becomes even more dangerous thanks to his ultimate which can take a significant
portion of any foe’s health. Use it to get an early gank against opponents who might
stay in lane with low health.
In team fights try to line up your Q to hit multiple opponents and focus your Hex and
Ultimate on dangerous carries or nukers and don’t be afraid to use E in combat to replenish
and starve enemies.
When selecting Lion’s skills, always max Q first and put a point in E at level 2 and
a point in his W at level 4. Prioritize R over Q, and judge at level 8 whether you would
benefit more from faster mana drain or a longer hex.
Take Lion’s recommended starting items, including the courier unless a teammate purchased
it, in which case consider taking extra iron branches. If a teammate purchased the courier,
be sure to fly it once you have enough gold. Mid game build Arcane boots and a Mechanism,
and aim to buy a blink dagger, Aghanim’s scepter, Scythe of Vyse, and possibly a Dagon
for end game.
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