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Use height and movement to attack an enemy from an unexpected angle, then put them where your teammates can help finish the fight. A useful landing matters more than a spectacular approach.
Look for nearby height beside the fight rather than far behind the enemy team. Keep your teammates’ positions in view and a route available after landing. You want enough height for a useful Ground Strike without spending so long setting up that the opportunity disappears.
Move back towards cover and allied protection using whatever movement remains. If you missed the attack or an enemy stops your approach, leave rather than trying to improvise a solo brawl in the middle of everyone.
Compare common Lash purchases across the match, exploring item popularity for his vertical initiation and burst-focused approach to fights.
Mystic Burst95%
Extra Spirit80%
Headshot Booster73%
Extra Charge67%
Extra Stamina54%
Tankbuster53%
Stamina Mastery51%
Headhunter45%
Greater Expansion42%Tankbuster37%
Boundless Spirit37%
Superior Cooldown34%
Refresher25%
Spirit Burn21%Boundless Spirit19%
Transcendent Cooldown15%See how Lash players develop their opening ability points, with common sequences for engagement, damage and continued pressure after landing.
| Ability point | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ground Strike | 1 | 2 | – | – | – | – | – | 8 | 9 | – |
 Flog | – | – | 3 | 4 | – | 6 | – | – | – | 10 |
 Grapple | – | – | – | – | 5 | – | – | – | – | – |
 Death Slam | – | – | – | – | – | – | 7 | – | – | – |
| Ability point | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Strike | 1 | 2 | – | – | 5 | – | 7 | – | – | – |
| Flog | – | – | 3 | – | – | – | – | – | 9 | 10 |
| Grapple | – | – | – | 4 | – | – | – | 8 | – | – |
| Death Slam | – | – | – | – | – | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Ability point | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Strike | – | – | 3 | – | – | – | – | 8 | 9 | – |
| Flog | 1 | 2 | – | – | 5 | – | 7 | – | – | – |
| Grapple | – | – | – | 4 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Death Slam | – | – | – | – | – | 6 | – | – | – | 10 |
Timings are approximate. When teams start grouping and pushing objectives, use the next phase’s advice.
Collect souls and use nearby height for reliable Ground Strike opportunities. Keep a route back after landing rather than spending every movement option.
Clear a useful wave, then look for a timely side or elevated approach. Join fights your teammates can follow instead of searching endlessly for height.
Choose a Death Slam destination that gives allies a useful attack. Reassess after landing and turn back if your own damage dealer needs protection.
Use disruption to help a teammate and take nearby souls rather than repeatedly forcing missed dives.
A lower, reliable approach can be better than taking so long to find height that the fight ends.
Heroes that change how you play Lash. Situational adjustments, not rankings.
A ranged firing position may be reachable from an overlooked vertical angle.
Approach with allied help, check his trap route and choose a landing that does not leave you alone behind the team.
They can hold you after you land and prevent a clean exit.
Track their position before diving and preserve movement; attack elsewhere if they are waiting beside your intended target.
Landing among grouped allies can put you near a ready enemy control threat.
Avoid committing to a destination Dynamo is protecting while your teammates cannot immediately follow.
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