Opening Rounds
Packs extra weapon pressure into attacks against healthy targets. It is strongest at starting engagements rather than cleaning up the final sliver of health.
Opening Rounds stats & effects
1,600 soulsYour attacks have additional Weapon Damage against enemies above 50% health.
- Weapon Damage25%
Heroes who buy it most (share of their games)
High-Velocity RoundsStats from current game data, last synced October 25, 2026. Purchase data from recorded ranked matches; a high win rate doesn’t mean the item caused the win.
When to buy Opening Rounds
Buy it when you're often the first player connecting shots and want more bite in the opening trade.
There’s no fixed build order. Buy it when it solves a problem in your current match.
How to use it
Watch out
Its conditional bonus fades once the target drops below the relevant health threshold, so it isn't a universal finisher.
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