This week, we’ve got a solid mix of core heroes who are thriving thanks to strong lane presence, tempo control, and easy-to-execute gameplans.
In this post, we’re not just listing win rates — we’re going to break down what makes these heroes successful, so you can make smarter decisions in your own games. Whether you’re climbing solo or playing five-stack ranked, there’s something to take away here.
1. Wraith King (Bone Guard)
Win Rate: 56.61% | Pick Rate: 7.13%
This facet leans hard into map control through passive pressure. Bone Guard allows Wraith King to summon skeletons, which push lanes, farm jungle camps, and chip towers — all without needing direct input. It’s ideal for lower-pressure, high-impact play. You farm, show up to teamfights with levels and items, and let your skeletons create constant threats on the map.
If you want to win more games with less complexity, this is one of the most consistent heroes for solo queue. Focus on efficiency: pull small camp to lane, summon skeletons on cooldown, and play around your first big item timing (usually Radiance or Armlet).
2. Vengeful Spirit (Soul Strike)
Win Rate: 56.38% | Pick Rate: 2.96%
With Soul Strike, Venge’s ranged attacks gain the benefits of melee attacks, making her feel like a ranged core with the impact of a melee carry. This facet amplifies her right-click potential massively, while still keeping her core utility — Swap, Wave of Terror, and her illusion on death.
Think of Venge more like a tempo carry. Build for right-click impact — Dragon Lance, Manta, maybe even Deso. Use your illusion as a tool to sustain map presence even when you die. The win condition here is early mid-game pressure, not late-game insurance.
3. Juggernaut (Bladeform)
Win Rate: 55.07% | Pick Rate: 2.09%
Bladeform encourages smart positioning. You gain Agility and Movement Speed when you’re not taking damage — which means you’re rewarded for clean fights, good rotations, and understanding your limits. It’s the ideal facet for disciplined players who want to scale without playing greedy.
Avoid unnecessary trades. Use your high movement speed to control the map, farm efficiently, and avoid overcommitting. Juggernaut becomes a momentum-based hero with this facet.
4. Legion Commander (Spoils of War)
Win Rate: 54.94% | Pick Rate: 2.48%
Spoils of War turns Duel from a selfish tool into a team-wide power spike. Now, everyone who helps in the kill gets permanent damage, and LC automatically casts Press the Attack on herself and allies when a Duel is won. This makes her more about team coordination than 1v1 domination.
Treat Duel like a team buff. If you’re playing with supports or cores that can help secure kills, you’re snowballing the whole team. Itemize for initiation and durability: Blink, BKB & such. The more fights you take around Duel, the stronger your entire lineup becomes.
5. Wraith King (Spectral Blade)
Win Rate: 54.89% | Pick Rate: 1.96%
Yes, Wraith King again — and for good reason. Spectral Blade swaps out skeletons for a curse mechanic that applies delayed burst damage on-hit. It’s subtle but dangerous, especially when opponents can’t immediately tell how much damage is coming their way. This version suits longer fights and skirmishes.
You’re not overwhelming with numbers like Bone Guard; you’re softening enemies over time. Build for sustained fights — think Armlet, Echo Sabre, maybe Radiance or BKB. Play off your team’s ability to extend engagements and let the curses do their work.
6. Axe (One Man Army)
Win Rate: 54.54% | Pick Rate: 4.03%
One Man Army gives Axe bonus Strength when he’s away from allies. It rewards offlane players who understand map control and solo play. This facet is ideal if you like to create chaos, draw pressure, and force the enemy team to respond to your movements.
Think of yourself as the distraction that wins the game. You’re not always teamfighting — you’re creating space, split-pushing, and picking off isolated heroes. The more attention you draw, the easier it is for your cores to play their game.
Final Thoughts
What stands out about this week’s top heroes isn’t just their win rate — it’s how they win. These facets reward strong fundamentals: good map awareness, efficient farming, smart skirmishing, and clean teamfight execution.
If you’re looking to climb MMR, think about these questions before you queue:
- Does this hero help me control the pace of the game?
- Can I scale without being a burden?
Play heroes that give you consistent returns on solid gameplay. These five are a great place to start.
GLHF and see you on the battlefield.
