Xiahou Dun

• Root effect chains into his own team's follow-up damage.
• High base tankiness lets him absorb a full combo and keep fighting.
• Ultimate closes distance instantly to start a fight on his terms.

• Passive · Devouring Gaze — Below 50% HP, his skills and basic attacks heal him for a slice of his max HP, once every 30 seconds.
• 1 · Heroic Slash — Swings his blade in a line for physical damage and a 50% slow; hitting a unit unlocks a second slash that launches enemies in the area.
• 2 · Whirlwind Flash — Deals magic damage around himself, gains a shield worth 12% of his max HP, and empowers his next three basic attacks with bonus true damage.
• Ultimate · Unbound Blade — Throws a chained blade that damages and stuns the first enemy hit, then pulls himself to it for bonus physical damage.

Build 1: Boots of Resistance → Crimson Lotus Cloak → Phoenix's Eye → Thorned Armor → Glacial Storm → Ominous Omen

Tip: Xiahou Dun is a strong engage tank — tanky items buy time to line up his skills and secure the first-strike advantage.

Build 2: Boots of Resistance → Shadow Battleaxe → Glacial Storm → Witch's Cloak → Thorned Armor → Warlord's Plate

Tip: Faster cooldowns keep him aggressive, and Warlord's Plate's sustain keeps him fighting after every dive.

Inscriptions: Fate, Hawkeye, Harmony

Tip: A classic tank hero — Fate adds attack speed, HP, and physical defense; Harmony adds move speed and regen for roaming; Hawkeye adds a bit of extra damage.

Best with: Luban No.7, Li Bai Counters: Luban No.7, Wuyan Countered by: Lady Sun, Diaochan