Celeste is a really OP character. It's possible to kill someone from halfway across the Fold with Solar Storm, and the poking ability of Heliogenesis is unparalleled. I personally love to play her, as she can be nearly unstoppable if built right. This build is one I've developed over hundreds of matches. It is important to have quick reflexes and good timing to execute, but the amount of power it has is amazing. This build is somewhat weak in mid game, but once you buy Broken Myth you are able to take out the other team in a flash.

I hope it helps you to destroy your enemies!

Table of Contents Start First Stop Second Stop Getting There… Building the Rest Core Final

At the beginning of the game, get a crystal bit and two halcyon potions. THE POTIONS ARE ESSENTIAL. Using this without them, you will have to quickly drop out of lane to go to base. Use your first ability point on Heliogenesis. Focus on using your basic attacks. Occasionally using Heliogenesis is OK, especially if an enemy hero is standing with the minions, but excessive use will dry up all your energy. Be sure to get those last hits. If playing against another Celeste, you will need a different strategy. I often still use the Crystal Bit as the first item, but the Energy Battery or Sprint Boots are also common. It really depends on your play style, as those who ambush need Crystal Bit, those who poke need Sprint Boots, and those who just want to lay down fire want Energy Battery.

Stay in lane until you have at least 600 gold, unless under threat of death. Then head to the jungle shop to pick up your next items, Energy Battery and Sprint Boots. If you have enough gold, grab an Hourglass as well. Get another couple of Halcyon Potions to sustain yourself. At this point, you should start being able to use Heliogenesis more. Don't start spamming yet, though. Against a Celeste, BUY Travel Boots! You can have all the energy in the world, but if you can't run and dodge, you won't be able to hold your own in lane.

Here's where it starts to get interesting. Get your Heavy Prism and Void Battery. If you've been forced out of lane early, another Crytal Bit will do as well. These will allow you to deal more damage to squishy enemy laners. That, along with gaining Solar Storm, should enable you to take out the enemy laner once or twice. Poke them every once and a while, and when you see an opening, go in with Core Collapse, a couple of Heliogenesis, and Solar Storm to finish them off. Openings often occur when the other player is trying to attack you. Remember: if you stun them, you can turn the tide of the fight.

Against another Celeste, the strategy will begin to merge a bit. You still want to have boots, and a Light Shield isn't bad, as it is part of your build.

At this point, you're going to diversify. Eve should give you enough CP for a bit, so we're going to concentrate on staying alive and spammy. Kiting is the best way to stay alive with Celeste. To these ends, we will have Eve of Harvest and Sprint Boots or Travel Boots. We will also start building Broken Myth and Clockwork. Get an Energy Battery, as spamming effectively, especially as health and shield of everyone increase, will require more shots. At this point, spamming is going to become your best friend. Poke the enemy laner near-constantly, and keep enemy heroes in team fights running.

You might already have gotten a Light Shield, which is fine, provided you're building up to the Aegis option. You can also get Reflex Block if you're getting stunned often. Buy another Heavy Prism to continue building Broken Myth. While it may seem more important to get the health first, Broken Myth will make you exponentially more powerful. DO NOT SKIP IT.

By now, you should have Overdrive on Heliogenesis. This is one of the more important overdrives in the game, as it increases your attack range from 7 to nine, making you exponentially more effective. If you previously had to keep your distance from the enemy laner, rejoice! Spam them from afar and get THEM to run.

This is where you should have some real oomph. With Clockwork, you'll be able to attack quickly and hammer your opponents into oblivion. Eve will keep you alive when you're in a team fight. If nearing death, send Solar Storm, and you'll get a good chunk of health back. Before doing so, however, try to poke the enemy team a bit to build up Broken Myth stacks. Definitely get Journey Boots to kite, especially against faster opponents (e.g. Skye, Taka, etc.).

After you have your core, you're going to want to strengthen yourself a bit. Buy Atlas Pauldron, Crucible, or Aegis. The Shatterglass is rarely done, normally it is replaced with a defensive item like Metal Jacket, or with an offensive one like Frostburn. Occasionally you will want a Crystal Infusion to help you out. I always grab one after capturing the Kraken, or sometimes when pushing into the enemy base.

Good luck!

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