Preface Top
This is a guide from VONC. He is the captain of the competitive team VON, who won the 2nd in the preseason VGL-NA. VONC shows extraordinary capability of prediction to enemy's move, and lands horrific damage from his all-weapon build Joule. In this guide, VONC shares his thoughts on the Joule play. The build may be not fit everyone's need, but we hope it can inspire you and have the best play-style of your own.
Introduction Top
Joule is the only melee hero with all prediction-required abilities, and her heroic perk depends on her orientation. The quality of positioning, orienting, and landing skill shots determine the power of your Joule. She is difficult to play but has very high skill-cap, which allows her to carry in all skill tiers.
And remember:
Never turn your back on an enemy
Comp Choice Top
In the jungle, Joule has the best synergy with
Catherine, and also good with
Phinn and
Adagio, as they can stun/slow the enemy and help you to land
Rocket Leap and
Thunder Strike. On the lane, to avoid two weapon damage carry,
Celeste, CP
Vox and
Skaarf are good options.
Itemwise Top
Building wisely is the basis to show off your skill. I recommend all-weapon build Joule. Her heroic perk
Heavy Plating provides extra armor, and she has highest shield growth in the game, allowing her to absorb a decent amount of damage. Therefore we can save the item slots and gold to fully boost her damage.
Swift Shooter: decrease the cool-down of basic attacks and
Thunder Strike. Can upgrade to
Blazing Salvo but not a must.
Sorrowblade: the first tier three item. Fully activate the strike via high weapon-ratio. If possible, buy two.
Tyrant's Monocle: it gives unlimited possibility of critical strike for both basic attacks and the thunder strike.
Piercing Spear: Joule's strike has 20 bonus damage pierce. With an extra spear, the enemy armor gets worthless. (Only good when enemy builds a lot armor.)
Serpent Mask: a good option when enemy has multiple
Fountain of Renewal.
Weapon Infusion
Crystal Infusion: infusions are essential for Joule. Both of them decrease the cool-down, increase the damage, and provide extra armor and shield. Prioritize infusions in the late game.
Reflex Block: buy one if the enemy has a reliable stun.
Example Top
VONC used this build in VGL and helped his team win the 2nd place. Here are some videos showing his Joule in game:
http://www.twitch.tv/vaingloryleague/v/18946730 start at 7:55:00
http://www.twitch.tv/vaingloryleague/v/19119245 start at 5:19:00
Acknowledgement Top
A successful full weapon joule can not be here without the great Catherine support from PhoenIx. We also thank DiDiAriel for translating this guide..
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