Crystal Joule by Myth

Crystal Joule

By: Myth
Last Updated: Jun 9, 2016
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Joule

Build: Build #1

Ability Path

Heavy Plating
Heroic Perk
Rocket Leap
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Thunder Strike
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Big Red Button
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Item Choices

Start with

Crystal Bit
Halcyon Potion
Halcyon Potion

Early game

Crystal Bit
Crystal Bit
Hourglass
Sprint Boots
Halcyon Potion

Mid game

Shatterglass
Piercing Shard
Chronograph
Travel Boots
Heavy Prism
Oakheart

Late game

Shatterglass
Broken Myth
Clockwork
Journey Boots
Reflex Block

Turn Reflex Block into

Aegis
Crucible

6th Item (pick one)

Fountain of Renewal
Atlas Pauldron
Metal Jacket
Shatterglass
Frostburn
Aftershock
Eve of Harvest
Alternating Current

Don't Forget Infusions!

Crystal Infusion
Weapon Infusion

Scout traps and Flare guns (situational)

Scout Trap
Flare Gun

Threat Meter

Threat
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Threat Hero Notes
1
 SAW Joule is a natural counter hero for SAW due to her heroic perk. Rocket Leap over him and use your ult. Don't let him build stacks on you.
2
   No Threat
3
 Adagio Adagio can heal/slow, and stun. But you are more powerful, so finish him off just like SAW.
3
 Phinn Phinn can pull you back with his ult even if you rocket leap away, be careful. Otherwise not much of a threat because he will not be able to catch up to you.
3
 Ozo Not much of a threat...
4
 Joule May the best Joule win! You probably have a better build though.
4
 Fortress Fortress has been going strong since the last 1-2 patches, if going CP, build Aegis and avoid a teamfight if he uses his ultimate. As a support he is not much of a threat
4
 Rona She has a strong early game. Just like Koshka, build defense early so you won't have any problems.
4
 Glaive Glaive is definitely a powerhouse but can't really harm you. You will usually have the upper hand against a Glaive in 1v1. Stay away from him if he is with his team.
5
   No Threat
6
 Catherine Catherine can stun and silence, and can also reflect more damage off her stormguard now. Do not use ult when she is close to you.
6
 Petal Petal made an awesome comeback. She actually deals damage now. Be careful as her munions bite on you, which will eventually result in your death if you fail to escape.
6
 Ardan One of the strongest supports. With a Stormguard banner, one offense item, and tank build, he becomes a killing machine. Try not to engage when he is with his teammates.
6
 Kestrel Kestrel. She was toned down a bit but is still strong. Long range, stealth, global ultimate can be very painful for you. Deals a lot of damage, but is very squishy. Focus her first in teamfights and you will be good.
6
 Koshka Koshka is a great early game jungler. Build early shield so you can last the early game invades. She falls off late game, so you will not have any problems then.
7
 Celeste Mages are always a threat for Joule due to their long range, try dodging her Heliogenesis and avoiding her stun.
7
 Skaarf Skaarf is also a mage, just like Celeste. He is very dangerous, especially late game! Try dodging his fireballs and get a reflex block for his ult.
7
 Blackfeather Another assassin, but not as much of a threat. His early game is very weak, bully him early so you won't have trouble late game. Very squishy but deals a lot of damage. Focus him first in teamfights.
8
 Vox Vox is the King of Kiting, so try not to engage unless you are confident about winning.
8
 Reim Reim is a nightmare for melee heroes, try dodging his A ability and get an Aegis
9
 Taka He is an assassin, very sneaky and can burst you down fast. He can also dodge your ult very easily. His mobility will cause trouble for you landing your stun on him as well. Always carry scout traps and flare guns if you are going against a Taka.
9
 Skye Skye is very strong and a great kiter. WP and CP builds on her are both dangerous. Stay out out Forward Barrage/Suri Strike and gank her from time to time.
9
 Ringo Ringo is a great damage dealer, he can burst you down quickly. Get a reflex block whenever his ult becomes available (level 6).
10
 Krul Krul is also a major threat to Joule. His life steal makes him a big threat. Just try not to engage 1v1 with him, and you will be fine.

Early Game Top

Start out the game with a crystal bit and halcyon potions. Then go to the shop, buy 2-3 crystal bits and an hourglass (depending on how much money you have) and, boots for traveling faster, and more potions if needed.

Mid Game Top

Mid game, Shatterglass should be finished and you should have a piercing shard + chronograph + oakheart. You can buy another crystal bit or even a heavy prism if you have enough money. Also, upgrade to T2 boots.

Late Game Top

Late game, Shatterglass, Broken Myth, and Clockwork should be finished, upgrade boots to T3 and oakheart to reflex block. Get a swift shooter or a blazing salvo if you want additional attack speed or more defense/other crystal items.

Other Info. Top

My final build is usually a Shatterglass, Broken Myth, Clockwork, Boots, and Defense.
The 6th item should be to counter build or to deal more damage. I added a new list of things to choose from. I prefer getting another Shatterglass or Frostburn if I feel like I need more damage. You should get more defense if you have a hard time in teamfights

Never forget your consumables! Always get infusions, or atleast a Crystal Infusion. Also, always buy scout traps and flare guns whenever you are against a Taka, having good vision is Taka's greatest weakness, it will reveal him from Kaku, so you will be able to kill him.

This build works very well. Don't forget to vote for this build and leave comments below if you like it! If you have any suggestions/feedback please let me know. Enjoy!

P.S. Thanks for 10,000+ views! :)

Updates: Top

1.09 - Guide created.
1.10 - Changes only made to WP Joule Thunderstrike ratios, nothing changed for CP Joule.
1.11 - No changes to CP Joule.
1.12 - Joule's ultimate cooldown decreased, updated threat meter.
1.13 - No changes
1.14 - No changes
1.15 - Updated threat meter, new items added.
1.16 - Cooldown reduction on all abilities
1.17 - No changes
1.18 - No changes

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