01 / Hecarim
At a glance
Learn Hecarim abilities and prepare your first games. Find builds for each supported role.
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Strengths & weaknesses
Tools to play around
- RampageContributes damage to the champion’s rotation.
- Devastating ChargeRewards correctly timed empowered actions.
What can go wrong
- RampagePractise the hit area and target conditions first. Do not spend the rest of your rotation automatically when the opening damage misses.
- Devastating ChargeWatch the activation condition and attack timing. Practise the empowered action separately so it is not lost during a rushed sequence.
- A completed combo is only useful when your position, resources and follow-up are safe.
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Abilities & tips
Open an ability to read its effect and a practical use tip.
PWarpath
Hecarim gains Attack Damage equal to a percentage of his bonus Move Speed.
Practise the hit area and target conditions first. Do not spend the rest of your rotation automatically when the opening damage misses.
QRampage
Hecarim cleaves nearby enemies dealing physical damage. If Hecarim damages at least one enemy, he increases the damage and lowers the cooldown of subsequent Rampages.
Practise the hit area and target conditions first. Do not spend the rest of your rotation automatically when the opening damage misses.
WSpirit of Dread
Hecarim gains Armor and Magic Resist. Hecarim deals magic damage to nearby enemies, and gains Health equal to a percentage of any damage those enemies suffer.
Practise the hit area and target conditions first. Do not spend the rest of your rotation automatically when the opening damage misses.
EDevastating Charge
Hecarim gains increasing Move Speed and can move through units for a short duration. His next attack knocks the target back and deals additional physical damage based on the distance he has traveled since activating the ability.
Watch the activation condition and attack timing. Practise the empowered action separately so it is not lost during a rushed sequence.
ROnslaught of Shadows
Hecarim summons spectral riders and charges forward, dealing magic damage in a line. Hecarim creates a shockwave when he finishes his charge, causing nearby enemies to flee in terror.
Practise the hit area and target conditions first. Do not spend the rest of your rotation automatically when the opening damage misses.
Hecarim combos: execution and timing
AA = basic attack · EAA = empowered attack · 1/2/3 = cast stage. Follow the order, not instant key presses.
Follow up with Devastating Charge
- E
- W
- Q
- EAA
With Hecarim, start with Devastating Charge, then continue through Spirit of Dread → Rampage → Empowered attack. Use Devastating Charge to prepare the next attack; let that attack connect before moving to the next action.
Follow up with Devastating Charge
- E
- W
- EAA
- Q
- AA
With Hecarim, start with Devastating Charge, then continue through Spirit of Dread → Empowered attack → Rampage → Basic attack. Use Devastating Charge to prepare the next attack; let that attack connect before moving to the next action.
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Game plan by role
Hecarim · Jungle
Practise a repeatable clear before adding risky invades. Check nearby lane positions before entering the river or committing to a gank.
Prepare objectives by resetting, checking vision and moving with nearby allies. Avoid starting an objective solely because it has spawned.
Keep Smite and your escape plan in mind around contested objectives. Choose between engaging, covering a carry and keeping access to the objective.
Before your next fight, check: Rampage · Onslaught of Shadows · Combos
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Matchup preparation
Compare opponents in the build for the role you are actually playing. Then check their key control, escape and defensive spells before choosing your trade.
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Practice checklist
- Cast each ability alone and identify its range, target conditions and stopping point.
- Practise the first sequence slowly. Repeat it while moving, without skipping the conditions shown on its card.
- After each attempt, identify the spell you would still have available to defend or retreat.
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Hecarim · Builds & runes
Choose a role, then select your rank on the build page for runes, items, skill order and matchup statistics.