X-Borg is a hero from Class «Fighters», which differs in that it is able to deal a lot of pure damage in a short time. His skills have a very low cooldown, so the gameplay for him is quite dynamic. The hero is able to quickly destroy the entire enemy team, if you use his advantages correctly.
In this guide, we will talk about the skills of the character, show the best emblem and suitable spells. The main points of using the character at different stages of the game will also be analyzed. The guide shows one of the top builds and a few little tricks that every player who bought an X-Borg should know.
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Hero Skills
His skills are some of the most unusual in the game. Each ability has 2 uses: primary and secondary. This may seem complicated, but it's actually very simple.
Passive Skill - Firag Armor
X-Borg puts on armor that takes damage on itself. Their durability is equal to 120% of the hero's total health. For example, if the initial amount of health is 100, then the durability of the armor will be 120. The total amount of health of the character will be 220 units.
If the armor falls off, the hero will perform a somersault in the direction of the joystick. After that, he will change his attack mode from close to long-range. The armor is gradually restored with the help of energy that appears over time. After it reaches its maximum, X-Borg will restore the armor with durability equal to 30% of maximum health.
The hero's attacks and fire damage from other skills set enemy heroes on fire and activate a special scale on them, which shows how affected the enemy is. Once the gauge is full, the enemy will drop "Firagha supply element". It restores 10% of the armor's durability or 10 energy if the character is without them.
A very important nuance! Elements do not drop from normal minions, but they do appear from forest monsters. This is useful as you can safely and quickly restore the shield in the forest.
First Skill - Fire Rockets
The skill works in different ways, it all depends on whether the X-Borg is in armor or not.
- In armor: the hero releases a continuous flame in front of him that lasts 2 seconds and deals physical damage. Enemies with the maximum scale from the passive skill take pure damage.
- Without armor: the range of the flame stream is increased, but the angle is reduced, and the damage is reduced by 60%.
This skill is the main source of damage. The hero releases flames very quickly and does not slow down. This allows you to run away, dealing damage, as well as chasing enemies.
Second Skill - Fire Stake
This ability, like the first skill, has 2 modes of application.
- In armor: the hero releases a fan of 5 stakes, which he returns to himself after 1,5 seconds, inflicting physical damage to all enemies in the area of effect. At the same time, X Borg attracts enemies and "Firagha supply elements" to yourself.
- Without armor: the character releases the stakes further, reducing the distance between them.
With this skill, you can collect armor elements and pull enemies under the first skill.
Ultimate - The Last Madness
The hero rushes in the chosen direction and spins around himself, releasing fire in a circle. Each enemy hit takes physical damage and is slowed by 25%. If X-Borg hits an enemy Hero, it slows them down by an additional 40%. All this takes 3 seconds.
After that, X-Borg explodes and deals true damage to enemies, destroying armor along the way and dealing 50% damage to himself. In the mode without armor, the hero cannot use the ultimate. You can explode early. To do this, you need to apply the skill again.
The skill deals a monstrous amount of damage, but it is important to remember that after the explosion, the hero is very vulnerable, so it is necessary to break the distance with the enemies.
Best Emblems
Best Emblems for X-Borg - Fighter emblems, which give a decent amount of physical attack, physical and magical protection, health and penetration.
Top talents in this emblem:
- Strength - gives additional physical and magical protection.
- bloody feast - Gives lifesteal from skills. It will help you not to die in intense battles.
- Courage - regenerates HP after dealing damage with abilities.
For greater survivability, you can use tank emblems, which will increase HP, hybrid protection and HP regeneration.
- Dexterity.
- Blood feast.
- Courage.
Suitable spells
Retribution - you need to take it if you want to play through the forest. Allows you to kill forest monsters much faster.- Flash - with this spell, you can easily run away after using the ultimate, since at this moment the hero is most vulnerable.
- Revenge - allows you to reduce incoming damage and reflect part of the damage to the enemy.
Top Builds
With these builds, the X-Borg becomes as balanced as possible: a decent amount of damage, defense, and ability cooldown reduction.
Play on the line
- Warrior Boots - increase physical protection.
- The ax of war - Decreases cooldown and increases physical penetration.
- Bloodlust Ax - Gives lifesteal from skills. Pairs well with emblem lifesteal.
- Immortality - gives physical protection and a second life.
- Breastplate of Brute Force - when using skills, increases the speed of movement. Pairs well with the first active skill.
- Hunter Strike - Reduces cooldown, increases physical penetration and movement speed.
As additional items, you can take the following things:
- Shield of Athena - take if there are a lot of enemies magicians. Gives magical protection.
- Evil Roar - suitable if opponents have a lot of physical protection, as it increases physical penetration.
game in the forest
- Boots of the Ice Hunter Warrior.
- Ax of bloodlust.
- Ax of war.
- Wand of the Snow Queen.
- Immortality.
- Shield of Athena.
Add. equipment:
- The dominance of ice.
- Queen's Wings.
How to play X-Borg
There are several options for playing, but the best one right now is to use it through the forest, as forest monsters give armor pieces. If you couldn’t go to the forest, then you need to play on the experience line.
Since the first skill is the main source of damage, it needs to be upgraded first.
Beginning of the game
If you managed to go to the forest, you need to kill the stone creep after clearing the buffs. This is a great source of gold early in the match. After reaching level 4, you need to enter the lane and help kill enemies. Also, do not forget about killing the Turtle.
When playing in the lane, you need to show maximum aggression, since X-Borg can turn anyone into ashes, thanks to the first skill.
Mid game
In mass fights, it is important to remember that X-Borg is very vulnerable after the ultimate. The main tactic is to break the distance while simultaneously using the first skill. If anyone decides to go after X-Borg, they will greatly regret it.
After the ultimate, first of all, you need to try to restore the shield.
late game
At this stage, the X-Borg should be fully focused on surprise attacks and ambushes. In mass battles, the main target should be magicians and Arrows. You shouldn't rush into battle right away. You need to wait until the opponents have approximately 50–70% health left, and only then jump using Flash and press the ultimate.
Conclusions
X-Borg is a very dynamic hero with excellent damage output, but he also has some weaknesses. To get around them, you need to play very carefully and understand what the enemy characters are capable of. This takes practice. With experience comes an understanding of when to wait in the grass and when to rush into battle.
