Tassadar

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Tassadar is a ranged Support Hero from the StarCraft universe.

An executor without equal, Tassadar has fought tirelessly to purify the Koprulu sector of the Zerg infestation. Only now, after learning to wield the shadowy powers of the Void, is Tassadar finally ready to face the Overmind and its all-consuming Swarm.

Background[]

Tassadar, Savior of the Templar, was a protoss high templar and executor in charge of the expeditionary force which made first contact with the Zerg. His forces also made first contact with the Terrans when they sterilized the surface of Chau Sara in an effort to stem the growth of the Zerg. Tassadar was extremely reluctant to sacrifice the Terrans in order to destroy the Zerg. He eventually lost his position as executor for sparing the Terrans.

Tassadar learned how to use the Dark Templar's energies[6] and dared to bring them to Aiur. This alliance was responsible for the destruction of the dreaded Overmind, but not without Tassadar's sacrifice.^[1]

Gameplay Summary[]

Strengths[]

Hard counter to stealthed heroes by using Oracle
Strong waveclear with Psionic Storm
Decent escape with Dimensional Shift
Very strong synergy with physical attackers
Can negate single-target burst damage with Plasma Shield and Dimensional Shift
Powerful heroic abilities with low cooldown, which can be cast even more frequently at level 20
Passively slows enemy with basic attack

Weaknesses[]

Low poke damage
Lacks utility to negate hard engages
Unreliable healing capacity

Abilities[]

Traits[]

Heroic Abilities[]

Talents[]

Tier 1, Hero Level 1[]

Tier 2, Hero Level 4[]

Tier 3, Hero Level 7[]

Tier 4, Hero Level 10[]

Tier 5, Hero Level 13[]

Tier 6, Hero Level 16[]

Tier 7, Hero Level 20[]

Talent Builds[]

Tips[]

Matchups[]

Pairings[]

Tassadar's Plasma Shield (especially if Khala's Embrace is taken) can be combined with Butcher's Brand to greatly increase The Butcher's sustain while shielding him.

Some of Lúcio’s weaknesses are that he lacks wave clear and single-target burst healing. Tassadar shores both of these up nicely with Plasma Shield and Psionic Storm. When these two heroes are on the same team, it can be very difficult for opponents to find a good kill target.

Malthael's already strong self-sustain makes him better paired with allies that can mitigate or prevent damage rather raw healing. Tassadar offers great utility, with Force Wall being both useful to trap victims of Reaper's Mark, as well prevent divers from attacking Malthael.

Ragnaros has a lot of self-healing with Empower Sulfuras, and Tassadar’s shields are a great way to ensure that he stays alive long enough for that healing to come through in extended fights.

Effective against[]

Oracle shuts down Valeera’s attempts to flank enemies in its tracks by revealing nearby stealthed Heroes, and the extra shielding that Tassadar can provide can make it difficult for Valeera’s team to burst someone down.

Effective foes[]

Skins[]

Savior of the Templar (base)


Savior of the Templar	Void	Solarite	Emerald 100

Executor 100: Executors rarely command from the field of battle, but their Regalia is fitted with meticulously crafted khaydarin crystals to amplify their psionic powers should the need arise.


Executor	Indigo	Garnet

Crypt King 400: Pharaoh Ta-sadar knew the power of the darkworld would consume his realm, but Luxoria would still survive... Better the Nexus devour his kingdom than the Scorpid Swarm.; _{This skin is related to the Luxoria themed-skins. Features altered voice-over and themed abilities.}


Crypt King	Crimson	Golden


Chosen 600	Exiled 600

Mecha 1600: The Kaijo Diablo could not be contained; cities worldwide had been reduced to cinders. Now humanity's survival hangs upon the untested mecha, Tassadar.; _{This skin is related to the Mechas VS Kaijos themed-skins. Features replaced voice-over, themed abilities and themed mount.}


Mecha	Cobalt	Vermilion	Mecha Morph "mount"

Development[]

Tassadar-DotA2 — Tassadar as he appeared in *Blizzard DotA*

Tassadar was concieved within the first two years of the game's development,^[2] and appeared in early builds.^[3] He started off as a sentry, but was eventually made a fully fledged hero. A crest was added to his back to make him look more epic.^[4] The crest bears resemblance to the one worn by Artanis in Legacy of the Void.

Trivia[]

Tassadar's mecha skin also doubles as a mount. Here, he transforms into a jetfighter.^[5]

Patch changes[]

(Patch March 27, 2018) Note: Chosen Crypt King Tassadar, Exiled Crypt King Tassadar added.; Attacking while using the Mecha Morph Mount will no longer cause Distortion Beam to visually originate above Mecha Tassadar’s head.
(Patch March 6, 2018) Note: Moving while in the Mecha Tassadar Skin’s Mount form on Sky Temple will no longer cause flickering visual effects to appear on-screen.
(Patch November 29, 2017) Note: Base Maximum Health reduced from 1355 to 1287; Health Regen reduced from 2.82 to 2.68.
(Patch August 23, 2017) Note: Basic Attack Damage reduced from 15 to 14; Based Maximum Health reduced from 1426 to 1355; Health regen reduced from 2.97 to 2.8.
(Patch May 31, 2017) Note: Basic Attack damage increased from 12 to 15.
(Patch April 20, 2017) Note: Basic Attack damage increased from 10 to 12.
(Patch February 14, 2017) Note: Basic Attack range increased from 5.5 to 6.5.
(Patch January 24, 2017) Note: Received updated icon art to coincide with rework.; Damage reduced from 69 to 10; Attack speed increased by 400%; Tether range has been slightly increased; Added Functionality: Your basic attacks are channeled and slow the target’s Movement Speed by 20%
(Patch July 21, 2015) Note: The Countess Kerrigan and Mecha Tassadar Skins will now default to their unique Mounts in regular games after they are purchased.