CharacterMarksmanGold LanePatch 2.2.16a

Claude

Claude, the Partners in Crime, is a marksman who plays in the Gold Lane.

Also known as Partners in Crime

Lore

An excellent thief who comes and goes without a trace. Claude grew up living in Los Pecados. The circumstances in his life forced him into becoming an incredible thief, but he was used by Kane and went to prison in chains. In prison, he met Merlin, the god of thieves, and inherited his mantle, successfully escaping from prison. After completing an agreement with Merlin, Claude returned to Los Pecados with his new partner Dexter, ready to take revenge on Kane.

Marksman · Gold LaneClaude official portrait

Official portrait © Moonton

Combat sheet

HP2,380
HP regen8/s
Physical attack100
Physical defense18
Magic defense15
Movement speed240
Attack speed1.03/s
Attack speed ratio100%
Mana500
Mana regen4/s

Skills

4 skills

Ability index →
Passive

Battle Side-by-side

Buff

Dexter assists Claude on each of his Basic Attacks, dealing 25 (+25% Total Physical Attack) Physical Damage to the same target (inherits a portion of Attack Effects).

Skill 1
CD 535 Mana

Art of Thievery

AOEBuff

Claude emits a disruption wave in the target direction, dealing 250 (+40% Total Physical Attack) Physical Damage to enemies in a fan-shaped area, reducing their Movement Speed by 20% and Attack Speed by 10%. For each enemy hit, he gains 4% Movement and Attack Speed (doubled if hitting enemy heroes) for 6s (up to 5 stacks).

Skill 2
CD 1390 Mana

Battle Mirror Image

MobilitySummon

Claude conjures a mirror image of Dexter at the target location that automatically attacks nearby enemies for 5.5s. The mirror image's Basic Attacks deal 25 (+25% Total Physical Attack) Physical Damage and trigger Claude's Attack Effects. Use Again: Claude switches places with the mirror image.

Ultimate
CD 50100 Mana

Blazing Duet

BurstShield

Claude and Dexter rapidly fire at nearby enemies for 3s, dealing 40 (+40% Total Physical Attack) Physical Damage to up to two enemies with each shot (counts as Basic Attack Damage). Claude also gains a 20 (+3% Total Physical Attack) shield each time the Ultimate deals damage to an enemy.

Counter / cooperate relationship

Matchups

Counters

Claude is strong against heroes with weak CC abilities and poor Mobility, so he can easily dodge their attacks with his 2nd Skill, such as Vexana and Luo Yi.

Countered by

Claude is countered by heroes with powerful CC abilities. Their CC abilities will cause Claude to lose his Mobility advantage. Like Eudora and Franco.

Compatibility

Claude works best with heroes who can buff him, like Angela and Faramis.

Best teammates

Official combos

Combos

TEAMFIGHT COMBOS

In teamfights, Claude should use his 1st Skill to stack up his buff first, and look for the best opportunities to get close to enemies with his 2nd Skill, and then use his Ultimate to finish them off.

LANING COMBOS

In the laning phase, Claude can use his 1st Skill to poke the enemy, and use his 2nd Skill to close in on them when their HP is low, then use his Ultimate to kill them.

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