CharacterFighterMarksmanJunglePatch 2.2.16a

Roger

Roger, the Dire Wolf Hunter, is a fighter who plays in the Jungle.

Also known as Dire Wolf Hunter

Lore

A werewolf wandering in the dark forest longing for revenge. Roger was once a human being. During a battle with the werewolf White Fang, he was killed by White Fang's sharp teeth and resurrected as a werewolf. Roger, who had been reborn, vowed to take revenge and eradicate the threat of the werewolves from this world.

Fighter · JungleRoger official portrait

Official portrait © Moonton

Combat sheet

HP2,530
HP regen7.2/s
Physical attack128
Physical defense22
Magic defense15
Movement speed240
Attack speed1.05/s
Attack speed ratio100%
Mana500
Mana regen4/s

Skills

4 skills

Ability index →
Passive

Full Moon Curse

Buff

Roger can freely switch between human and wolf forms. In human form, Roger's Basic Attack and skills deal additional damage equal to 4% of the target's current . In wolf form, Roger's Basic Attack and skills deal additional damage equal to 4% of the target's lost . This effect can only deal up to 60 additional damage against creeps.

Skill 1
CD 750 Mana

Human Form

Open Fire

DamageDebuff

Roger fires two quick shots in the target direction, dealing a total of 250 (+125% Total Physical Attack) Physical Damage to the enemy hit. The first shot is a hunter net that slows the enemy by 80% for 1.5s. The second is a bullet that reduces the enemy's by 10 for 5s.

Wolf Form
CD 1550 Mana

Lycan Pounce

MobilityBurst

Roger lunges at the target enemy, becoming untargetable while dealing 250 (+125% Total Physical Attack) Physical Damage to up to 3 enemies in the area. Getting a kill or assist will reduce the cooldown of this skill by 80%.

Skill 2
CD 1050 Mana

Human Form

Hunter's Steps

Speed Up

Roger gains 20% Movement Speed and 20% Attack Speed for 2.5s.

Wolf Form
CD 1050 Mana

Bloodthirsty Howl

BuffSpeed Up

Roger lets out a howl, increasing his Attack Speed by 1.15 times for 5s and revealing nearby enemy heroes with HP below 40%. If there are enemy heroes with HP below 40% in range, Roger gains 50% Movement Speed.

Ultimate
CD 7.5

Human Form

Wolf Transformation

MorphMobility

Roger lunges in the target direction and turns into wolf form, dealing 150 (+100% Extra Physical Attack) Physical Damage to enemies hit and slowing them by 90% for 0.8s. Passive: In wolf form, Roger gains 20 and 25 Movement Speed.

Wolf Form
CD 7.5

Restore Human Form

MorphMobility

Roger rolls in the target direction and reverts back to human form, gaining a 200 (+200% Extra Physical Attack) shield for 1.5s.

Counter / cooperate relationship

Matchups

Counters

Roger counters squishy heroes that lack mobility such as Hanabi and Odette because they cannot easily escape from him.

Countered by

Roger is countered by heroes that can restrict his mobility and prevent him from jumping in and out using his two forms, like Minsitthar and Khufra.

Compatibility

Roger works best with heroes with high AOE damage that can nuke the enemy team to low HP for him to finish off, such as Pharsa and Vexana.

Best teammates

Official combos

Combos

TEAMFIGHT COMBOS

In teamfights, use Roger's 1st Skill to whittle down enemies from afar while using his 2nd Skill to maintain good positioning. When both sides have engaged, use his Ultimate to go for the enemy's back line. Use his 2nd Skill for extra Attack Speed and his 1st Skill to secure the kill.

LANING COMBOS

In the laning phase, Roger should poke the enemy while in his Human form. Use his 2nd Skill for extra Movement Speed for an angle to hit with his 1st Skill. Use his Ultimate to close in on the enemy, followed by his 2nd Skill for Attack Speed and tear into them with Basic Attacks before finishing them off with his 1st Skill.

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