Paquito
FighterHero Guide
Build Explanation
This build focuses on Paquito's need for durability and damage. Tough Boots provide magic resistance and reduced crowd control effects. Bloodlust Axe enhances damage and provides spell vamp for sustain, which is essential for Paquito to stay in the lane and continue farming. Dominance Ice offers additional cooldown reduction and mana, while reducing the attack speed of nearby enemies. Athena's Shield provides magic resistance and a shield, increasing Paquito's survivability against burst magic damage. Immortality is a must-have for late-game scenarios, providing a second life in critical team fights. Lastly, Hunter Strike offers additional damage and cooldown reduction, and its passive increases movement speed, helping Paquito chase down enemies or escape.
Introduction
Paquito is a hero who excels in the experience lane. His skill set allows him to deal substantial damage while also having the capacity to shield himself and escape from unfavorable situations. He is a flexible fighter capable of both starting fights and cleaning up afterwards. Paquito thrives in one-on-one situations, which makes him ideal for the experience lane where he can frequently engage in these kinds of encounters.
Early Game
Paquito should focus on farming in the early game. He can also trade with the enemy laner using his Heavy Left Punch and Knockout Strike combo. If Paquito can hit his opponent with the Champ Stance versions of these abilities, he can deal significant damage while also shielding himself. Remember to leverage his Basic Attacks and Jab skill for added damage. Be cautious and avoid overextending until you have key items like Bloodlust Axe and Dominance Ice.
Mid Game
By the mid-game, Paquito should have a few core items, and his damage output will be significant. He can start roaming and participating in skirmishes around the map. His Knockout Strike can be used to initiate fights, as it can knock enemies back and slow them down. Also, his Champ Stance: Jab can help to finish off fleeing enemies or escape from sticky situations.
Late Game
Paquito shines in the late game with his complete build. His skills can cause a lot of disruption in team fights. Use your skills strategically to disrupt enemies, peeling for your team's carry or diving onto the enemy's backline to take out high-priority targets. The Immortality item will give you an extra life in crucial team fights, making you an even bigger threat. Remember to utilize Paquito's Champ Stance properly to maximize his damage and survivability. Always be mindful of your positioning, and don't get caught out alone without an escape plan.
Hero Skills
Champ Stance
After every 3 skill casts, Paquito enters the (Champ Stance), gaining an enhanced skill ignoring his current cooldowns. He gains 60% extra Movement Speed that decays over 1.8s after casting the enhanced skill. Paquito's Basic Attacks only deal ( +85% Total Physical Attack) (Physical Damage).
Heavy Left Punch
Paquito throws a punch in the target direction, dealing 210( +50% Total Physical Attack) (Physical Damage) to enemies hit. He gains a 150( +110% Total Physical Attack) shield for 2.5s if an enemy hero is hit. (Champ Stance): The damage is increased to 350( +100% Total Physical Attack) (Physical Damage), while the shield value is increased to 140%. The regular and enhanced shields can stack.
Knockout Strike
Paquito launches an elbow strike in the target direction, dealing 250( +50% Total Physical Attack) (Physical Damage) to enemies hit and knocking them back. He then throws a haymaker, dealing 300( +90% Total Physical Attack) (Physical Damage) to enemies hit and slowing them by 75% for 1s, as he darts backward. (Champ Stance): Instead of a haymaker, Paquito launches an uppercut after the elbow strike, dealing 400( +120% Total Physical Attack) (Physical Damage) to enemies hit and knocking them airborne for 0.5s.
Jab
Paquito dashes in the target direction and throws a jab, dealing 150( +165% Total Physical Attack) (Physical Damage) to enemies hit. Paquito deals no damage to enemies in his path but will stop and throw the jab early upon colliding with an enemy hero or creep. (Champ Stance): The damage is increased to 250( +230% Total Physical Attack) (Physical Damage).