Hemet Nesingwary, Big Game Hunter - Ranged Assassin
Health: 1875
Attack Damage: 97
Mana: 500
Mercenary Replacement: Hemet’s game changer is his ability to replace a mercenary camp with his own unique minions. His Stranglethorn Tigers are generally more effective than other mercenaries, and can be enhanced with talents.
Gameplay wise, I see two main ways to play Hemet. One is as a single target sustain DPS, with Arcane Shot and Grazing Shot. This build would use Frost Trap to protect himself and prepare the area for combat. The second is as something of a rush down DPS, leaning into the Tigers as added DPS and bodies while marching right down the enemy’s throat.
Abilities
Q - Arcane Shot: Hemet fires an enchanted, dealing 150 damage to the first enemy hit. The next Arcane Shot that hits the target in 3 seconds deals 20% extra damage.
5 Charges
0.75s Cooldown
5s Charge Refresh
A simple spammable line skill shot. The tricky part is the bonus for hitting the same target. It really embraces the kind of hunter I was going for, one that rewards accuracy and precision.
W - Frost Trap: Hemet sets a frost trap at a nearby location that, when triggered, slows enemies in the area by 40%, decaying over 3s. The Frost Trap is visible to enemies. Only one Frost Trap may be out at a time.
6s Cooldown
This trap would help prepare the area and seal off choke points. The idea is to give your team the advantage at the beginning of any fight, and also as a means of preemptive escape should you come under fire.
E - Grazing Shot: Hemet’s shot grazes the target, causing them to bleed for 250 damage over 5s and revealing them for the duration. Friendly Tigers are drawn to the scent and focus on the target.
7s Cooldown
More DPS, really. The talents give it some fun utility as well, and if the Tigers are nearby, it can become seriously dangerous.
R1 - Explosive Trap: Hemet sets a trap that, when triggered, deals 350 damage in a large area. Only one Explosive Trap may be out at a time. Explosive Trap is visible to enemies.
25s CooldownR2 - Snake Trap: Hemet sets a trap that, when triggered, creates a snake pit in an area. Enemies who remain in the area are poisoned, dealing 50 damage per second for 3 seconds and reducing healing received by 25%. The duration increases the longer they’re in the area. The snake pit lasts 10s
90s Cooldown
Explosive Trap is a huge AoE nuke with moderate damage and a decently low cooldown. Helps to soften the enemy team up before and during the fight.
Snake Trap offers more utility and control, decreasing the enemy team’s survivability.
Trait - Base Camp: Hemet channels for 5s, setting up a Base Camp in an empty non-Boss Mercenary Camp. The camp spawns two Stranglethorn Tigers instead of its normal units. Tigers have a melee AoE attack, and a Pounce that closes the gap and damages a single target. When enemies would capture the camp, it is instead destroyed and they gain weakened Tigers.
5m Cooldown
3m Respawn Timer
Hemet’s Gamechanger. They’re generally more powerful than other Merc camps, and they’re weaker if the enemy manages to capture them. They behave just like other Mercs, meaning you have to capture them as per usual, but they can be upgraded with Talents and have some synergy with Grazing Shot. The Tigers will be on CD for the same amount of time as when you took the camp, or their base CD of 3 minutes, whichever is lower.
Talents
Level 1
- Enchanted Ammo Pouch - (Quest) Triggering the bonus damage of Arcane Shot against a Hero increases the base damage of Arcane Shot by 5.
- (Reward) Gain an extra charge every 50 damage.
- Big Game Hunting - Hemet deals 25% more damage to, and takes 25% less damage from, Mercenaries
- Serrated Teeth - When Frost Trap activates, the triggering Hero is afflicted by Grazing Shot’s full effect
Level 4
- Tiger Mastery - (Quest) Gathering Regeneration Globes reduces the respawn of all Base Camps by 10s.
- (Reward at 15 Globes) Enemies damaged by Tigers have their armor by 20.
- (Reward at 30 Globes) Pounce stuns the target for 1s.
- (Reward at 45 Globes) Permanently reduce the respawn timer of all Base Camps by 45s
- Easy Prey - Grazing Shot increases the Attack Speed of all friendly units by 10% when they attack the target
- Bullseye - Triggering Arcane Shot’s bonus damage refunds 50% of its mana cost
Level 7
- Freezing Trap - Frost trap roots the triggering Hero for 2s
- Trap Launcher - The cast range of Frost Trap increases
- Well Stocked - Frost Trap gains 1 charge
Level 10
- Explosive Trap - Set an Explosive Trap in the area that deals damage in a large area.
- Snake Trap - Releases poisonous snakes in an area, dealing damage and reducing healing received.
Level 13
- Open Wounds - Hitting a Grazed target with Arcane Shot refreshes the DOT effect
- I Love To Reload During Battle - If a Hero dies within 1.5s of being hit by an Arcane Shot, refund all of Arcane Shot’s charges
- Sub-Zero Emissions - Frost Trap leaves a slowing area on the ground for 5s. Area slows for 20%
- Thrill Of The Hunt - Grazing Shot increases Hemet’s movement speed by 30% for the duration
Level 16
- Cursed Bullets - Arcane Shot’s bonus damage also deals 4% percent of the target’s health as bonus damage
- Superior Predator - Hemet can bribe Tigers. No cost or cooldown.
- Silent Hunter - Gain Stealth when entering Brush. Stealth lasts for 2s after leaving cover. 10s Cooldown
Level 20
- Shrapnel Trap - Explosive Trap reduced enemy’s armor by 20 for 5s.
- More Snakes! - Snake Trap doubles in size over the duration.
- Hail To The King - Base Camp can be set on Boss Mercenary areas. Doing so calls King Bangalash. King Bangalash cannot be bribed. In addition to all abilities from Tiger Mastery, King Bangalash has a Fear inducing roar
King Bangalash’s Base Camp works differently from the normal Base Camp. It can be captured while the Boss is still active, at which point King Bangalash will immediately be available for defeat. The cooldown is increased to 4m.
Lines
General Lines
It’s open season!
Ya can run, but ya can’t hide.
Another trophy for my wall.
Character Specific
On a team with Rexxar: Hey Rexxar! First to ten wins, eh?
On a team with Murky: I’ve never hunted Murlocs before. Hmm…With Friendly: There’s plenty of game to go around!
With Friendly: After this, I’ll treat you to Tiger Steak Barbecue!
Skins
Corporal Nesingwary: After the first Great War, Zerg hunting became something of a sport for thrill seekers and sport hunters. None were more prolific than Corporal Nesingwary. They say he’s hunted Zerg on every planet in the Koprulu Sector, and his vast collection of hides and skulls seems to agree.
Hemet is decked out in full Marine gear. His voice lines are altered to sound as if they come through a speaker. His Base Camp Trait looks more Terran in nature, and the Tigers are completely Zergified.
Sweet Hunter Nesingwary: When the Animal Crackers of Sugar Plum Valley threaten its inhabitants, the Kandy King knows who to call. Sweet Hunter Nesingwary can kill any shortbread beast.
Hemet’s outfit is modified to include a variety of candy-based elements, like a candy corn bandolier. Tigers are modeled after animal crackers.