Kestrel: Builds, Playstyle Tips, and Discussion

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Spin in the wind, weather vane.

Welcome to the community-built intro to Kestrel, part of our forum #guides series!

BUILDS
PLAYSTYLE TIPS
OTHER RESOURCES
DISCUSSION: 4.5

If you’d like to contribute, please do! These posts are wikis that forum members can edit. Post your builds and playstyle tips! But don’t make it too detailed. The goal is a quick, easy-to-browse overview for players who are new to this hero. You may want to check out our other hero #guides for examples!

This thread is also for discussion, so feel free to reply with comments and questions about Kestrel and the builds and tips posted here.

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Kestrel Builds

WP Kestrel :vgroles_carry_bot:

CORE:
:vgitem_sorrowblade: :vgitem_bonesaw: :vgitem_tyrantsmonocle: :vgitem_tyrantsmonocle:

SITUATIONAL:
:vgitem_t2_reflexblock: into :vgitem_aegis: or :vgitem_celestialshroud:
:vgitem_halcyonchargers: or :vgitem_journeyboots:

Full post here for alternate builds and comments.

added by @cha0z , update 4.5

add more builds here

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Kestrel Playstyle Tips

Your playstyle tip here

added by @you , update 4.5

add more tips here

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Other Kestrel Resources

Wallpapers
Voice Lines

Official Hero Spotlight:

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Please folks, make contributions here! I’ve been doing well in casual, utilizing the :vgitem_sorrowblade::vgitem_bonesaw::vgitem_halcyonchargers::vgitem_tyrantsmonocle::vgitem_tyrantsmonocle::vgitem_aegis: build that was suggested. Definitely looking for more play style tips, counter heroes, heroes she’s strong against, and good comps.

I tried her in ranked finally (all t10 players…)

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We got the win, but clearly I wasn’t much help.

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That build is actually solid and the most recommended one.

Kestrel :vgroles_carry_bot:

Core:
:vgitem_sorrowblade: :vgitem_bonesaw: :vgitem_tyrantsmonocle: :vgitem_tyrantsmonocle:

Situational:
:vgitem_t2_reflexblock: into :vgitem_aegis: or :vgitem_celestialshroud:
:vgitem_halcyonchargers: or :vgitem_journeyboots:

Alternative builds:

  1. :vgitem_sorrowblade: :vgitem_tensionbow: :vgitem_tyrantsmonocle: :vgitem_tyrantsmonocle: :vgitem_halcyonchargers: :vgitem_aegis:
  2. :vgitem_sorrowblade: :vgitem_bonesaw: :vgitem_breakingpoint: :vgitem_tyrantsmonocle: :vgitem_halcyonchargers: :vgitem_aegis:
  3. :vgitem_sorrowblade: :vgitem_bonesaw: :vgitem_sorrowblade: :vgitem_breakingpoint: :vgitem_halcyonchargers: :vgitem_aegis:
  4. :vgitem_sorrowblade: :vgitem_bonesaw: :vgitem_tyrantsmonocle: :vgitem_tornadotrigger: :vgitem_halcyonchargers: :vgitem_aegis:

Ofc there are other variations that will do well depending on the situation. Breaking point build is either starting with 4 dmg arrows and then auto (in this case you can also use :vgitem_tensionbow: tho I prefer :vgitem_bonesaw:) or you start with autos and then when you have BP stacks and good opportunity - let’s say that it will hurt. :slight_smile:

Build 4 is for autos after initial A opening/poke.

Tip for kestrel: Don’t spam A and never ignore autos on WP… also mixing autos with A is good and will make it harder for the enemy to dodge as he never knows exactly when you will fire an arrow instead of auto.

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