Ashe - The Ultimate Frost Archer Guide | Champion Analysis & Build

Ashe - The Ultimate Frost Archer Guide | Champion Analysis & Build

By Marcus Chen

February 24, 2025 at 08:06 PM

Ashe's passive Frost Shot applies "Frost" to enemies with each attack and ability, slowing targets for 2 seconds by 20-30% and dealing additional physical damage. Critical strikes double the slow effect for 1 second rather than dealing bonus damage.

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Core Abilities:

Q - Ranger's Focus:

  • Converts attacks into 5 mini-arrows for increased damage
  • Grants bonus attack speed
  • Requires 4 Focus stacks to activate
  • Can reset auto-attack timer
  • Stacks expire after 4 seconds

W - Volley:

  • Fires multiple arrows in a cone
  • Applies critical slow to champions
  • Can hit multiple targets but damages each only once

E - Hawkshot:

  • Reveals area along path for 2 seconds
  • Reveals target area for 5 seconds
  • Stores up to 2 charges
  • 90s cooldown until level 14

R - Enchanted Crystal Arrow:

  • Fires long-range stun projectile
  • Stuns for 1-3.5s based on distance
  • Deals magic damage
  • Slows nearby enemies
  • Hitbox is at beginning of final third of arrow

Skill Order Priority:

  1. W - Volley
  2. Q - Ranger's Focus
  3. E - Hawkshot
  4. R at levels 6/11/16

Early Game Tips:

  • Start W for lane priority and level 2 advantage
  • Consider Q start with aggressive supports
  • Use E at level 2 to track enemy jungler
  • Can take Q second instead of E for all-in potential

Build Path Focus:

  • Core stats: Attack Damage, Attack Speed, Critical Strike
  • Later needs: Armor Penetration, Lifesteal
  • Full build potential reached at 4+ items

This high-range marksman excels at slowing enemies and providing utility through vision and crowd control while maintaining consistent damage output through her unique critical strike interaction.

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