Starting the beast-like warrior's charging path in the jungle, Hecarim is a powerful bruiser who excels at running down enemies with terrifying speed and sustained damage.

Core Strengths:

• Movement speed scaling that converts to bonus AD
• Strong ganking potential with high mobility
• Excellent teamfight presence
• Powerful engage ultimate

Ability Priority: Q > W > E Max order: R > Q > W > E

Key Abilities:

• Passive (Warpath): Converts bonus movement speed into AD
• Q (Rampage): Main damage ability, stacks up to 3 times
• W (Spirit of Dread): Grants resistances and healing
• E (Devastating Charge): Movement speed boost and knockback
• R (Onslaught of Shadows): Area fear and engage tool

Early Game Strategy:

• Start with Q for fastest clear speed
• Full clear to reach level 6 quickly
• Take second point in Q at level 3
• Maintain Q stacks between camps for efficiency

Core Item Build:

1. Jungle item
2. Divine Sunderer/Trinity Force
3. Death's Dance
4. Force of Nature
5. Dead Man's Plate

Teamfight Tips:

• Use E + R combo for powerful engage
• Time W for maximum healing efficiency
• Maintain Q stacks for consistent damage
• Target backline carries with E knockback

Weaknesses:

• Vulnerable to early invades
• Susceptible to CC
• Requires momentum to be effective

Remember to utilize Hecarim's movement speed scaling by positioning for maximum E charge distance and coordinating ultimates with your team's follow-up damage.

For optimal ganks, approach from unexpected angles and use terrain to maximize your charge distance. In teamfights, balance between diving carries and peeling for your team based on composition and game state.

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