Champion Overview

Hecarim is a spectral bruiser who excels in the jungle, known for his devastating movement speed-based damage and powerful engage potential. His passive "Warpath" converts bonus movement speed into attack damage, making him uniquely powerful with mobility items.

Core Abilities

• Passive (Warpath): Converts bonus movement speed into attack damage
• Q (Rampage): Area physical damage with stacking mechanic (up to 3 stacks)
• W (Spirit of Terror): Grants defensive stats and healing from nearby damage
• E (Devastating Charge): Movement speed boost with empowered knockback attack
• R (Onslaught of Shadows): Charge that creates fear-inducing shockwave

Skill Order

1. Maximize Q first (main damage source)
2. W second (survivability)
3. E last (utility)
4. R at levels 6/11/16

Summoner Spells

• Ghost (preferred over Flash)
• Smite (required for jungle)

Strengths

• Fast jungle clear speed
• Strong ganking potential
• Excellent teamfight presence
• Powerful engage tools
• Scales well with movement speed
• Mechanically straightforward

Weaknesses

• Vulnerable to early invades
• Susceptible to CC
• Dependent on movement speed for damage
• Can struggle without ultimate

Early Game Strategy

• Focus on full clearing jungle
• Take second point in Q at level 3 for faster clear
• Maintain Q stacks between camps
• Look for gank opportunities post-6

Teamfight Tips

• Use R to engage or follow up
• Activate E before ultimate for maximum impact
• Save W for sustained fights
• Target priority: backline carries
• Chain CC with E knockback into R fear

Key Items

• Starting: Jungle item
• Core: Movement speed and AD items
• Situational: Tank items based on team needs

Remember to maximize efficiency by maintaining Q stacks and timing W for optimal healing. Use the synergy between E and R for powerful engage combinations.

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