Burrowstrike
Sand King burrows into the ground and tunnels forward, damaging and stunning enemy units above him as he resurfaces. Adds Caustic Finale poison to heroes hit Can be put on alt-cast to immediately cast in the desired direction, without walking towards the targeted location.
Sand Storm
Sand King creates a fearsome sandstorm that damages enemy units and grants Sand King Invisibility while he is in it. The effect ends when Sand King leaves the area.
Stinger
Sand King strikes an area, performing an attack on all enemies in the area of effect, dealing extra damage to each. Enemies within an innermost radius of 125 take 40% extra damage. Applies Caustic Finale and a slow to all enemies hit.
Epicenter
After a cast point of 2 seconds, Sand King sends a disturbance into the earth, causing it to shudder violently. All enemies caught within range will take damage and become slowed. Each subsequent pulse increases the radius of damage dealt.
🎮 RECOMMENDED SKILL BUILD
Standard meta leveling order — ability priority per level (1–18).
Burrowstrike
Sand Storm
Stinger
Epicenter
🌳 RECOMMENDED TALENT TREE
Optimal talent choices per level bracket (10–25).
⚗️ POPULAR ITEM BUILDS
Real-time popular items categorized by game phase and role focus.
Starting Items
Early Game
Mid Game
Late Game
TACTICAL STRATEGIES & OBJECTIVES
Select a tactical strategy to view custom item guidelines and optimal hero synergies for Sand King.
PUSHING & OBJECTIVE SIEGE STRATEGY
Focus on fast tower demolition and lane control. Coordinate with team to secure the **Aegis** and press high ground during power spikes.
Core Strategy & Neutrals
As a Universal hero, choosing the right neutral items can turn the tide of battle. Here are the recommended active neutral items for each tier in Patch 7.41d:
Trusty Shovel
Safety Bubble
Broom Handle
Vambrace
Pupils Gift
Dragon Scale
Psychic Headband
Paladin Sword
Elven Tunic
Rattlecage
Telescope
Ninja Gear
Giants Ring
Apex
Mirror Shield
MATHEMATICAL COUNTER-PICKS
These heroes possess abilities or stat scaling that naturally neutralize Sand King's primary game plan. A positive green advantage indicates how much higher their winrate is when playing specifically against Sand King. Data is derived from millions of public matches.
⚔️ ШПАРАГАЛКА ДЛЯ ЛАЙНИНГА
Тактическая инструкция по игре на линии против ваших главных 5 контр-пиков. Используйте это во время стадии драфта!
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CONFRONTATION ITEMS
Aeon Disk
Linken's Sphere
Force Staff
Black King Bar
Glimmer Cape
Lotus Orb
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🛡️ ЗАЩИТНЫЙ ЗАКУП (VS ГЕРОЯ)
Desolator
Assault Cuirass
Mekansm
Pipe of Insight
Hand of Midas
Battle Fury
Maelstrom
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Blink Dagger
Spirit Vessel
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