How To Counter Lukas Using Masha

Lukas versus Masha

Lukas vs Masha: Head-to-Head Analysis (No Items)

To analyze the battle between Lukas and Masha, we will evaluate their skills, compute their damage outputs, and assess survivability at level 15, considering Masha's unique three HP bars and healing mechanics.

Lukas Skills Overview

1. Passive - Hero's Resolve:

   • Gains 1.25 Resolve per second (averaging).
   • After 10 seconds = 12.5 Resolve.
   • Needs 100 Resolve to activate Unleash the Beast.

2. First Skill - Flash Combo:

   • Damage = 300 + (120% of Total Physical Attack).
   • Assuming Lukas has 200 Total Physical Attack:
   • Damage = 300 + (240) = 540 Damage.

3. Second Skill - Flash Step:

   • Damage = 60 + (125% of Total Physical Attack).
   • Damage = 60 + (250) = 310 Damage.

4. Ultimate Skill (A) - Unleash the Beast:

   • Damage = 300 + (100% of Total Physical Attack).
   • Damage = 300 + (200) = 500 Damage.
   • Aftershocks = 3 hits of 80 + (25% of Total Physical Attack) each.
   • Damage = 80 + (50) = 130 Damage per hit, totaling 390 Damage.

Total Damage by Lukas

• Total Damage = 540 + 310 + 500 + 390 = 1740 Damage.

Masha Skills Overview

1. Passive - Ancient Strength:

   • Masha has 3 HP bars, each providing a buffer before she can die.
   • When losing an HP bar, she ignores one instance of damage and removes control effects.

2. First Skill - Wild Power:

   • Passive: Basic Attacks deal 2% (+1% Extra Physical Attack) of the target's Max HP (up to 60 against creeps).
   • Assuming the target has 4000 Max HP:
   • Damage = 2% of 4000 = 80 Damage.
   • Active: Costs 24% of her HP and increases Physical Damage contribution.
   • Additional Damage = 3% of Max HP for next attacks (assuming 4000 Max HP) = 120 Damage.
   • Movement Speed Buff = 60% for 1.5s.

3. Second Skill - Howl Shock:

   • Damage = 200 + (100% Total Physical Attack).
   • Assuming Masha has 200 Total Physical Attack:
   • Damage = 200 + (200) = 400 Damage.

4. Third Skill - Thunderclap:

   • Damage = 400 + (220% Total Physical Attack).
   • Damage = 400 + (440) = 840 Damage.
   • Costs 34% HP but resets cooldown on losing an HP bar.

5. Fourth Skill - Life Recovery:

   • Masha can heal one full HP bar after 3 seconds out of combat.

Total Damage by Masha

• Total Damage = 80 (Wild Power Passive) + 120 (Wild Power Active) + 400 (Howl Shock) + 840 (Thunderclap) = 1440 Damage.

Summary of Damage Outputs

• Lukas Total Damage: 1740 Damage.
• Masha Total Damage: 1440 Damage.

Survivability Considerations

• Lukas:

  • Can gain Resolve but doesn't have inherent HP recovery unless from skills.

• Masha:

  • Has 3 HP bars and the ability to recover one bar with Life Recovery.
  • Can ignore one instance of damage when losing an HP bar.

Conclusion

Total Damage Output:

• Lukas: 1740 Damage.
• Masha: 1440 Damage.

While Lukas has a higher total damage output, Masha's survivability with three HP bars and damage mitigation allows her to withstand more punishment during the fight. Additionally, her Life Recovery ability provides her with a significant advantage in sustaining her presence in battle.

Winner: Masha is likely to prevail due to her exceptional survivability and healing capabilities, which allow her to outlast Lukas despite his higher damage output.