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Blaze is a heavy Tank notorious for his potent counter-initiations. Although lacking in single-target damage, he is otherwise well-rounded with serviceable area of effect damage output and high survivability, thanks to his large Health pool and dependable self-sustain. His many skillshot-like Abilities can make him ineffective offensively against mobile Heroes, however.

• Flame Stream actually fires two parallel projectiles; hit with both to double the Ability's damage.
• An Ignited Oil Spill will Ignite any other Oil Spills that overlap with it.
• Jet Propulsion does not collide with Minions, allowing you to charge through to hit enemy Heroes or escape without being blocked.
• Avoid staying too long in Bunker Drop if unnecessary. Press the R key or right-click near it to exit.
• Combustion prevents you from casting other Abilities while it is being channeled.
• The cooldown of Pyromania is reduced for each Hero hit by Flame Stream; double hits count as well.

Blaze is a niche Tank that excels at disrupting aggressive melee Heroes and counter-initiating, in no small part thanks to Bunker Drop.

His area control otherwise makes him particularly useful on Maps that feature static Objectives that force opponents to fight within a specific area or in enclosed spaces, such as Cursed Hollow, Dragon Shire, Infernal Shrines, Sky Temple, and Towers of Doom. His generous self-sustain and waveclear also make him an excellent solo laner to ultimately make him a viable choice on most, if not all, Maps.