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General Information
Welcome to our Probius guide for Heroes of the Storm. Here you will learn everything you need to know in order to play Probius in a competitive environment, whether you play on your own or with a team.
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1. Quick Reference for Probius
Disruption Pulse Build (talent calculator link)
The Disruption Pulse Build places heavy emphasis on dealing large amounts of
damage by striking multiple targets with 
Disruption Pulse.
Echo Pulse allows Probius to strike the same target
or targets twice with a single pulse cast, all the while having its damage amplified by the
effects of Particle Accelerator. The rebounded pulse can
even trigger the explosion of a 
Warp Rift that was
cast after the initial Disruption Pulse cast or created by Probius Loop
at Level 20.
Photon Cannon Build (talent calculator link)
The Photon Cannon Build is a more passive playstyle that relies
heavily on placing and protecting 
Photon Cannons
throughout skirmishes. Completion of Gather Minerals
is Probius' highest priority as it will significantly increase the damage output
and utility of his Photon Cannons. 
Null Gate can help
peel away enemies and prevent them from escaping the
range of Probius' cannons. Although the emphasis of this build is Photon Cannon,
Probius should still always be casting both Warp Rift
and Disruption Pulse, as Power Fields will ensure
Mana reserves remain topped off.
Warp Rift Build (talent calculator link)
The Warp Rift Build is capable of dealing massive amounts of
AoE damage through use of the
Warp Rift/ Disruption Pulse combo.
Probius should try to complete the quest portion of Warp Resonance
as early as possible, as it will provide him a sizable power spike.
Rift Shock and 
Power Overflowing
significantly increase Probius' damage output for a quite lengthy duration which
will be constantly refreshed with each successful Warp Rift explosion.
Probius should always try to catch multiple targets within an explosion, however he should
rarely hold off a guaranteed strike on one target for the mere chance to strike two.
Synergies and Counters
Probius works best with Heroes that provide a strong frontline
he is able to seek refuge behind, as well as supports who can assist in peeling
away enemies attempting to dive him. These Heroes also should have some
reliable source of hard crowd-control since Probius
unfortunately does not have any himself until Level 16 with 
Repulsor.
Probius is countered by high mobility assassins with large amounts of burst damage and crowd-control. Probius' lack of a gap-closer may regularly be capitalized on by more agile opponents.
Maps
Probius performs best on larger Battlegrounds that revolve heavily
around objectives that he is able to have ample time to set up
for. Probius has incredible staying power and is able to easily prevent enemies
from capturing certain objectives (such as Altars on Towers of Doom) with his
ranged abilities and Photon Cannons. Battlegrounds with
lots of narrow spaces and chokepoints give
Probius many places to hide Pylons and force enemy Heroes through the effected
area of his Warp Rifts.
TL;DR Tips
- Unlike mounts,
Worker Rush may be used in combat. Keep in mind that ALL damage (including damage-over-time such as poisons) will immediately break the effect. - Place Pylons from
Warp In Pylon within brush or behind terrain or allied fortification to protect them from being immediately destroyed. - Do not be afraid to poke enemies with
Disruption Pulse when unable to set up or waiting on the cooldown of 
Warp Rift. - Warp Rift is most effective when used in narrow corridors and chokepoints that force enemies to travel through its AoE.
Photon Cannon is great for zoning as well as soaking damage from Minions, Mercenaries, and enemy structures.- Save
Pylon Overcharge for teamfights surrounding important Battleground objectives. This will force the enemy to either stay within its range or give up the objective to disengage, either of which are good for Probius and his allies. - Instead of simply placing
Null Gate across a pathway to block it off, Null Gate can be angled slightly (depending on the space) to maximize the distance an enemy will be forced to travel through it.
2. Overview
Probius is a ranged specialist who
excels at zone control by means of setting up and activating
a plethora of structures and abilities. When given the opportunity,
Probius is able to craft a devastating gauntlet that will cripple the entire enemy team.
His bread and butter ability combo ( Disruption Pulse/ Warp Rift)
can deal massive amounts of AoE damage
to multiple enemies, while Photon Cannon
will chip away at any and all who stray too close. At Level 10, Probius
is able to chose between damage (
Pylon Overcharge) and utility
( Null Gate), either of which will greatly aid his
allies in combat.
3. Strengths
- Good AoE burst damage
- Excellent zoning potential
- Reliable waveclear
- Great staying power, impressive Mana regen via Warp In Pylon
- Able to contest objectives for a long duration
- Very high skill ceiling
4. Weaknesses
- Very low Healthpool
- Vulnerable to crowd-control
- No reliable hard crowd-control like stuns or roots until
Repulsor at Level 16 - Hard learning curve
5. Role in the Current Meta
Probius fills the "role" of a specialist well,
providing his team with a healthy mix of teamfight damage, zone control, and
pushing power. During the early game, Probius does
well in a solo lane. His unlimited Mana regen from 
Warp In Pylon
gives him incredibly staying power and he is able to easily clear waves of
minions with a single combo of Disruption Pulse and
Warp Rift. Probius should more often favor teamfights
(especially ones over Battleground objectives) over split-pushing.
Also, Probius should ensure he has ample time to set up his Pylons, Photon Cannons, and
Warp Rifts when a teamfight is looming. Because of this, Battleground knowledge (such as
timers and objective locations) is highly recommended for effective Probius gameplay.
During teamfights Probius should play similarly to most ranged assassins,
staying safe behind the allied frontline while casting his abilities.
Probius works best in a more "traditional" team composition, consisting of a solid frontline, support,
and fellow damage dealers. When considering Hero options to pair with Probius, make sure to include
Heroes with reliable crowd-control, as this is
something Probius is severely lacking (aside from Null Gate
at Level 10 should it be taken).
6. Reading Further
To take things further, we have 2 more pages that you can read:
- Abilities and Strategy: an overview of your hero's abilities and how to use them;
- Talent Build: a detailed rundown of your talents and how to choose them.
7. ChangeLog
- 07 Jul. 2017 (talents page): Updated Pylon Overcharge description, as it no longer gives Pylons bonus Health.
- 07 Jul. 2017 (abilities page): Updated Pylon Overcharge description, as it no longer gives Pylons bonus Health.
- 16 May 2017 (abilities page): Changed Pylon Overcharge's passive shield amount from 50% to 30% in accordance to the May 10, 2017 Balance Update.
- 11 May 2017 (abilities page): Fixed error regarding Photon Cannon's duration and target prioritization.
- 14 Mar. 2017 (this page): Guide added.
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