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General Information
Welcome to our Tyrael guide for Heroes of the Storm. Here you will learn everything you need to know in order to play Tyrael in a competitive environment, whether you play on your own or with a team.
About the Author
KendricSwissh is a Master League Warrior and Support player in Hero League. He has been playing Heroes of the Storm since the early stages of the Alpha version and has mastered a large number of Heroes. He is also creating Heroes of the Storm related content on YouTube, most notably his series called Epic Plays of the Week, which focuses on video clips submitted by his viewers. He is also a streamer on Twitch where he will gladly answer all of your questions about the game.
1. Quick Reference
Aggressive Build (talent calculator link)
The Aggressive Build focuses more on Tyrael's offensive capabilities and is a
recommended choice if your team already has a dedicated Tank.
Picking 
Judgment at Level 10 over 
Sanctification
allows Tyrael to dive deep into the enemy team's backline, ideally picking and isolating
a low health priority target.
Defensive Build (talent calculator link)
The Defensive Build aims to make Tyrael as resilient as possible in order to allow him to hold the
frontline without dying too quickly. It is important to highlight that Tyrael
does not have Stun or Root abilities, which means his
zoning potential is limited compared to other Warriors. However, numerous defensive
talents like 
Angelic Absorption and 
Nullification Shield
make him very hard to kill and thus cause Tyrael to become a thorn
in the enemy team's side.
Synergies and Counters
In order to unleash Tyrael's full potential, we strongly recommend having another
Warrior at his side. As such, E.T.C's strong crowd control
and mobility make him an ideal match. The protection and mobility from Tyrael's Righteousness and
Smite abilities synergize very well with melee Assassins in general, which is why
Tyrael pairs very well with Illidan or Kerrigan.
Tyrael, like any Hero with high health pool, struggles against the Tank-shredding qualities of
Tychus and Raynor.
Besides, Varian's Stuns, Taunts, and his 
Shattering Throw
completely shuts down the shields of Tyrael's Righteousness ability.
Maps
Due to his great talent flexibility, Tyrael performs well on most maps. On
battlegrounds such as Cursed Hollow, Sky Temple, or Towers of Doom, however, he
truly excels due to the late game impact that comes with his
Holy Ground talent. This talent allows him to steal
Mercenary and, more importantly, Boss Camps by placing his
El'druin's Might ability in the very center of the
capturing platform.
TL;DR Tips
- Use your abilities wisely while laning. If you are not careful, Tyrael will run out of Mana very quickly.
Nullification Shield is a strong counter against bursty Ability Casters like Li-Ming or Jaina.
El'druin's Might can be used to juke opponents while Tyrael is on the retreat.- If you play with
Sanctification, save it for the enemy team's most dangerious abilities and track their cooldowns accordingly. - Tyrael's
Holy Ground can steal Mercenary and Boss Camps if its projectile is aimed at the very center of the capture platform.
2. Overview
Tyrael is a melee Warrior Hero, whose great mobility allows him to get in and out of combat very quickly. He is capable of initiating team fights and isolating enemy targets, which makes him an ideal pick especially for aggressive team compositions. Due to his powerful protective qualities, especially his innate Magic Armor, he can also be played defensively, making him a potent choice if the enemy team relies a lot on Ability damage.
3. Strengths
- Both Sanctification and
Judgment have their respective uses - Capable of boosting allies' movement speed and shielding them
- Decent solo laner
- Offers offensive and defensive talent builds
- Exceptional mobility
- Strong against Mages
4. Weaknesses
- Rather weak as solo Warrior
- Extremely Mana dependent throughout the game
- Successfully initiating team fights does require some experience
- Only fits into a limited amount of team compositions
5. Role In The Current Meta
Tyrael's greatest strength is to start team fights by picking a single enemy
target and exposing it to the rest of his team. He is the embodiment of
aggressive team fight initiation, thanks to his
Judgment Heroic Ability. However, Tyrael can do more
than just charging deep into the enemy ranks, especially with his second Heroic
Ability, called Sanctification, which allows him to
protect nearby allied Heroes very efficiently.
Righteousness enables him to shield himself and his
allies from incoming damage, Smite increases his
team's movement speed, while El'druin's Might helps
Tyrael to set up ganks or execute last-minute escapes.
Depending on the kind of Warrior your team is looking for, Tyrael is able to
adjust his talent build and playstyle accordingly, which makes him a very
versatile and enjoyable Hero to play.
Tyrael's role as a frontlining initiator makes him a very good pick versus
enemy Heroes who lack escape mechanisms, such as Malfurion or Jaina. His
ability to capture Mercenary and Boss Camps from a large distance using his Holy Ground, makes him a strong pick
on maps like Cursed Hollow, Sky Temple, or Warhead Junction.
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
+ show all entries - show only 10 entries- 17 Mar. 2017 (this page): Updated the guide for Probius' patch.
- 21 Dec. 2016 (this page): Moved Tyrael to the new guide format.
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