How to make the most of having an Abathur on your team?
There is a question on how to play Abathur correctly, which is surely warranted given his unique mechanics. However, my question is more about how to be a good team mate for an Abathur player.
In this recent Heroes of the Dorm match the casters allude frequently to the fact that the other four players on an Abathur team should change their play style, but I'm unsure how I should be doing that, not in the least because low rank pubs are different from more professional matches.
Specifically, I'm wondering:
- Should Abathur typically be left ot solo a lane, or does he require some kind of support?
- What are the things to watch for on your own character given that Abathur can use abilities to enhance others?
- How do you need to compensate / account for an Abathur on your team for map objectives such as treasure chests and skulls?
- Is it necessary to check on Abathur's build and adjust your play style accordingly?
But, in short: how can you be a good team mate for Abathur in public matches?
Best Answer
Abathur should never solo a lane. He should be left near a solo laner so that his little bugs help push that lane against another solo laner.
If voice communication is not an option, you should use pings when Abathur is going to clone you so that you can get ready to go all out in teamfights. It's really up to you as the reciever of the buffs to decide on how to use them well. If you need some assistance pushing lanes, just tell your Abathur to buff you next.
The actual Abathur hero can be used for scouting, but that's pretty much it. He lacks any real fighting skill on his own and will lose in any 1v1. You need to use his buffs and his ultimate to turn 2v2's into 2v3's. It can really catch the other team off guard. They will always think they have the advantage when in reality you will always be +1 in non-5v5 teamfights.
Any Abathur team will most likely avoid fighting 5v4 unless Abathur has his ult up. Again, use pings and chat to coordinate these.
Abathur should be always communicating on what talents he is taking and when his ult is up. It's on the Abathur player to step up in communication when it is needed.
Communicate = Being a Good Mate!
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