Heroes / Solomon

Case file · Sep 29 patch

Solomon

Strategist · Focused · Checkmate

How to play Solomon How to counter Solomon

Win rate45.9%

Pick rate25.0%

Ban rate–

Rank#36 of 44

Matches937k

Updated 2026-10-29 13:13 UTC · n = 3,741,614 matches

Build path · Sep 29 patch

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From this patch's purchase data and the top public builds. Hover an item for its timing.

How to play against Solomon

Combo: Solomon immobilises your group for 1s with Rook Battery, then Develop Queen releases squares in straight lines that stun after a delay.

Beware: Step out of the queen’s lines when the squares appear. He has only 2 stamina, so he’s easy to catch, but Kingside Knight gives an ally a barrier and stamina.

Heroes and items that counter Solomon →

Builds graded by real games

In-game builds, best win rate first. Win rates are adjusted for games played (a build needs 100+ games) and graded S+ to D against Solomon's average this patch. Open one for its notes and how to import it.

#1 Zenyatta (Dr. Spooki von Spookenstein)S+

50.9% win rate · 1,375W–1,327L · +4.3 pp vs average

What's more fun than playing chess? Playing chess and setting your opponent on fire. This Build combines Chemical Burns (Graves) with Solomon's kit to create an

Open build · import ID 871291 →

#2 Os Gambito's do reiS+

50.9% win rate · 621W–598L · +4.0 pp vs average

Receba a inteligencia 😴𝗥⟐𝗕𝗟◘𝗫 L -> R Focar tiro no comecinho, as skills dele são fracas na lane Da xadrezada neles Depois foca espírito! Pensa também! p

Open build · import ID 867986 →

#3 I DONT TAKE THIS DECISION LIGHTLYS

50.2% win rate · 908W–899L · +3.6 pp vs average

I'm Solomon, and I'm here to win. I'm Solomon, and I'm here to win. I'm Solomon, and I'm here to win. I'm Solomon, and I'm here to win. I'm Solomon, and I'm her

Open build · import ID 867925 →

#4 Magnus Carlsen BuildA

49.0% win rate · 900W–936L · +2.5 pp vs average

Build do melhor jogador de Xadrez do Mundo.

Open build · import ID 870594 →

#5 The Bongcloud OpeningA

48.2% win rate · 12,133W–13,057L · +1.9 pp vs average

The classic 1. e4 e5 2. Ke2 opening, as used by Magnus Carlsen Shred your enemies defenses with your Bishops, lock them down with your Rooks, threaten mate wit

Open build · import ID 868321 →

#6 "EU VEJO VOCÊS COMO PEÕES" - Tzu, SunA

48.1% win rate · 574W–620L · +1.6 pp vs average

"Eu nunca disse essas coisas" - Sun Tzu, A arte da guerra. !!!Build ainda em estado experimental!!! Personagem acabou de lançar e ainda temos que aprender muit

Open build · import ID 869481 →

#7 bcj testA

47.9% win rate · 1,313W–1,428L · +1.5 pp vs average

insane hero with 3 tankbuster abilities = guaranteed to win

Open build · import ID 868073 →

#8 SN|P3R : 亗 Zugzwang 亗 ( Solomon Spirit )B

46.9% win rate · 21,806W–24,643L · +0.7 pp vs average

→ Featured in Top Daily Builds for 16 heroes: Rat King, Nurse Harrow, Solomon, Baba, Deadman Danny, Haze, Infernus, Wraith, Mirage, Grey Talon, Doorman, Victor,

Open build · import ID 868319 →

#9 ПОВЕЛИТЕЛЬ ДОСКИB

46.9% win rate · 1,043W–1,181L · +0.6 pp vs average

Пусть поле боя для вас станет шахматной доской...

Open build · import ID 868026 →

Who beats Solomon

−7.3 ppRat King
316k games

−6.4 ppGraves
198k games

−6.1 ppBaba
180k games

−5.1 ppPaige
179k games

−4.4 ppSeven
156k games

Solomon beats

+6.4 ppMirage
54k games

+5.6 ppPocket
84k games

+5.6 ppShiv
117k games

+4.9 ppSinclair
48k games

+4.8 ppViscous
66k games

Win-rate change for Solomon in matches with that enemy, against Solomon's own average. Full counters and counter items →

Best teammates

Graves
53.6% together

Baba
51.9% together

Rat King
51.9% together

Seven
50.2% together

Victor
50.1% together

Paige
50.0% together

Ability order

	21m	55m	77m	88m	99m	1010m	1112m	1216m	1321m	1424m	1533m
Setup BishopAbility 1	I	II
Kingside KnightAbility 2				I	II				III
Rook BatteryAbility 3						I	II	III
Develop QueenUltimate			I							II	III

unlock I II III upgrade tiers · column labels are the average minute of each step

The most common skill-point order this patch (32k matches).

Patch history

2026-10-20 · Shh... This Won't Hurt a Bit. adjust
Narrow Victory: The closest contest was Baba vs Solomon, decided by a nearly 0.5% difference in votes.−1.3 pp
2026-10-16 · Paint the Town+0.6 pp
2026-10-14 · Minor Update - 10-14-2026+1.9 pp
2026-10-13 · Fairfax Industries Employee Spotlight+2.1 pp
2026-10-09 · Make Your Move. adjust
Solomon remains calm and collected when facing a new challenger, so when the Patrons come calling, he approaches the city as if it's one giant chessboard. With Setup Bishop he advances, planting his loyal damage dealers +2.3 pp

Items Solomon buys

Item	Bought in	Win rate	vs average	Avg. time
Improved Spirit	87%	46.0%	+0.1	11:51
Superior Cooldown	85%	46.5%	+0.6	21:07
Greater Expansion	83%	46.9%	+1.0	20:53
Mystic Expansion	81%	46.4%	+0.5	9:54
Extra Spirit	79%	45.9%	+0.0	5:35
Compress Cooldown	78%	46.2%	+0.3	16:24
Extra Stamina	73%	46.1%	+0.2	10:36
Tankbuster	72%	46.9%	+1.0	22:58
Opening Rounds	70%	45.5%	−0.4	6:20
Boundless Spirit	65%	48.9%	+3.0	27:57
High-Velocity Rounds	65%	45.5%	−0.4	3:43
Stamina Mastery	64%	47.1%	+1.2	21:00
Mystic Burst	63%	46.8%	+0.9	10:48
Enchanter's Emblem	36%	47.4%	+1.5	15:17
Transcendent Cooldown	35%	47.9%	+2.0	32:29
Extra Regen	34%	45.4%	−0.5	5:06
Spirit Burn	29%	53.3%	+7.4	34:16
Sharpshooter	28%	45.5%	−0.4	12:55
Mystic Vulnerability	27%	47.8%	+1.9	21:29
Grit	27%	45.5%	−0.4	11:40
Mystic Slow	26%	47.6%	+1.7	18:49
Long Range	24%	45.5%	−0.4	9:15
Guardian Ward	24%	45.5%	−0.4	14:33
Healbane	21%	46.8%	+0.9	16:09
Escalating Exposure	17%	52.1%	+6.2	34:56
Arcane Surge	17%	45.5%	−0.4	12:03
Lightning Scroll	16%	51.3%	+5.4	34:32
Superior Duration	16%	46.5%	+0.6	27:38
Reactive Barrier	14%	45.2%	−0.7	20:25
Slowing Hex	14%	46.4%	+0.5	23:10