Case file · Sep 29 patch

Warden

Initiator · Fearless · One Man Army

How to play WardenHow to counter Warden

Updated 2026-10-29 19:18 UTC · n = 120,121 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 Warden

Combo: Warden casts Binding Word on you: if you don’t move away from where you stood within 2.8s, you’re damaged and immobilised for 1.75s. Then Alchemical Flask slows you and cuts your weapon damage while he shoots.

Punish window: Last Stand charges for 2s before it pulses. Guides recommend interrupting it then; it can’t be stopped once he has tier 3.

Beware: At tier 3, Last Stand makes him Unstoppable with +30% resists while charging, and its pulses heal him.

Heroes and items that counter Warden →

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 Warden's average this patch. Open one for its notes and how to import it.

#1 ttvcrayon_fps carry buildS

51.4% win rate · 1,345W–1,270L · +3.3 pp vs average

crayon

Open build · import ID 783652 →

#2 geigsterS

51.2% win rate · 4,805W–4,574L · +3.2 pp vs average

updated 10/28/26

Open build · import ID 223080 →

#3 Renon's Rank 1 Warden (Twitch.tv/Renon)S

51.2% win rate · 3,178W–3,030L · +3.2 pp vs average

Hybrid M1 Build

Open build · import ID 706685 →

#4 an1k0n | ГАН МЕНТ ЕБЕТ ЖОПОЙS

50.8% win rate · 1,443W–1,397L · +2.7 pp vs average

Заебало ждать ульту пол игры? Все убегают из клеток? Да и пошли они нахуй, собираете оружку и кайфуете WW inspired by 2bStron9er

Open build · import ID 800577 →

#5 Leo - Hybrid WardenA

50.3% win rate · 2,204W–2,182L · +2.2 pp vs average

The one and only. Also try my Billy and Graves build

Open build · import ID 375371 →

#6 NOVA'S HAUL-ASS WARDENA

49.4% win rate · 886W–908L · +1.3 pp vs average

MOVE AT THE SPEED OF LIGHT(BRINGER) BIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIITCH

Open build · import ID 922393 →

#7 FaxFox WardenB

48.4% win rate · 3,685W–3,924L · +0.5 pp vs average

xd

Open build · import ID 383481 →

#8 THE BIG WARDENB

48.3% win rate · 307W–328L · +0.3 pp vs average

atualizada a build hyper carry. não seja maluco,espere ter o vampiric burst para começar a caçada. duration pode deixar de lado,mas recomendo para ajudar na 1,3

Open build · import ID 572648 →

#9 ALCHEMICAL FLASKB

48.3% win rate · 415W–445L · +0.3 pp vs average

throw flasks hold m1 profit

Open build · import ID 792944 →

Who beats Warden

−5.6 ppGraves
1.1k games−4.8 ppRat King
3.4k games−3.6 ppVyper
527 games−3.5 ppIvy
1.0k games−3.3 ppPaige
1.4k games

Warden beats

+5.6 ppDeadman Danny
1.5k games+5.1 ppShiv
1.5k games+4.9 ppParadox
1.1k games+4.7 ppGrey Talon
644 games+3.4 ppThe Doorman
566 games

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

Best teammates

Rat King
50.0% togetherGraves
49.4% togetherPaige
48.9% togetherHaze
48.9% togetherWraith
48.8% togetherVyper
47.3% together

Ability order

	10m	21m	32m	43m	55m	66m	710m	811m	912m	1016m	1117m	1219m	1325m	1427m	1531m
Alchemical FlaskAbility 1		I			II		III
WillpowerAbility 2											I	II	III
Binding WordAbility 3								I	II	III
Last StandUltimate														I	II

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

The most common skill-point order this patch (40k matches).

Patch history

• 2026-10-20 · Shh... This Won't Hurt a Bit.+1.1 pp
• 2026-10-16 · Paint the Town+0.5 pp
• 2026-10-09 · Make Your Move.+1.0 pp
• 2026-10-06 · Mind the Birds!+0.7 pp
• 2026-09-29 · 09-29-2026−2.3 pp

Items Warden buys

Item	Bought in	Win rate	vs average	Avg. time
Quicksilver Reload	93%	43.6%	+0.3	10:45
High-Velocity Rounds	88%	43.9%	+0.5	1:54
Opening Rounds	88%	43.7%	+0.4	4:31
Mercurial Magnum	84%	45.2%	+1.8	20:56
Titanic Magazine	82%	44.0%	+0.7	10:18
Fleetfoot	71%	45.1%	+1.7	15:50
Enduring Speed	70%	44.8%	+1.3	15:08
Extended Magazine	70%	44.6%	+1.2	7:26
Swift Striker	65%	44.6%	+1.2	9:42
Spiritual Overflow	57%	50.4%	+6.6	26:33
Rapid Rounds	54%	45.3%	+1.8	7:58
Sprint Boots	50%	45.3%	+1.8	12:16
Spirit Lifesteal	50%	47.8%	+4.1	22:55
Spirit Resilience	48%	45.5%	+2.0	21:42
Monster Rounds	40%	41.8%	−1.5	4:39
Extra Regen	36%	44.2%	+0.8	3:47
Battle Vest	31%	44.7%	+1.2	11:01
Extra Spirit	29%	50.0%	+5.9	20:03
Fortitude	26%	45.2%	+1.6	15:48
Bullet Resist Shredder	25%	46.9%	+3.1	16:10
Extra Health	25%	44.7%	+1.2	11:35
Improved Spirit	25%	51.5%	+7.1	24:46
Siphon Bullets	25%	52.4%	+8.0	29:57
Boundless Spirit	22%	56.0%	+10.9	31:23
Slowing Hex	18%	40.7%	−2.2	14:18
Mystic Expansion	16%	40.6%	−2.3	10:51
Bullet Lifesteal	16%	47.0%	+3.0	20:35
Surge of Power	15%	43.2%	−0.1	19:56
Juggernaut	15%	46.1%	+2.2	33:01
Cultist Sacrifice	15%	40.6%	−2.3	10:54