Kaizer
Kaizer is a recommended climb pick this patch:
- Tier S in current meta
- 51.2% win rate — above average
- 1.6% pick rate — popular in ranked
Based on Camp HOK tier, win/pick/ban rates — not a guarantee in every draft.
See all lane climb picks →Kaizer: Basic Attacks and Skill 2 deal extra damage to single targets.
Build core
Rush Blazing Cape, Boots of Resistance, Ominous Premonition, then complete Blood Rage, Sage's Sanctuary, Longnight Guardian
Combo
Vortex Brand → Blade Tempest → Invincible Warrior → weave basic attacks
Draft
Kaizer excels into Da Qiao, Diaochan, Daji. Avoid blind picking into Donghuang, Kui, Sun Bin without team peel.
Best Build for Kaizer
End-game item order with gold costs and slot notes. Purchase path may differ in-match.
Build philosophy
Kaizer benefits from Survivability, Movement speed — match items and runes to kit scaling.
Passive: Basic Attacks and Skill 2 deal extra damage to single targets.
Arcana: Prioritize runes that boost Survivability, Movement speed for this hero's passive and skill scaling.
4 presets — switch by draft, lane, or CN meta. Default matches Clash Lane when available.
| # | Item | Gold | Stats | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Master Sword | 2,100g | PATK +55, Crit Rate +20%, HP +600 Enhances BAs | Fits Survivability priority — Passive - Savagery — Casting a skill increases Movement Speed by 12% for 2s and the physical damage of the next Basic Attack within 5s by (80% {ad}). |
| 2 |  Pure Sky | 2,140g | PATK +80, PDEF +150, CDR +10% Temp. damage reduction | Fits Physical attack priority — Passive - Maim — Skills slow the first enemy hero hit by 10%–20% and reduce damage taken from that enemy by 20% for 3s. |
| 3 |  Sage's Sanctuary | 2,280g | HP +900, PDEF +150, MDEF +150 Resurrect on the spot | Fits Survivability priority — Passive - Revive — Resurrects the wearer 2s after dying and restores 2,000–3,000 Health. This effect can be triggered up to 2 times per match. |
| 4 |  Immovable - Sky Dome | 3,280g | PATK +80, PDEF +150, CDR +10% Temp. damage reduction | Fits Physical attack priority — Passive - Maim — Skills slow the first enemy hero hit by 10%–20% and reduce damage taken from that enemy by 20% for 3s. |
| 5 |  Destiny | 2,060g | PATK +75, ASPD +15%, HP +500 Negates fatal damage | Fits Survivability priority — Passive - Dark Curtain — When taking fatal damage, instead of dying immediately, the hero gains invincibility and a 15% Attack Speed and Movement Speed increase for 1s (0.75s for ranged heroes). After equipping this item, its effect duration increases by 0.01s every 5s, up to a maximum of 0.5s. |
| 6 |  Ardent Dominion | 2,040g | MATK +150, Magical Lifesteal +12%, MSPD +7.5% Cleanse and shield at low HP | Fits Survivability priority — Passive - Mana Shield — When Health drops below 30%, removes all crowd control effects and grants a shield that negates (500–1,000 + 100% {ap} + 7.5% extra HP) damage and increases Movement Speed by 30% for 4s. |
Best Arcana & Spells
| Slot | Choice | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Cataclysm | Recommended for Tank Clash Lane |
| Spell | Flash / Smite | Adjust Purify/Execute based on enemy dive. |
Skill Order
Skill 2 → Skill 1 → Invincible Warrior (max Skill 2 first)
Max primary utility/damage skill first, then Vortex Brand, and Invincible Warrior on cooldown.
Combos
1. Standard trade
Vortex Brand → Blade Tempest → Invincible Warrior → weave basic attacks
When: Clash Lane skirmish or objective fight
Abilities
Passive
Demon Soul
Basic Attacks and Skill 2 deal extra damage to single targets.
Skill 1
Vortex Brand
Throws a ricocheting blade in the target direction, damaging and slowing enemies hit. The blade returns on hit, recovering Health and granting Movement Speed and Attack Speed.
Skill 2
Blade Tempest
Slashes twice, dealing damage. The second slash launches enemies and increases the damage of the next Basic Attack. Gains increased Health and Mana recovery, and Movement Speed when out of combat.
Ultimate
Invincible Warrior
Becomes enhanced, gaining max Health, Physical Attack, and Movement Speed, while blocking incoming damage and dealing damage over time to nearby enemies.
Counters & Matchups
Kaizer is strong into
Pick Kaizer when the enemy drafts these heroes.
Kaizer struggles into
Avoid Kaizer or ban these when they appear on the enemy team.
Playstyle & Ranked Tips
Laning Phase
Trade on your power spike levels (2/4). Call jungler for dive only when enemy flash is down.
Teamfight Role
Engage on enemy carry when your team has follow-up. Body-block skillshots for your marksman.
High Rank (Diamond+)
Kaizer is a Tier S staple in high-elo (Diamond+) on the international server — worth mastering for climb. Pick rate 1.6% — frequently seen in ranked; learn the matchup even if you do not main Kaizer.
vs Similar Heroes
- Kaizer vs Dun (Tank, Tier S): Dun is 1.5% pick / 52.3% WR. Dun wins 0.9% more often globally. Choose Kaizer when you need Clash Lane identity; choose Dun for Clash Lane comfort.
- Kaizer vs Arthur (Tank, Tier S): Arthur is 1.5% pick / 50.5% WR. Kaizer has +0.8% WR vs Arthur in Camp data. Choose Kaizer when you need Clash Lane identity; choose Arthur for Clash Lane comfort.
FAQ
What is the best Kaizer build?
Recommended: Master Sword, Pure Sky, Sage's Sanctuary, Immovable - Sky Dome, Destiny, Ardent Dominion.
How to counter Kaizer?
Pick Donghuang, Kui, Sun Bin. Strong into Da Qiao, Diaochan, Daji.
Is Kaizer good in current season?
Kaizer is Tier S Tank with 51.18% win rate, 1.59% pick rate, and 0.16% ban rate (Camp HOK international).