Lam
Lam is a recommended climb pick this patch:
- Tier S in current meta
- 1.0% 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 →Lam: Basic Attacks and skills deal extra true damage to targets with low Health.
Build core
Rush Rapacious Bite, Boots of Resistance, Axe of Torment, then complete Immovable - Sky Dome, Cuirass of Savagery
Combo
Wavebreaker → Space Split → Death From Below → weave basic attacks
Draft
Lam excels into Lu Bu, Wuyan, Xiang Yu. Avoid blind picking into Erin, Liang, Luara without team peel.
Best Build for Lam
End-game item order with gold costs and slot notes. Purchase path may differ in-match.
Build philosophy
Lam benefits from Physical attack, Cooldown reduction, Penetration — match items and runes to kit scaling.
Passive: Basic Attacks and skills deal extra true damage to targets with low Health.
Arcana: Prioritize runes that boost Physical attack, Cooldown reduction, Penetration for this hero's passive and skill scaling.
4 presets — switch by draft, lane, or CN meta. Default matches Jungling when available.
| # | Item | Gold | Stats | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Succubus Cloak | 2,020g | MDEF +300, HP +1,100 Negates magical damage | Fits Physical attack priority — Requires Smite to purchase. Reduces damage from monsters by 25% and grants 30% more EXP and 20% more Gold from monsters. |
| 2 |  Frostscar's Embrace | 2,060g | PATK +60, PDEF +300, CDR +10% Enhanced BAs slow | Fits Movement speed priority — Passive - Swift — Grants 50 Movement Speed. |
| 3 |  Dragon's Rage | 2,040g | HP +1,350, PDEF +180, MDEF +90 Boosts BA damage | 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. |
| 4 |  Destiny | 2,060g | PATK +75, ASPD +15%, HP +500 Negates fatal damage | Reflects damage supports your Physical attack focus. |
| 5 |  Demonsbane | 2,060g | PATK +90, MDEF +150, HP +600 Boosts Magical Defense | Fits Physical attack priority — Passive - Siege Breaker — Deals 30% extra damage to enemies below 50% Health. |
| 6 |  Sage's Sanctuary | 2,280g | HP +900, PDEF +150, MDEF +150 Resurrect on the spot | Fits Physical attack 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. |
Best Arcana & Spells
| Slot | Choice | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Mutation | Recommended for Assassin Jungling |
| Spell | Smite | Adjust Purify/Execute based on enemy dive. |
Skill Order
Skill 2 → Skill 1 → Death From Below (max Skill 2 first)
Space Split provides mobility or stick—max first. Wavebreaker second for damage. Death From Below on every level.
Combos
1. Standard trade
Wavebreaker → Space Split → Death From Below → weave basic attacks
When: Jungling skirmish or objective fight
2. All-in
Death From Below after full rotation when Flash is down
When: Gank or backline dive with team CC
Abilities
Passive
Hunter
Basic Attacks and skills deal extra true damage to targets with low Health.
Skill 1
Wavebreaker
Becomes submerged and gains Movement Speed. Use this skill again to dash and deal damage. Can remain submerged indefinitely in the river. Gains extra Movement Speed when an enemy hero with low Health is nearby.
Skill 2
Space Split
Damages nearby enemies while gaining marks and recovering Health. Basic Attacks consume marks to gain a dash and Health recovery effect. Submerged: Skill 2 has an extra dash effect.
Ultimate
Death From Below
Throws a dagger in the target direction, then dashes to the dagger after a short delay, dragging enemies in his path to the dagger and dealing damage to them. Submerged: Cancels the cast point animation and skill delay.
Counters & Matchups
Lam is strong into
Pick Lam when the enemy drafts these heroes.
Lam struggles into
Avoid Lam or ban these when they appear on the enemy team.
Playstyle & Ranked Tips
Laning Phase
Clear to level four, then gank the lane with the least escape. Secure Tyrant when your bot or mid has crash wave.
Teamfight Role
Wait for CC from your team, then dive carry with full combo. Exit with reset or flash if focus fired.
High Rank (Diamond+)
Lam is a viable Tier A pick in high rank with 48.8% win rate — strong in one-trick hands or as a counter-pick. Pick rate 1.0% — frequently seen in ranked; learn the matchup even if you do not main Lam. Below 49% global WR — high-rank players often avoid unless compensating for team comp.
vs Similar Heroes
- Lam vs Wukong (Assassin, Tier S): Wukong is 1.3% pick / 49.7% WR. Wukong wins 0.9% more often globally. Choose Lam when you need Jungling identity; choose Wukong for Jungling comfort.
- Lam vs Musashi (Assassin, Tier A): Musashi is 1.1% pick / 50.7% WR. Musashi wins 1.9% more often globally. Choose Lam when you need Jungling identity; choose Musashi for Jungling comfort.
FAQ
What is the best Lam build?
Recommended: Rapacious Bite, Boots of Resistance, Pure Sky, Spikemail, Overlord's Might, Destiny.
How to counter Lam?
Pick Erin, Liang, Luara. Strong into Lu Bu, Wuyan, Xiang Yu.
Is Lam good in current season?
Lam is Tier S Assassin with 48.61% win rate, 1.03% pick rate, and 0.47% ban rate (Camp HOK international).