Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- +Excellent initiator with strong CC and engage tools for team fights
- +High durability and sustain through defensive scaling and damage mitigation
- +Dominates short-range engagements with burst damage and crowd control
Weaknesses
- −Limited mobility and kite vulnerability against ranged champions
- −Falls off without lead due to cooldown-dependent kit
- −Struggles against sustained poke and burst from safe distance
Abilities
PHunter
Billow’s passive allows him to identify vulnerable targets. When an enemy’s health is below 30%, they are considered “prey”. Billow’s basic attacks and abilities on “prey” deal 15% more true damage, giving him an advantage in teamfights and finishing off targets.
1Wavebreaker
Billow utilizes the power of the Sea Beast to increase his movement speed for 3 seconds. He then jumps out of the water and gets a 50% cooldown refund. While in Sea Beast form, this skill also allows Billow to dash out of the water, dealing physical damage and slowing the target by 50% for 1.5 seconds.In particular, if the skill is used near a river, the Sea Beast form will not have a time limit, significantly increasing the attack effectiveness. When detecting "prey" within 15m, the acceleration effect is increased by 450 points, thereby helping Billow easily approach and finish them off.
2Space Split
Billow exhibits the ability to close in and attack the target with continuous slashes, causing strong physical damage. When activated, Billow receives a mark, and each time he hits an enemy, an additional mark is added. A target can receive up to 3 marks. With each mark, Billow's attacks heal, but if the target is not a hero, the healing effect is halved.In Sea Beast form, Billow will charge forward and then slash at enemies.
RDeath From Below
He unleashes a powerful sword strike in the designated direction, slowing enemies significantly for a moment, then dashes in a wide range, dealing massive physical damage.When in Sea Beast form, his ultimate move does not require a sword strike but automatically dashes forward, while reducing the cooldown of Water Dash. With the ability to cause large-scale pressure and high damage, this skill makes Billow an extremely formidable opponent in teamfights.With flexible mobility and powerful damage from his skill set, Billow promises to become a formidable Assassin on the battlefield.
Skill Order
Priority: R > Q > W| Skill | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
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1Wavebreaker | 1 | · | 3 | · | 5 | · | 7 | · | 9 | · | · | · | 13 | · | · |
2Space Split | · | 2 | · | 4 | · | · | · | 8 | · | 10 | · | 12 | · | 14 | · |
RDeath From Below | · | · | · | · | · | 6 | · | · | · | · | 11 | · | · | · | 15 |
Loadout
Core Combos
Full Engage Combo
12RInitiate with Q to close distance, follow with W for CC, then ultimate to maximize damage and control. Use when enemies are grouped.
Defensive Peel
21Lead with W to protect allies, use Q for repositioning. Execute when threat targets your backline.
Gameplan
Early Game
Levels 1–6- →Farm efficiently in lane while bullying enemies out of position with short trades
- →Rotate to secure objectives and create numerical advantages through superior CC
- →Avoid extended fights against multiple enemies; disengage if unable to confirm kills
Mid Game
Post Broken Spear- →Group with team to dominate mid-lane skirmishes where Billow's CC shines
- →Use team fights to snowball lead; pick off isolated targets with guaranteed engage
- →Maintain map pressure by threatening all-in potential on grouped enemies
Late Game
Teamfight phase- →Position as primary initiator to lock down priority targets before teamfight chaos
- →Peel for carries when not needed for engage; adapt role based on team composition
- →Focus on controlling teamfight duration and spacing to neutralize enemy scaling
Matchups
Billow gets countered by
QuillenStealth allows dodging your engage tools; high burst damage through your armor
HayateSuperior mobility kites your short range; sustained damage pressure outdamages your sustain
FennikRange advantage and mana sustain allow safe poking; easily escapes your engagement
Billow synergizes with
VolkathYour CC locks targets for guaranteed Volkath follow-up damage and execution potential
MinaYour engage enables Mina's positioning; amplifies damage during grouped teamfights- ElandSynergizes CC chains for extended lockdown; supports your aggressive early lane pressure
Pro Tips
- →Cancel enemy engages by pre-emptively landing W in chokepoints; positioning matters more than reaction time
- →Build tanky items first even when ahead; your CC remains valuable regardless of damage scaling
- →Use Q's dash for repositioning during fights, not just engagement—maintain optimal distance for sustained CC
Billow is a meta-dominant S-tier warrior with exceptional teamfight control and initiation. Pick into compositions lacking mobility and burst to abuse his CC-heavy kit. Avoid into ranged-heavy or poke-focused comps where you'll struggle to close the distance effectively.