Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- +Passive resets enable extended teamfight presence and chain kills with proper execution
- +Backstab (R) automatically targets lowest HP enemy, guaranteeing burst damage on priority targets with 60% damage reduction shield
- +Sword Propel (W) provides both mobility and sustained damage boost, enabling gap-closing and extended duels
Weaknesses
- −Heavily reliant on getting kills/assists to function; falling behind early limits reset availability
- −No crowd control in kit makes him vulnerable to kiting and reliant on allies' CC for setup
- −Backstab's predictable targeting (lowest HP hero) allows enemies to position defensively and deny isolated picks
Abilities
PAssassin
Killing or assisting an enemy resets all skill cooldowns and restores 12% of your max HP.
1Whirlwind
Butterfly releases a wave of swords around herself, dealing physical damage to nearby enemies and slowing their movement speed by 50% for 2 seconds.
2Sword Propel
Butterfly slashes a sword wave forward at high speed, dealing physical damage and increasing her attack speed by 50% for 3 seconds.
RBackstab
Butterfly dashes to the enemy hero with the lowest HP (prioritizing enemy heroes) and deals physical damage. Reduces incoming damage by 60% and increases her movement speed by 50% for 1 second.
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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1Whirlwind | 1 | · | 3 | · | 5 | · | 7 | · | 9 | · | · | · | 13 | · | · |
2Sword Propel | · | 2 | · | 4 | · | · | · | 8 | · | 10 | · | 12 | · | 14 | · |
RBackstab | · | · | · | · | · | 6 | · | · | · | · | 11 | · | · | · | 15 |
Loadout
Onslaught
Assassinate
Dragon's Claw
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6Core Combos
Full Burst Execution
R21Engage with Backstab on lowest HP target, auto-attack, chase with Sword Propel for attack speed, then Whirlwind for AoE cleanup. Resets allow chain continuation.
Kite Breaking Chase
21Use Sword Propel to close gap and gain attack speed, auto-attack for passive stack, Whirlwind to slow multiple enemies, then Flicker away if threat is high. Preserves reset potential.
Reset Cycle in Teamfight
R21Chain abilities off kill/assist resets. Prioritize resetting Backstab onto next priority target, weaving autos and Whirlwind between casts to maintain uptime.
Gameplan
Early Game
Levels 1–6- →Farm safely and avoid unnecessary trades; early game without reset access is weak
- →Position near allies for assist opportunities to trigger passive resets early
- →Respect enemy CC—your low HP pool makes early engages punishing without team backup
Mid Game
Post Broken Spear- →Abuse reset mechanics in skirmishes; one kill snowballs into chain damage with Backstab resets
- →Group for objectives where assists are guaranteed; avoid dueling stronger 1v1 heroes without reset active
- →Use Sword Propel's mobility to roam and catch isolated targets, especially low-HP carries
Late Game
Teamfight phase- →Position as secondary engager behind tankline; Backstab picks isolated carries and resets the fight
- →In large teamfights, play around backline positioning to guarantee low-HP priority targets
- →Chain resets carefully—overextending for resets can leave you exposed to enemy focus fire
Matchups
Butterfly gets countered by
AnnetteStun CC and shield block prevent Backstab engagement; her durability negates burst potential
MalochTanky with self-healing and CC immunity; cannot burst before he engages back with superior HP pool
TeemeeProtects allies with shields and CC, denying isolated picks and Backstab reset opportunities
Butterfly synergizes with
RazIsolates and CCs targets, setting up guaranteed Backstab resets on priority enemies
ThaneTank frontline enables safe positioning for Butterfly; crowd control chains guarantee cleanup kills for resets
MgangaSmoke bomb positioning mirrors Butterfly's burst timing; team-wide damage amp chains with Whirlwind AoE for resets
Pro Tips
- →Backstab automatically selects the lowest HP hero enemy, so coordinate team focus to isolate targets rather than spread damage randomly
- →Your 60% damage reduction during Backstab allows aggressive repositioning—use it to reposition mid-teamfight, not just as escape
- →Whirlwind's 50% slow is your only CC; use it to zone grouped enemies or trap fleeing targets, maximizing reset chain potential
Butterfly is a high-ceiling resets carry that dominates teamfights when kills/assists flow. Pick into team compositions where isolated targets are guaranteed or where your team provides abundant CC setup. Currently S-tier due to passive reset value in extended skirmishes, but struggles into coordinated teams with proper positioning and early game pressure.