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Battlerite: Thorn, guide and build Discover the skills and an example of "Loading" for Thorn on Battlerite.
Ancient folklore mentions Thorn, the destructive apparition. Through his network of thorn-covered roots, he can whip, tear, and drain life from all living things indiscriminately. Some say Thorn is just a legend that helps keep children out of the forests at night, others say it's an old lie used to cover up wrongdoing. Thorn's presence in the arena is a mystery and a very bad omen.
Thorn is a rather simple melee champion to understand but requires a minimum of experience in the game to exploit the character properly. On the other hand, a beginner can still choose to enter the arena with this character.
Root Claw: Hits while inflicting 12/14/18 damage. The third blow is a Root Grip who inflicts 18 damage, cures you of 8 hit points and draws the enemy towards you.
Leeching Thorns: Throw two Leeching Thorns which inflict each 12 damage et Thorns.
Burrow: You hide in the ground before resurfacing at the end of the allotted time or when the spell is recast, in order to inflict 14 damage area and Stun to enemies hit. Increases your movement speed by 100% and removes all effects impeding your movements.
Evil Clutch: Grows a root from the ground to attract them to you, if an enemy is hit they are also attracted to you and receive 12 damage.
Entangling Roots: Sends a whirl of roots forward, inflicting 8 damage and entangles the enemy hit, healing you from 16 hit points on the fact 2,5 seconds. The entangled enemy receives a Shield and becomes unable to move or cast an ability. Breaking the Shield cancels the effect.
Thorn Barrage (EX Ability): Throws 4 thorns, each inflicting 10 damage et Thorns.
Root Network (EX Ability): Burrows you and nearby allies to emerge, beneath your enemies, inflicting 14 damage et Stun.
Barbed Remember: Applies a shield to the target ally, protecting them from damage and crippling effects. Projectiles and melee attacks absorbed by Barbed Remember unleash a volley of thorns that inflict 12 damage to nearby enemies. The protected target is unable to move or use abilities.
Dead Roots : Burrows to respawn at target location, inflicting 16 damage and leaving a trail of dead roots behind you. The roots of Dead Roots block projectiles (enemies only), inflicting Snare et 56 damage for a certain time.
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What  «Loading »will allow you to benefit from the damage and the control necessary on Thorn to dominate in the fight. Critical Backslash will allow you to drain more life from your enemies.
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Battlerite: Thorn, guide and build Discover the skills and an example of "Loading" for Thorn on Battlerite.
