Choose a coherent path
The reviewed default is essence bomb caster. An alternative is weapon and tether duelist. These are tactical interpretations of the kit, not official roles or measured win-rate rankings.
Self-damage affects the value of sustain. Do not call health exchange a normal lifesteal spell or assume Metal Skin prevents it.
Ability slots
- 1Essence Bomb
- 2Life Drain
- 3Malice
- 4Soul Exchange
Ability targets
The default target for eligible single-target imbues is ability 1, Essence Bomb. Item eligibility still takes precedence: Echo Shard cannot reset an ultimate, charge items apply automatically, and global upgrades affect all eligible abilities.
Item direction
Use these as candidates for the stated path. The planner chooses compatible upgrades, accounts for owned components and reserves room for the lineup response.
Playing against Lady Geist
Space away from Soul Exchange range; distinguish anti-heal from stopping the swap itself.
A partial enemy lineup cannot establish lane assignments, enemy purchases or who is ahead. Supply those details in the planner where supported, and reconsider the plan as the match changes.
Evidence and limits
Reviewed from the supplied knowledge base dated 1 November 2026. Recommendations remain provisional without a matched statistical sample. This page does not claim a best build or a measured win rate.