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Sparkball Info Hub

INTRODUCTION

LET'S PLAY SPARKBALL!

Sparkball is a 4v4 adrenaline-packed ‘sports brawler’ where players select from a cast of lovably unique heroes and carefully balance both ballin' and brawlin' to score in the enemy team's goal! Affectionately described as League of Legends meets Rocket League (or Kung Fu-tbol!), Sparkball grips you immediately with its dopamine-inducing take on combat sports and keeps you coming back for more as you strive to master its surprisingly complex strategies.

Beyond the game lies "Sparkadia", a comprehensive platform that provides all new ways to engage with both the infectiously fun gameplay of Sparkball and the delightfully happy world it takes place in.

Steam Next Fest and Preseason Kickoff

Sparkball is opening it's stadium doors once again with its Next Fest Launch and Preseason campaign.

Steam Next Fest (June 9th - 16th)
- Download for free and start climbing our matchmaking leaderboard. Play 10 games to earn our exclusive 'Beach Day' Inksy skin!
Preseason - (May 22 - August 22nd)
- Start your Sparkball career! Participate in community events and simply be a friendly Sparkadian to others to earn tickets for our Preseason Raffle features over $10,000 worth of prizes.

Meet Opti Games

Founded by a unique blend of scrappy indie founders and veteran Riot superstars, Opti Games blends passionate indie magic with AAA-level quality and ambition. Opti’s ethos centers around how a better world can be PLAYED into existence, which begins with creating "Golden Retriever" games - endlessly OPTImistic experiences where players log off happier than when they logged on.

What does BE OPTI mean?

The citizens of Sparkadia have a favorite phrase, “BE OPTI”, which refers to the Sparkadian culture of being endlessly optimistic and relentlessly kind to those around you. We highlight this specifically because we believe that gaming has taken an unfortunate turn toward heavy toxicity in the last several years and simply put, this is not the way we want our games to be played. We’ve created a world in which we believe that not just our heroes have a unique Spark, but every single player does as well. Sparkball is a competitive game and we understand all too well that emotions can run high during a match, but remember that everyone playing is a fellow Sparkadian citizen, all exploring this wondrous universe and making dope plays alongside you (even if they’re doing a really bad job in that particular match)! So remember, BE OPTI!!!

VISION BOARD

VISION STATEMENT

Sparkball will become one of the most influential games of all time by targeting two areas: 1. FUN - Be remembered in the same sentence as games like LoL, Counterstrike, and WoW.

2. HOPEFUL – A legacy of leaving our players as better humans than when we found them.

TARGET #1 - FUN

THE PROOF

In Sparkball's first ever Early Access event - Ascension Weekend - in July 2023, Sparkball tallied over 2,500 players. In just ~72 hours of the servers being live, Sparkball:

Saw over 25,000 matches played and over 90,000 hours watched on Twitch.
Scored a 9.5/10 for ‘Is it Fun?’
66% of players stated that when live, Sparkball would 'easily be my favorite game and I'd play it regularly' (The other 33% stated they'd at least play it regularly!)

98 of 100 would recommend to their friends, 91 would likely return for multiple seasons, and 91 said Sparkball is a game their ENTIRE friend group can agree on.
Sparkball scored in the top 10 out of 450 games in Gameplay, Replayability, and Recommendation

TARGET #2 - HOPEFUL:

No fancy reference quote needed for this one, it's no secret that toxicity in video games is worse than ever. In a recent study, 7 out of 10 players stated they've quit a game primarily due to toxicity, a problem especially ripe in competitive games like League of Legends and DotA.

Sparkball will reverse this trend. It will leave an indelible, positive mark on its player's lives, whether that's simply some extra help getting through the day or the fond memories of playing years ago leaving a lasting impact.

FIND YOUR SPARK

While Sparkball is competitive, it's carefully designed with three key elements in mind:

Refreshing - Each round creates a clear separation from the action, providing a near full-reset and second chance. Short match times means that stomps are fast, regardless of which side you're on!
Empowering - It only takes one pass, one save, one shot, one stun, to completely the change the game. You're never out of victory's reach, don't give up!
Lighthearted - Remember getting Falcon Punched in Super Smash Bros? You're salty, but you're also smiling. Sparkball's pure fun focus and lighthearted characters give you plenty of chances to laugh, especially when playing with friends.

This happiness extends to our universe as a whole. BE OPTI is not just something we say, it's something we eat, sleep, and breath. Our optimism and passion shines through everything we do.

Next time you play Sparkball, don't forget to check if you're smiling afterwards!

FAQ

What regions does Sparkball support?

Sparkball has servers located in NA West, NA East, Europe, LATAM, and Southeast Asia. Matchmaking is both skill-based and regional-based so most matches you play should take place to your closest region.

Note, Sparkball plays relatively well on 200+ ping so even if you are far from these spots, don't give up! In fact, the player who is widely considered the top Sparkball Athlete right now plays on 180 ping!

In terms of localization and text, the game will only officially be available in English (for now! More languages coming soon!). We will make best effort to provide translation guides and resources for non-English speakers and we'd love your help creating and providing those to your community.

What are the minimum requirements to run Sparkball?

Sparkball is currently PC only and requires a download through Steam to play.

While Sparkball does not require a heavy gaming PC to run, your PC/Laptop must have at least a dedicated graphics card equal or greater than a GTX970.

I don't have a PC to play Sparkball, can I still participate?

Yes! Sparkadia is made up of more than just Sparkball athletes!

We'll be hosting multiple events throughout both Preseason and Season Zero where attending or participating earns you the same rewards as the players! On top of event participation, our Clubhouse hub is geared toward creators and active participants in our community.

Will there be bots available to play against?

Unfortunately, not yet, but perhaps the most exciting part of Preseason is that every match played is being used to train the first iteration of the Sparkball AI used for both our gameplay bots and our AI vs AI Fantasy Sports. As the meta evolves, these bots will learn as players do, growing smarter and improving every match!

How are you handling bots/AFKers/toxicity?

We have one simple rule - Never ruin another player's gameplay experience or make them waste time for your own gain.

To ensure this doesn't happen, we've built a detection algorithm that flags potential bot/afk behavior in-game on our backend. There's also a manual report system where repeat offenders will be dealt with via the full force of Sparkadian Law Enforcement!

Competitive games have a tendency sometimes to bring out the worst in us. We all have bad games, tempers flare, disappointment is immeasurable, and days can be ruined.

Is Sparkball a Web3 Game?

No. There are zero NFT or blockchain components in Sparkball.

However our future plans for Sparkadia do include minor Web3 integrations. You can think about this where Sparkball is the activity of playing soccer; Sparkadia is watching, wagering, creating leagues, forming teams, monetizing, and more for soccer. This includes features like like:

Player Rewards - Users will receive a share of the value they create within our ecosystem
Fantasy Sparkball - Wagering and 'Ultimate Team'-style modes
Economic Metagame - A compelling crafting and resource management loop geared around who you are and what you do in Sparkadia.

This separation between Sparkball and Sparkadia allows us to focus Sparkball entirely on Player retention (aka a ton more free content), while Sparkadia owns the more necessary commercial aspects like monetization and keeping the lights on!

ACTIVE EVENTS

Steam Next Fest

If you're reading this now...

'Beach Day' Inksy

Matchmaking 101

Ranked Leaderboard

Preseason

Let's be Friends!

Prior to the full launch of Season Zero, Sparkball is kicking off with our ‘Preseason’ event which takes place from May 22nd and is expected to end August 22nd.

Throughout Preseason, players will work to stack FRIENDSHIP. Friendship has 5 tier milestones, with each tier pushing you closer to reaching the balloon and maximizing your head start for Season Zero! At Tier 5, you’ll not only receive bonus currency to accelerate your Season Zero journey, you’ll also receive the S0 Battle Pass FOR FREE.

But it doesn’t stop there! The top percentile of players during the Preseason will earn additional rewards, including S0 Booster Packs and even an exclusive skin for the true grinders among us!

There’s 3 ways to increase your Friendship:

Obtain promo codes by attending events + participating in our community
- Throughout Preseason, we’ll host numerous official events and collab events like game nights and tournaments. During these events, we’ll give out unique codes that are time-locked to the event duration.
- There’s no limit to the number of events you can attend so even if you don’t have a PC to play Sparkball, you can still make your mark as the friendliest Sparkadian Citizen around!
Playing Sparkball during Open Matchmaking windows like Steam Next Fest
- During Steam Next Fest from June 9th to June 16^th, Sparkball will be completely free-to-play and feature competitive skill-based matchmaking with a full MMR leaderboard.
  Players can increase their Friendship simply by playing matches, earning bonuses for each Win and their individual Knockouts + Assists.
- After Steam Next Fest, we’ll regularly host open Matchmaking events called ‘Tryouts’. While you’ll still be able to play custom games during Game Nights, only matchmaking games during Steam Next and Tryouts will count toward your Power Level.

Preseason - Friendship Reward

We believe in radical transparency so we’re not going to make you guess what you’re working toward in terms of rewards because that sucks!

Friendship Tiers:

1-star: Good Vibes sent your way
2-star: Medium amount of S0 currency
3-star: Large amount of S0 currency
4-star: Huge amount of S0 currency
5-star: Massive amount of S0 currency + Free S0 Battle Pass
BONUS - Top 10%: Ascended Kana Skin
BONUS - Top 25%: Entered into Founder's Pass Raffle

Global Friendship - A Spark is Born!

Every player's individual Friendship contributes to 'Global Friendship' - with each global level unlocking a new entry in our first-ever Comic Series ‘A Spark is Born!’

The Clubhouse - Preseason Prize Raffle!

Digging Deeper: Our Goals with Preseason

Preseason is designed to create a communal campaign where players learn what it means to be a Sparkadian. While there are rewards for Preseason, they’re primarily geared at providing a headstart once S0 officially begins. Rather than grinding endlessly, we encourage players to form interconnected friendships and lace up their Sparkball sneakers for the first (or 100th!) time in preparation for the real party to begin with Season Zero.

If you’d like to host a game night or special event to celebrate Preseason with us, please reach out to our community team!

GUIDES (IN PROGRESS)

New Player Guide

The Basics

Sparkball is a 4v4 competitive 'sports brawler' on PC available through Steam. Players control unique heroes, each with their own abilities and playstyles as they work with their team to control the ball, outduel their enemies, and score in the opposing team's goal!

PC only (for now!)
- Minimal System Reqs (must have dedicated graphics card > GTX970)
- Works on Steam Deck/Handhelds + Compatible with both Xbox/PS controllers!
For fans of League of Legends, Rocket League, FIFA, Overwatch, etc.
Average Match time: 10-20 minutes

Game Loop

Sparkball matches are best of 3 rounds, with each round decided by goal score. Each round typically lasts 5 minutes.

Rounds are made up of 2 phases:

Tower Phase
1. Throw the ball into the tower to disable it (a 'Score')
2. You have 10 seconds to destroy as many crystals as possible
3. Upon reaching 0% (typically ~3 scores), the tower is destroyed and the goalie will spawn.
Goalie Phase
1. On goalie spawn, a barrier is placed in front of the goal.
2. Destroy the Goal Barrier by:
  1. Throwing the ball at the goal barrier
  2. Attacking the Goalie Crystal with your abilities.
3. Once the barrier is down, you have 20 seconds to score a GOAL before the barrier respawns (one time only)

Quick Tips

Do the tutorial! (It's only two minutes!)
Find your main!
- Try to hit under 30 seconds with a few heroes in our Target Practice course before playing your first matchmaking match.
Don't get overwhelmed early on!
- Sparkball is a test of how well you can balance ballin' and brawlin'. Your first couple games will feel overwhelming as you learn the controls, heroes, and train your brain to intuitively do both things at once. Don't be discouraged if it feels like too much your first game!
- We usually see it 'click' in player's third or fourth match, but completing tutorial and Target Practice significantly speed that process up.
Auto Attack (LMB) , Mounting (Z), and Recalling (B)
- There is no penalty for auto-attacking (LMB). Make sure you're using it in between abilities and even while you're running away.
- The cast time for Mounting is low, use it often! Engaging a fight on your mount is always a great way to get early positioning, especially for tanks!
- Fighting at high HP is better than fighting at low HP! Don't be afraid to exit the fray quickly and get a recall off for an HP reset.
'Go Forward Syndrome'
- Many new players attempt to immediately run forward and score with the ball only to suddenly be out of position.
- Take your time and work with your team. Passing and catching grants you a shield and move speed bonus meaning ball possession can be the difference between winning a fight and losing one.
Tempo is very important!
- Just because you got the KO or scored doesn't always make it the right play! Sparkball is a game of momentum - a fully healthy team against a fragmented low HP one is a potential snowball waiting to happen.

Strikers

Enna

Meet Enna, a ranged damage dealer in Sparkball. She excels at hitting skill shots and dealing consistent damage. With her unique abilities and the right targets, Enna can control the battlefield, making her a formidable adversary who can disrupt enemies and turn the tide of the game.

Abilities Overview

Ballin' and Brawlin'

Flurry Blade Fundamentals

Use Flurry to deal consistent damage while setting up your passive combo.
Enna’s passive revolves around spawning and activating Flurry Blades. These are created every two auto-attacks and when hitting with abilities like Sword Arts and Psychic Barrier.
Activating blades (by walking over them or with Kinetic Shift) is critical to maximizing damage output, but doing so requires careful movement and positioning.
You’re rewarded for constant action: auto, weave in abilities, reposition, activate.

Blade Management & Positioning

Enna’s blade activations require smart movement—either walking over blades or Kinetic Shift near them.
Avoid blindly chasing activations. Commit only when the threat is low or the damage payoff is high.
Stay just behind the frontline, creating blade zones enemies must avoid or suffer burst damage from.

Pay attention to spacing: activating multiple blades simultaneously creates massive burst, but only if positioned precisely.

Offense & Defense

Cut Through the Crowd

Flurry is your bread-and-butter poke tool. Use it to chip away at frontline defenders or slow down ball carriers from range.
Sword Arts slows enemies and spawns a Flurry Blade — a perfect follow-up when pushing forward or poking key targets.
Enna should try not to carry the ball; her strength lies in staying mobile and creating pressure through constant blade spawns and threat zones.
Kinetic Shift gives you quick access to high-priority areas. Use it to reposition, pressure the backline, or intercept defenders mid-play.

Disrupt and Delay

Flurry Blades activated via movement or Kinetic Shift are a strong zoning tool — force enemies off key paths or punish mispositioned carriers.
Use Psychic Barrier to block narrow lanes, slow down enemy pushes, or bait them into blade-heavy kill zones.
You can play peel or disruptor depending on team needs — reposition to the flanks and wear down the enemy before they collapse.
Blade Works can shut down scoring attempts or force split positioning when the enemy team is grouped near a goalpost.

Ultimate Impact: Blade Works

Use Blade Works to initiate fights or pick off retreating enemies from afar.
With infinite range and a wide hit zone, Blade Works can turn the tide of a fight or secure a key pick at just the right moment.
The perfect situation includes shooting through choke points, finishing off clusters of enemies, or denying retreats.
Remember to cast it in alignment with team engages — this is a high-damage follow-up tool when enemies are grouped.

Playstyle Summary

Enna isn’t a brawler—she’s a precision damage dealer. Stay mobile, manage your blades, and punish anyone who overextends. Played well, Enna becomes a relentless pressure engine that’s hard to pin down.

Enna’s job is to:

Chip down enemies with a constant stream of ranged attacks
Control the battlefield by spawning and activating Flurry Blades
Slow and disrupt key threats with pinpoint ability hits
Punish clumped enemies or zone-chokepoints with Psychic Barrier and Blade Works

Itemization

Needs to be updated still

Enna's item builds focus on maximizing her damage output and enhancing her survivability. It's advisable to start with the Striker armband. Whether you're aiming to become a high-damage dealer, a tank slayer, or a versatile fighter, these item builds will help you fully utilize Enna's abilities.

Lore

Enna, a musical prodigy, always dreamed of creating an anthemic piece of music. However, it wasn't until she wrote her first song that she found her true calling. The melody was so powerful that it warped reality, transporting her to Sparkadia. The cosmic city's unique music resonated with her soul, inspiring her to write new songs at an incredible pace. Each of her creations is a banger, bop, or jam that would leave critics in awe.

In Sparkadia, Enna found a new home and a new audience for her music. Her songs, imbued with the energy of this strange city, have the power to shape reality itself. But be warned, her music is not just for entertainment. In the heat of battle, her melodies become a symphony of destruction, slicing through the opposition with ease.

Enna's journey from aspiring musician to interdimensional superstar is a testament to the power of music and the strength of her spirit. She may have arrived in Sparkadia by chance, but she has embraced her new role with gusto, using her music to carve out her niche in this strange new world.

Kana

Meet Kana, a high-mobility damage and support hybrid hero in Sparkball. She's all about diving into the enemy backline, disrupting their plans, and healing her allies. With the right damage items, Kana becomes a force to be reckoned with.

Abilities Overview

Chef de Cuisine (Left Click)

Kana swings her sword in an arc, dealing damage to enemies in front of her.

Every fifth basic attack against the same target, she tosses a meal to the lowest-health ally. The meal heals them and boosts their movement speed.

Kana also gains Compliments to the Chef, increasing her attack power for a short duration. This buff stacks up to 3 times.

Tips:

Focus on constantly attacking to generate meals and keep your allies buffed.
Maintaining the Compliments to the Chef buff lets Kana scale into a respectable damage threat over time

Skillet Shot (Right Click)

Kana throws her skillet, dealing damage and slowing the first enemy hit.

Enemies below 33% health take bonus damage.

Tips:

Use it as a poke tool or to finish off low-health targets.
The slow helps Kana set up autos or follow-up abilities, especially when chasing.

Dash of Spice (Space Bar)

Kana dashes in the targeted direction, dealing damage to all enemies she passes through.

Tips:

Use it to engage onto backliners, dodge skillshots, or quickly reposition in chaotic fights.
It’s also useful for chasing down targets or escaping sticky situations.

Order Up! (Q)

Kana blocks the next attack or spell. If struck, she dashes to the attacker and unleashes a cleaving slash that damages enemies in an area.

Tips:

Use it to block crowd control, interrupt critical abilities, or gap-close against ranged enemies.
Great tool for initiating trades or punishing telegraphed abilities.

Sashimichanga (Ultimate - R)

Kana summons Kensu and their legendary food truck, Sashimichanga, to her location. The truck damages and knocks up enemies on arrival, and drops healing meals in the area.

Kana may recast the ability to send the truck forward, damaging enemies along its path.

Tips:

Don’t recast too early—let the healing aura benefit your team before sending the truck forward.
The arrival knock-up is great for peeling or initiating.
Recast can be used for zone denial or sniping a retreating enemy.

Ballin' and Brawlin'

Keep the Heat On: Combo Through the Kitchen

Chef de Cuisine rewards consistent pressure with healing and scaling attack power. When sticking to a priority target, you’ll dish out meals and bonus DPS—keep attacking to keep cooking.
Dash of Seasoning lets you dive in and out with ease. Chain this with Skillet Shot to apply a slow, land basic attacks, and trigger a meal delivery before slipping away.
Sustain through aggression: the more pressure you apply, the more value you generate through heals, buffs, and damage.

Offense & Defense: Pressure, Peel, and Poke

Dish Out Pressure

Skillet Shot slows priority targets and becomes a deadly finisher on low-health enemies. Use it early in trades or to pick off wounded backliners.
Dash of Seasoning is your way to carve through the enemy frontline to reach vulnerable targets, or reposition mid-fight to apply pressure from unexpected angles.
Build pressure with Chef de Cuisine by focusing on a single target, trigger meal procs while scaling Kana’s damage output via Compliments to the Chef.
Pair aggression with smart exits. High burst mobility allows Kana to strike and vanish, leaving enemies scattered or baited into bad chases.

Soften the Threat

Order Up! is your firewall. Time it to block crowd control or projectiles, then counter-dash into squishy attackers and apply AoE damage. This stops dives cold and flips pressure back onto them.
Chef de Cuisine becomes passive sustain in long standoffs—by continuing to attack safely, you’ll drip-feed heals to your allies.
Skillet Shot is also a powerful tool for controlling space—land a slow on flankers or intercept ball carriers to shut down enemy rotations.
Use Dash of Seasoning to intercept passes, body-block shots, or instantly reposition to cover a vulnerable ally.
Finish defensive holds with a smartly placed Order Up!—denying kills while giving your team a chance to collapse.

Positioning is the Plate

Dash of Seasoning is both an entry and exit. Use it to dive in for procs, then reposition before enemies can retaliate.
Skillet Shot opens fights from range—poke, apply a slow, and create space.
Order Up! is reactive but deadly. Save it to counter known threats like telegraphed crowd control or burst abilities.
Overcommitting is a quick death. Play just outside danger range, threaten the enemy backline, and reset when your cooldowns are spent.

Food Truck Frenzy: Ultimate Impact

Sashimichanga knocks enemies up and creates a persistent healing zone. Use it to secure objectives or displace grouped opponents.
Don’t rush the recast—maximize healing uptime by keeping the truck active while your team brawls.
Use the second cast to chase down stragglers or block retreats during goal defenses.
Timed well with allied ultimates, Sashimichanga can create wombo-combo windows that swing entire teamfights.

Playstyle Summary

Kana thrives on momentum, mobility, and disruption. She’s a hybrid bruiser-support who thrives in the midline, darting in to harass, support, and dismantle enemy formations—then slipping out before they can retaliate. When piloted smartly, Kana controls tempo and positioning while keeping her allies sustained.

Kana’s job is to:

Sustain allies through Chef de Cuisine, generating meal drops mid-fight while scaling her own damage
Disrupt enemy formations with Skillet Shot slows, burst finishes, and precision engages
Absorb pressure or punish initiations with Order Up!, turning enemy aggression into a counterstrike
Set the pace of teamfights through constant repositioning with Dash of Seasoning, slipping through lines to harass the backline or protect her own
Control the battlefield with Sashimichanga, creating massive zone control, combo potential, and teamwide sustain when timed right

Itemization

Kana's item builds are designed to enhance her damage output, healing abilities, and survivability. Starting with the Striker (offensive) armband is recommended. These item builds will help you maximize Kana's potential and make the most of her abilities.

Lore

Inspired by Chef David Kensu's book, "Attaining Flavor Fusion", Kana began her culinary journey in Nueva Seoul. She honed her skills at the renowned fast-food crew, Slingmeat, before launching her own food truck, "Sashimichanga".

Kana's fiery spirit led her to reclaim Kensu's knife, her prize from an underground onion-slicing competition, driving her food truck through the double-dealer's living room and into the sunset.

Her arrival in Sparkadia is shrouded in mystery, but her bold flavor experiments have made her a local sensation. Despite her culinary prowess, Kana is still learning to cater to all tastes, including those of the Machina.

Kana's mission is to discover all flavors - new, old, and imaginary. She's set herself the task of becoming the first interdimensional, pan-galactic master chef.

In her quest for culinary mastery, Kana is not just a chef, but a flavor explorer, boldly venturing into the unknown in search of the next great taste sensation. Whether she's experimenting with exotic ingredients or perfecting classic recipes, Kana's passion for food is infectious. Her food truck, Sashimichanga, has become a beacon for food lovers across Sparkadia, drawing crowds with its tantalizing aromas and innovative dishes. Yet, for all her success, Kana remains humble and focused on her mission: to bring the joy of flavor to everyone she meets.

Inksy

Meet Inksy, a burst-oriented mage in Sparkball. Known for her creative control and significant damage output, Inksy turns the battlefield into her canvas. While she may not be the most durable, her ability to manipulate her enemies' positions and apply devastating combos makes her a formidable force that can't be ignored. With her art, she brings a unique blend of punk rebellion and radical kindness to the game, making every match a masterpiece.

Abilities Overview

Ballin' and Brawlin'

Paint Pressure and Combo Flow

Inksy’s kit revolves around applying Paint stacks and converting them into high-impact plays. She thrives when her abilities are used in a planned sequence.

Use Spray and Slay to build Paint stacks and control space through consistent AoE pressure.
Fine Art lets you hit enemies around cover, get creative with angles, and draw patterns that are hard to dodge.
Paint stacks are the key to burst: stack first, then follow with Da Bomb or Graffiti Queen for full effect.

Offense & Defense – Disrupt, Reposition, Control

Inksy excels at both opening fights and peeling for allies by breaking formation and repositioning key targets.

Defensively, knockbacks and slows buy time or peel divers off your backline.
Offensively, combo Emergence into Da Bomb for crowd control chains that punish overextensions.
Her ultimate can force split-second decisions: dash to mark key targets, then yank them into danger or isolate threats.

Ball Pressure Without Ball Possession

Inksy’s best ball play doesn’t involve holding it, she’s a threat because she’s free to cast.

Avoid being the carrier; your kit loses value if your hands are full.
Use Fine Art to harass defenders and force out cooldowns before your team pushes.
Reposition with Emergence to cut off pass angles, intercept plays, or collapse on ball carriers.
Use Graffiti Queen to isolate enemies from the ball, or drag defenders away to create a clear scoring window.

Ultimate Impact: Chromatic Collapse

Use the dash to paint key targets—backliners, carries, healers—then collapse them with the pull.
Combine with Da Bomb or Emergence for a devastating AoE chain.
The pull can separate tanks from their team or drag squishies into death zones.
Use Graffiti Queen as a finisher or initiator—either start the fight by creating chaos, or end it by cleaning up the survivors.

Playstyle Summary

Inksy is a high-skill disruptor who thrives on creativity, control, and calculated chaos. Her strength lies in setting the pace of a fight—dictating where enemies can go, how long they can stay there, and punishing them when they don’t respect her space.

Her job is to:

Apply consistent Paint stacks to set up burst damage and crowd control
Zone and displace enemies with clever use of drawn projectiles and AoE tools
Reposition rapidly to escape danger, intercept ball plays, or flank squishy targets
Combo her kit creatively, her abilities shine brightest when chained together with forethought

She’s not a frontline bruiser or a backline turret—Inksy is a roaming threat, a painter of traps, and a playmaker who forces enemies to fight on her terms.

Lore

Inksy's story begins on Earth, where she was known as an elusive artistic visionary. Her bold graffiti captured the essence of punk rebellion and radical kindness, making her a symbol of creative resistance. However, her life took a dramatic turn when she found herself in Sparkadia.

In this new world, Inksy discovered a unique power - her art could come to life. Whatever she painted became 3D, tangible, and usable. This ability transformed her art from mere expressions on a wall to practical tools and weapons. Her imagination, once used to create stunning visuals, now became her number one weapon.

In Sparkadia, Inksy's graffiti isn't just an act of rebellion; it's a means of survival and a weapon of choice. Her artistry and creativity, combined with her newfound powers, make her a unique and formidable presence in the arena. Whether she's painting a stunning mural or crafting 3D, Inksy continues to challenge the status quo, one stroke at a time.

Vexa

Snooker

Snooker Hero Guide

CHARACTER IMAGE HERE or after first paragraph. Alvin can pick which art.

Meet Snooker, a long-range damage dealer in Sparkball. With his unrivaled precision and unique abilities, Snooker can control the battlefield from a distance. His gameplay revolves around strategic positioning and accurate aim to maximize damage. Despite his vulnerability to close-range attacks, Snooker's various knockbacks and crowd control abilities make him a challenging opponent to approach.

Abilities Overview

Balling vs Brawlin'

Snooker is a long-range damage dealer who thrives on positioning, precision, and control. His kit excels at disrupting formations, punishing poor spacing, and applying pressure from a safe distance.

Control the map with Pocket.

Place it in choke points, flank routes, or near objectives to restrict movement and force bad decisions.
Capitalize on roots; every successful trigger should create a follow-up opportunity for Snooker or teammates.
Use it for area control, peeling, or to punish overcommitting enemies, especially dash-reliant heroes.
Try to anticipate, don’t react, pre-emptive placement is key to catching enemies off guard.

Offense & Defense

Pressure and Path-Clearing

Pool Shark is your main tool for softening up defenders and forcing movement from afar.
Free Break excels at displacing enemies, use it to clear the lane for your ball carrier or knock defenders out of position.
Higher Stakes gives you fast access to , ideal for cutting off passes, intercepting throws, or body-blocking enemy shots.
Snooker should rarely carry the ball himself; instead, focus on applying pressure and punishing defenders from a distance.

Disrupt and Deny

Pool Shark and Free Break can both dislodge the ball from enemy carriers or knock them into unfavorable positions.

Pocket is a powerful zoning tool: place it near objectives to deter enemies or root approaching enemy carriers.
A hidden strength lies in Snooker's ability to bounce shots off walls using Pool Shark.
- Look for ways to hit enemies from unexpected directions, especially in tight corridors or near objectives, where opponents have less room to dodge.

Create space or be punished.

Snooker has high damage but low durability.

Use Higher Stakes to dash out of danger or reposition quickly when enemies close the gap.
If you're under pressure, Free Break can act as a defensive area knockback, buying you time or forcing enemies off key terrain.

Ultimate Impact: Unlikely Trajectory

Unlikely Trajectory is a game-changing ultimate when used near the goal.

Use it to shatter enemy defenses, knock players out of scoring zones, or slam down lanes to create chaos.

You can detonate early for surprise pressure or steer directly into key targets for big momentum shifts.

Playstyle Summary

Snooker isn’t a frontliner. Stay back, pick your angles, and punish mistakes. When played smartly, he can be one of the most oppressive ranged threats in the game.

Snooker’s job is to:

Control space through clever use of terrain and angles
Disrupt formations before they fully develop
Enable scoring by softening or scattering defenders
Force turnovers with well-timed knockbacks and roots

Itemization

Snooker's item builds focus on boosting his damage output. It's advisable to start with the Striker armband. Whether you're aiming for full damage output, tank slaying, or survivability, these item builds will help you fully reach Snooker's maximum potential.

BUILDS NEED TO BE UPDATED

Default Build

LAST CALL

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Taking damage below 30% health grants you a shield and bonus life steal.

Damaging a hero below a certain HP threshold executes them, granting a speed buff and bonus ultimate energy.

Quick successive basic attacks trigger a lightning bolt that deals damage and chains between enemies.

Deals bonus damage based on the target's max HP.

+AD, +Life Steal, +Movement Speed

+AD, +Movement Speed

+AD, +Life Steal, +CDR, +Movement Speed

+AD, +Life Steal

Burst Focused

OLE’ ZAPPY

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THE WUNDERSUNDER

CLOSING TIME

Quick successive basic attacks trigger a lightning bolt that deals damage and chains between enemies.

Deals bonus damage based on the target's max HP.

Dealing ability damage to enemies reduces their armor significantly.

Damaging a hero below a certain HP threshold executes them, granting a speed buff and bonus ultimate energy.

+AD, +Life Steal, +CDR, +Movement Speed

+AD, +Life Steal

+Attack Damage, +Cooldown Reduction

+AD, +Movement Speed

Lore

Introducing Snooker, a Machina trickshot artist with an obsession for impossible odds and a firm belief in his humanity. His precision with a billiard ball is unrivaled, and if you blink, you might fall prey to his signature move, “THE SNOOKER SPECIAL!”

Hailing from an alternate universe where machines evolved to be the solitary form of sentient life, Snooker is a Freecoded being, programmed into existence from a vast sea of endless data and allowed to develop on his own. He became a celebrity athlete in his reality, known for his ultra-instantaneous calculations and trans-dimensional trigonometric trick shots.

However, Snooker's life took a turn when he used himself as a projectile to punch a hole through the fabric of his universe, crash-landing straight on Avonova. Here, he encountered humans for the first time and fell deeply in love with their imperfect existence. This sparked a change in Snooker, leading him to believe he was, in fact, a real human being.

Now, Snooker entertains the population of Sparkadia with his trick shots and works as a waiter at Steve’s Sprockethouse, the hottest restaurant on Avonova. Despite his quirks and the fact that he never misses a shot, Snooker's story is a testament to the beauty of individuality and the pursuit of one's true identity.

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Supports

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Tanks

Jan Itor

Meet Jan-Itor, a tanky disruptor hero in Sparkball. He stands out for his ability to control the battlefield with his unique set of skills. Jan-Itor excels at disrupting enemy strategies and providing protection for his allies. With the right strategy, he becomes a formidable presence, causing chaos among enemy ranks.

Abilities Overview

Squeaky Clean (Left Click)

Jan Itor swings his broom wildly, dealing damage.

When empowered, Jan Itor’s next auto attack deals additional damage, slows enemies, and grants a shield based on how many enemies are hit.

Tips:

Time your empowered attack for maximum value, and hit multiple enemies to stack a stronger shield.
The slow effect makes it easier to follow up with Plunger or Clean Sweep.
Use this as a mini power spike during trades or team fights.

Plunger (Right Click)

Jan Itor throws a massive plunger that pulls him and the first enemy hit together.

Tips:

Use to isolate squishier enemies or disrupt key enemy positioning.
Works as an impromptu gap closer or mobility tool if targeted correctly.
Combo with Clean Sweep after the pull to slam the enemy into terrain for a stun.

Clean Sweep (Space Bar)

Jan Itor dashes in a direction, damaging and knocking back enemies. Enemies knocked into walls are stunned.

Tips:

High utility tool: engage, escape, or peel.
Position enemies carefully; wall slams are your gateway to stuns.
Follow up with Squeaky Clean empowered attack for a burst + shield combo.

Defend and Disinfect(Q)

Jan Itor creates a healing dome that blocks enemy projectiles and heals allies standing within.

Tips:

Place it between the enemy and your allies to absorb ranged attacks.
Best used to stabilize during team fights or defend chokepoints/objectives.
Encourages tight formations, try to coordinate with teammates to maximize healing uptime.

Final Flush (Ultimate - R)

Jan Itor summons a giant toilet that crashes down, damaging and launching enemies into the air.

The toilet becomes a temporary terrain and slows down nearby enemies.

Tips:

Excellent for disrupting enemy teams clumped around objectives or goals.
Slows + terrain = strong zone control. Cut off escapes or entrances.
Use mid-fight for a momentum swing, especially if you catch key damage dealers or supports.
Yell “HUUUUUGE TOILET” when you hit three or more. It’s in the code of conduct.

Ballin' and Brawlin'

Mop the Floor — Ability Strategy

Jan Itor’s broom, shield, and plungers aren’t just for show—they’re the tools of a disruptive frontline menace.

Squeaky Clean: Time your empowered auto for maximum effect—look for moments when enemies group up. More hits = bigger shield.
Plunger: Use reactively or proactively—it's equally good for yanking in a key target or escaping a bad angle.
Clean Sweep: Always think like a pinball machine—knockbacks into walls equal stuns. Look for corners and map geometry to punish bad positioning.
Defend and Disinfect: Drop it at choke points or during fights to block projectiles and create a healing bunker for your team. Don’t wait too long—it has to be proactive.

Offense & Defense — Peel, Pressure, and Protect

Jan Itor’s greatest strength is his ability to do it all—he peels for allies, punishes overextensions, and can start or end a fight.

On Defense:
- Plunger is your soft CC disruptor; use it to interrupt scoring attempts or peel for healers.
- Defend and Disinfect blocks projectiles, position it behind your ball carrier or objective for optimal cover.
- Clean Sweep is a great reposition tool. Dash in to interrupt a play, dash out if you're baiting.
On Offense:
- Clean Sweep clears lanes. Use it to knock away defenders or force them into tight terrain where stuns become easier.
- Squeaky Clean's shield lets you frontline during a push—engage first to absorb burst before your team follows.
- Plunger can force a 1v1 or yank enemies out of position. Target enemy supports or ball defenders to collapse on them.

Ultimate Impact — The Final Flush

Jan Itor’s ultimate, Final Flush, is a massive teamfight reset button—part zoning tool, part disruption bomb.

Use it to initiate: flush enemies out of hiding, knock key players out of formation, or force an early disengage.
It turns into terrain—use this to block pathways, isolate healers, or split fights.
The knock-up sets up for AoE ultimates or follow-up stuns (including Clean Sweep).

The slow aura makes it harder for enemies to reposition after the knock-up—combine with Plunger or team CC to secure kills.

Lore

Jan Itor is a meticulous Machina with a passion for cleanliness. His dedication to cleanliness is so profound that he believes it to be next to godliness. However, his zeal for cleanliness once led to an unexpected event. While scrubbing with his usual intensity, Jan Itor accidentally scrubbed a hole through the multiverse!

This accident brought him to Sparkadia, a place filled with new messes to clean. Now, Jan Itor has found a new home and purpose in Sparkadia, where he tirelessly works to maintain cleanliness and order. But be warned - in his quest for divine cleanliness, he might just mop up anyone who stands in his way!

Hamon

Meet Hamon, a formidable bruiser in Sparkball. Known for his damage-dealing prowess and survival skills, Hamon thrives in the heart of the battle. While his base tank stats may not be the highest, his life steal and shielding abilities make him a relentless adversary that can't be easily taken down.

Abilities Overview

Cosmic Smash(Left Click)

Hamon rapidly swings his axes. Every fifth strike becomes a powerful AoE slam that deals bonus damage.

Tips:

This is your core damage source—stay in the fight to hit that fifth attack consistently.
AoE slam is great for punishing groups. Try to look for clusters.
Use it to pressure tanks and frontline enemies who try to bodyblock you.

Infinity Axe (Right Click)

Hamon launches a shockwave from his axe in the targeted direction, dealing damage and pulling himself to the enemy hit.

Tips:

Use it to gap-close on key targets like enemy supports or squishies.
A strong tool for repositioning or escaping if aimed at backline stragglers.

Sundering Leap (Space Bar)

Hamon leaps to a targeted area, dealing damage and gaining a shield upon landing.

Tips:

Can be used offensively or defensively to leap out or over terrain when under pressure.
A perfect follow-up to Infinity Axe for hard engages.

Redwind(Q)

Hamon spins in place, dealing damage in an area and healing himself based on the number of enemies hit.

Grants movement speed.

Tips:

Redwind is a powerful sustain tool in fights—use it while surrounded to maximize healing.
Bonus movement speed lets you chase, peel, or reposition.
Especially strong in clustered fights or when defending objectives.

Worldshatter(Ultimate - R)

Hamon slams the ground in a cone in front of him, dealing heavy damage and stunning all enemies hit.

Tips:

Worldshatter is a game-changing ability.
Use it to initiate fights or disrupt enemy formations.
Stun duration creates a perfect window for Redwind to deal and heal freely.

Sustain or Die — Ability Strategy

Hamon’s entire kit hinges on smart use of sustain. If you waste your healing or shielding tools, you’ll melt fast.

is the core of your survival—use it mid-fight, not after the damage is done.
Sundering Leap grants a shield on hit—don’t leap blindly. Always aim to hit something.
Infinity Axe is both gap closer and damage amplifier. Chain it with Redwind for massive sustain value.

Offense & Defense — Engage, Pressure, Disrupt

On Offense:

Combine Sundering Leap and Redwind for a brutal frontline combo. Use this to dive squishies and sustain in their backline.
Infinity Axe can displace defenders and break up formations—don’t just aim for damage, aim for positioning value.
You’re a great escort. Lead your carrier in, soak pressure, and displace key threats.

On Defense:

Sundering Leap is great for intercepting scoring attempts or slamming into carriers mid-lane.
Redwind makes you hard to dislodge near objectives. Use it to anchor high-traffic zones.
Don’t blow Worldshatter on one target. Wait for a cluster and flip the fight.

Ultimate Impact — Worldshatter

Aim to catch multiple enemies—especially supports or squishies—by predicting their movement.
Follow up with Redwind immediately to stick and sustain through the counterplay.
Avoid solo ulting, time it with ally knockbacks or slows to guarantee hits.
When used defensively, Worldshatter can halt an enemy push, deny a score, or peel multiple threats at once.

Lore

Hamon, the enigmatic Sparkball player, is known for his formidable skills and numerous accolades. Despite his fame, he remains a mystery to all. He has never been seen without his hood, and little is known about his life off the field.

Rumors swirl around Hamon, fueled by recent sightings of him leaving the Avos HQ. This has led to much speculation among fans and fellow players. Is he an agent of Avos? A rogue player with his own agenda? Or simply a Sparkball prodigy with a tendency for mystery?

Whatever the truth may be, Hamon's prowess on the Sparkball field is undeniable. His opponents fear him, his teammates respect him, and the spectators are always thrilled by his performances. As the speculation continues, one thing is certain: Hamon is a force to be reckoned with in Sparkball.

Hotpaws

Meet Hotpaws, a lovable, volcanic bruiser in Sparkball. Despite his bashful and clumsy nature, Hotpaws is a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield. His superhot fists not only deal significant damage but also heal him, making him a resilient front-line disruptor. However, his affectionate nature can be a double-edged sword, as his attempts to "hug" can literally disintegrate someone in his grasp.

Abilities Overview

Friendmaker (Left Click)

Hotpaws throws out a friendly fistbump, dealing damage with his giant superheated fists.

Additionally, when standing near enemies, they begin to heat up.

Once fully heated, Hotpaws can fistbump them to deal divine damage and heal himself.

Tips:

Basic punches apply heat to nearby enemies. Stay close to keep the pressure up.
Once a target is fully heated, a punch deals divine damage and heals Hotpaws.
Swap targets often in team fights to keep healing while tagging multiple threats.
Ideal for sustained engagements and staying on the front line without needing to retreat.

Applause (Right Click)

Hotpaws high-fives himself so hard that the ground ruptures at the targeted location, dealing damage and knocking both enemies and allies in the targeted direction.

Tips:

AOE displacement tool that affects both foes and friends.
Use offensively to knock enemies out of formation or into danger zones.
Use defensively to slap teammates out of danger or into strategic positions (like goal zones).
Can combo with other knockback/stun abilities to keep targets juggled or isolated.

Cannonball! (Space Bar)

Hotpaws leaps into the air and crashes down at the target location, dealing damage and stunning enemies on impact.

Tips:

Great for starting fights or disrupting enemy formations.
Target backlines or clusters for maximum disruption and crowd control.
Can be used defensively to escape over walls or peel for vulnerable teammates.
Sets up Protect, But Also Attack! well by giving you space and a damage window.

Protect, But Also Attack! (Q)

Hotpaws raises a slab of rock that blocks all damage from the direction he’s facing.

At the end of the duration, or when recast, the shield launches a projectile that damages the first enemy hit.

The damage of this projectile scales with how much the shield absorbed.

Tips:

Use during enemy bursts to mitigate damage and charge a stronger counterattack.
Pairs well with Cannonball! to immediately follow up with a guaranteed shot.
Aim carefully, the projectile only hits one target and can be body-blocked.

Even Hotter Paws (Ultimate - R)

Hotpaws grows larger, gaining increased movement speed and health regeneration for 8 seconds.

While moving, he stomps the ground periodically, dealing damage and knocking back nearby enemies.

Tips:

Use to chase down enemies, disrupt backlines, or clear space near the ball.
Each stomp can interrupt enemy casts and help zone key choke points.
The regen and size increase make Hotpaws extremely difficult to ignore; use it to force fights or anchor defenses.

Tank Tactics – Control Through Chaos

Hotpaws thrives in the center of the action, using his kit to disrupt, displace, and endure.

Friendmaker gives you sustain to stay in the fight longer and wear opponents down.
Use Cannonball! to initiate fights with impact—go for stuns on backline targets or split the enemy team.
Applause doubles as a movement skill and control tool—knock enemies away or reposition allies.
Protect, But Also Attack! lets you soak frontline damage while still contributing offensively.
Coordinate with teammates, Hotpaws isn’t a solo carry, he amplifies the team.

Offense & Defense – Frontline Flow

Hotpaws controls tempo by switching between pressure and protection on the fly.

Offense:

Open fights with Cannonball! to catch enemies off guard or interrupt key abilities.
Use Applause to scatter defenders or push allies into favorable positions near goal zones.
Stay close to the ball when pushing: you’re a high-value escort thanks to Protect, But Also Attack!

Defense:

Interrupt enemy scoring attempts with a well-timed Cannonball! or Applause to reset their advance.
Zone out the enemy backline using Friendmaker’s sustain and ult knockbacks to force retreats.

Field Control – Bumps, Slaps, and Team Lifts

Hotpaws’ real power lies in his disruptive utility and mobility tricks.

Applause is a Swiss army knife—push enemies back, knock ball carriers off-path, or slap allies into goal range.
Use Cannonball! not just for damage, but to draw attention and let teammates reposition.
With Friendmaker, you can keep pressure up without needing to retreat to heal—stay in enemy faces longer.

Ultimate Impact – Even Hotter Paws

Hotpaws’ ultimate transforms him into a hulking menace and walking teamfight reset button.

Activate Even Hotter Paws when you're about to engage or when your team’s about to collapse.
Use the stomp knockbacks to interrupt ultimates, stop ball carriers, or force enemies off points.
The regen and size buff make you ideal as a frontline tank—get in their faces and don’t leave.

Lore

Hotpaws, the volcanic Fabled, is a creature of warmth and affection. He has a heart as big as a volcano and a personality that's just as fiery. Despite his intimidating appearance, Hotpaws is a gentle giant who loves to give hugs and make others feel better. However, his good intentions often lead to unintended consequences due to his superheated hands, which can literally disintegrate anyone he touches.

Clumsy and bashful, Hotpaws is a lovable character who can easily drown you in affection (and lava). His warm-hearted nature and fiery enthusiasm make him a unique and unforgettable presence in Sparkball. Despite the challenges his hot hands pose, Hotpaws never lets it dampen his spirits. Instead, he uses his unique abilities to his advantage on the Sparkball field, proving that even the most unconventional traits can be a source of strength.

Whether he's hugging his teammates or scorching his opponents on the field, Hotpaws is a beacon of warmth and positivity. His story is a reminder that even in the face of adversity, one can find a way to shine.

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Snooker

Snooker Hero Guide

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Abilities Overview

Pool Shark (Left Click)

Snooker launches a pool ball in the targeted direction, damaging the first enemy it hits.

Holding Left Click charges the shot, increasing its damage. At full charge, the shot also knocks back the target on impact.

Tips:

Use Pool Shark to poke enemies from a distance.
Charging up the attack adds a knockback effect.
Good at disrupting enemy positioning or escaping from dangerous situations.

Free Break (Right Click)

Snooker tosses a giant cue ball in an arc toward the targeted location. On impact, the ball explodes, dealing area damage and knocking back all nearby enemies.

Tips:

Free Break is a versatile ability that can be used for both offense and defense.
Use it to engage enemies, escape from dangerous situations, or disrupt enemy formations.

Higher Stakes (Space Bar)

Snooker performs a quick dash in the targeted direction. If he collides with an enemy before the dash ends, he stops immediately, and the enemy gets knocked back.

Tips:

Use for mobility: Quickly engage, escape, or reposition during combat.
Disrupt enemies: The knockback can interrupt key abilities or displace enemies from advantageous positions.
Peel for allies: Dash into threats to force them away and protect vulnerable teammates.

Pocket (Q)

Snooker places a pocket on the ground at the targeted location. After a short activation time, enemies that step into or are knocked into the pocket take damage and are rooted.

Tips:

Use Pocket to control space and shape enemy movement.
Knocking enemies into the pocket (with Free Break or Higher Stakes) guarantees a root, setting up high-damage follow-ups.
Ideal for choke points, tight corridors, or area denial near objectives, especially where opponents can’t easily avoid the zone.
The brief activation delay means pre-placement is key. Try to anticipate where enemies will move rather than reacting.

Unlikely Trajectory (Ultimate - R)

Snooker summons a giant 8-ball and temporarily possesses it, gaining full control over its movement. Upon impact, the ball deals massive damage and knocks enemies away. Press R again to detonate early, ending the ability on command.

Tips:

Use to engage or disrupt: Great for initiating fights, breaking up enemy formations, or controlling space.
Secure kills: The high damage makes it ideal for finishing low-health enemies or punishing grouped opponents.
Control with intent: Steer the 8-ball deliberately to maximize hits and control impact timing.
Early detonation: Press R again to detonate on demand, enabling surprise plays or catching opponents off guard.

Balling vs Brawlin'

Control the map with Pocket.

Place it in choke points, flank routes, or near objectives to restrict movement and force bad decisions.
Capitalize on roots; every successful trigger should create a follow-up opportunity for Snooker or teammates.
Use it for area control, peeling, or to punish overcommitting enemies, especially dash-reliant heroes.
Try to anticipate, don’t react, pre-emptive placement is key to catching enemies off guard.

Offense & Defense

Pressure and Path-Clearing

Pool Shark is your main tool for softening up defenders and forcing movement from afar.
Free Break excels at displacing enemies, use it to clear the lane for your ball carrier or knock defenders out of position.
Higher Stakes gives you fast access to , ideal for cutting off passes, intercepting throws, or body-blocking enemy shots.
Snooker should rarely carry the ball himself; instead, focus on applying pressure and punishing defenders from a distance.

Disrupt and Deny

Pool Shark and Free Break can both dislodge the ball from enemy carriers or knock them into unfavorable positions.

Pocket is a powerful zoning tool: place it near objectives to deter enemies or root approaching enemy carriers.
A hidden strength lies in Snooker's ability to bounce shots off walls using Pool Shark.
- Look for ways to hit enemies from unexpected directions, especially in tight corridors or near objectives, where opponents have less room to dodge.

Create space or be punished.

Snooker has high damage but low durability.

Use Higher Stakes to dash out of danger or reposition quickly when enemies close the gap.
If you're under pressure, Free Break can act as a defensive area knockback, buying you time or forcing enemies off key terrain.

Ultimate Impact: Unlikely Trajectory

Unlikely Trajectory is a game-changing ultimate when used near the goal.

Use it to shatter enemy defenses, knock players out of scoring zones, or slam down lanes to create chaos.

You can detonate early for surprise pressure or steer directly into key targets for big momentum shifts.

Playstyle Summary

Snooker isn’t a frontliner. Stay back, pick your angles, and punish mistakes. When played smartly, he can be one of the most oppressive ranged threats in the game.

Snooker’s job is to:

Control space through clever use of terrain and angles
Disrupt formations before they fully develop
Enable scoring by softening or scattering defenders
Force turnovers with well-timed knockbacks and roots

Itemization

BUILDS NEED TO BE UPDATED

Default Build

LAST CALL

CLOSING TIME

OLE’ ZAPPY

BEEF SLICER

Taking damage below 30% health grants you a shield and bonus life steal.

Damaging a hero below a certain HP threshold executes them, granting a speed buff and bonus ultimate energy.

Quick successive basic attacks trigger a lightning bolt that deals damage and chains between enemies.

Deals bonus damage based on the target's max HP.

+AD, +Life Steal, +Movement Speed

+AD, +Movement Speed

+AD, +Life Steal, +CDR, +Movement Speed

+AD, +Life Steal

Burst Focused

OLE’ ZAPPY

BEEF SLICER

THE WUNDERSUNDER

CLOSING TIME

Quick successive basic attacks trigger a lightning bolt that deals damage and chains between enemies.

Deals bonus damage based on the target's max HP.

Dealing ability damage to enemies reduces their armor significantly.

Damaging a hero below a certain HP threshold executes them, granting a speed buff and bonus ultimate energy.

+AD, +Life Steal, +CDR, +Movement Speed

+AD, +Life Steal

+Attack Damage, +Cooldown Reduction

+AD, +Movement Speed