Before starting this hero guide, I need to let you know first that Taara is not the best jungler in this game. Hero with a higher burst potential like Batman is more suitable if he wants to find the EXP of the jungle in the first spung jungle to quickly reach Lv.4.
With low damage in early game and lack of ability to receive damage without ultimately at the beginning of the game, Taara difficult to maintain the jungle itself when contested by the enemy hero harass.
So why Taara jungler? Damage Taara is still pretty good to finish neutral and Colossal Smash as mobility can be used to clear the jungle out faster. If smooth, Taara can also solo Abyssal Dragon the first spawn safely if not disturbed enemy hero. And also relate to the previous point, if you can ask your friend for help to block the enemy jungle, you can take over their jungle to quickly get Lv.2 and use Colossal Smash to quickly escape before the other enemy heroes come.
[Talent]
Punish, no nego. Take advantage of Frostbite (after you buy jungle tier 2 items) to pursue enemy heroes when needed. Do not ignore the other talent, I can not publish the guide just by choosing a talent recommendation.
[Skill]
Raise the second Skill, Obliterate, as quickly as possible to increase your damag output to jungling faster and damage the enemy hero. Refer to the skill sequence above.
[Item]
Recommended Item :
Alternative Item :
Make Gnoll Cleaver as fast as possible to enable Wild passive and active Frostbite skill that can slow down one enemy hero. If the game laning stage is safe or your friend does not really need you on the lane, you can immediately upgrade to Leviathan to instantly get instant +800 boost + HP and passive DoT it. Otherwise, you can postpone Leviathan and buy shoes first to get faster rotation to lane and help your friend. Shoe options in here can be some sort, Sonic Boots for + Phys Def, Gilded Greaves for + Magic Def, and Hermes' Select for roaming. Buy as needed and when you buy Hermes' Select and the game lasts long, do not forget to change your shoes with others when there is extra money.
For other items, what I recommend is:
Hyoga's Edge - Adds a slow effect on your enemy every time Normal Attack. Suitable once you get into the back row and stunt or even look for kill marksman and enemy mage who usually rarely have mobility skills to escape. Usually this is the first item you seek after the Leviathan finishes and shoes. If you need more defense, please buy Madness first. (+100 Phys Def, +100 Magic Def, +1200 HP)
Hercule's Madness - Increasing Taara and passive defense will add less damage and shield to absorb additional damage when active / HP <40%. (+50 Phys Atk, +180 Phys Def, +150 Magic Def)
Mail of Pain - Taara is a Tank hero, which means he can receive a lot of damage. This item is good enough for Tank to provide additional damage to the enemy because the Tank hero can take advantage of the effect with more leverage. (+ 300 Phys Def, +1200 HP)
Amulet of Longevity - Synergy with Ultimate Taara that regenerates its HP. (+1700 HP, regen 100HP / 5s)
Gaia's Standard - Take advantage of this + Magic Def item when the enemy Mage is quite a hassle. Passive heal is also quite useful when teamfight. (+180 Magic Def, +1100 HP, + 5% Move Speed)
Spear of Longinus - If the game runs easily, you can buy this to give additional Taara damage to finish the game faster. Usually purchased early before or after Hyoga's Edge. (+80 Phys Atk, + 15% CD reduction, +150 Phys Def)
Recommended Arcana Build :
I hope this build can help you to play Arena of Valor by using Taara Hero. Enjoy!
