DOCTRINE
Tricksy · Slippery · Burst Damage
Identity
Calico attacks from the edges of a fight. Quick movement and a brief escape into shadow let her get close, deal a burst of damage, and get out.
Throw a cluster of bombs that detonate after a delay, dealing spirit damage. Enemies hit by multiple bombs take 65% damage.
How to use. Throw Gloom Bombs into the lane or onto the place an enemy is about to land. Multiple bombs on one target still add value, so set them up from cover when you have time.
Dash forward before slashing all enemies in a circle, dealing melee damage. If the ability hits at least one hero, heal a small amount of health.
How to use. Use Leaping Slash for a short commit: get in, deal the burst, recover what the ability gives you, then leave. Do not use it to start an even fight when the enemy has reliable peel ready.
Turn to shadows and possess Ava. You gain bonus move speed that increases over time, and become hidden on the minimap. Taking damage from an enemy hero resets your bonus move speed and puts Ava on a brief cooldown.
How to use. Use Ava to rotate or approach from fog. Hero damage knocks you out of the possession, so avoid walking Ava straight down the middle of the lane where the enemy can remove it immediately.
Instantly turn to shadows, becoming untargetable, gaining bonus move speed, and dealing spirit damage. After a delay, return from the shadows, dealing spirit damage again.
How to use. Use Return to Shadows as the enemy’s return damage arrives, not after the burst has already killed you. The third upgrade refreshes the kit so you can use Leaping Slash again.