Privateer Hype is a pirate-themed Constructor hero who sailed the high seas before the storm hit. Now, she uses her seafaring skills to defend the survivors and keep the storm at bay.
Perks & Skills of Privateer Hype
Privateer Hype’s perk is Swab The Deck, which increases club damage by 17%.
- Plasma Pulse: Privateer Hype’s first skill is the Plasma Pulse, which places a device that deals energy damage in a 1-tile radius. It has a 45-second cooldown.
- R.O.S.I.E.: Privateer Hype’s second skill is the R.O.S.I.E., a mounted turret that deals ranged damage. It has a 120-second cooldown.
- DECOY: Privateer Hype’s third skill is the DECOY, which places a device that draws the attention of enemies for 12 seconds. It has a 30-second cooldown.
How to Play Privateer Hype?
Privateer Hype is a Constructor hero that focuses on dealing damage with her skills while keeping enemies at bay. She excels at crowd control and can hold down a specific area with her abilities.
To play as Privateer Hype, you should focus on placing the DECOY in strategic locations to draw enemies away from important structures or objectives. Use the Plasma Pulse to deal damage to enemies within its radius, and place the R.O.S.I.E. in a high traffic area to deal ranged damage to enemies.
When using the DECOY, try to place it in a location that forces enemies to funnel into a specific area, allowing the Plasma Pulse or R.O.S.I.E. to deal maximum damage. You can also use the Plasma Pulse to deal damage to enemies behind cover or around corners.
Privateer Hype’s club damage is also useful in close combat situations, allowing her to deal high damage to enemies at close range. Use this to your advantage when dealing with enemies that get too close to your structures or objectives.
Final Thoughts
Privateer Hype is a versatile Constructor hero that can deal damage and control crowds. She’s an excellent choice for players who want to hold down a specific area or defend objectives. Her abilities work well in combination with each other and can be devastating to enemies when used correctly.
