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📋 Tactical Briefing
Classified • Vanguard ProtocolWin Condition
- ✓ Hold choke points and force enemies to use cooldowns to pass.
- ✓ Peel for your Strategist when dive heroes engage.
- ✓ Use your CC to interrupt channeled abilities or dives.
Lose Triggers
- ✕ Engaging without tracking key enemy cooldowns.
- ✕ Decloaking in the open without an immediate target.
Threat Profile
Avoid drafting into:
🧠 Draft Strategy
WHEN TO PLAY- Map has tight chokes to hold
- Map is too open (shield breaks fast)
- Enemy has consistent reveal abilities
✅ Dominant Matchups
Alternative Vanguard Picks
🏋️ Daily Practice Drills
Training Range: Practice blocking incoming damage while moving towards cover.
Mindset: Identify the enemy carry and save your CC specifically for them.
Positioning: Never chase a kill if it means leaving your Strategist exposed.
Analysis Methodology
Why am I favored but still losing?
Statistical advantages (e.g., +5% win rate) assume equal skill. If you are ignoring the "Lose Triggers" (like engaging without cooldowns) or playing into a "Hard Counter" on the enemy team, the statistical edge disappears.
Is a "Hard Counter" guaranteed to beat me?
No. A "Hard Counter" label means the enemy kit forces you to change your playstyle. Check the "Reason Tags" on the matchup card—if it says "Shield Break", don't rely on your barrier. If you adapt, skill can overcome mechanics.
Data Source
Data is aggregated from 3,812 matches in Patch 1.0. "High Confidence" tags indicate a sample size large enough to rule out statistical noise.