Overview
High-Velocity Rounds is a Tier 1 Weapon item that significantly increases bullet travel speed and provides a slight boost to fire rate. It is an essential early-game pick for heroes who rely on precision at range or need to secure soul orbs more reliably.
Stats
- Cost: 800 Souls
- Tier: 1 (Weapon)
- +50% Bullet Velocity
- +5% Fire Rate
Passive
Grants increased Bullet Velocity and Fire Rate.
- +50% Bullet Velocity
- +5% Fire Rate
When to Buy
- Early Lane Phase: Essential for winning the “orb war” (confirming and denying souls) by reducing the time it takes for your bullets to reach the target.
- Long-Range Combat: Highly effective on heroes who fight from a distance, as the increased velocity makes leading shots on moving enemies much easier.
- Countering Slow Projectiles: If your hero has a slow base bullet speed, this item compensates for that weakness and improves hit consistency.
- Component for Upgrades: Purchase this as a prerequisite for mid-game power spikes like Express Shot or Armor Piercing Rounds.
Synergies
- Vindicta: Her long-range playstyle and reliance on precise shots make the bullet velocity increase a massive quality-of-life and performance boost.
- Viscous: The increased velocity helps his unique projectiles land more consistently, which is crucial for his early-game pressure.
- Grey Talon: Benefits from the increased projectile speed to land long-range arrows and secure orbs from a safe distance.