Abilities and Playstyle

Udyr's strength comes from his unique stance-switching mechanics, utilizing four different forms:

• Tiger Stance (Q): High single-target damage and attack speed
• Turtle Stance (W): Shields and sustain
• Bear Stance (E): Movement speed and stun
• Phoenix Stance (R): Area damage and clear speed

Optimal Skill Order (AP/Tank Build):

1. Start Q for early damage
2. R at level 2 for clear speed
3. W at level 3 for sustain (or E if ganking)
4. Max priority: R > W > E > Q

Core Build Path

Starting Items:

• Emberknife
• Refillable Potion

Essential Items:

1. Sunfire Aegis
2. Demonic Embrace
3. Dead Man's Plate

Situational Items:

• Force of Nature (vs AP)
• Thornmail (vs heavy AD/healing)
• Spirit Visage (for enhanced healing)
• Randuin's Omen (vs crit)

Playstyle Guide

Early Game:

• Focus on efficient clearing
• Use Q for single target damage
• Switch to R for multi-target camps
• Maintain shield with W during clear
• Look for gank opportunities when E is available

Mid Game:

• Prioritize objectives (Dragon, Herald)
• Build tankier items after core damage items
• Use stance-dancing for maximum efficiency
• Focus on disrupting enemy backline

Late Game:

• Function as a frontline tank
• Peel for carries using Bear Stance
• Split push when needed using Phoenix Stance
• Prioritize objective control

Tips:

• Always maintain Awakened stacks
• Switch stances every few seconds for passive bonus
• Use Turtle Stance for sustain between fights
• Time Bear Stance stuns in team fights
• Balance between damage and tankiness based on team needs

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