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Minotaur
Minotaur
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Minotaur

Prince Minotaur of Minoa (formerly)

“Son of Minos”

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54.5%
Win rate
0.73%
Pick rate
4.52%
Ban rate
“'''Minoan prince determined to restore his homeland.'''In olden times, there was once a state named Minoa in Agelta Drylands. The prince of the state, Minotaur, fatally injured his father in a fit of rage, after which he exiled himself to the Minoan Labyrinth in shame and regret. When he stepped out of the Labyrinth again, he found his state had long perished, his kin long gone. With his teeth set, Minotaur embarked on the path to restoring his homeland to its former glory.”

Lore & Story

In olden times, there was once a state named Minoa in Agelta Drylands. The prince in the state, Minotaur fatally injured his father in a fit of rage, after which he exiled himself to the Minoan Labyrinth in shame and regret. When he stepped out of the Labyrinth again, he found his state had long perished, his kin long gone. With his teeth set, Monitor embark on the path to restoring his homeland to its former glory. In olden times, the Minoans founded a mysterious and prosperous state named Minoa in Agelta Drylands. The once-bustling Emerald Road connected Minoa with other western cities, creating a network of trade routes, while Minoa stood tall among all others with its advanced civilization and martial traditions. Prince Minotaur of Minoa was the most esteemed warrior back then. Passionate about fighting and often fueled by his rage, Minotaur would demonstrate terrifying bursts of strength in battle. Few were those who could even hope to last more than a few rounds against him. The people grew to worship Minotaur, yet his father was deeply concerned about him. While reaping great success on the battlefield, Minotaur's savagery and impulsive behavior was unbecoming of the successor of the state. To forge Minotaur into a suitable heir to the throne, the old king arranged for a special trial-one in which the prince must defeat a mysterious figure from foreign lands to qualify for the throne of Minoa. Minotaur accepted this unarmed duel without hesitation. He stepped onto the arena with his head held high and attempted to crush his opponent with brute force as he'd always done. However, his opponent this time was much tougher, and Minotaur had soon exhausted himself, losing his advantage. In the end, the mysterious figure defeated the "invincible" Minotaur with measured counterattacks. The crowd cheered for the strong and graceful victor, yet Minotaur was overwhelmed by rage and shame. And when the mysterious figure stretched out his hand to help Minotaur get back to his feet, Minotaur grabbed the unsuspecting hand and pinned the grabbed the unsuspecting hand and pinned the mysterious figure to the ground, before throwing a series of vicious punches at him. As his fists were covered in blood and the mysterious figure stopped struggling, Minotaur tore off the latter's mask amidst the boos of the crowd-and that was when his whole body stiffened. The severely injured figure on the ground was actually his father! The old king grasped Minotaur's hand with his last strength and uttered his final words of instruction to his son, "You must learn to shoulder the responsibility as a king and continue the glory of Minoa..." Consumed by shame and regret, Minotaur headed to the Minoan Labyrinth-the burial ground of the Minoan ancestors-and began his training and repentance. Over time, Minotaur gradually gained control over his rage and became able to tap into his raging powers at will. As Minotaur thrust himself into this arduous training, an unexpected catastrophe struck. The entire Minoa. was flattened by the explosion of the Twilight Orb, and only Minotaur was left unharmed under the protection of the Labyrinth. Minotaur rushed toward the state amidst the tremors, wanting to find out what had happened, when a broken piece from the Twilight Orb plummeted into the Labyrinth and sealed it whole. Minotaur, who was half a step out of the Labyrinth, was sealed altogether and put into a deep slumber. The catastrophe erased all traces of the Minoan civilization, leaving only the Minoan Labyrinth half-hidden in the sand. After countless days and nights, the broken piece from the Twilight Orb turned into Lunox and left. The seal was then lifted. Time in the Labyrinth began to flow again, while Minotaur slowly opened his eyes.... Aldous, the guardian of the Labyrinth, told Minotaur his state had long turned into dust, and he and his memories were all that remained. Minotaur, however, would believe none of those. With his father's final entrustment still fresh in his mind, the prince vowed to himself that he must find his lost kin and rebuild the Minoan civilization. In the boundless sands, a set of hoof-prints extended into the horizon...

Skills

Rage Incarnate

Rage Incarnate

After casting a skill, Minotaur gains Motivation, recovering HP equal to 5 (+1*Hero Level)% of damage taken from enemy heroes for 3s. Enraged State: Motivation HP recovery is increased to 200%.

Despair Stomp

Despair Stomp

CD: 12

Minotaur jumps to the target location, dealing 325 (+60% Total Physical Attack) Physical Damage to enemies in the area and briefly knocking them airborne. Enemies hit will also be slowed by 40% while Minotaur enhances his Basic Attacks to deal 25 (+5% Total HP) extra Physical Damage for 2s. Enraged: Increases the AOE range and the damage dealt by 25 (+5% Total HP) Physical Damage.

Motivation Roar

Motivation Roar

CD: 10

Minotaur heals himself and the nearby ally with the lowest HP, recovering 220 (+60% Total Magic Power) HP for both of them and healing himself for an additional 8% of his lost HP. Enraged: Minotaur heals himself and all nearby allied heroes.

Minoan Fury

Minoan Fury

CD: 60

Minotaur enters Enraged state and smashes the ground 3 times. The first 2 hits deal 180 (+85% Total Physical Attack) Physical Damage to nearby enemies and slow them by 60%, while the final hit deals 200 (+85% Total Physical Attack) True Damage and knocks targets airborne for 0.8s. Minotaur is immune to control effects during this attack. The Enraged state lasts 12s and enhances Minotaur's skills for the duration.

Combo Guides

TEAMFIGHT COMBOS

In teamfights, use Minotaur's 1st Skill to jump in and knock enemies airborne, then use his Ultimate to keep them CC'd and enter Enraged state. Use his 1st Skill to knock enemies airborne again and continue with Basic Attacks. Use his 2nd Skill when he or his team needs healing.

LANING COMBOS

In the laning phase, use Minotaur's 1st Skill to knock the enemy airborne and reduce their Defense, then deal damage with his enhanced Basic Attacks. Use his 2nd Skill to heal him and his teammate to come out ahead in the trade.

Official Counter Analysis

Counters

Minotaur is strong against heroes that rely on chaining skills or attacks, like Paquito and Julian because he can interrupt their combos with his CC.

Countered By

Minotaur is countered by long-range Marksmen like Layla and Lesley since his lack of speed makes him an easy target.

Good Teammates

Minotaur works best with burst damage Marksmen, such as Granger and Melissa, since his CC's give them more opportunities to deal damage.

Matchup Analysis

Recommended Builds

Sustained DPS

Spell: FlickerEmblem: Custom Emblem
Cursed HelmetCursed Helmet
Warrior BootsWarrior Boots
Antique CuirassAntique Cuirass
OracleOracle
Sky Guardian HelmetSky Guardian Helmet
ImmortalityImmortality

Team Buff

Spell: FlickerEmblem: Custom Emblem
Cursed HelmetCursed Helmet
Magic ShoesMagic Shoes
OracleOracle
Courage BulwarkCourage Bulwark
Antique CuirassAntique Cuirass
Sky Guardian HelmetSky Guardian Helmet

Burst

Spell: FlickerEmblem: Custom Emblem
Blade of the HeptaseasBlade of the Heptaseas
Malefic RoarMalefic Roar
Warrior BootsWarrior Boots
Berserker's FuryBerserker's Fury
Blade of DespairBlade of Despair
ImmortalityImmortality

Official Matchups

Base Stats

Durability100
Offense10
Control Effect80
Difficulty30

Profile

Full namePrince Minotaur of Minoa (formerly)
Chinese name蛮牛 (Mán niú)|born=Minoa, Agelta Drylands
RoleTank, Support
LaneRoam
SpecialtyCrowd Control
Difficulty1/3
GenderMale
AffiliationMinoa (formerly)
RegionAgelta Drylands
Release date2016
Cost15,000 BP / 399💎
WeaponsHammer
AbilitiesInduced rage to enhance abilities
JP Voice[https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=260652 Tsuzura Atsushi (津々 良篤)]Mineta Hiromu (峯田 大夢) (formerly)

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