14 DAY TRIAL // Blizzard has focused this week on a new hero from its upcoming multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) title Heroes of the Storm, in the form of Murky the Murloc, offering some background info on the small creature and a few strategic tips for those who want to play as him in the game.
Heroes of the Storm is currently in a closed technical alpha stage right now and Blizzard has kept on detailing the different characters currently included in the game, from proper ones like Tyrael to April Fools ones like Pajamthur.
Now, Blizzard has just revealed a comprehensive blog post about Murky the Murloc, the small yet deadly representative of the Murloc race in the new experience.
"Murky’s history, like that of much of the murloc race in the Warcraft universe, is shrouded in mystery. Murlocs evolved for survival in the dangerous aquatic environments of Azeroth, giving Murky a uniquely persistent presence," the studio said.
"At face value this petite murloc may not appear to be as formidable as other Heroes, but in Heroes of the Storm, Murky takes on the role of a Specialist who wears down opponents by repeatedly respawning from his cleverly-hidden eggs a few second after being killed. Just when you thought you got rid of him, he's back!"
In case you forgot, Murky has a few special abilities, from the spawn egg one, which allows him to lay an egg from which he can respawn when killed, to the ability to cast a safety bubble in order to go behind enemy lines and strike against vulnerable opponents.
A few different tips were shared by Blizzard for those who want to take full advantage of Murky in Heroes of the Storm, so check them out below.
"Murky’s 'Spawn Egg' [D] can be placed anywhere on the Battlegrounds. Hide your egg behind bushes or uncommon areas to maximize the potential of the egg not being found. Make sure to use 'Pufferfish' [Q] when the enemy isn’t paying attention. The Pufferfish can be targeted down by enemy Heroes, so placement is key!"
"Use 'Safety Bubble' [E] as a safe way to reach enemies trying to turn in coins on Blackheart’s Bay. The slightest delay can allow teammates the time to setup a proper team fight around the turn-in point."
Heroes of the Storm is expected to go into open beta in the future but, until then, you can enjoy one of the bonus skins for Murky above, which transforms him into one of the marines from the Terran race of Starcraft.