Entangling Thorns
Grow a damaging, slowing patch of thorns.
Support · Hero ID 20
Ivy Deadlock guide
Choosing Ivy in Deadlock? Start with Entangling Thorns, Air Drop and the decisions between them. Link with a teammate to share healing effects. Air Drop carries an ally into a new position.
Ivy Deadlock abilities
Kudzu Connection
Link with an ally to share bonuses and healing effects.
Stone Form
Become protected stone, then strike the ground to heal and stun nearby enemies.
Air Drop (ultimate)
Carry an ally into the air and drop them into a damaging landing.
Saved sources checked Oct 8, 2026: Entangling Thorns, Kudzu Connection, Stone Form, Air Drop. Independent summaries; source and editing method.
First matches with Ivy
- Stay within sight of your connected ally.
- Use Stone Form when pressure peaks.
- Agree on a landing before lifting a teammate.
Ivy Deadlock: put the kit into practice
These sequences are editorial practice suggestions, not a fixed skill-up or item build.
Keep the connection usable
Kudzu Connection links a nearby ally and requires line of sight. It supplies bonuses and replicated healing, and removes the movement penalty while shooting; the saved description also specifies reduced bonuses without a connection. In lane, practice moving with the linked teammate instead of taking opposite sides of solid cover. Do not assume a link remains useful just because you were close when you cast it. This support decision is about the ally’s position as well as yours.
Agree on the landing before Air Drop
Air Drop carries an ally in flight and dropping them creates an explosion. The carried ally cannot attack while lifted, and the source also describes reduced damage during the lift. Agree on a destination before moving a teammate who is already fighting. In a team fight, transporting someone can interrupt their immediate attack plan even if the landing is useful. Taking damage briefly disables activation, so do not assume you can always start a rescue after pressure has arrived.
Use the ground tools for different problems
Entangling Thorns creates a damaging, slowing patch; Stone Form turns Ivy into impervious stone, slams nearby enemies with damage and a stun, and heals her. Try thorns where an enemy wants to move, while reserving the transformation for immediate pressure around Ivy. A common mistake is treating both as interchangeable area damage. One controls a patch of ground; the other changes Ivy’s own state and affects enemies nearby. No exact duration or build breakpoint is assumed here.
Ivy match snapshot
Data snapshot: 2026-10-08 UTCHistorical snapshot; may be outdated.
Oct 1 – 8, 2026 UTC · normal · ranked + unranked · all ranks, including unknown.
Win %53.27%
Samples120,333
Pick share2.17%
Historical community observations, not personal win predictions. Full statistics and tier method.
Opponent references
Same-match associations, not lane counters; ≥500 samples per pair.
Matchup references suspended: this snapshot is over seven days old.
Other support heroes
Cards show historical win percentages; full samples are in each guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ivy suitable for beginners?
Our learning estimate is high. Start by practicing Entangling Thorns, then work on the timing of Air Drop. Coordinating an ally lift and managing your defensive transformation takes communication.