Matchup: how to punish predictable engage

If their engage is predictable, you can win with patience and a short punish window.

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Hero 01 Mid Matchup 18s 2026-02-23
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  1. Hold your defensive option until the engage starts
  2. Sidestep the ability, then punish during its cooldown
  3. Do not over-extend after the punish, reset
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Common mistake

Using your defensive option too early, then having nothing when the engage happens.

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