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==Types of Abilities== ===Trait=== All heroes have their own unique ''Trait'' (also known as a ''passive'') that has a heavy impact on how that hero plays. Usually the Trait is a permanent effect that is always active, and is simply a descriptor for the unique mechanic the hero can utilize. Many heroes have an active Trait used by pressing the '''D''' [[hotkey]], and work as an extra ability at no cost. Others have a passive Trait but can press the Trait's hotkey to disable a channeled ability, or through a Talent can activate the Trait for an effect. Some heroes have two traits, such as [[Uther]], [[Sylvanas]], and [[Leoric]]. In these cases, the full effect of both traits can be found under the trait button, but separated by a title between the two effects. ===Heroic=== Most heroes have access to 2 special talent choices upon reaching level 10 that are exceptionally powerful abilities called ''Heroics'' (also known as an ''Ultimate''). These Heroics are potentially game-changing abilities and are the strongest tools in a hero's arsenal, however Heroics are often limited by a long cooldown. A hero can only gain one heroic at a time and they will have wildly differing effects, so deciding which one to choose in different games is a big factor in playing well. At level 20 most heroes can upgrade their Heroic of choice by choosing a corresponding [[Storm Talents|Storm Talent]]. There are a few heroes that do not follow this convention. [[Chromie]] acquires her Heroic at level 8 due to her Trait, and likewise upgrades it at level 18. [[Tracer]] has one heroic, ''Pulse Bomb'', that she gets automatically at level 1 and upgrades at level 10 as well as possibly at 20. [[Deathwing]] also only has one Heroic, ''Cataclysm'', which is unlocked at level 1 and can possibly be upgraded at 10 and 20. [[Varian]] has a choice of 3 Heroics that greatly modify his stats, which are chosen at level 4. [[Alarak]] has the option of choosing the opposite Heroic choice at level 20 instead of upgrading. [[Maiev]] cannot upgrade her Heroics at level 20, instead having regular Storm Talents. [[Zeratul]] and [[Fenix]] do not have Storm Talents for ''Void Prison'' and ''Purification Salvo'' respectively, but still have options for their other Heroic. ===Other=== Many heroes can gain bonus abilities through Talents. These activate-able Talents are usually available on the '''1''' Hotkey, and if the hero can choose more than one they will fill up the other number Hotkeys from '''2'''-'''6'''. These abilities often have rather long cooldowns essentially granting a bonus ability to supplement their kit. A few heroes have access to a bonus ability with no talents, including [[Zeratul]]'s ''Vorpal Blade'', [[Xul]]'s ''Bone Armor'', and [[Nova]]'s ''Ghost Protocol''. Most heroes have all 3 of their basic abilities, but there are a few heroes who have a reduced number of ability choices. These heroes include [[The Lost Vikings]] who have no basic abilities and must unlock them through talents, [[Abathur]] who has only 2 basic abilities but gains a different kit while using ''Symbiote'', [[D.Va]]'s Pilot mode which has 2 active abilities and has 2 more abilities as talents, and [[Kharazim]] who doesn't have a Trait until one is chosen from three options at level 1.
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