Hero: Vanessa

Tortuga Vanessa

Use early weapon or aquatic tempo to survive, then turn Tortuga and Poison pieces into a durable endgame.

S TierAquaticPoisonFriend

Overview

Use early weapon or aquatic tempo to survive, then turn Tortuga and Poison pieces into a durable endgame.

Best ForPlayers who like Vanessa pivots and sea-themed boards
Win ConditionTortuga-supported Poison pressure plus aquatic support
WeaknessFast burst before Poison pieces stabilize
Patch14.0 · 2026-05-12

Game Plan

Early Game

Take cheap weapons, ammo support, or aquatic pieces without forcing the full board.

Mid Game

Commit when Tortuga, Pufferfish, or Weather Glass gives you a clear DoT direction.

Late Game

Protect the key Poison item and use Crit, Haste, or sustain to keep the board active.