Professor Cecil B. Heimerdinger excels as a damage-heavy support mage, using his turrets and missiles to control the botlane alongside long-range marksmen like Caitlyn, Varus, or Ashe.

Core Strengths:

• Strong early game pressure
• Excellent zone control
• Powerful in outnumbered situations
• High objective control (especially Baron)
• Strong defensive capabilities

Key Weaknesses:

• Reliant on skillshots
• Limited effectiveness outside turret range
• Moderate difficulty to master

Ability Sequence:

1. Level 1: Q (H-28G Evolution Turret)
2. Level 2: W (Hextech Micromissiles)
3. Level 3: E (CH-2 Electron Storm Grenade)

Skill Maximization Priority:

1. W - Hextech Micromissiles (Primary damage source)
2. Q - H-28G Evolution Turret
3. E - CH-2 Electron Storm Grenade
4. R - Upgrade!!! (at levels 6, 11, 16)

Turret Placement Tips:

• Position turrets in a triangle formation to prevent AoE damage
• Maximum of 3 turrets active simultaneously
• Turrets charge over time and from W hits
• E ability instantly triggers charged turret attacks

Ultimate Usage (R - Upgrade!!!):

• Enhanced Q: Large turret with slowing AoE attacks (zone control)
• Enhanced W: Increased missile count (burst damage)
• Enhanced E: Triple-bouncing grenade with larger stun area (catch potential)

Core Build Path:

• Starting Items: Spellthief's Edge + 2 Health Potions
• Core Items:
  • Liandry's Anguish (primary damage)
  • Sorcerer's Shoes (magic penetration)
  • Demonic Embrace (sustained damage)
  • Void Staff (against magic resistance)
  • Rabadon's Deathcap (late game scaling)

Playstyle Tips:

• Control lane through turret positioning
• Use W for consistent poke damage
• Save E for defensive purposes or all-ins
• Maintain position near turrets for maximum effectiveness
• Focus on objective control and zone denial

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