You've spotted that enemy damage dealer hiding behind cover, thinking they're safe. Time to show them why Kingpin is the most feared initiator in SUPERVIVE. This hulking hunter specializes in dragging enemies into deadly situations where your team can capitalize on perfect positioning. Whether you're climbing ranked or dominating casual matches, mastering Kingpin's hook-and-slam combos will transform how you approach team fights.
SUPERVIVE Guide: How to Play Kingpin
Kingpin's Strength and Weaknesses
Kingpin excels as an initiator who creates game-changing picks through his unique combination of crowd control and burst potential. His Abyssal Grasp pierces terrain, meaning enemies can never truly hide from your threat range. Combined with his 50% backstab damage bonus, you'll delete priority targets faster than they can react.
The key to Kingpin's power lies in his scaling passive Feed The Beast. Every knock and assist grants bonus max health, making you increasingly tanky as matches progress. However, you lose half these stacks on death, so positioning becomes crucial for maintaining your advantage.
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Always position near walls and cover to maximize your hook angles while maintaining escape routes.
Ability Mechanics
Kingpin Abilities
Abyssal Grasp serves multiple purposes beyond enemy engagement. You can save allies from dangerous situations or grab downed teammates (wisps) for quick resurrections. The ability's terrain-piercing property makes it your primary threat tool.
Primal Slam becomes deadly when combined with your backstab bonus. After stunning an enemy, quickly reposition behind them for maximum Scattergun damage. This combo alone can eliminate most damage dealers.
Ability Priority
Your skill progression directly impacts your team fight effectiveness and solo kill potential. Here's the complete priority order:
- Abyssal Grasp - Maximum hook frequency
- Primal Slam - Reliable stun combos
- Slugwave - Ultimate damage scaling
- Dash - Mobility improvements
Start every match by unlocking Abyssal Grasp immediately. This ability defines your early game impact and creates opportunities for your team before enemies can establish strong positions.
Recommended Item Builds
The hybrid approach maximizes Kingpin's versatility while maintaining his initiator strengths. Pure tank builds lack kill pressure, while full damage builds leave you too vulnerable.
This combination synergizes perfectly with Feed The Beast. As you gain health from takedowns, Helm of Gigantism converts that bulk into additional damage output. Meanwhile, Amplifier ensures your abilities remain available for frequent engagements.
The ability haste from Tech Blade becomes increasingly powerful as stacks accumulate. With maximum stacks, you'll have Abyssal Grasp available almost constantly, maintaining pressure on enemy positioning.
Best Team Composition
Kingpin amplifies teammates who excel in close-quarters combat or can capitalize on his crowd control setups.
Brall pairs exceptionally well since he struggles with gap closing but dominates once enemies are within range. Your hooks solve his mobility issues while his damage potential eliminates hooked targets.
For players struggling with hook accuracy, consider Void as an alternative. His area-of-effect crowd control makes landing subsequent abilities much more forgiving while providing similar team fight initiation.
Avoid compositions with multiple initiators unless coordination is exceptional. Kingpin requires space to operate his flanking patterns, and overcrowded frontlines limit his effectiveness.
Advance Tips in Using Kingpin
Many Kingpin players overestimate their brawling potential and engage in unfavorable situations. Remember that your primary fire deals inconsistent damage and requires close range, making extended fights disadvantageous.
Kingpin Gameplay
Never hook enemy tanks toward your team unless you can immediately follow up with crowd control. Pulling a healthy Hudson into your backline creates more problems than it solves.
Resist the urge to use Dash aggressively when your hook misses. Maintaining escape options often proves more valuable than forcing suboptimal engagements.
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Your threat presence while unseen often exceeds your actual combat value - use this psychological pressure strategically.
With these strategies mastered, you'll transform from a predictable initiator into an unpredictable threat that controls enemy positioning and creates decisive advantages for your team. Kingpin rewards patience and positioning over aggressive plays, making him perfect for players who enjoy tactical gameplay over pure mechanical skill.