Overview
Hilda was seen usage from the recent patch in higher rank games. Her mobility, damage, and sustain makes her entries brute force the ranks during siege.
Strengths
Simple combo that ultimately leads to a devastating damage is one of the reason her usage rose. High mobility that lets her chase vulnerable damage dealers that carelessly detach themselves from their roamers. And enough sustain to soak up damage whilst chasing them.
Weaknesses
After match sourcing, completing matches in high ranked classic games (she is always banned in ranked games, so I can't find reason to invest my time), as of now, there is no evidence of her weakness aside from a 1v1 scenario against: Thamuz, Silvanna, Freya, Yu Zhong, Dyrroth, and Badang. Though her weakness exist, it is simply compromised by just running away.
CD Red + Mobility
-Rapid Boots is a compelling item that backs up her early regen, reducing the amount of recalls done. As for the main purpose, the mobility it gives, outside combate, is paired well with Wilderness Blessing which allows her to hunt down squishy heroes. -Hunter Strike provides CD reduction and damage. This is the safest damage item to build when leaning over to CD reduction. -Oracle is a blessing of an item that grants a regen boost to her passive and first skill's shield. Also, CD reduction is inclusive here. -Brute Force Breastplate maily focuses about the CD reduction. Aside from it, it also gives Hilda a scrap of physical attack to further boost her damage while not giving up sustain. -Blade of Despair and Malefic are the highest caliber of Physical + Penetration combo that completes her damage and bypassing subtle physical defenses boost from Rose Gold Meteor.
Semi-Tank Burst + Mobility
-Fighter Emblem provides the highest adaptive attack (on par with common emblem) which her ultimate would gladly indulge. Moreover, the sustain it gives makes her a threat in the earlier phases of the game. -Thrill to further solidify the attack gained from emblem -Wilderness Blessing to increase her mobility outside combat, letting her brute force strategy work flawlessly. -Lethal Ignition, used to ignite enemies that are lucky enough to survive her complete combo. This discourages Hilda to chase enemies deep into their territory.
Battle Spell
Revitalize is maily used because of the passive. The ability to increase shield and HP regen is a close acquaitance of Hilda's passive and first skill, which are both inclusive to healing and shield. Tip(When to use): Only use this spell upon charging, not when low on HP. Remember, this is not Vengeance so it is better to use this spell earlier than later.
Early Gane
Play aggressively in this phase. Hilda is one of the strongest character when it comes to early game. Tip: -Invade immediately after clearing minion wave. -Pressure your opposing junglers and discourage their attempts in jungles.
Middle Game
After building Hunter Strike, brute force your way to their back ranks. Target vulnerable squishy heroes and reduce their overall damage dealers. Tip: -Even with just Hunter Strike, Hilda's complete combo would easily decimate squishy heroes. So take advantage of this. -Zone enemy's jungler and provide vision by roaming around the enemy's jungle side.
Late Game
Hilda would have trouble soaking up damage in this phase, so charge precaution. Tip: -Roam and Zone. Don't try to engange unecessary skirmmish without your teammates. Just run around with your first skill to provide reliable vision. -Trade Hilda for their Marksman. Now, this sounds contradictory but once Hilda unleashes her full combo, it would take time to recovery her cooldown completely. Pragmatically gesturing, she is useless for a while during a teamfight. Better remove one of their proactive piece before leaving.
General Phase
Gameplay: -Aggressive (Early Game) -Passive Aggressive (Mid to Late Game) Combo: -First. Charge until you close the gap between you and the enemy. -Second>Second>Second. Complete this series to implant stack to the opponent. -Basic Attack. Her basic attack now conjures her old first skill basic attack which slows down the enemy. -Basic Attack until full stack or Ultimate immediately. Either way, this is a devastating combo that leaves a huge hole to your enemies' HP.
Best With Xavier
100% co-op win rate
Xavier can pin down enemies and give Hilda a reliant movement speed bonus. If their combos are executed properly, the enemy marksman would have trouble escaping.
Watch Out For Silvanna
100% counter win rate
Silvanna can melt down semi-tanky characters, where Hilda fits the category. Take note that this counter is exclusive to a 1v1 scenario and not teamfight. Thamuz, Freya, Yu Zhong, and Dyrroth can do the same job. But, Silvanna is proven to be the most efficient. Tip: If at disadvantage, especially if you are aware, escape by using first skill promptly.