Power Spike
A point in the game where a hero's strength jumps sharply, usually from a level or item.
A power spike is a specific moment — hitting level 4, unlocking an ultimate at level 6, completing a second core item — where a hero's combat strength jumps noticeably rather than scaling smoothly. Fighters often spike hard at level 4 with their first full combo online; mages spike at level 6 when their burst ultimate unlocks; marksmen spike once they complete 2-3 core items around the mid game. Good play means forcing fights right after your team's power spike lands and avoiding them right before the enemy's does.