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Arc Warden

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Ability Build

1
Spark Wraith
2
Flux
3
Flux
4
Spark Wraith
5
Flux
6
Tempest Double
7
Flux
8
Spark Wraith
9
Spark Wraith
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10
+175 Flux Cast Range
11
Magnetic Field
12
Tempest Double
13
Magnetic Field
14
Magnetic Field
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15
+20 Magnetic Field Attack Speed/Bonus Damage
16
Magnetic Field
17
Attribute Bonus
18
Tempest Double
19
Attribute Bonus
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20
-7s Magnetic Field Cooldown
21
Attribute Bonus
22
Attribute Bonus
23
Attribute Bonus
24
Attribute Bonus
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25
+10s Tempest Double Duration

Disables, Buffs and Passives

AbilitiesDisablesDispellable BuffsBreakable Passives
Interrupts ChannelingSilencesRoots
Flux
Magnetic Field
Spark Wraith
Tempest Double

Item Build

Starting
1
Observer Ward
Slippers of Agility
Iron Branch
Iron Branch
Tango
Early Game
0.5
Bottle
15
Magic Wand
Hand of Midas
Boots of Speed
Mid Game
Maelstrom
Boots of Travel
18
Gleipnir
18
Orchid Malevolence
15
Blink Dagger
15
Bloodthorn
Late Game
20
Scythe of Vyse
Aghanim's Shard
95
Black King Bar
Daedalus
15
Swift Blink
Situational
7
Spirit Vessel
Monkey King Bar
34
Manta Style
Dragon Lance
19
Hurricane Pike
20
Silver Edge
Eye of Skadi
10
Nullifier
Octarine Core
Aghanim's Scepter
22
Ethereal Blade
27
Dagon
Boots of Travel 2
Neutral
Lance of Pursuit
60
Arcane Ring
Grove Bow
Orb of Destruction
4
Enchanted Quiver
Elven Tunic
12
Mind Breaker
60
Ninja Gear
40
Pirate Hat
Stygian Desolator

Hero Strategy

Make use of Spark Wraiths to secure creep last hits, especially ranged creep.

If an opponent splits away from creeps or his ally, you can Flux him and follow up with right-clicks and Spark Wraiths.

Use Spark Wraiths to scout the opponents and protect yourself while farming.

Make sure not to feed Tempest Double to opponents as it gives away a lot of gold and experience.

Use Tempest Double as frequently as possible to split push the sidelanes and damage buildings.

Avoid being part of the teamfights from the very start until you get first major item that will tank you up.

Whenever opponents teleport back on a hero or two to address your split push, look to fight the remaining opponents, smoke up or take Roshan.

Counter Strategy

Arc Warden's Flux does no damage to you if you are close to another unit.

Arc Wardens Tempest Spark Wraith takes two seconds to charge which gives you time to dodge it.

Units inside Arc's Warden's Magnetic Field can be hit if you are inside of it or have evasion piercing items.

Arc Warden is a weak laner. Pressure him early on.

Arc Warden's Tempest Double gives a lot of gold and experience. Kill it if possible.

Arc Warden farms the jungle a lot. Plant deep wards and gank him. Also block off camps with sentries.

Buy gap closing items to get on top of Arc Warden.

Boots of Travel allow to defend against Arc Warden's split-pushing and to quickly rejoin the team.

Counter Items for Core Players

Laning Phase
17
Magic Stick
Wind Lace
Boots of Speed
7
Infused Raindrops
Mid Game
15
Blink Dagger
Cloak
25
Shadow Blade
18
Heaven's Halberd
18
Gleipnir
Boots of Travel
9
Witch Blade
Late Game
20
Scythe of Vyse
105
Aeon Disk
35
Abyssal Blade
Monkey King Bar
15
Bloodthorn
Butterfly
30
Satanic

Counter Items for Support Players

Laning Phase
17
Magic Stick
Wind Lace
Boots of Speed
7
Infused Raindrops
1
Sentry Ward
Mid Game
15
Blink Dagger
Cloak
Observer and Sentry Wards
14
Glimmer Cape
19
Force Staff
22
Ghost Scepter
Late Game
20
Scythe of Vyse
105
Aeon Disk