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Grimstroke

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KDA Rank: #81

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Inkstigate

Ink Swell can be manually detonated early.

Ink Swell

Ink Swell can be manually detonated early.

BUFF DURATION: 1

Ability Build

1
Stroke of Fate
2
Ink Swell
3
Ink Swell
4
Phantom's Embrace
5
Ink Swell
6
Soulbind
7
Ink Swell
8
Phantom's Embrace
9
Phantom's Embrace
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10
-4s Ink Swell Cooldown
11
Stroke of Fate
12
Soulbind
13
Stroke of Fate
14
Stroke of Fate
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branchesTalent tree branch
15
+12% Ink Swell Movement Speed
16
Phantom's Embrace
17
Attribute Bonus
18
Soulbind
19
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branchesTalent tree branch
20
+3 Hits to Kill Phantom
21
Attribute Bonus
22
Attribute Bonus
23
Attribute Bonus
24
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branchesTalent tree branch
25
+150 Ink Swell Radius

Item Build

Starting
Tango
10
Blood Grenade
5
Faerie Fire
Enchanted Mango
Enchanted Mango
Iron Branch
Iron Branch
1
Observer Ward
1
Sentry Ward
Early Game
Boots of Speed
15
Magic Wand
Ring of Basilius
Wind Lace
7
Infused Raindrops
Mid Game
55
Arcane Boots
Aether Lens
Aghanim's Shard
19
Force Staff
15
Blink Dagger
Late Game
Aghanim's Scepter
20
Scythe of Vyse
Octarine Core
22
Ethereal Blade
Situational
45
Guardian Greaves
105
Aeon Disk
30
Boots of Bearing
23
Eul's Scepter of Divinity
14
Glimmer Cape
22
Ghost Scepter
27
Dagon
6
Phylactery
15
Lotus Orb
16
Wind Waker
Boots of Travel
Core
55
Arcane Boots
Aether Lens
Aghanim's Shard
19
Force Staff
15
Blink Dagger
Aghanim's Scepter
20
Scythe of Vyse
Neutral
40
Trusty Shovel
60
Arcane Ring
Philosopher's Stone
Eye of the Vizier
20
Psychic Headband
Ceremonial Robe
Timeless Relic
Telescope
8
Force Boots
60
Seer Stone

In Game Guides

Standard Position 4, Facet 1

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1
Stroke of Fate
2
Ink Swell
3
Ink Swell
4
Phantom's Embrace
5
Ink Swell
6
Soulbind
7
Ink Swell
8
Phantom's Embrace
9
Phantom's Embrace
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
10
-4s Ink Swell Cooldown
11
Phantom's Embrace
12
Soulbind
13
Stroke of Fate
14
Stroke of Fate
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
15
+25% Soulbind Spell Damage
16
Stroke of Fate
17
Attribute Bonus
18
Soulbind
19
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
20
+3 Hits to Kill Phantom
21
Attribute Bonus
22
Attribute Bonus
23
Attribute Bonus
24
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
25
+150 Ink Swell Radius

starting items

Tango
Tango
Faerie Fire
Iron Branch
Iron Branch
Blood Grenade
Sentry Ward

Early game

Boots of Speed
Ring of Basilius

Core items

Arcane Boots
Magic Wand
Aether Lens
Aghanim's Shard

Utility Items

Observer Ward
Sentry Ward
Dust of Appearance
Gem of True Sight
Smoke of Deceit
Blood Grenade

Situational items

Glimmer Cape
Force Staff
Aeon Disk

Extension items

Blink Dagger
Aghanim's Scepter
Scythe of Vyse
Ethereal Blade

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ImmortalFaith

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1
Stroke of Fate
2
Ink Swell
3
Ink Swell
4
Phantom's Embrace
5
Ink Swell
6
Soulbind
7
Ink Swell
8
Stroke of Fate
9
Stroke of Fate
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
10
-4s Ink Swell Cooldown
11
Stroke of Fate
12
Soulbind
13
Phantom's Embrace
14
Phantom's Embrace
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
15
+12% Ink Swell Movement Speed
16
Phantom's Embrace
17
Attribute Bonus
18
Soulbind
19
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
20
+3 Hits to Kill Phantom
21
Attribute Bonus
22
Attribute Bonus
23
Attribute Bonus
24
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
25
+150 Ink Swell Radius

Starting Items

Observer Ward
Sentry Ward
Sentry Ward
Tango
Faerie Fire
Iron Branch
Blood Grenade
Circlet
Iron Branch

Early Game

Magic Stick
Boots of Speed
Arcane Boots
Magic Wand

Core Items

Solar Crest
Mekansm
Guardian Greaves
Aghanim's Shard
Blink Dagger
Aghanim's Scepter
Scythe of Vyse

Situational Items

Guardian Greaves
Ghost Scepter
Glimmer Cape
Force Staff
Eul's Scepter of Divinity
Lotus Orb
Dagon
Octarine Core
Aether Lens
Wind Waker

consumables

Tango
Healing Salve
Enchanted Mango
Clarity
Infused Raindrops
Observer Ward
Sentry Ward
Dust of Appearance
Smoke of Deceit

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Gem of True Sight

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ImmortalFaith

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1
Stroke of Fate
2
Ink Swell
3
Phantom's Embrace
4
Stroke of Fate
5
Stroke of Fate
6
Soulbind
7
Stroke of Fate
8
Ink Swell
9
Ink Swell
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
10
-4s Ink Swell Cooldown
11
Ink Swell
12
Soulbind
13
Phantom's Embrace
14
Phantom's Embrace
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
15
+12% Ink Swell Movement Speed
16
Phantom's Embrace
17
Attribute Bonus
18
Soulbind
19
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
20
+3 Hits to Kill Phantom
21
Attribute Bonus
22
Attribute Bonus
23
Attribute Bonus
24
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
25
+150 Ink Swell Radius

Starting Items

Tango
Iron Branch
Iron Branch
Iron Branch
Mantle of Intelligence
Circlet
Blood Grenade

Early Game

Arcane Boots
Magic Wand

Core Items

Blink Dagger
Aghanim's Shard
Aether Lens
Aghanim's Scepter
Scythe of Vyse
Eul's Scepter of Divinity
Wind Waker

Situational Items

Glimmer Cape
Ethereal Blade
Force Staff
Lotus Orb
Linken's Sphere
Dagon
Aeon Disk
Black King Bar

consumables

Tango
Healing Salve
Enchanted Mango
Clarity
Infused Raindrops
Dust of Appearance

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Gem of True Sight

Pro Builds

3587

Dunga

21 hours ago

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KILLS

7

DEATHS

3

ASSISTS

21

KDA

9.3

TEAM KILL %

59.6%

GPM

366

XPM

499

LH/DN

26/3

STARTING ITEMS

Dota 2 Item tango
Dota 2 Item tango
Dota 2 Item sentry-ward
Dota 2 Item sentry-ward
Dota 2 Item blood-grenade
Dota 2 Item faerie-fire
Dota 2 Item enchanted-mango
Dota 2 Item enchanted-mango
Dota 2 Item smoke-of-deceit
Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

ITEM PURCHASE HISTORY

01:02

Dota 2 Item boots-of-speed

03:05

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

03:06

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

03:06

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

03:06

Dota 2 Item enchanted-mango

04:29

Dota 2 Item dust-of-appearance

04:30

Dota 2 Item blood-grenade

05:06

Dota 2 Item sages-mask

06:10

Dota 2 Item ring-of-basilius

06:46

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

06:47

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

06:47

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

06:48

Dota 2 Item dust-of-appearance

08:44

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

09:26

Dota 2 Item smoke-of-deceit

10:27

Dota 2 Item arcane-boots

11:53

Dota 2 Item wind-lace

12:56

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

12:57

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

12:57

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

13:06

Dota 2 Item tango

14:09

Dota 2 Item staff-of-wizardry

14:09

Dota 2 Item fluffy-hat

17:37

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

17:38

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

17:38

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

17:38

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

17:38

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

17:46

Dota 2 Item force-staff

20:01

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

20:01

Dota 2 Item smoke-of-deceit

22:38

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

23:41

Dota 2 Item blink-dagger

24:21

Dota 2 Item clarity

24:21

Dota 2 Item clarity

24:21

Dota 2 Item enchanted-mango

24:23

Dota 2 Item dust-of-appearance

24:23

Dota 2 Item dust-of-appearance

26:57

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

28:35

Dota 2 Item aghanims-shard

FINAL ITEMS

Dota 2 Item blink-dagger
Dota 2 Item force-staff
Dota 2 Item dust-of-appearance
Dota 2 Item wind-lace
Dota 2 Item arcane-boots

ABILITIES

00:00

1

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke spirit walk

01:31

2

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke ink creature

04:06

3

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke ink creature

06:07

4

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke spirit walk

08:34

5

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke ink creature

10:49

6

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke soul chain

12:24

7

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke spirit walk

15:12

8

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke spirit walk

15:49

9

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke ink creature

17:06

10

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

19:26

11

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke dark artistry

21:22

12

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke soul chain

22:34

13

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke dark artistry

23:26

14

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke dark artistry

28:15

15

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke dark artistry

29:34

16

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TEAMMATES

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OPPONENTS

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2980

Piers

23 hours ago

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KILLS

6

DEATHS

7

ASSISTS

24

KDA

4.3

TEAM KILL %

65.2%

GPM

395

XPM

506

LH/DN

41/1

STARTING ITEMS

Dota 2 Item blood-grenade
Dota 2 Item observer-ward
Dota 2 Item sentry-ward
Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll
Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards
Dota 2 Item tango
Dota 2 Item tango
Dota 2 Item healing-salve
Dota 2 Item faerie-fire
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item iron-branch

ITEM PURCHASE HISTORY

01:02

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

02:14

Dota 2 Item magic-stick

02:20

Dota 2 Item magic-wand

02:31

Dota 2 Item faerie-fire

03:52

Dota 2 Item blood-grenade

03:53

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

03:53

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

03:53

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

03:54

Dota 2 Item smoke-of-deceit

04:49

Dota 2 Item boots-of-speed

05:00

Dota 2 Item enchanted-mango

06:52

Dota 2 Item sages-mask

06:52

Dota 2 Item ring-of-basilius

06:56

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

07:31

Dota 2 Item enchanted-mango

08:54

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

09:34

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

10:17

Dota 2 Item wind-lace

10:40

Dota 2 Item arcane-boots

12:50

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

12:51

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

13:26

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

15:01

Dota 2 Item void-stone

16:34

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

17:55

Dota 2 Item energy-booster

17:55

Dota 2 Item aether-lens

23:44

Dota 2 Item blink-dagger

24:51

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

25:09

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

29:19

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

29:19

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

29:20

Dota 2 Item enchanted-mango

29:21

Dota 2 Item enchanted-mango

30:06

Dota 2 Item staff-of-wizardry

30:06

Dota 2 Item void-stone

30:06

Dota 2 Item euls-scepter-of-divinity

FINAL ITEMS

Dota 2 Item blink-dagger
Dota 2 Item euls-scepter-of-divinity
Dota 2 Item arcane-boots
Dota 2 Item magic-wand
Dota 2 Item sentry-ward
Dota 2 Item aether-lens

ABILITIES

00:00

1

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke dark artistry

01:41

2

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke spirit walk

04:06

3

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke ink creature

06:17

4

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke dark artistry

07:02

5

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke dark artistry

09:09

6

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke soul chain

11:56

7

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke dark artistry

13:19

8

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke spirit walk

15:16

9

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke spirit walk

16:39

10

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

18:56

11

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke spirit walk

20:17

12

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke soul chain

21:21

13

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke ink creature

25:46

14

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke ink creature

28:52

15

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke ink creature

29:37

16

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TEAMMATES

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OPPONENTS

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1015

Theyna

1 day ago

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KILLS

1

DEATHS

5

ASSISTS

13

KDA

2.8

TEAM KILL %

66.7%

GPM

321

XPM

477

LH/DN

57/2

STARTING ITEMS

Dota 2 Item tango
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item blood-grenade
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item magic-stick
Dota 2 Item observer-ward
Dota 2 Item sentry-ward
Dota 2 Item faerie-fire
Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll
Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

ITEM PURCHASE HISTORY

00:11

Dota 2 Item tango

00:11

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

04:47

Dota 2 Item boots-of-speed

05:06

Dota 2 Item clarity

05:06

Dota 2 Item clarity

05:18

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

05:21

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

05:21

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

05:52

Dota 2 Item magic-wand

07:10

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

07:11

Dota 2 Item clarity

07:11

Dota 2 Item smoke-of-deceit

08:31

Dota 2 Item sages-mask

08:32

Dota 2 Item clarity

10:16

Dota 2 Item ring-of-basilius

11:11

Dota 2 Item arcane-boots

11:27

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

11:27

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

11:27

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

13:13

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

14:56

Dota 2 Item smoke-of-deceit

14:57

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

14:57

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

14:57

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

15:16

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

15:35

Dota 2 Item cloak

16:11

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

16:11

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

18:13

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

18:30

Dota 2 Item shadow-amulet

18:59

Dota 2 Item glimmer-cape

23:59

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

23:59

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

24:22

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

24:22

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

24:22

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

24:24

Dota 2 Item wind-lace

25:50

Dota 2 Item staff-of-wizardry

25:50

Dota 2 Item void-stone

27:13

Dota 2 Item euls-scepter-of-divinity

28:09

Dota 2 Item smoke-of-deceit

28:09

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

28:09

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

28:09

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

28:09

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

28:09

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

28:10

Dota 2 Item clarity

28:10

Dota 2 Item clarity

FINAL ITEMS

Dota 2 Item magic-wand
Dota 2 Item euls-scepter-of-divinity
Dota 2 Item arcane-boots
Dota 2 Item glimmer-cape

ABILITIES

00:00

1

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke dark artistry

02:06

2

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke spirit walk

04:06

3

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke dark artistry

05:31

4

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke ink creature

07:00

5

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke dark artistry

09:44

6

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke soul chain

12:52

7

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke dark artistry

16:15

8

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke ink creature

16:56

9

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke ink creature

18:41

10

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke spirit walk

22:24

11

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

23:31

12

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke soul chain

26:07

13

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke spirit walk

26:42

14

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke spirit walk

28:34

15

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

32:32

16

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke ink creature

TEAMMATES

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OPPONENTS

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Counter Items

Core Players

Laning Phase
17
Magic Stick
Ring of Regen
Wind Lace
Boots of Speed
Headdress
7
Infused Raindrops
Mid Game
23
Eul's Scepter of Divinity
15
Lotus Orb
Cloak
60
Pipe of Insight
Eternal Shroud
95
Black King Bar
Late Game
14
Linken's Sphere

Support Players

Laning Phase
17
Magic Stick
Ring of Regen
Wind Lace
Boots of Speed
Headdress
7
Infused Raindrops
Mid Game
23
Eul's Scepter of Divinity
15
Lotus Orb
Cloak
14
Glimmer Cape
19
Force Staff
Late Game
14
Linken's Sphere
95
Black King Bar
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