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Grimstroke

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KDA Rank: #79

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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
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branchesTalent tree branch
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

1761

寸草心

10 hours ago

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KILLS

2

DEATHS

12

ASSISTS

11

KDA

1.1

TEAM KILL %

65%

GPM

398

XPM

507

LH/DN

96/2

STARTING ITEMS

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll
Dota 2 Item blood-grenade
Dota 2 Item tango
Dota 2 Item sages-mask
Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

ITEM PURCHASE HISTORY

00:54

Dota 2 Item ring-of-basilius

01:29

Dota 2 Item tango

01:51

Dota 2 Item healing-salve

03:06

Dota 2 Item blood-grenade

03:07

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

04:05

Dota 2 Item tango

04:44

Dota 2 Item blood-grenade

05:39

Dota 2 Item boots-of-speed

05:45

Dota 2 Item smoke-of-deceit

05:47

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

06:44

Dota 2 Item infused-raindrops

07:13

Dota 2 Item arcane-boots

07:45

Dota 2 Item blood-grenade

07:46

Dota 2 Item tango

07:47

Dota 2 Item magic-stick

09:27

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

09:45

Dota 2 Item circlet

09:45

Dota 2 Item mantle-of-intelligence

09:45

Dota 2 Item null-talisman

09:46

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

09:47

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

12:15

Dota 2 Item void-stone

12:17

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

12:17

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

12:17

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

12:17

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

14:15

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

14:15

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

14:16

Dota 2 Item smoke-of-deceit

14:36

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

14:36

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

14:37

Dota 2 Item smoke-of-deceit

15:22

Dota 2 Item staff-of-wizardry

18:31

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

19:37

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

19:37

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

19:37

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

19:37

Dota 2 Item ogre-axe

19:54

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

21:52

Dota 2 Item blade-of-alacrity

22:03

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

22:04

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

22:04

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

26:13

Dota 2 Item point-booster

26:16

Dota 2 Item aghanims-scepter

26:59

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

26:59

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

26:59

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

26:59

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

27:00

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

27:00

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

27:00

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

27:00

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

27:35

Dota 2 Item smoke-of-deceit

27:36

Dota 2 Item smoke-of-deceit

FINAL ITEMS

Dota 2 Item aghanims-scepter
Dota 2 Item observer-ward
Dota 2 Item arcane-boots
Dota 2 Item void-stone
Dota 2 Item null-talisman
Dota 2 Item magic-stick
Dota 2 Item smoke-of-deceit

ABILITIES

00:00

1

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke spirit walk

01:54

2

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke ink creature

04:13

3

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke dark artistry

06:15

4

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke dark artistry

06:45

5

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke dark artistry

08:08

6

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke soul chain

10:58

7

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke dark artistry

12:25

8

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke ink creature

13:11

9

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke ink creature

16:27

10

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke spirit walk

18:47

11

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke spirit walk

21:47

12

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke soul chain

25:45

13

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke spirit walk

27:52

14

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

29:35

15

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

30:03

16

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke ink creature

TEAMMATES

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OPPONENTS

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1243

bane

10 hours ago

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KILLS

8

DEATHS

4

ASSISTS

31

KDA

9.8

TEAM KILL %

88.6%

GPM

426

XPM

618

LH/DN

55/3

STARTING ITEMS

Dota 2 Item tango
Dota 2 Item smoke-of-deceit
Dota 2 Item sentry-ward
Dota 2 Item observer-ward
Dota 2 Item blood-grenade
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item magic-stick
Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll
Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

ITEM PURCHASE HISTORY

00:02

Dota 2 Item tango

02:10

Dota 2 Item sages-mask

02:22

Dota 2 Item ring-of-basilius

04:14

Dota 2 Item blood-grenade

04:15

Dota 2 Item healing-salve

04:16

Dota 2 Item boots-of-speed

04:24

Dota 2 Item clarity

06:37

Dota 2 Item arcane-boots

07:14

Dota 2 Item smoke-of-deceit

07:28

Dota 2 Item magic-wand

07:56

Dota 2 Item blood-grenade

07:56

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

07:57

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

07:57

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

07:57

Dota 2 Item clarity

07:59

Dota 2 Item infused-raindrops

09:33

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

10:08

Dota 2 Item smoke-of-deceit

10:10

Dota 2 Item dust-of-appearance

10:14

Dota 2 Item circlet

10:14

Dota 2 Item gauntlets-of-strength

10:14

Dota 2 Item bracer

11:55

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

11:55

Dota 2 Item shadow-amulet

13:18

Dota 2 Item dust-of-appearance

14:40

Dota 2 Item cloak

15:42

Dota 2 Item glimmer-cape

18:45

Dota 2 Item aghanims-shard

21:12

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

21:48

Dota 2 Item infused-raindrops

22:44

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

22:45

Dota 2 Item void-stone

24:33

Dota 2 Item energy-booster

24:33

Dota 2 Item aether-lens

26:01

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

27:18

Dota 2 Item blood-grenade

27:18

Dota 2 Item dust-of-appearance

FINAL ITEMS

Dota 2 Item glimmer-cape
Dota 2 Item magic-wand
Dota 2 Item infused-raindrops
Dota 2 Item arcane-boots
Dota 2 Item aether-lens
Dota 2 Item bracer

ABILITIES

00:00

1

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke dark artistry

01:52

2

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke spirit walk

02:57

3

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke dark artistry

04:02

4

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke ink creature

06:03

5

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke dark artistry

07:00

6

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke soul chain

08:22

7

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke dark artistry

10:39

8

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke spirit walk

12:41

9

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke spirit walk

14:02

10

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke spirit walk

16:55

11

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

19:30

12

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke soul chain

20:58

13

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke ink creature

22:27

14

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke ink creature

25:45

15

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

28:15

16

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke ink creature

29:49

18

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke soul chain

TEAMMATES

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OPPONENTS

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1398

眉鹰

19 hours ago

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KILLS

3

DEATHS

14

ASSISTS

13

KDA

1.1

TEAM KILL %

66.7%

GPM

228

XPM

302

LH/DN

15/2

STARTING ITEMS

Dota 2 Item blood-grenade
Dota 2 Item tango
Dota 2 Item sentry-ward
Dota 2 Item smoke-of-deceit
Dota 2 Item observer-ward
Dota 2 Item clarity
Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll
Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards
Dota 2 Item dust-of-appearance
Dota 2 Item healing-salve
Dota 2 Item faerie-fire

ITEM PURCHASE HISTORY

01:17

Dota 2 Item boots-of-speed

02:09

Dota 2 Item clarity

03:23

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

03:24

Dota 2 Item magic-stick

04:00

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

04:01

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

06:17

Dota 2 Item sages-mask

06:17

Dota 2 Item ring-of-basilius

07:16

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

08:34

Dota 2 Item arcane-boots

09:44

Dota 2 Item infused-raindrops

12:02

Dota 2 Item dust-of-appearance

13:18

Dota 2 Item dust-of-appearance

13:41

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

13:41

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

13:41

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

15:49

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

15:49

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

15:50

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

15:50

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

16:38

Dota 2 Item dust-of-appearance

16:39

Dota 2 Item smoke-of-deceit

16:47

Dota 2 Item vitality-booster

18:40

Dota 2 Item dust-of-appearance

21:53

Dota 2 Item staff-of-wizardry

23:04

Dota 2 Item rod-of-atos

23:09

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

23:09

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

23:09

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

26:34

Dota 2 Item smoke-of-deceit

26:34

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

26:34

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

26:34

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

29:00

Dota 2 Item dust-of-appearance

FINAL ITEMS

Dota 2 Item rod-of-atos
Dota 2 Item magic-stick
Dota 2 Item arcane-boots
Dota 2 Item dust-of-appearance

ABILITIES

00:00

1

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke spirit walk

01:42

2

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke ink creature

03:43

3

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke spirit walk

05:55

4

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke dark artistry

07:46

5

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke spirit walk

09:22

6

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke soul chain

12:30

7

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke ink creature

14:19

8

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke ink creature

18:06

9

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke spirit walk

20:46

10

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke dark artistry

21:33

11

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

25:13

12

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke soul chain

30:05

13

Dota 2 Ability grimstroke dark artistry

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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