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Alpha Wolves

Increases the max level of Summon Wolves while lowering the max level of Howl and Feral Impulse.


Summon Wolves

Max Level increased to 2. Level 5 wolves gain Hamstring, which empowers their attacks to root enemies and cause them to take more physical damage on attacks. Level 6 wolves have Hightail, an active ability that gives wolves phased movement, evasion, movespeed, and attack speed.


Howl

Max level decreased to -1.


Feral Impulse

Max level decreased to -1.

Ability Build

1
Summon Wolves
2
Feral Impulse
3
Summon Wolves
4
Howl
5
Summon Wolves
6
Shapeshift
7
Summon Wolves
8
Feral Impulse
9
Feral Impulse
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branchesTalent tree branch
10
+10 Wolves Damage
11
Feral Impulse
12
Shapeshift
13
Howl
14
Howl
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branchesTalent tree branch
15
+350 Summon Wolves Health
16
Howl
17
Attribute Bonus
18
Shapeshift
19
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branchesTalent tree branch
20
+25% Feral Impulse Damage
21
Attribute Bonus
22
Attribute Bonus
23
Attribute Bonus
24
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branchesTalent tree branch
25
+2 Wolves Summoned

Item Build

Starting
Early Game
15
Magic Wand
Ring of Basilius
Vladmir's Offering
Wind Lace
30
Drum of Endurance
Mid Game
45
Helm of the Overlord
30
Boots of Bearing
Assault Cuirass
95
Black King Bar
Aghanim's Shard
10
Nullifier
15
Bloodthorn
Late Game
20
Scythe of Vyse
180
Refresher Orb
Boots of Travel 2
35
Abyssal Blade
Situational
Power Treads
5
Echo Sabre
19
Harpoon
Sange and Yasha
34
Manta Style
18
Heaven's Halberd
14
Linken's Sphere
Eye of Skadi
30
Satanic
Core
45
Helm of the Dominator
45
Helm of the Overlord
Vladmir's Offering
30
Drum of Endurance
Assault Cuirass
Aghanim's Shard
Aghanim's Scepter
10
Nullifier
Neutral
Broom Handle
Duelist Gloves
Dragon Scale
20
Iron Talon
Elven Tunic
Vindicator's Axe
12
Mind Breaker
60
Ninja Gear

In Game Guides

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1
Summon Wolves
2
Feral Impulse
3
Summon Wolves
4
Howl
5
Summon Wolves
6
Shapeshift
7
Summon Wolves
8
Feral Impulse
9
Feral Impulse
10
Feral Impulse
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
11
+3 Howl Armor Reduction
12
Shapeshift
13
Howl
14
Howl
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
15
-15s Shapeshift Cooldown
16
Howl
17
Attribute Bonus
18
Shapeshift
19
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
20
+6s Shapeshift Duration
21
Attribute Bonus
22
Attribute Bonus
23
Attribute Bonus
24
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
25
Howl Reduces Total Attack Damage

starting items

Tango
Iron Branch
Iron Branch
Iron Branch
Circlet
Circlet
Observer Ward

Early game

Helm of Iron Will
Helm of the Dominator
Ring of Basilius
Helm of the Overlord

Core items

Magic Wand
Vladmir's Offering
Assault Cuirass

Situational items

Power Treads
Heaven's Halberd
Manta Style
Harpoon
Silver Edge

Extension items

Aghanim's Shard
Blink Dagger
Black King Bar
Nullifier
Bloodthorn

Luxury items

Boots of Travel
Aghanim's Scepter
Linken's Sphere
Scythe of Vyse
Overwhelming Blink

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7.37e | Core | 2,052,758 subscribers

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1
Summon Wolves
2
Feral Impulse
3
Summon Wolves
4
Howl
5
Summon Wolves
6
Shapeshift
7
Summon Wolves
8
Feral Impulse
9
Feral Impulse
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
10
+10 Wolves Damage
11
Feral Impulse
12
Shapeshift
13
Howl
14
Howl
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
15
-15s Shapeshift Cooldown
16
Howl
17
Attribute Bonus
18
Shapeshift
19
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
20
+25% Feral Impulse Damage
21
Attribute Bonus
22
Attribute Bonus
23
Attribute Bonus
24
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
25
+2 Wolves Summoned

starting items

Tango
Iron Branch
Iron Branch
Quelling Blade
Circlet
Circlet

Early game

Bracer
Wraith Band
Power Treads

CORE items

Echo Sabre
Yasha
Manta Style
Harpoon
Assault Cuirass

Situational items

Magic Wand
Aghanim's Shard
Armlet of Mordiggian
Linken's Sphere
Silver Edge

Extension items

Blink Dagger
Black King Bar
Satanic
Nullifier
Scythe of Vyse
Butterfly

Luxury items

Moon Shard
Refresher Orb
Eye of Skadi
Overwhelming Blink

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ImmortalFaith

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1
Summon Wolves
2
Feral Impulse
3
Feral Impulse
4
Summon Wolves
5
Summon Wolves
6
Shapeshift
7
Summon Wolves
8
Howl
9
Feral Impulse
10
Feral Impulse
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
11
+3 Howl Armor Reduction
12
Shapeshift
13
Howl
14
Howl
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
15
-15s Shapeshift Cooldown
16
Howl
17
Attribute Bonus
18
Shapeshift
19
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
20
+25% Feral Impulse Damage
21
Attribute Bonus
22
Attribute Bonus
23
Attribute Bonus
24
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
25
Howl Reduces Total Attack Damage

Starting Itemsh

Quelling Blade
Tango
Iron Branch
Iron Branch
Circlet

Early Game

Helm of the Dominator
Helm of the Overlord

Core Items

Aghanim's Shard
Assault Cuirass
Black King Bar
Nullifier
Skull Basher
Abyssal Blade

Situational Items

Power Treads
Aghanim's Scepter
Heaven's Halberd
Scythe of Vyse
Desolator
Skull Basher
Diffusal Blade
Disperser
Echo Sabre
Harpoon
Manta Style
Vladmir's Offering
Magic Wand
Sange and Yasha

consumables

Tango
Healing Salve
Enchanted Mango
Clarity
Infused Raindrops
Dust of Appearance

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1 hour ago

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KILLS

5

DEATHS

4

ASSISTS

5

KDA

2.5

TEAM KILL %

58.8%

GPM

426

XPM

393

LH/DN

153/8

STARTING ITEMS

Dota 2 Item circlet
Dota 2 Item circlet
Dota 2 Item tango
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

ITEM PURCHASE HISTORY

01:16

Dota 2 Item gauntlets-of-strength

02:07

Dota 2 Item bracer

02:51

Dota 2 Item mantle-of-intelligence

03:17

Dota 2 Item null-talisman

03:58

Dota 2 Item boots-of-speed

05:12

Dota 2 Item gloves-of-haste

06:20

Dota 2 Item healing-salve

09:49

Dota 2 Item hand-of-midas

11:37

Dota 2 Item cornucopia

12:58

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

13:47

Dota 2 Item blitz-knuckles

13:47

Dota 2 Item sages-mask

14:20

Dota 2 Item robe-of-the-magi

14:20

Dota 2 Item oblivion-staff

15:40

Dota 2 Item orchid-malevolence

16:40

Dota 2 Item gloves-of-haste

16:40

Dota 2 Item belt-of-strength

16:54

Dota 2 Item power-treads

19:21

Dota 2 Item blade-of-alacrity

19:21

Dota 2 Item band-of-elvenskin

20:55

Dota 2 Item yasha

24:48

Dota 2 Item diadem

FINAL ITEMS

Dota 2 Item orchid-malevolence
Dota 2 Item bracer
Dota 2 Item yasha
Dota 2 Item hand-of-midas
Dota 2 Item power-treads
Dota 2 Item diadem

ABILITIES

00:00

1

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

01:46

2

Dota 2 Ability lycan feral impulse

02:58

3

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

03:53

4

Dota 2 Ability lycan howl

05:37

5

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

06:37

6

Dota 2 Ability lycan shapeshift

08:29

7

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

10:41

8

Dota 2 Ability lycan feral impulse

11:56

9

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

13:25

10

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

15:08

11

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

16:09

12

Dota 2 Ability lycan shapeshift

17:24

13

Dota 2 Ability lycan feral impulse

21:31

14

Dota 2 Ability lycan howl

TEAMMATES

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OPPONENTS

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2324

charon

1 hour ago

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KILLS

3

DEATHS

6

ASSISTS

14

KDA

2.8

TEAM KILL %

65.4%

GPM

684

XPM

634

LH/DN

273/18

STARTING ITEMS

Dota 2 Item tango
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item quelling-blade
Dota 2 Item magic-stick
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

ITEM PURCHASE HISTORY

00:19

Dota 2 Item tango

00:55

Dota 2 Item ring-of-protection

02:23

Dota 2 Item sages-mask

02:50

Dota 2 Item buckler

04:07

Dota 2 Item ring-of-basilius

04:32

Dota 2 Item blades-of-attack

07:20

Dota 2 Item morbid-mask

08:09

Dota 2 Item vladmirs-offering

08:24

Dota 2 Item wind-lace

09:46

Dota 2 Item belt-of-strength

10:44

Dota 2 Item robe-of-the-magi

12:07

Dota 2 Item drum-of-endurance

12:52

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

15:51

Dota 2 Item aghanims-shard

16:12

Dota 2 Item iron-branch

16:12

Dota 2 Item iron-branch

17:05

Dota 2 Item boots-of-speed

17:09

Dota 2 Item magic-wand

17:24

Dota 2 Item ring-of-protection

18:30

Dota 2 Item buckler

20:24

Dota 2 Item hyperstone

21:03

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

22:23

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

23:32

Dota 2 Item platemail

24:08

Dota 2 Item assault-cuirass

24:21

Dota 2 Item aegis-of-the-immortal

24:48

Dota 2 Item wind-lace

24:48

Dota 2 Item ring-of-regen

25:33

Dota 2 Item tranquil-boots

25:33

Dota 2 Item boots-of-bearing

29:12

Dota 2 Item ogre-axe

29:12

Dota 2 Item mithril-hammer

29:12

Dota 2 Item black-king-bar

29:13

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

FINAL ITEMS

Dota 2 Item boots-of-bearing
Dota 2 Item assault-cuirass
Dota 2 Item black-king-bar
Dota 2 Item magic-wand
Dota 2 Item vladmirs-offering
Dota 2 Item quelling-blade

ABILITIES

00:00

1

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

02:01

2

Dota 2 Ability lycan feral impulse

03:33

3

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

06:01

4

Dota 2 Ability lycan howl

07:25

5

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

09:12

6

Dota 2 Ability lycan shapeshift

10:21

7

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

11:33

8

Dota 2 Ability lycan feral impulse

13:49

9

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

14:17

10

Dota 2 Ability lycan feral impulse

16:17

11

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

18:55

12

Dota 2 Ability lycan howl

20:03

13

Dota 2 Ability lycan howl

21:31

14

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

24:21

15

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

24:30

16

Dota 2 Ability lycan shapeshift

27:43

18

Dota 2 Ability lycan shapeshift

TEAMMATES

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OPPONENTS

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1510

Daemon`s Supremacy

2 hours ago

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KILLS

8

DEATHS

2

ASSISTS

23

KDA

15.5

TEAM KILL %

68.9%

GPM

686

XPM

728

LH/DN

263/10

STARTING ITEMS

Dota 2 Item circlet
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item slippers-of-agility
Dota 2 Item quelling-blade
Dota 2 Item tango
Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

ITEM PURCHASE HISTORY

01:21

Dota 2 Item wraith-band

03:08

Dota 2 Item boots-of-speed

04:21

Dota 2 Item gloves-of-haste

05:45

Dota 2 Item belt-of-strength

05:47

Dota 2 Item clarity

06:15

Dota 2 Item power-treads

07:33

Dota 2 Item void-stone

08:33

Dota 2 Item clarity

10:10

Dota 2 Item ogre-axe

10:35

Dota 2 Item broadsword

11:11

Dota 2 Item echo-sabre

11:43

Dota 2 Item clarity

12:17

Dota 2 Item diadem

13:54

Dota 2 Item sages-mask

14:27

Dota 2 Item harpoon

14:54

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

16:13

Dota 2 Item ogre-axe

18:39

Dota 2 Item mithril-hammer

20:53

Dota 2 Item black-king-bar

21:20

Dota 2 Item blitz-knuckles

22:18

Dota 2 Item robe-of-the-magi

22:49

Dota 2 Item oblivion-staff

23:48

Dota 2 Item cornucopia

24:08

Dota 2 Item orchid-malevolence

24:43

Dota 2 Item morbid-mask

27:19

Dota 2 Item claymore

29:10

Dota 2 Item reaver

29:31

Dota 2 Item satanic

FINAL ITEMS

Dota 2 Item wraith-band
Dota 2 Item black-king-bar
Dota 2 Item satanic
Dota 2 Item power-treads
Dota 2 Item orchid-malevolence
Dota 2 Item harpoon

ABILITIES

00:00

1

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

01:40

2

Dota 2 Ability lycan feral impulse

03:37

3

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

05:34

4

Dota 2 Ability lycan howl

07:00

5

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

08:40

6

Dota 2 Ability lycan shapeshift

09:51

7

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

11:22

8

Dota 2 Ability lycan feral impulse

12:49

9

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

13:35

10

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

15:57

11

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

16:46

12

Dota 2 Ability lycan shapeshift

18:26

13

Dota 2 Ability lycan feral impulse

19:43

14

Dota 2 Ability lycan howl

20:20

15

Dota 2 Ability lycan howl

22:11

16

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

26:13

18

Dota 2 Ability lycan shapeshift

28:50

20

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

TEAMMATES

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OPPONENTS

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Counter Items

Core Players

Laning Phase
Blight Stone
Armor items
Orb of Corrosion
8
Phase Boots
Vanguard
Mid Game
18
Rod of Atos
40
Crimson Guard
Late Game
35
Abyssal Blade
Assault Cuirass

Support Players

Laning Phase
Blight Stone
Armor items
Mid Game
18
Rod of Atos
14
Glimmer Cape
22
Ghost Scepter
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