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Ban Rank: #65

KDA Rank: #8

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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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Thunderpick

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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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Thunderpick

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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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ArgoNauT

1 hour ago

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KILLS

9

DEATHS

1

ASSISTS

14

KDA

23

TEAM KILL %

79.3%

GPM

615

XPM

657

LH/DN

192/10

STARTING ITEMS

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

ITEM PURCHASE HISTORY

04:33

Dota 2 Item helm-of-iron-will

08:29

Dota 2 Item diadem

09:38

Dota 2 Item helm-of-the-dominator

11:36

Dota 2 Item clarity

13:44

Dota 2 Item clarity

14:53

Dota 2 Item ultimate-orb

14:56

Dota 2 Item helm-of-the-overlord

18:27

Dota 2 Item hyperstone

18:27

Dota 2 Item platemail

20:03

Dota 2 Item ring-of-protection

20:04

Dota 2 Item buckler

21:15

Dota 2 Item assault-cuirass

24:53

Dota 2 Item helm-of-iron-will

25:46

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

29:05

Dota 2 Item ogre-axe

29:05

Dota 2 Item mithril-hammer

29:05

Dota 2 Item black-king-bar

FINAL ITEMS

Dota 2 Item helm-of-the-overlord
Dota 2 Item helm-of-iron-will
Dota 2 Item black-king-bar
Dota 2 Item circlet
Dota 2 Item assault-cuirass
Dota 2 Item circlet

ABILITIES

00:00

1

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

01:51

2

Dota 2 Ability lycan feral impulse

03:54

3

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

05:11

4

Dota 2 Ability lycan feral impulse

05:55

5

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

08:14

6

Dota 2 Ability lycan shapeshift

10:06

7

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

10:53

8

Dota 2 Ability lycan feral impulse

11:46

9

Dota 2 Ability lycan feral impulse

12:57

10

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

15:14

11

Dota 2 Ability lycan howl

16:49

12

Dota 2 Ability lycan shapeshift

18:04

13

Dota 2 Ability lycan howl

20:12

14

Dota 2 Ability lycan howl

22:24

15

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

25:05

16

Dota 2 Ability lycan howl

28:52

18

Dota 2 Ability lycan shapeshift

TEAMMATES

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OPPONENTS

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Envente jarjacha envente

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KILLS

7

DEATHS

10

ASSISTS

9

KDA

1.6

TEAM KILL %

64%

GPM

521

XPM

605

LH/DN

179/5

STARTING ITEMS

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

ITEM PURCHASE HISTORY

00:31

Dota 2 Item magic-wand

02:21

Dota 2 Item ring-of-protection

02:21

Dota 2 Item buckler

02:21

Dota 2 Item sages-mask

02:28

Dota 2 Item ring-of-basilius

06:06

Dota 2 Item morbid-mask

07:44

Dota 2 Item blades-of-attack

08:08

Dota 2 Item vladmirs-offering

09:29

Dota 2 Item boots-of-speed

10:39

Dota 2 Item gloves-of-haste

10:39

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

11:19

Dota 2 Item belt-of-strength

11:31

Dota 2 Item power-treads

13:10

Dota 2 Item sages-mask

13:59

Dota 2 Item blitz-knuckles

15:22

Dota 2 Item robe-of-the-magi

15:37

Dota 2 Item oblivion-staff

16:25

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

20:09

Dota 2 Item cornucopia

20:09

Dota 2 Item orchid-malevolence

20:31

Dota 2 Item javelin

23:01

Dota 2 Item hyperstone

23:04

Dota 2 Item bloodthorn

27:25

Dota 2 Item hyperstone

27:25

Dota 2 Item platemail

31:02

Dota 2 Item ring-of-protection

31:02

Dota 2 Item buckler

31:17

Dota 2 Item assault-cuirass

FINAL ITEMS

Dota 2 Item vladmirs-offering
Dota 2 Item bloodthorn
Dota 2 Item magic-wand
Dota 2 Item power-treads
Dota 2 Item assault-cuirass
Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

ABILITIES

00:00

1

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

01:11

2

Dota 2 Ability lycan feral impulse

03:20

3

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

05:27

4

Dota 2 Ability lycan feral impulse

07:09

5

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

09:00

6

Dota 2 Ability lycan shapeshift

10:37

7

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

11:16

8

Dota 2 Ability lycan feral impulse

12:18

9

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

14:50

10

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

15:51

11

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

18:39

12

Dota 2 Ability lycan shapeshift

19:44

13

Dota 2 Ability lycan howl

21:53

14

Dota 2 Ability lycan howl

22:36

15

Dota 2 Ability lycan howl

23:22

16

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

26:32

18

Dota 2 Ability lycan shapeshift

TEAMMATES

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OPPONENTS

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345

ml4n

1 hour ago

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KILLS

5

DEATHS

4

ASSISTS

21

KDA

6.5

TEAM KILL %

81.3%

GPM

611

XPM

652

LH/DN

201/1

STARTING ITEMS

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

ITEM PURCHASE HISTORY

01:29

Dota 2 Item tango

04:36

Dota 2 Item helm-of-iron-will

08:13

Dota 2 Item diadem

10:13

Dota 2 Item helm-of-the-dominator

10:38

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

12:31

Dota 2 Item clarity

15:55

Dota 2 Item ultimate-orb

16:12

Dota 2 Item helm-of-the-overlord

16:55

Dota 2 Item belt-of-strength

16:55

Dota 2 Item robe-of-the-magi

16:55

Dota 2 Item wind-lace

16:55

Dota 2 Item drum-of-endurance

18:43

Dota 2 Item magic-wand

19:01

Dota 2 Item ring-of-protection

19:01

Dota 2 Item buckler

22:26

Dota 2 Item platemail

26:52

Dota 2 Item hyperstone

26:58

Dota 2 Item assault-cuirass

29:23

Dota 2 Item helm-of-iron-will

29:57

Dota 2 Item sacred-relic

29:57

Dota 2 Item nullifier

FINAL ITEMS

Dota 2 Item helm-of-the-overlord
Dota 2 Item magic-wand
Dota 2 Item assault-cuirass
Dota 2 Item circlet
Dota 2 Item drum-of-endurance
Dota 2 Item roshans-banner
Dota 2 Item nullifier

ABILITIES

00:00

1

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

01:33

2

Dota 2 Ability lycan howl

03:14

3

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

05:42

4

Dota 2 Ability lycan feral impulse

07:07

5

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

08:47

6

Dota 2 Ability lycan shapeshift

09:55

7

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

11:17

8

Dota 2 Ability lycan feral impulse

12:47

9

Dota 2 Ability lycan feral impulse

15:26

10

Dota 2 Ability lycan feral impulse

16:40

11

Dota 2 Ability lycan howl

17:08

12

Dota 2 Ability lycan shapeshift

20:54

13

Dota 2 Ability lycan howl

22:35

14

Dota 2 Ability lycan howl

24:49

15

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

26:26

16

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

29:12

18

Dota 2 Ability lycan shapeshift

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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