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Ban Rank: #72

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
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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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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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Pro Builds

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DDX

2 hours ago

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KILLS

2

DEATHS

9

ASSISTS

11

KDA

1.4

TEAM KILL %

48.1%

GPM

585

XPM

451

LH/DN

271/8

STARTING ITEMS

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

ITEM PURCHASE HISTORY

01:21

Dota 2 Item slippers-of-agility

01:46

Dota 2 Item wraith-band

01:53

Dota 2 Item mantle-of-intelligence

03:28

Dota 2 Item null-talisman

04:03

Dota 2 Item gloves-of-haste

04:04

Dota 2 Item clarity

10:29

Dota 2 Item hand-of-midas

15:06

Dota 2 Item aghanims-shard

17:03

Dota 2 Item ogre-axe

17:03

Dota 2 Item broadsword

17:03

Dota 2 Item void-stone

17:03

Dota 2 Item echo-sabre

19:59

Dota 2 Item diadem

19:59

Dota 2 Item harpoon

25:49

Dota 2 Item blitz-knuckles

25:51

Dota 2 Item sages-mask

25:51

Dota 2 Item robe-of-the-magi

26:22

Dota 2 Item oblivion-staff

26:24

Dota 2 Item cornucopia

26:26

Dota 2 Item orchid-malevolence

29:41

Dota 2 Item ogre-axe

FINAL ITEMS

Dota 2 Item wraith-band
Dota 2 Item harpoon
Dota 2 Item orchid-malevolence
Dota 2 Item ogre-axe
Dota 2 Item null-talisman
Dota 2 Item hand-of-midas
Dota 2 Item clarity

ABILITIES

00:00

1

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

02:38

2

Dota 2 Ability lycan feral impulse

03:47

3

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

04:51

4

Dota 2 Ability lycan howl

06:46

5

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

09:09

6

Dota 2 Ability lycan shapeshift

10:31

7

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

11:39

8

Dota 2 Ability lycan feral impulse

14:34

9

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

16:10

10

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

17:49

11

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

21:51

12

Dota 2 Ability lycan feral impulse

24:07

13

Dota 2 Ability lycan howl

26:34

14

Dota 2 Ability lycan howl

26:34

15

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

30:08

16

Dota 2 Ability lycan shapeshift

TEAMMATES

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OPPONENTS

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120

Meliton

2 hours ago

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KILLS

6

DEATHS

17

ASSISTS

16

KDA

1.3

TEAM KILL %

46.8%

GPM

310

XPM

246

LH/DN

41/0

STARTING ITEMS

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

ITEM PURCHASE HISTORY

04:34

Dota 2 Item mantle-of-intelligence

04:54

Dota 2 Item gauntlets-of-strength

14:52

Dota 2 Item blight-stone

15:12

Dota 2 Item robe-of-the-magi

FINAL ITEMS

Dota 2 Item gauntlets-of-strength
Dota 2 Item mantle-of-intelligence
Dota 2 Item blight-stone
Dota 2 Item robe-of-the-magi

ABILITIES

00:00

1

Dota 2 Ability lycan howl

02:20

2

Dota 2 Ability lycan feral impulse

02:40

3

Dota 2 Ability lycan feral impulse

06:14

4

Dota 2 Ability lycan howl

07:34

5

Dota 2 Ability lycan shapeshift

07:38

6

Dota 2 Ability lycan feral impulse

08:08

7

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

11:00

8

Dota 2 Ability lycan howl

16:55

9

Dota 2 Ability lycan howl

21:17

10

Dota 2 Ability lycan feral impulse

24:43

11

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TEAMMATES

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OPPONENTS

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3527

can't win

2 hours ago

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KILLS

5

DEATHS

5

ASSISTS

11

KDA

3.2

TEAM KILL %

53.3%

GPM

543

XPM

634

LH/DN

214/6

STARTING ITEMS

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

ITEM PURCHASE HISTORY

04:50

Dota 2 Item helm-of-iron-will

07:53

Dota 2 Item diadem

09:36

Dota 2 Item helm-of-the-dominator

09:46

Dota 2 Item quelling-blade

15:36

Dota 2 Item ultimate-orb

15:40

Dota 2 Item helm-of-the-overlord

16:14

Dota 2 Item sages-mask

16:14

Dota 2 Item ring-of-basilius

16:14

Dota 2 Item ring-of-protection

16:14

Dota 2 Item buckler

17:07

Dota 2 Item morbid-mask

17:38

Dota 2 Item blades-of-attack

17:55

Dota 2 Item vladmirs-offering

18:12

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

18:12

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

21:10

Dota 2 Item aghanims-shard

22:24

Dota 2 Item ogre-axe

25:07

Dota 2 Item dust-of-appearance

25:07

Dota 2 Item dust-of-appearance

27:16

Dota 2 Item mithril-hammer

28:41

Dota 2 Item black-king-bar

28:50

Dota 2 Item dust-of-appearance

28:50

Dota 2 Item dust-of-appearance

30:44

Dota 2 Item blitz-knuckles

30:44

Dota 2 Item sages-mask

30:44

Dota 2 Item robe-of-the-magi

30:44

Dota 2 Item oblivion-staff

30:50

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

30:50

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

FINAL ITEMS

Dota 2 Item dust-of-appearance
Dota 2 Item black-king-bar
Dota 2 Item helm-of-the-overlord
Dota 2 Item vladmirs-offering
Dota 2 Item oblivion-staff
Dota 2 Item orchid-malevolence-recipe

ABILITIES

00:00

1

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

01:21

2

Dota 2 Ability lycan feral impulse

02:56

3

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

04:15

4

Dota 2 Ability lycan howl

06:23

5

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

08:52

6

Dota 2 Ability lycan shapeshift

09:51

7

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

12:00

8

Dota 2 Ability lycan feral impulse

13:15

9

Dota 2 Ability lycan feral impulse

14:10

10

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16:09

11

Dota 2 Ability lycan feral impulse

16:42

12

Dota 2 Ability lycan shapeshift

17:01

13

Dota 2 Ability lycan howl

18:23

14

Dota 2 Ability lycan howl

21:17

15

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

23:53

16

Dota 2 Ability lycan howl

28:20

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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