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KDA Rank: #22

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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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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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14 days ago

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KILLS

2

DEATHS

4

ASSISTS

4

KDA

1.5

TEAM KILL %

66.7%

GPM

469

XPM

389

LH/DN

174/11

STARTING ITEMS

Dota 2 Item magic-wand
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

ITEM PURCHASE HISTORY

00:11

Dota 2 Item tango

00:12

Dota 2 Item quelling-blade

03:09

Dota 2 Item helm-of-iron-will

05:40

Dota 2 Item diadem

07:33

Dota 2 Item clarity

07:57

Dota 2 Item helm-of-the-dominator

09:23

Dota 2 Item clarity

13:25

Dota 2 Item ultimate-orb

15:00

Dota 2 Item helm-of-the-overlord

16:27

Dota 2 Item aghanims-shard

18:55

Dota 2 Item hyperstone

21:24

Dota 2 Item ring-of-protection

21:24

Dota 2 Item buckler

21:46

Dota 2 Item dust-of-appearance

28:45

Dota 2 Item platemail

28:45

Dota 2 Item assault-cuirass

FINAL ITEMS

Dota 2 Item magic-wand
Dota 2 Item helm-of-the-overlord
Dota 2 Item assault-cuirass
Dota 2 Item quelling-blade

ABILITIES

00:00

1

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

01:34

2

Dota 2 Ability lycan feral impulse

02:47

3

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

05:29

4

Dota 2 Ability lycan howl

07:25

5

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

09:03

6

Dota 2 Ability lycan shapeshift

10:19

7

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

12:02

8

Dota 2 Ability lycan feral impulse

13:29

9

Dota 2 Ability lycan feral impulse

14:42

10

Dota 2 Ability lycan feral impulse

17:11

11

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

18:37

12

Dota 2 Ability lycan shapeshift

22:36

13

Dota 2 Ability lycan howl

25:26

14

Dota 2 Ability lycan howl

TEAMMATES

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OPPONENTS

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ekser

14 days ago

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KILLS

8

DEATHS

4

ASSISTS

18

KDA

6.5

TEAM KILL %

72.2%

GPM

617

XPM

559

LH/DN

198/9

STARTING ITEMS

Dota 2 Item gauntlets-of-strength
Dota 2 Item circlet
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item quelling-blade
Dota 2 Item tango
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

ITEM PURCHASE HISTORY

02:10

Dota 2 Item magic-stick

02:45

Dota 2 Item bracer

02:45

Dota 2 Item magic-wand

05:30

Dota 2 Item helm-of-iron-will

08:49

Dota 2 Item diadem

09:26

Dota 2 Item helm-of-the-dominator

11:19

Dota 2 Item sages-mask

11:20

Dota 2 Item robe-of-the-magi

13:06

Dota 2 Item blitz-knuckles

13:06

Dota 2 Item oblivion-staff

16:25

Dota 2 Item cornucopia

16:28

Dota 2 Item orchid-malevolence

18:30

Dota 2 Item boots-of-speed

18:30

Dota 2 Item gloves-of-haste

18:30

Dota 2 Item belt-of-strength

18:30

Dota 2 Item power-treads

23:56

Dota 2 Item ogre-axe

23:56

Dota 2 Item mithril-hammer

23:56

Dota 2 Item black-king-bar

24:34

Dota 2 Item aghanims-shard

30:27

Dota 2 Item javelin

30:59

Dota 2 Item hyperstone

31:08

Dota 2 Item bloodthorn

FINAL ITEMS

Dota 2 Item bloodthorn
Dota 2 Item helm-of-the-dominator
Dota 2 Item black-king-bar
Dota 2 Item bracer
Dota 2 Item power-treads

ABILITIES

00:00

1

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

01:53

2

Dota 2 Ability lycan howl

02:46

3

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

04:50

4

Dota 2 Ability lycan feral impulse

07:10

5

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

08:16

6

Dota 2 Ability lycan shapeshift

09:54

7

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

11:49

8

Dota 2 Ability lycan feral impulse

14:17

9

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

15:55

10

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

17:15

11

Dota 2 Ability lycan feral impulse

18:14

12

Dota 2 Ability lycan shapeshift

20:12

13

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

21:43

14

Dota 2 Ability lycan howl

23:36

15

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

25:29

16

Dota 2 Ability lycan howl

30:56

18

Dota 2 Ability lycan shapeshift

TEAMMATES

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OPPONENTS

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3550

tinyviolin69s wintrading partner

14 days ago

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KILLS

2

DEATHS

3

ASSISTS

1

KDA

1

TEAM KILL %

42.9%

GPM

583

XPM

497

LH/DN

289/11

STARTING ITEMS

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll
Dota 2 Item sages-mask
Dota 2 Item quelling-blade
Dota 2 Item gauntlets-of-strength
Dota 2 Item tango
Dota 2 Item iron-branch

ITEM PURCHASE HISTORY

01:46

Dota 2 Item circlet

02:17

Dota 2 Item bracer

04:08

Dota 2 Item gloves-of-haste

08:31

Dota 2 Item hand-of-midas

09:13

Dota 2 Item boots-of-speed

12:38

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

12:39

Dota 2 Item gloves-of-haste

12:39

Dota 2 Item belt-of-strength

12:58

Dota 2 Item power-treads

17:32

Dota 2 Item ogre-axe

17:33

Dota 2 Item void-stone

18:55

Dota 2 Item broadsword

19:18

Dota 2 Item echo-sabre

20:14

Dota 2 Item aghanims-shard

21:26

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

23:33

Dota 2 Item blade-of-alacrity

23:33

Dota 2 Item band-of-elvenskin

25:16

Dota 2 Item blade-of-alacrity

25:16

Dota 2 Item band-of-elvenskin

25:16

Dota 2 Item yasha

25:16

Dota 2 Item ogre-axe

25:17

Dota 2 Item belt-of-strength

25:17

Dota 2 Item sange

25:17

Dota 2 Item sange-and-yasha

25:23

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

27:20

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

28:00

Dota 2 Item hyperstone

31:10

Dota 2 Item mithril-hammer

31:10

Dota 2 Item javelin

31:10

Dota 2 Item gloves-of-haste

31:10

Dota 2 Item maelstrom

31:10

Dota 2 Item mjollnir

FINAL ITEMS

Dota 2 Item hand-of-midas
Dota 2 Item power-treads
Dota 2 Item bracer
Dota 2 Item mjollnir
Dota 2 Item echo-sabre
Dota 2 Item sange-and-yasha
Dota 2 Item iron-branch

ABILITIES

00:00

1

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

01:39

2

Dota 2 Ability lycan feral impulse

02:57

3

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

04:56

4

Dota 2 Ability lycan feral impulse

06:42

5

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

08:33

6

Dota 2 Ability lycan shapeshift

10:18

7

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

12:47

8

Dota 2 Ability lycan howl

14:02

9

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

16:05

10

Dota 2 Ability lycan feral impulse

16:28

11

Dota 2 Ability lycan summon wolves

18:54

12

Dota 2 Ability lycan shapeshift

20:13

13

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

22:44

14

Dota 2 Ability lycan howl

25:30

15

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

28:36

16

Dota 2 Ability lycan howl

TEAMMATES

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OPPONENTS

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Counter Items

Core Players

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