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Leeching Leash

Pounce applies stacks of Essence Shift when striking enemy heroes.


Pounce

Pounce applies stacks of Essence Shift when striking enemy heroes.

ESSENCE SHIFT STACKS: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4

Ability Build

1
Essence Shift
2
Pounce
3
Dark Pact
4
Dark Pact
5
Dark Pact
6
Shadow Dance
7
Dark Pact
8
Pounce
9
Pounce
10
Pounce
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branchesTalent tree branch
11
-0.5s Dark Pact Cooldown
12
Shadow Dance
13
Essence Shift
14
Essence Shift
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branchesTalent tree branch
15
+70 Dark Pact Damage
16
Essence Shift
17
Attribute Bonus
18
Shadow Dance
19
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branchesTalent tree branch
20
+1 Agility gain/stolen per Essence Shift Stack
21
Attribute Bonus
22
Attribute Bonus
23
Attribute Bonus
24
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
25
+40s Essence Shift Duration

Item Build

Starting
4
Quelling Blade
Slippers of Agility
Circlet
Iron Branch
Iron Branch
Early Game
Wraith Band
Power Treads
15
Magic Wand
7
Infused Raindrops
Mid Game
15
Diffusal Blade
18
Orchid Malevolence
Aghanim's Scepter
Aghanim's Shard
95
Black King Bar
Late Game
Eye of Skadi
15
Disperser
35
Abyssal Blade
15
Bloodthorn
Situational
Orb of Venom
Orb of Corrosion
Hand of Midas
5
Echo Sabre
19
Harpoon
2.3
Skull Basher
15
Blink Dagger
Sange and Yasha
14
Linken's Sphere
Monkey King Bar
10
Nullifier
Mage Slayer
20
Silver Edge
Butterfly
Moon Shard
15
Swift Blink
Boots of Travel
Core
Power Treads
15
Diffusal Blade
18
Orchid Malevolence
Aghanim's Scepter
Aghanim's Shard
95
Black King Bar
Eye of Skadi
35
Abyssal Blade
Neutral
Lance of Pursuit
Occult Bracelet
20
Iron Talon
Orb of Destruction
Elven Tunic
Vambrace
12
Mind Breaker
Ancient Guardian
Apex
40
Pirate Hat

In Game Guides

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7.37d | Core | 6,017,117 subscribers

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Thunderpick

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1
Essence Shift
2
Pounce
3
Dark Pact
4
Dark Pact
5
Dark Pact
6
Shadow Dance
7
Dark Pact
8
Pounce
9
Pounce
10
Pounce
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
11
-0.5s Dark Pact Cooldown
12
Shadow Dance
13
Essence Shift
14
Essence Shift
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
15
+70 Dark Pact Damage
16
Essence Shift
17
Attribute Bonus
18
Shadow Dance
19
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
20
+1 Agility gain/stolen per Essence Shift Stack
21
Attribute Bonus
22
Attribute Bonus
23
Attribute Bonus
24
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
25
+40s Essence Shift Duration

starting items

Tango
Iron Branch
Iron Branch
Quelling Blade
Slippers of Agility
Circlet

Early game

Wraith Band
Power Treads
Magic Wand

Core items

Diffusal Blade
Aghanim's Scepter
Aghanim's Shard
Black King Bar

Situational items

Hand of Midas
Mage Slayer
Sange and Yasha
Harpoon
Linken's Sphere

Extension items

Nullifier
Refresher Orb
Eye of Skadi
Silver Edge
Abyssal Blade

Luxury items

Moon Shard
Satanic
Scythe of Vyse
Disperser
Bloodthorn

Standard Position 1, Facet 1 |

7.37d | Core | 1,464,155 subscribers

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Thunderpick

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1
Essence Shift
2
Pounce
3
Dark Pact
4
Dark Pact
5
Dark Pact
6
Shadow Dance
7
Dark Pact
8
Pounce
9
Pounce
10
Pounce
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
11
-0.5s Dark Pact Cooldown
12
Shadow Dance
13
Essence Shift
14
Essence Shift
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
15
+70 Dark Pact Damage
16
Essence Shift
17
Attribute Bonus
18
Shadow Dance
19
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
20
+1 Agility gain/stolen per Essence Shift Stack
21
Attribute Bonus
22
Attribute Bonus
23
Attribute Bonus
24
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
25
+40s Essence Shift Duration

starting items

Tango
Iron Branch
Iron Branch
Quelling Blade
Slippers of Agility
Circlet

Early game

Wraith Band
Power Treads
Magic Wand

Core items

Diffusal Blade
Aghanim's Scepter
Aghanim's Shard
Black King Bar

Situational items

Hand of Midas
Mage Slayer
Sange and Yasha
Harpoon
Linken's Sphere

Extension items

Nullifier
Refresher Orb
Eye of Skadi
Silver Edge
Abyssal Blade

Luxury items

Moon Shard
Satanic
Scythe of Vyse
Disperser
Bloodthorn

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1
Essence Shift
2
Pounce
3
Dark Pact
4
Dark Pact
5
Dark Pact
6
Shadow Dance
7
Dark Pact
8
Pounce
9
Pounce
10
Pounce
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
11
-0.5s Dark Pact Cooldown
12
Shadow Dance
13
Essence Shift
14
Essence Shift
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
15
+70 Dark Pact Damage
16
Essence Shift
17
Attribute Bonus
18
Shadow Dance
19
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
20
+90 Shadow Dance Attack Speed
21
Attribute Bonus
22
Attribute Bonus
23
Attribute Bonus
24
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
25
+40s Essence Shift Duration

Starting Items

Quelling Blade
Tango
Iron Branch
Iron Branch
Orb of Venom

Early Game

Wraith Band
Boots of Speed
Power Treads
Magic Wand

Core Items

Diffusal Blade
Aghanim's Scepter
Aghanim's Shard
Sange and Yasha
Eye of Skadi
Black King Bar
Skull Basher
Abyssal Blade

Situational Items

Echo Sabre
Harpoon
Disperser
Orb of Corrosion
Mage Slayer
Bloodthorn
Satanic
Silver Edge
Monkey King Bar
Moon Shard
Linken's Sphere
Nullifier

consumables

Tango
Healing Salve
Enchanted Mango
Clarity
Infused Raindrops
Sentry Ward

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7.37c | Core | 143,750 subscribers

1
Essence Shift
2
Pounce
3
Dark Pact
4
Dark Pact
5
Dark Pact
6
Shadow Dance
7
Dark Pact
8
Pounce
9
Pounce
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
10
-0.5s Dark Pact Cooldown
11
Pounce
12
Shadow Dance
13
Essence Shift
14
Essence Shift
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
15
+70 Dark Pact Damage
16
Essence Shift
17
Attribute Bonus
18
Shadow Dance
19
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
20
+1 Agility gain/stolen per Essence Shift Stack
21
Attribute Bonus
22
Attribute Bonus
23
Attribute Bonus
24
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
25
+40s Essence Shift Duration

Starting Items

Quelling Blade
Tango
Iron Branch
Iron Branch
Circlet
Slippers of Agility

Early Game

Wraith Band
Power Treads
Diffusal Blade
Echo Sabre

mid game

Aghanim's Scepter
Black King Bar
Harpoon

late game

Abyssal Blade
Disperser
Aghanim's Blessing
Moon Shard

scØre

Aghanim's Shard
Aghanim's Shard
Aghanim's Shard
Aghanim's Shard

situational items

Magic Wand
Orb of Corrosion
Hand of Midas
Mage Slayer
Satanic
Sange and Yasha
Manta Style
Butterfly
Eye of Skadi
Silver Edge
Monkey King Bar
Mjollnir
Linken's Sphere
Refresher Orb
Assault Cuirass
Swift Blink
Nullifier
Bloodthorn
Desolator
Scythe of Vyse
Divine Rapier

Pro Builds

388

patience

1 day ago

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KILLS

6

DEATHS

4

ASSISTS

9

KDA

3.8

TEAM KILL %

46.9%

GPM

621

XPM

790

LH/DN

243/8

STARTING ITEMS

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

ITEM PURCHASE HISTORY

00:14

Dota 2 Item slippers-of-agility

02:07

Dota 2 Item wraith-band

03:04

Dota 2 Item boots-of-speed

03:41

Dota 2 Item tango

05:55

Dota 2 Item gloves-of-haste

06:11

Dota 2 Item band-of-elvenskin

06:40

Dota 2 Item power-treads

08:42

Dota 2 Item blade-of-alacrity

08:43

Dota 2 Item clarity

08:43

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

09:41

Dota 2 Item robe-of-the-magi

10:01

Dota 2 Item clarity

10:01

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

10:33

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

13:05

Dota 2 Item diffusal-blade

13:20

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

15:55

Dota 2 Item sages-mask

15:55

Dota 2 Item robe-of-the-magi

16:46

Dota 2 Item blitz-knuckles

17:03

Dota 2 Item oblivion-staff

17:40

Dota 2 Item clarity

19:10

Dota 2 Item cloak

19:11

Dota 2 Item clarity

19:11

Dota 2 Item clarity

19:37

Dota 2 Item mage-slayer

20:01

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

21:18

Dota 2 Item staff-of-wizardry

21:18

Dota 2 Item ogre-axe

21:18

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

21:35

Dota 2 Item blade-of-alacrity

23:04

Dota 2 Item point-booster

23:27

Dota 2 Item aghanims-scepter

23:36

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

25:03

Dota 2 Item aghanims-shard

27:55

Dota 2 Item blitz-knuckles

27:55

Dota 2 Item sages-mask

27:55

Dota 2 Item robe-of-the-magi

27:55

Dota 2 Item oblivion-staff

28:52

Dota 2 Item cornucopia

29:17

Dota 2 Item orchid-malevolence

29:47

Dota 2 Item aegis-of-the-immortal

FINAL ITEMS

Dota 2 Item mage-slayer
Dota 2 Item orchid-malevolence
Dota 2 Item aegis-of-the-immortal
Dota 2 Item diffusal-blade
Dota 2 Item power-treads
Dota 2 Item aghanims-scepter

ABILITIES

00:00

1

Dota 2 Ability slark essence shift

01:48

2

Dota 2 Ability slark pounce

03:49

3

Dota 2 Ability slark dark pact

05:11

4

Dota 2 Ability slark dark pact

07:04

5

Dota 2 Ability slark dark pact

08:36

6

Dota 2 Ability slark shadow dance

10:41

7

Dota 2 Ability slark dark pact

12:13

8

Dota 2 Ability slark pounce

14:32

9

Dota 2 Ability slark pounce

16:00

10

Dota 2 Ability slark pounce

18:01

11

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

18:55

12

Dota 2 Ability slark shadow dance

19:52

13

Dota 2 Ability slark essence shift

20:50

14

Dota 2 Ability slark essence shift

21:33

15

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

23:17

16

Dota 2 Ability slark essence shift

26:12

18

Dota 2 Ability slark shadow dance

29:24

20

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

TEAMMATES

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OPPONENTS

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KILLS

11

DEATHS

4

ASSISTS

11

KDA

5.5

TEAM KILL %

66.7%

GPM

636

XPM

800

LH/DN

223/6

STARTING ITEMS

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

ITEM PURCHASE HISTORY

01:53

Dota 2 Item boots-of-speed

03:48

Dota 2 Item gloves-of-haste

04:51

Dota 2 Item band-of-elvenskin

05:43

Dota 2 Item power-treads

07:28

Dota 2 Item blade-of-alacrity

11:25

Dota 2 Item robe-of-the-magi

12:03

Dota 2 Item diffusal-blade

12:18

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

13:08

Dota 2 Item magic-wand

14:36

Dota 2 Item ogre-axe

15:50

Dota 2 Item cloak

16:27

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

17:53

Dota 2 Item vitality-booster

18:52

Dota 2 Item eternal-shroud

20:25

Dota 2 Item blade-of-alacrity

20:25

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

21:25

Dota 2 Item ogre-axe

22:21

Dota 2 Item staff-of-wizardry

23:44

Dota 2 Item point-booster

23:45

Dota 2 Item aghanims-scepter

24:09

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

28:18

Dota 2 Item helm-of-iron-will

28:36

Dota 2 Item sacred-relic

28:36

Dota 2 Item nullifier

30:07

Dota 2 Item aghanims-shard

FINAL ITEMS

Dota 2 Item diffusal-blade
Dota 2 Item power-treads
Dota 2 Item nullifier
Dota 2 Item eternal-shroud
Dota 2 Item magic-wand
Dota 2 Item aghanims-scepter

ABILITIES

00:00

1

Dota 2 Ability slark essence shift

01:31

2

Dota 2 Ability slark pounce

03:28

3

Dota 2 Ability slark dark pact

05:29

4

Dota 2 Ability slark dark pact

06:36

5

Dota 2 Ability slark dark pact

08:51

6

Dota 2 Ability slark shadow dance

10:34

7

Dota 2 Ability slark dark pact

11:24

8

Dota 2 Ability slark pounce

12:53

9

Dota 2 Ability slark pounce

15:43

10

Dota 2 Ability slark pounce

17:12

11

Dota 2 Ability slark essence shift

19:03

12

Dota 2 Ability slark shadow dance

19:51

13

Dota 2 Ability slark essence shift

21:09

14

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

22:15

15

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

23:37

16

Dota 2 Ability slark essence shift

26:56

18

Dota 2 Ability slark shadow dance

29:09

20

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

TEAMMATES

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OPPONENTS

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过去与现在

1 day ago

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KILLS

20

DEATHS

2

ASSISTS

20

KDA

20

TEAM KILL %

64.5%

GPM

852

XPM

1043

LH/DN

262/6

STARTING ITEMS

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

ITEM PURCHASE HISTORY

01:42

Dota 2 Item slippers-of-agility

02:02

Dota 2 Item boots-of-speed

02:41

Dota 2 Item wraith-band

03:29

Dota 2 Item gloves-of-haste

04:41

Dota 2 Item band-of-elvenskin

05:22

Dota 2 Item power-treads

06:16

Dota 2 Item blitz-knuckles

07:43

Dota 2 Item sages-mask

07:43

Dota 2 Item robe-of-the-magi

07:45

Dota 2 Item clarity

08:26

Dota 2 Item oblivion-staff

09:14

Dota 2 Item cloak

09:23

Dota 2 Item clarity

10:00

Dota 2 Item mage-slayer

14:09

Dota 2 Item helm-of-iron-will

14:29

Dota 2 Item sacred-relic

14:34

Dota 2 Item nullifier

17:18

Dota 2 Item blade-of-alacrity

17:18

Dota 2 Item robe-of-the-magi

17:18

Dota 2 Item diffusal-blade

17:19

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

20:40

Dota 2 Item blade-of-alacrity

20:41

Dota 2 Item band-of-elvenskin

20:41

Dota 2 Item yasha

22:57

Dota 2 Item ogre-axe

22:57

Dota 2 Item belt-of-strength

22:58

Dota 2 Item sange

23:34

Dota 2 Item sange-and-yasha

25:40

Dota 2 Item staff-of-wizardry

25:40

Dota 2 Item ogre-axe

25:42

Dota 2 Item blade-of-alacrity

26:36

Dota 2 Item point-booster

26:36

Dota 2 Item aghanims-scepter

27:33

Dota 2 Item aghanims-shard

29:09

Dota 2 Item blink-dagger

FINAL ITEMS

Dota 2 Item blink-dagger
Dota 2 Item aghanims-scepter
Dota 2 Item nullifier
Dota 2 Item diffusal-blade
Dota 2 Item mage-slayer
Dota 2 Item sange-and-yasha

ABILITIES

00:00

1

Dota 2 Ability slark essence shift

01:23

2

Dota 2 Ability slark pounce

01:37

3

Dota 2 Ability slark dark pact

03:21

4

Dota 2 Ability slark dark pact

05:18

5

Dota 2 Ability slark dark pact

07:01

6

Dota 2 Ability slark shadow dance

08:19

7

Dota 2 Ability slark dark pact

09:08

8

Dota 2 Ability slark pounce

10:10

9

Dota 2 Ability slark pounce

10:48

10

Dota 2 Ability slark pounce

12:34

11

Dota 2 Ability slark essence shift

13:51

12

Dota 2 Ability slark shadow dance

14:41

13

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

15:30

14

Dota 2 Ability slark essence shift

16:12

15

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

17:13

16

Dota 2 Ability slark essence shift

20:52

18

Dota 2 Ability slark shadow dance

23:24

20

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TEAMMATES

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OPPONENTS

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Counter Items

Core Players

Laning Phase
Wind Lace
Boots of Speed
Mid Game
16
Wind Waker
19
Hurricane Pike
18
Heaven's Halberd
2.3
Skull Basher
Late Game
20
Scythe of Vyse
22
Ethereal Blade
16
Wind Waker
35
Abyssal Blade
Butterfly
15
Bloodthorn

Support Players

Laning Phase
Wind Lace
Boots of Speed
1
Sentry Ward
Mid Game
16
Wind Waker
19
Force Staff
14
Glimmer Cape
22
Ghost Scepter
1
Sentry Ward
Late Game
20
Scythe of Vyse
22
Ethereal Blade
16
Wind Waker
Sentry and Gem
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