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Well, finally two new heroes are introduced into the pool of almost 100. I've tried playing Slark the Nightcrawler and have come up with these thoughts:
1. Slark's early-game is definitely non-solo. His nukes are very expensive at first and it doesn't guarantee you an excellent farm, even if you stock up on several clarity potions. Also, his Dark Pact requires some HP sacrifice which is not at all wise to cast while laning. He does, however, possess decent last-hit capabilities and Pounce which is an OK escape mechanism.
So all he needs are some tangos to survive any harassings or a babysitter like Dazzle or Warlock.
2. But once he reaches Level 6, his Shadow Dance changes everything. He can now use Dark Pact and tank creeps at will because low HP is no longer a problem. All he has to do is be out of opponents' sight and regain HP at an incredible pace! All he has to worry about now is Mana, which can be solved by getting a Crystal Maiden in the team; or purchase some mana regenaration items.
3. I would suggest a Dagger/Lothar for this fella since his Pounce requires him to get as close as possible to an opponent for a successful lock. A Diffusal Blade would work well with him, or a Desolator. These 2 orb-effect items work very well with his 3rd skill, Essence Shift.
4. Last but not least, all Slark has to do is be able to survive early game (Hood/ Vanguard/ PT/ Poor Man's Shield) and the late game is definitely for him to own. Luxury items would be Butterfly, BKB (if he needs it) and Mjolnir/Satanic (assuming he doesn't get Deso/Diffusal)
5. Has anyone realised Slark can now be a ward-detector after Level 6?
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With regards to other changes in the map, here are my favourites:
1. Love the part where my Ursa get to 'steal' Roshan's X'Mas hat after killing him.
2. WD's Ultimate is a Snowman throwing snowballs!
3. Kaldr is great, although I haven't played him yet (great combo with Pugna?)
4. Loved Alchemists' Unstable Concoction Remake. It's definitely a good nerf/balancing attempt.
5. Bone Fletcher is delighted to know he can now spam Searing Arrows at Level 3!
6. I don't really like reworked Jinada. But let's get used to the free maim ! :D
7. I like the new Urn, perhaps useful for heroes like Venomancer and Doombringer and also suppoters but I'll have to use it in-game a couple of times.
8. LOVE the new Teleport mechanism! The world of ganking is back!?!
9. Axe with Aghanim's Scepter = Ownage?
10. Blademail can no longer be abused so often.
11. Boots of Speed in the side-shop = Higher chances of killing/escaping early game without having to wait for a courier to send it over.
12. The days or Razor escaping with last-hits during teamfights may be over now with Vanguard getting nerfed.
13. I see they are promoting Maelstrom and Force Staff more these days :)
14. Radiance's AoE damage can now be toggled on and off! I wonder why? All I can think of so far is not attracting attention like Invisible Heroes (Bone, Weaver, Treant)
15. VARIOUSSS other hero buffs and nerfs which are making the game more balanced overall.
16. Visage still looks impressive with new nukes and stronger Blind Familiars.
17. Pugna can now decrepify Nether Ward? ROFLMAO can't wait to play noobs with this one.
Well do reply with a Blogger comment or email or drop a Facebook comment and furnish me with your own opinions on the new map.
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