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Sn0_Man
Profile Blog Joined October 2012
Tebellong44238 Posts
November 21 2014 17:02 GMT
#2421
AA isn't dual core though
u buy aghs

and if u have spare gold after that, force/euls/hex/wahtever ur team needs.
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BluemoonSC
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
SoCal8910 Posts
November 21 2014 17:04 GMT
#2422
you don't think there are any other situations where going straight agh's puts a hamper on your team in a pub? IE: you're the only support.
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Sn0_Man
Profile Blog Joined October 2012
Tebellong44238 Posts
November 21 2014 17:07 GMT
#2423
if u have gold for items then aghs is simply the best
if u don't have gold for items cuz ur the only support then it doesn't matter one bit what ur item guide is
simple

technically yes urn is nice if ur poor and sometimes its worth it to finish a force staff. But those are imo too situational to properly indicate in a guide like this.
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Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
November 21 2014 17:16 GMT
#2424
There is no doubt that Agh's is incredible for AA, infact, almost a priority. But it is also an incredibly difficult item to build for AA, especially if playing a 5 role and, in comparison to smaller items, it might be better to consider smaller items that offer good CC, etc.

I'll remove Meka
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Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-11-21 19:11:31
November 21 2014 17:21 GMT
#2425
ed
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Buckyman
Profile Joined May 2014
1364 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-11-21 17:56:07
November 21 2014 17:49 GMT
#2426
On November 22 2014 02:07 Sn0_Man wrote:
technically yes urn is nice if ur poor and sometimes its worth it to finish a force staff. But those are imo too situational to properly indicate in a guide like this.



I think your analysis is subtly off.

If I have a little spare gold as AA, casual Point Booster is one of the better ways to spend it, but not the best. I can complete it much later, and have HP in the meantime.

Alternatively, if I expect more farm, I can buy Staff of Wizardry. It doesn't help as much immediately. But it does let me decide in a few minutes whether to get Aghs first or a tier-2 item like Eul's or a Force Staff. This is the main reason why Eul's or Atos should be in the guide.

(E): Suggestion: Make Force Staff core for Mid but situational for Lane, since Mid can expect to have more farm.
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
November 21 2014 17:50 GMT
#2427
On November 22 2014 02:49 Buckyman wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 22 2014 02:16 Torte de Lini wrote:
There is no doubt that Agh's is incredible for AA, infact, almost a priority. But it is also an incredibly difficult item to build for AA, especially if playing a 5 role and, in comparison to smaller items, it might be better to consider smaller items that offer good CC, etc.


I think your analysis is subtly off.

If I have a little spare gold as AA, casual Point Booster is one of the better ways to spend it, but not the best. I can complete it much later, and have HP in the meantime.

Alternatively, if I expect more farm, I can buy Staff of Wizardry. It doesn't help as much immediately. But it does let me decide in a few minutes whether to get Aghs first or a tier-2 item like Eul's or a Force Staff. This is the main reason why Eul's or Atos should be in the guide.


They are both in the guide
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Buckyman
Profile Joined May 2014
1364 Posts
November 21 2014 17:52 GMT
#2428
I quoted the wrong post. Sorry.
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
November 21 2014 17:55 GMT
#2429
Which did you mean?
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Buckyman
Profile Joined May 2014
1364 Posts
November 21 2014 17:56 GMT
#2430
I fixed the quote right after you re-quoted it.
Sn0_Man
Profile Blog Joined October 2012
Tebellong44238 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-11-21 18:03:51
November 21 2014 18:02 GMT
#2431
Your dual core build for AA mid sux anyway cuz the question u should ask isnt "aghs or not" its actually "mek or not".

Mid AA can either rush mek and do shit with team or rush atos(euls if atos doesn't work) and do shit solo (usually dependant on what ur teammates are capable of).

Either way Aghs is in the build but as extension.

Lane (aka support) AA is super different and is all about the aghs cuz its literally the only item that changes ur game impact imo. Force/euls are good but not on the same tier.

PS: for mid AA i'd recommend a point in ice vortex at 4 since it gets u the max pre-11 and is a great value-point skill.
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Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
November 21 2014 18:19 GMT
#2432
On November 22 2014 02:56 Buckyman wrote:
I fixed the quote right after you re-quoted it.


Whoops haha
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Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
November 21 2014 18:22 GMT
#2433
What do you guys think of Orchid of Malevolence for Oracle Middle instead of Mekansm?

So Arcane -> Urn -> Orchid
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Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
November 21 2014 18:25 GMT
#2434
On November 22 2014 03:02 Sn0_Man wrote:
Your dual core build for AA mid sux anyway cuz the question u should ask isnt "aghs or not" its actually "mek or not".

Mid AA can either rush mek and do shit with team or rush atos(euls if atos doesn't work) and do shit solo (usually dependant on what ur teammates are capable of).

Either way Aghs is in the build but as extension.

Lane (aka support) AA is super different and is all about the aghs cuz its literally the only item that changes ur game impact imo. Force/euls are good but not on the same tier.

PS: for mid AA i'd recommend a point in ice vortex at 4 since it gets u the max pre-11 and is a great value-point skill.


Ok, sounds like AA needs a complete redo but I felt we had this discussion before
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Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
November 21 2014 18:56 GMT
#2435
Are you guys saying AA is played like Witch Doctor?
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Sn0_Man
Profile Blog Joined October 2012
Tebellong44238 Posts
November 21 2014 19:00 GMT
#2436
Support AA is imo similar yes
Mid AA is completely different. In an ideal world, you rush atos and then literally run around the map going coldfeet->atos->ice vortex->ult and kill pretty much anything without an escape 100->0 since u can guarantee coldfeet procs and ult hits. However, sometimes that isn't viable, and then you have to go mek and group with ur team to fight. Either way, ur next item *should* be aghs probably although either force or euls would be okay too (into aghs, always).
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Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-11-21 20:35:23
November 21 2014 19:37 GMT
#2437
Timbersaw
Moved Aghanim's Scepter to Core Items
Added Blade Mail to Situational Items
Added Ghost Scepter to Situational Items
Removed Power Treads
Added Boots of Travel to Extension Items

Ancient Apparition (lane)
Removed Mekansm

New Guide
Oracle (Lane)

Skill Build: Q W E E E R E Q Q Q R W W W (1. Purifying Flames 2. Fortune's End 3. Fate's Edict)
Starting Items: 3x Iron Branches, Tangos, Clarity, Healing Salve
Early Game: Boots of Speed, Magic Wand
Core Items: Arcane Boots, Urn of Shadows, Mekansm, Eul's Scepter of Divinity,
Situational Items: Bottle, Force Staff, Orchid of Malevolence, Dagon
Extension Items: Ethereal Blade, Shiva's Guard, Scythe of Vyse

New Guide
Oracle (Middle)

Skill Build: Q E E W E R E Q Q Q R W W W (1. Purifying Flames 2. Fortune's End 3. Fate's Edict)
Starting Items: Mantle of Intelligence, 2x Iron Branches, Tangos,
Early Game: Bottle, Boots of Speed
Core Items: Arcane Boots, Urn of Shadows, , Eul's Scepter of Divinity,
Situational Items: Force Staff, Mekansm, Dagon
Extension Items: Ethereal Blade, Orchid of Malevolence, Shiva's Guard, Scythe of Vyse


+ Show Spoiler +
As a reminder, these heroes still need ratings and feedback, I unfortunately need to be more of a pest about it because they are difficult to attract attention:

Kunkka (Middle) Build
Weaver (Lane) Build
Dragon Knight (Middle) Build
Skywrath Mage (Lane) Build
Tusk (Middle) Build
Naga Siren (Middle) Build
Elder Titan (Lane) Build
Ursa (Lane) Build
Nyx Assassin (Lane) Build
Axe (Jungle) Build
Ember Spirit (Middle) Build
Lifestealer (Lane) Build
Shadow Shaman (Middle) Build
Earth Spirit (Middle) Build
Troll Warlord (Middle) Build
Silencer (Middle)
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Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-11-21 19:39:31
November 21 2014 19:39 GMT
#2438
Moved Orchid of Malevolence to Core Items on Oracle (Middle).
Moved Mekansm to Situational Items

I feel Oracle should be more offensive mid and expect other support heroes to get the Mekansm.

On November 22 2014 04:00 Sn0_Man wrote:
Support AA is imo similar yes
Mid AA is completely different. In an ideal world, you rush atos and then literally run around the map going coldfeet->atos->ice vortex->ult and kill pretty much anything without an escape 100->0 since u can guarantee coldfeet procs and ult hits. However, sometimes that isn't viable, and then you have to go mek and group with ur team to fight. Either way, ur next item *should* be aghs probably although either force or euls would be okay too (into aghs, always).


As soon as I get a break, I'll rework both.
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TheYango
Profile Joined September 2008
United States47024 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-11-21 20:01:00
November 21 2014 19:56 GMT
#2439
No.

Oracle mid's relative burst maxes out at 7-9 because he has 2 nukes and a non-nuke ult. Even if you want an "offensive" first item it would be Blink or Force, followed by Mek second. By the time you'd finish Orchid he'd be far past his prime in terms of solo-killing ability.
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Sn0_Man
Profile Blog Joined October 2012
Tebellong44238 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-11-21 19:57:48
November 21 2014 19:57 GMT
#2440
real men buy dagon
^^^^
not a serious suggestion
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