Instructions on how to play Doom patch 7.27 Dota 2

Doom is currently one of the most competitive picks in the pro scene. The extremely versatile hero is the ideal pick in Captains Mode, but Doom is also very strong in pubs, where laning and flexibility don’t prioritize as much as pro. Today’s article will analyze Doom and guide how to play this hero in pub.

Greedy is GOOD, YES…

The ability to generate gold for nothing can be an extremely powerful tool. You make sure to “last hit” on ranged creeps in lane, get more health and gold, and feel good about yourself. However, don’t focus too much on it.

Devour doesn’t just generate gold. Specifically, in the mid-game, creeps’ boosts and auras are more influential than the item you’re trying to build. At level 1 and 2 Devouer, you can already use a lot of things your team needs. Level 2 allows you to swallow Hellbear and Centaur to slow AoE as well as stun. This is also the time when we see the pros prioritize a lot over other skill sets.

The amount of bonus gold increased also gradually decreased. It doubled from level 1 to 2, 50% from level 2 to 3, but only 33% from level 3 to 4. At this point, we’re not just focusing on farming for Doom anymore. Even if Doom were to play passively, economically it’s not entirely worth it.

The Dotabuff skill page also doesn’t fully explain Doom’s gameplay, but it does show that those who max Scorched Earth first usually win more games. This skill is considered stronger when Doom is at level 7 and contributes a lot in teamfight, even when the ultimate is on cooldown.

Of course, Dota 2 still has very passive gameplay that forces you to use super greedy gameplay. While the extra gold from Devour doesn’t increase much, having a “Free Radiance” that can be turned on for 50% of the match time and the extra movement speed before the first 10 minutes of the game is also worth considering.

GAME KNOWLEDGE IS KEY

Understanding the basics of Dota is a must, especially if you’re playing a hero with high mobility and the ability to generate extra gold. Your item selection for Doom can bring success as well as failure for the team.

Drum of Endurance and Blink Dagger are two stable items for Doom. Drum is so great in terms of stats that it’s hard for players to ignore, while Blink Dagger can change depending on the game.

Shadow Blade is a very reasonable item if you have to deal with heroes that have the ability to escape immediately. In theory, you could catch the Queen of Pain or Storm Spirit right in the middle of a flight with Doom and it usually succeeds over 50% of the time. But for Anti Mage with Counterspell or Ember Spirit with Fire Remnants, this way will be much more difficult.

Of course, Sentry is always an issue you have to consider in teamfight, but these super mobile heroes will often choose to split-push play deep into the opponent’s territory (this is where Doom comes into play). Best-case scenario: you’ll be punishing the opposing hero continuously. Worst case scenario: you’ll limit that playstyle while reducing their farm efficiency significantly.

Going forward, Doom often wants to get stronger and be as annoying as possible, so the balance between extra damage and survivability is something you have to consider. Pick items that are effective against opponents: Halberd if it encounters a ranged core and hand-hit DPS, Blade Mail if it encounters an AoE that deals damage, Aghanim’s against a strong passive, or Pipe if it takes a lot of magic damage.

If there are too many problems to deal with, then you should go for more comprehensive items, like Shiva’s Guard or Assault Cuirass. Depending on the situation, players can also build cheap Linken’s Sphere breaking items like Eul’s or Force Staff. Eul’s is better for heroes with strong debuffs, while Force Staff is a great item for all situations. Going to BKB early is not a big deal for Doom, even with only 5 seconds left, it still allows the hero to find his target without interruption.

EPILOGUE

Doom currently has a win rate of around 52% of his games at Divine rank and above. Getting things wrong, playing too greedy as well as being passive rarely happens in high ranks.

The article believes that if Doom plays properly (not really about your skills), according to the mentality like in the professional arena, Doom easily becomes the strongest hero in pub. Now is the best time to play Doom, before the hero gets nerfed.

According to dotabuff

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