Noob question: How can I tell which illusion is the real one?

[「Choobs」]

I'm embarrassed to ask this, but is there a guaranteed method for determining which illusions generated by a hero (manta style, illusion rune, several ultimates and abilities) are real and which are fake?

More importantly, how can I counter heroes that generate absurd numbers of illusions (Chaos Knight, Phantom Lancer)? With that kind of damage output I feel like the only way to deal with that many illusions is to wait it out.

[Firerodan16]

AoE attacks is a good way...since illusions always take more damage....so:

1.Use AoE spell
2.Attack the one that didnt lose as much health as the others
3.????
4.PROFIT!(Literally!)

[76561198041523128]

if you want to see who is the real one use an AoE spell with damage on them. The one that taken less damage is the real one. Or just try your luck

[👌m8]

ECHO SLAP DEM ASSES- uh.. I mean, yeah like what they said ^^

[ChemicalBacon]

Either the one running away or acting differantly to the others

[76561198089982708]

medusa stone gaze

[76561198159162140]

there are some spells and items that insta kill illusions : like ethereal blade/dagon/scythe of vyse, any hexes, Lion's mana drain etc. Not to mention Legion Commander's first spell which is amazing vs illus.

[Wasted_46]

If they behave differently, you can usually know the real one from the illus. This comes with experience.

If they behave similarly, then as other said, nuke them. The one taking the least damage is the real one. Except Cancer Lancer. Now he has an illu that takes 100% dmg. So yeah. You nuke them, spot the two that took the least damage and try your luck on one.

On that note, Timbersaw is the single best counter in the game vs. a Chaos Knight (Str hero with illus), while also being generally good vs. other illu heroes. Just be careful of diffusal blade.

[Lahel]

No need to determine which is which.
Just echo slam and insta-kill.

[Wasted_46]

Originally posted by Poptart Eater of Cykaland:

No need to determine which is which.
Just echo slam and insta-kill.

because in every illu game theres a shaker in the other team.

not.

[初陽]

On manta style, illu runes and any spell that produces 2 illusions.
The middle one is always the real one. You need to have keen eyes tho.

If it produces 3 or more. Best thing is what they said. AoE nuke of any kind.

[76561198160293880]

echo slam / medusa ulti

[Postal Dude of Cykaland]

OD is another good one since he can 1 shot illusions with his Arcane Orb.

[Start_Running]

CHeck for damage they take, also it depends on how the illusions are spawned. Most cases I've seen the illusions pop in , ahead of the real one.

[The_Technomancer]

Originally posted by Chemicalbacon:

Either the one running away or acting differantly to the others

People can troll with illusions too.

[ChemicalBacon]

Originally posted by The_Technomancer:

Originally posted by Chemicalbacon:

Either the one running away or acting differantly to the others

People can troll with illusions too.

I was on a dominating streak as Omni a few days ago. It was obvious they wanted to kill me for the gold. I got an illusion rune and my illusion got hooked, Doomed, hit by death ward and dismembered.

I almost cried laughing