Dota 2

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7.41f (Offlane) Offlane

By dotacoach.gg

Key strategic elements to consider when playing Night Stalker:

Run to mid as you load into the game and use your night time vision to scout for opponents` mid laner placing Observer Ward.
Night Stalker has great night vision but very limited day vision.
Look to survive through the first 5 minutes of the game and ideally have Phase Boots as the night hits.
Use Void to secure ranged creep last hits.
Try to manipulate creep lane equilibrium to get it closer to your tower during the day time.
Keep a skill point or opt to skill Crippling Fear as the first night approaches if the silence is necessary to score a kill.
Play and farm aggressively during the night time and provide additional vision for your team.
When going for a kill, consider saving Void for the ministun, if the enemy tries to Town Portal Scroll out.
Avoid fighting when it`s day time and Dark Ascension is on cooldown - play defensively or push out lanes.
Prioritize dealing with backliners and supports in fights who struggle to get out of your Crippling Fear AoE, especially once you have Blink Dagger.