DOTA: The Death Prophet

How to play Death Prophet in DOTA, a mini-guide by MaxQ

This is one hero that i like very much playing with. Primary is intelligence but as i always say don't forget to buy some strength so you have a little bit more health, that way you have few more seconds to deal damage or if necessary run away.

Silence (E) "Stops all enemies in a target area from casting spells." This spell is very useful i must say but for me it ain't worth spending point early in game, you can let it for the end. At lvl 4 silence lasts 6 seconds for a mana cost of 80 and only 15 seconds cooldown.

Carrion Swarm (R) "Sends a horde of bats to damage enemies." Now this is what i must call a primary spell you will and must use this as many times as you can this is your damage dealing ability. At lvl 4 it deals 300 damage per unit, has 165 mana cost but only OMG 9 seconds cooldown. If you have mana, than you have kills :P.

Witchcraft (C) "Increases the potency of each of Krobelus' s spells." This is a passive spell which will reduce Carrion Swarm mana cost by 20, Cooldown by 4 seconds; Silence, mana cost reduced to 50; Exorcism +4 Spirit; Base movespeed becomes 302. You must lvl this one up early together with carrion swarm.

And finally Exorcism (X) Your ultimate spell. "Unleashes evil spirits to attack your enemies." At lvl 3 it Summons 16 evil spirits. (+4 from witchcraft if you lvl it up) for 400 mana and has 120 seconds cooldown.

And if you buy at least Shiva's Guard (i like this one) or either Orchid Malevolence you will be just fine through the game. You also should consider buying Bloodstone, because you will be killing lots of heroes.