Blink OR Force?

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I don't see Blink Dagger and Force Staff in the same page. I think that they both have their uses, but that doesn't mean that they are necessary in every hero, I mean if you are a Sven and there is a Magnus in your team that blink and group the enemies together there is no need for you to buy a Blink Dagger and you can concentrate in getting damage items. Also, I look at Blink Dagger as a more selfish item, since you can use Force Staff in yourself, allies and enemies, which is a great feature. But hey, I sometimes build both items in my hero, for example I usually build both of them in Axe and I have even seen both in Slardar.

I actually really like blink on already mobile heroes. It adds an entire other dimension to how you can position yourself. I love using it on Timbersaw, makes landing his spells so much easier and you can pull off really cool stuff.

Also Blink Dagger is a commen item on Clinkz in professional matchs :D Every item can be legit in the given circumstances. Thats a part of beeing a good player. To be capable of adjusting your skills and items :D

The funny thing is... Blink on Morphling has been done by Ferrari_430 in a serious professional match! :D

Definitely a no, I mean imagine blink on Morphling whut? Anyway I personally do prefer [[force staff] over blink but blink is still a better choice for initiators like tide or SK.

In a word...no! While both are extremely useful items, you need to be aware of their limitations:

- They won't save you sometimes from very mobile heroes, they'll chase you down regardless.

- They won't save you from invisible gankers who may be able to stop you getting away anyway.

- Blink is vulnerable to damage over time and effects like Radiance, especially from illusion heroes like Phantom Lancer or Spectre.

Of course, positioning items are extremely helpful in many situations, but you have to consider other choices - does your team need a Mekansm on you rather than a Blink Dagger? Would a Ghost Scepter provide more survivability in the current situation? Are you vulnerable to being burst down or disabled before you can react? Do you have the reflexes and situational awareness to make the most of their effect?

Blink and/or force are core on heroes who are very position dependent and initiators, e.g. Magnus, Sand King, Tidehunter etc. They're situational on all other heroes - even if you may prefer to get them.

The other slight issue I have with these items are that they can be a crutch for bad positioning skills - good positioning should be learnt and is your first defence. Mobility items are a secondary defence for escaping, and initiating ganks or team fights.

There is a great difference between Blink Dagger and Force Staff. While Blink Dagger is mostly used for initiation, Force Staff is your utility item of choice which lets you or a teammate position better or put an enemy out of position.
To answer your question its never bad to buy a Force Staff or a Euls Scepter of Divinity except for the hardcarries ofc :)