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Luna- Play it beautifully

October 27, 2012 by Loredra
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Build 1

Build 1: I want it that way

DotA2 Hero: Luna

Offense

Damage 48-54

Defense

Armor 3.08

Other

Movement Speed 330

Attributes

Strength 62.5
Agility 92
Intelligence 62.25

Basic Stats

Health 1670
Mana 1040

Purchase Order

I want it that way( and don't follow this)

Some Luna that I used to know



Hero Skills

Lucent Beam

2 3 5 7

Moon Glaive

9 12 13 14

Lunar Blessing

1 4 8 10

Eclipse

6 11 16

Stats

15 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25


Luna- Play it beautifully

Loredra
October 27, 2012


Introduction

Hi guys, my name is Loredra and my native language is not English. This is also my first time, so please be gentle
I wrote this guide in order to prepare for a writing test next week and of course, for you guys who love to play Luna in Dota.
Luna is indeed a beautiful hero with a boring background story. I personally like her to have more cheerful personality, like Windrunner for example.
She rides a fearsome black jaguar which is exactly why she still can't have a boyfriend.
She is also a powerful carry, and,with enough items, can carry you to either one of two absolute endings: Winning or Losing :))

Pros / Cons

Pros:
1. She is cute
2. She is cuter with enough items
3. Even more fascinating when using ultimate
4. Very fast, agile with manner and sense of justice--> totally a captain-of-kendo-club-babe type
5. Moon is an ancient subject for poem and music, which date back far far away

Cons:
Come on, no one is perfect.I don't like this bad mouthing section

Okay, Luna is really, really fragile, like a flower which promote even further her dazzling moonlight. She also does not have escape mechanism, which means she can be a typical strong -girl-in-a-helpless-situation . I guess it is a classic seasoning for dramas

Items

Items for Luna are actually like accessories for girls. You can look good in many ways. The only thing to care about is the situation. Fuc* the white dress if you are in a funeral. By the same logic, choose your items wisely. And the build that was presented by Valve in the game is very good. I recommend you follow that if you are a first time user

Below is some of my thoughts:

Early game:
Iron Branches, Magic Wands and consumables(Healing Salve,tango): Like jeans and stuff, it is solid and every girl likes it

Wraith Bands, Ring of Aquilla: This is like socks, you may or may not wear depending on whether you have shoes or sandals. If you can rush to a beautiful heels early on, who needs it?

Boots: I love Nike, but Lance Armstrong was too much,really

Mid game:
Any kind of upgraded boots work well, just don't go arcane
Any kind of items that boost damage, agility, attack speed work well, just don't go for mana based
Any kind of items give raw survivability work so-so, sometime vanguard is acceptable
Black King Bar is a must, this is your decent main outfit, same with black turtle neck and jeans that Steve Jobs worn.
The rest is optional. For example, if they have Omni, you of course can go Diffusal blade .Be flexible, be understanding

Late game:
Any kind in luxury categories is optional(Still be away from raw mana). Use your own judgement. Kinda like perfumes or diamonds, very valuable. But only if the fairest wear them

Play it beautifully

Basically, playing Luna is like living a standard life. You have the following jobs:
1. Study
2. Go to university
3. Learn even more to get MBA while participate in public activity
4. Go to job interview and apply for CEO
5. Propose something and become president of USA

Yep, and that how it is done.

1. Luna must farm, mid or not. She can kill, but she is even better off farming.Again, judge the situation in which you should go farm or not. I would say 70/30 for farming and killing.

2. Once you get over mid game, which is about 15 mins into the game, keep farming in order to have BKB ASAP. Be vigilant, a beautiful girl get stalked by many guys, especially wandering homeless missing one

3. Farm even more to scale into late game, but now please take part more in team fighta. Positioning now is crucial. Don't go in first, and don't go in late. Don't sing "Is it me you're looking for" when you team is dying. And I don't care about 20 mins megacreeps game.

4.Farm your luxuries and become the hope of your team, the star of the game, the Messi of Barcelona. But just to be sure, still go into combat last(don't get focused without BKB)

5.If you haven't win yet, lead your team there by communication. People are all hyped about R7 or M10, but remember, they are the best when they play for Barca and Real

Special mentions:
1. Guide is not miracle potion. You need to play at least 100 matches in order to get used to all kind of situation that can happen with Luna. Thus reduce your respond time and increase your insight in the game

2. Don't get cocky,flaming,etc.. Thank the supports properly so you can have nice game, no baby can be pop star without producer. Hugging and petting Xavi when he gives you killer pass is perfectly normal.

3. Treat Luna gentle, she is a girl. Don't go tanking, don't go alone,don't follow strangers, don't take drugs which lead to irrational decision, be at home before 9 but should learn how to lie(a little deceptive living style)

Friend and Foe

Same with a famous singer, there are always admirers and haters following Luna around
Friends:
1. Any kind of babysitter/supporter/healing/producer works fine
2. Any kind of initiators/creeps clearer/multiple disable works like charms in combat: Tide, Puck or Sand King

Luna is pretty much compatible with every non-carry heroes on lane. A extraordinary yet modest beauty that lets other shine with her

Foes:
1. Jose Mourinho
2. Any kind of summoners that create magic vulnerable units: Furion, Furion, or Furion
3. Any kind of heroes that does not die when got caught alone with a Luna lv 7 early game.
4. Special mentions: Yunero. He out-plays Luna by owning every active skills she has. Yunero is a very hardcore counter against Luna

There are some heroes that do not really counter Luna, but have abilities to kill/escape from Luna rather easy like: Lion, Anti-mage, QoP, Bruce Lee, Storm Spirit, Weaver , Naix , etc.

Summary

In the end, I guess I didn't help you guys much. Sorry about that. But be sure not to give up. Playing Dota is the same with playing chess, which highlight not the logical thinking but experience. Keep your manner, be cooperative, yearning to learn and in no time, Luna will be your featured hero.

Btw, I suck at playing her since Valve rated me only about 3.2 . I hope you guys all do a better job. Good luck, from Ha Noi with love. God blesses Neil Armstrong

P/S:
And I would love anyone to help me with my format and presenting. I really want to give you guys with a more beautiful guide with visual images, better frames and more enjoyable

Guide Discussion
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Quote | PM | +Rep by wilddeonpwn » October 27, 2012 2:17pm | Report
Lol I like it!

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Quote | PM | +Rep by SuperNova » October 29, 2012 1:35am | Report
this is how i build luna, no stupid early maxing of moon glaive. +1

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Quote | PM | +Rep by Loredra » October 29, 2012 4:14am | Report
SuperNova wrote:

this is how i build luna, no stupid early maxing of moon glaive. +1

Some people actually go max Moon Graive early, but I believe taking one at level 9 is the best. Since it should be enough for neutral camps plus won't mess up the creep equilibrium

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Quote | PM | +Rep by secondm » October 29, 2012 9:04pm | Report
Thx you so much.Very funny reading:))

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Quote | PM | +Rep by OneHalf » November 1, 2012 8:01pm | Report
Not sure what to say here, +1

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Quote | PM | +Rep by Loredra » November 2, 2012 1:50am | Report
OneHalf wrote:

Not sure what to say here, +1


You can talk about anything, like what are the compositions and internal structure of the moon in a vast variety of culture and religion ><
Btw, added Friend and Foe Section. Thx you for reading

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Quote | PM | +Rep by depparted » January 30, 2013 12:57pm | Report
Nice guide, but I tend to play Luna a bit differently...
Early tranquil and drums are great to abuse your already massive move speed, making chasing and escaping a lot easier
Aquilla next, then if the game allows, yasha, if not get that bkb. After that it's pretty much the same

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Quote | PM | +Rep by SuperNova » January 31, 2013 1:46am | Report
Just putting this out there, If you see anyone maxing moon-glaive and stats like a ****ing ******. DDoS their ip, and by DDoS I mean Nuke....

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Quote | PM | +Rep by Loredra » January 31, 2013 3:03am | Report
@depparted: Yep, that build is also very good. It would also allow you to skip/delay life steal and finish manta/ bkb faster. The Drum of Endurance also can be taken to max out mobility and give a bit of hp. Very balance style.

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Quote | PM | +Rep by Mirror » January 31, 2013 7:42pm | Report
I agree with the build but the thing that makes the guild stand out is the creative and fun analogy. You made your guild stand out in a crowd in a positive way and have valuable information its a shame I can only give +1

One last thing, at level 8 and 10 I normally get stats instead of her aura since it falls quite fast.

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