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Pudge, The Mid Master

July 26, 2012 by VanDiest
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Build 1

Hero Build

DotA2 Hero: Pudge

Offense

Damage 52-58

Defense

Armor 0.96

Other

Movement Speed 285

Attributes

Strength 105
Agility 51.5
Intelligence 51.5

Basic Stats

Health 2449
Mana 910

Purchase Order

Starting Items

Early Game

Boots

Mid Game

Late

Optional

Alternate Starting Item



Hero Skills

Meat Hook

2 3 5 7

Rot

1 4 8 9

Flesh Heap

10 12 13 14

Dismember

6 11 16

Stats

15 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25


Pudge, The Mid Master

VanDiest
July 26, 2012


Intro

Hey guys,
For those of you unfamiliar with pudge, hes one of the best mid lane hero's in my opinion.
But of course, it all depends on whether or not u can land a successful hook in a smart situation. He is somewhat tough to start off with for the first time, since his hook is a skill shot that can also grab creeps, but once u get the hang of it, he is an incredibly fun hero to play.

Pros/Cons

Pro:
1)Hook, nuff said
2)AoE rot slow
3)Disabling Ulti
4)Ability to deny yourself
5)Great ganker

Cons:
1)Mana problems early game
2)Hook grabs anything in its path, so teammates/creeps may intrude

Mid-Lane

Playing the mid with pudge is fairly simple. If you're up against a melee, dont let him get close to the creeps, scare him with an auto attack and maybe a second of rot. If up against a ranged, play the passive game, run up for a last (make sure to get it) then back off. A ranged will love to harass a pudge anytime he gets near so keep some space. Wait for the right moment, and if a hook is available, do it, activate rot immediately, and chase them down with the rot slow and an auto attack every now an then. A good strat that seems to work very well vs melee mids, is to walk up to them with rot, wait for them to leave the creep pack, then as they get some space, hook them back to finish them off.

Ganking

One of the most fun parts of being pudge is your great ganking ability. Look for a side lane thats being pushed to your tower and run over there, stay in the forest out of their line of site, stay in the fog of war. Patience is key here. Wait for them to be out of the creep wave, preferably when they stop moving (unless you can time your hooks well like me (; ) Hook, dismember (if you have it. ganks may happen before lvl 6, although at lvl 6 its more ideal) and make sure to have rot activated after the hook.

Team Fights

You are the initiator. You and your hook are best friends, remember that. Always try to hook the carry on their team. Grab him, and immediately disable him with your ult/rot. The rest of your team should finish off the remaining health he has before dismember ends. Always always always always dismember their most damaging player, he needs to be taken down fast

Guide Discussion
Quote | PM | +Rep by AngryTurtle » July 26, 2012 12:33pm | Report
Power treads are traditionally not a very good item for pudge. Phase helps make up for his slow speed when chasing someone to get them with rot, tranquil helps solve his health management early game and are insanely cheap, arc boots completely solves his mana problems, but treads just gives some extra health and boosted attack speed (which is practically useless for pudge). Also bottle is an absolutely mandatory item for mid pudge especially if you don't pick up arc boots.

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Quote | PM | +Rep by krystalized0 » July 26, 2012 2:47pm | Report
3 hearts is a waste.... I'd perfer to get scepter after 1 heart. I would never stack hearts.

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Quote | PM | +Rep by Sarcy » July 26, 2012 5:58pm | Report
^ this, also Pipe being an upgrade to your hood should be in Situational

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Quote | PM | +Rep by Blitxxen » July 27, 2012 3:13pm | Report
Most people doesnt realize HoD is pretty ****. Pudge mid is alternative, he can perfectly lane if someone else like invoker needs mid or simply to solo. Powers treads is not necessary for pudge, has it will only increase his overgrown health, but getting phease is good for chasing, has AngryTurtle said. Mid pudge needs bottle, rune control + anti-harrass item, if you dont get bottle you will have mana problems ganking unless arcane.

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Quote | PM | +Rep by Serpico » August 5, 2012 11:33am | Report
I liked the written aspect of the guide. And 3 hearts! lol

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Quote | PM | +Rep by Great F8 » August 5, 2012 7:04pm | Report
The write-up isn't horrible, can't say that I agree with your item build though.

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