The Road To the All Hero Challenge! (Tiny)

I just won with Undying, and I feel kind of bad because the opposing team rage quit... I was okay, I suppose, but I played him almost as my full support Lich. I didn't realize until the 40 minute mark that I totally forgot to buy him a blink dagger... x_X I also learned that his ult should be used for team fights and siege attacks. I completely poo-poo'ed it until level 9 when I could level up his Soul Rip and ... that circle attack... Decay? I'm really tired. Suffice to say, I tried to play him like a melee Lich and ended up underleveled for ten minutes.

Greaves are nice for a support, but trying to decide between the BD and the SB is one of my early game ponderings. Most people in pubs aren't smart enough to drop sentry wards unless their fighting a Riki. I don't want to get into the bad habit of relying on invis to save my bacon on a constant basis. None the less, that sweet attack bonus on the SB makes it more appealing to me than a bd, for the simple fact that I can use it when being damaged.

Next on the list is Tiny. I think I have his build ready, but it might be a tricky match since he doesn't get really powerful until the 20's. I prefer Phase boots over treads because it gets his slow hiney out of trouble if the fight doesn't go his way. I usually go; Phase Boots, Poor Man's Shield, Echo Sabre, SB, Scepter. I go for the Echo Sabre early because the staff can be easily built at the side shop and it gives him precious mana regen, then I just save up for the ogre club. Anything after those items, I usually pump into STR or attack. The reason I go for the shield is that, I start with the damn regular shield and it only takes 300 gold to give him a little bit extra swing speed. Not much, but the item still blocks damage for pennies.

I'll try him in pubs tonight and see how I do... I always end up underleveled, though. Even on my carrys... except for Sniper. I wreck as Sniper. I know that supports are supposed to give up gold and exp to the carrys but even on my damage dealers I fall behind everyone. I guess I just have to practice my last hits a little more.

Peace!
Ursula