Night Stalker Offlane

Key Strategy

Key strategic elements to consider when playing Night Stalker

• Run to mid as you load into the game and scout for opponents` midlaner placing observer ward.
• Night Stalker has great night vision but very limited day vision.
• Look to survive through the first 5 minutes of the game and ideally have phase boots as the night hits.
• Use Void to secure ranged creep lasthits.
• Try to manipulate creep lane equilibrium to get it closer to your tower during the day time.
• Keep a skill point or opt to skill Crippling Fear as the first night approaches if it is necessary to score a kill.
• Play and farm aggressively during the night time and provide additional vision for your team.
• When going for a kill, be careful with Voiding right away as the opponent might just teleport out.
• Avoid fighting when it`s daytime and Dark Ascension is down, play defensively or push out lanes.
• Prioritize dealing with backliners and supports in fights, especially once you have Blink Dagger.

Main Combo

Main item and ability combo

Dark Ascension => Crippling Fear => Blink Dagger => Black King Bar => Void

Further Information

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This guide was written by BaLLooN, a 7.8k DotA 2 player based in SEA with 17 years of experience: View Gamer Profile