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Trang-Oul - Uncanny

Created by Steve-O on 2008-05-02
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From the steamy recesses of the southern swamps comes a figure cloaked in mystery. The Uncanny, as his name implies, is an unseemly form of sorcerer whose spells deal with the domination of creatures and improving their battle capabilities and the summoning and control of various magics for his purposes. Though his goals are often aligned with those of the forces of light, some do not think that these ends can justify his foul means. Though some shun him for his peculiar looks and ways, none doubt the power of the Uncanny, which is the stuff of nightmares.

Spiritual Sorcery (E)
Manipulates the vital force of a unit that was used to cast a certain spell to damage the target.
Level 1 - Level 1 - 10 damage per unit.
Level 2 - Level 2 - 25 damage per unit.
Level 3 - Level 3 - 40 damage per unit.
Level 4 - Level 4 - 55 damage per unit.
Explanation :

If you casted Soul Attract to an enemy, and there are 5 creeps that was affected by the skill, the computation will be 5x55 at skill level 4.

Mana Cost: 0/0/0/0
Cooldown: 0

Framework: The damage will look like Terrorblade's Sunder effect, but its moves much faster and its color is light blue instead of green.

Astral Grip (R)
Directs the life force of nearby allied unit onto an enemy so that it will be immobile for a period of time.
Level 1 - Level 1 - Max of 2 units.
Level 2 - Level 2 - Max of 3 units.
Level 3 - Level 3 - Max of 4 units.
Level 4 - Level 4 - Max of 5 units.
The stun works per unit. For example, if there are 3 units around the target, it will be 3x0.5 that would sum up to 1.5 second stun.
Mana Cost: 120
Cooldown: 15

Framework: There will be a Soul Drain like link from an allied unit to the hero you've casted it upon but the color will be light blue instead of green.

Attract (T)
The afflicted becomes a universal target. This skill causes the afflicted hero to be attacked by all units around it.
Level 1 - Level 1 - Lasts for 1.5 second.
Level 2 - Level 2 - Lasts for 2 seconds.
Level 3 - Level 2 - Lasts for 2.5 seconds.
Level 4 - Level 4 - Lasts for 3 seconds.
All the surrounding units that are attacking the cursed hero cannot be controlled. Except your Revived units.
Mana Cost: 80/ 90/ 100/ 110
Cooldown: 18

Framework: When the curse is casted on a hero. It's effect is like of Vol'jin's Maledict but its color is blue. And the effects of the units that are attacking the cursed hero is a question mark on top of their heads. 300 AoE.

Sanctify (N)
The Uncanny is a master of various spells, and even to the extent of controling a unit and improving it. Cannot control Ancients, enemy hero images, enemy summon units and Necronomicon summons.
Level 1 - Level 1 - Maximum of 200 HP Bonus, adds 3 armor and adds 10 damage.
Level 2 - Level 2 - Maximum of 300 HP Bonus, adds 4 armor and 20 damage.
Level 3 - Level 3 - Maximum of 400 HP Bonus, adds 5 armor and 30 damage.
Mana Cost: 80
Cooldown: 15

Framework: This is just like an ordinary skill that can control creeps but at the same time improves them.

Notes: Uncanny can control 5 max units.

Discussion:

Table of Contents :

I. Skill Build

II. Skill Synergies

III. Item Build

III.1 Early Game
III.2 Mid Game
III.3 Late Game
III.4 Luxury Items

IV. Best Allies

V. Worst Enemies

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17-25. Stats

II. Skill Synergies :

Astral Grip Spiritual Sorcery

Astral Grip and Spiritual Sorcery is synergized with each other well because there will be no damage to be made upon a hero even if you cast Astral Grip, the effect would only be the stun.

Spiritual Sorcery Attract

Attract is the best possible skill to synergize Spiritual Sorcery. For example, you have 10 allied creeps that has been attracted to the enemy, at level 4 Spiritual Sorcery the damage that you can inflict is quite commendable.

Attract Astral Grip

Attract and Astral Grip's damage depending on the level of your Spiritual Sorcery are stackable. Big deal.

III. Item Build :

III.1 Early Game :

Headdress of Rejuvenation Lesser Clarity Potion x2 x3

Headress of Rejuvination - a good starter item for almost every hero, and since its an ingredient for our target item early in the game.

Clarity Potion - so you can spam some Astral Grip's.

Ironwood Branch - for extra stats.

Before the early part of the game ends. You need to have these :

Netherezim Buckler Boots of Speed Gloves of Haste

III.2 Mid Game :

At this point of the game, your enemies become more agile, gain some more hp and damage, so you need to be able to counter your enemies.

Power Treads

Power Treads for more movement speed and ATKSPD

Before the mid part of the game ends. You need to have these :

Mekansm Sange Yasha

As you farm and crash some towers, you will be able to earn more suitable items, dont forget to use Mekansm when trying to destroy a tower with your army.

III.3 Late Game:

At this point, you really need to have these :

Sange and Yasha Cranium Basher

Sange and Yasha - gives additional str and agi, meaning, more HP, hp regen, ATKSPD, def, movement speed and a chance to maim.

Cranium Basher - since Uncanny is a melee hero, this item fits him well.

III.4 Luxury Items :

Since Uncanny has slow ATKSPD, these items are maybe just what you need :

Assault Cuirass Orchid Malevolence The Butterfly

Assault Cuirass - boosts your ATKSPD and gives minus armor to enemies.

Orchi Malevolence - ATKSPD booster and the ability to Soul Burn an enemy. Goes very well with Astral Grip.

The Butterfly - ATKSPD and def, isnt that what you want?

IV. Best Allies :

Rylai Crestfall - The Crystal Maiden Rylai's Frosbite will give you more time to inflict damage after Astral Grip.

Yurnero - The Juggernaut Yurnero's Blade Fury deals great DPS. Astral Grip plus Blade Fury hurts.

Rooftrellen - The Treant Protector Overgrowth then Attract and many mobs will be good.

Darchrow - The Enigma Blackhole and mobs.

Furion - The Prophet Furion's Sprout will give you much time to deal large amount of damage to a

hero and after the trees fall down, cast Astral Grip immediately.

Rhasta - The Shadow Shaman Shackles holds for nearly 5 seconds. It's very nice to have a Rhasta on your line-

up.

Pudge - The Butcher Astral Grip the Meat Hook the Dismember would be enough.

Vol`Jin - The Witch Doctor One word. Maledict.

Meepo - Geomancer Geomancer's Earthbind would be very good.

Ish~kafel - Dark Seer His Vacuum synergizes good with Uncanny's Soul Attract.

V. Worst Enemies :

Hard Nukers :

Zeus - Lord of Olympia Aiushtha - The Enchantress Lina Inverse - The Slayer Huskar - Sacred Warrior Kel`Thuzad - The Lich

Leshrac - The Tormented Soul Lion - The Demon Witch Nevermore - The Shadow Fiend Pugna - The Oblivion Azgalor - Pit Lord

Zeus could easily wipe your army out because of his Chain Lightning.
Enchantress could hurt you so much. And her Untouchable skill can slow you a lot.
Lina's skills are AOE she can easily wipe out your army.
Huskar's Burning Spear can easily pawn you at early game.
The Chain Frost will be very good against you because you have mobs by your side, and they don't have spell resistance.
Leshrac's Lightning, Diabolic Edict and Pulse Nova damages you very well.
Finger of Death can easily pawn you because of your low hit points.
Shadowraze can inflict a total of 900 damage on 1 wave because of Uncanny being a melee hero.
Nether Blast is also a very good AOE damage.
Pitlord's Firestorm will damage Uncanny very well and also his mobs.

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Changelog:

2008-06-27: - changed hero skills - changed the name of skills - changed hero item build

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1 By Squarepant 2008-05-03

hehe 1st^^ bot bad

2 By dohyun99 2008-05-03

Soul Spear? I don't see one. But nice idea

Reminds me of Diablo 2 and the Trang-ouls set for necromancers. Also the ultimate

Now i want to play D2 lol. Darn you!

3 By darthp 2008-05-03

Interesting hero...2 skills that hurts self. However wats with the Soul Spear in the skill synergies? It's not in his skill..do u mean Soul Release?

4 By darthp 2008-05-03

oh, and how long did it take your hero to be approved? Thnx

5 By darthp 2008-05-03

oh, and how long did it take your hero to be approved? Thnx

6 By indistinguishable 2008-05-03

hey not a bad hero build. very nice synergy skills. it looks quite good. just that your ulti can be kinda gay haha

7 By Counter_Force[X] 2008-05-03

kinda underpowered, needs some more buff
stat gain is low
int does not synergize with his range and ability, make him ranged

8 By JeFf_ThE_mAOri 2008-05-03

@dohyun99

this dus remind me of d2 cos i used to play it aswell lol..
then saying that the skill att he top says soul release nd on the skill build it says soul spear.

but stil this is a really good idea!! 7/10 from me cos agi gain is to low put it to about 1.6

9 By i_am_me 2008-05-03

soul spear??

i thought it was soul release..

with a different picture too..

good hero.. will rate later

10 By ic4three778 2008-05-03

great! all the skills are not so imba cuz you pay your life for it. its like huskar only... weaker... at first i was shocked at those stats but its alright. give this guy radiance and hood of defiance/vanguards and he's good to go. 9/10

11 By Zabasaz 2008-05-03

I like the concept and it's very polished and organized, although I wonder if he could be more synergized and if his skills could scale better.

12 By Ghost 2008-05-03

please go all or nothing on the d2 necromancer rip.

if you are going to have attract (req level 18.. or 24, forgets) and raise skeleton (ultimate why? req level 1)

lacking in synergy

13 By rambol 2008-05-03

Individually, the skills are creative, but no synergy, and low stat gains.

14 By kornfleykz 2008-05-03

can "Soul Attract" be casted on allies?

15 By leon3625 2008-05-03

balance I'd say

16 By dohyun99 2008-05-03

i agree with Ghost a bit.

You might as well put in Bone Spirit and maybe Revive.

just a thought

17 By Pinky Ishkafel 2008-05-03

steve-o...!!! ~_~ you're back!

18 By Zabasaz 2008-05-03

I noticed your hero synergies were pretty lacking. You outline things that are given - like saying you're good with a hero that can root (sprout, frostbite, etc) of course you are, EVERY hero is.

The hero weaknesses are a step up but some are kind of redundant, too.

19 By Raxxar 2008-05-03

Well... What can I say... COOL!
Cept for the jacked off name from Diablo (yes, WE KNOW YOU DID! xD just kidding, it's ok) , well, really good hero...
Although I think the first throw soul thingy is kinda weak... Really tough to aim by itself and extremely hard to get it to hit twice... My advice... Pump the damage up a bit, so then enemies will be more punished when they're hit twice... Otherwise, it just adds up to a normal nuke...
Anyway, really good, 8/10

20 By Steve-O 2008-05-03

Im a bit drunk when i made this..Lol
I'll be remaking this hero again.

21 By Brewser 2008-05-03

interetsing one
i think its gd
balanced

22 By dohyun99 2008-05-04

lol

the side-effects of booze are the following:

lack of concentration
a warm, fuzzy feeling
loopiness
everything seems like a good idea
carelessness
hang-over the next day

and all that equals up to a nice hero idea that could use a remake

23 By Shimrra_3 2008-05-04

OK I would say this is about 7/10, but considering he was drunk? Amazing... so I'm gonna wait for the sober remake lol. Sif leave skills in the discussion that have been removed ahhaaha.

24 By Shadowinks 2008-05-04

The ulti is very interesting. 10/10

25 By austin_3b 2008-05-05

This hero is gay

they should changed the skill
because it's boring

26 By OnlyTheHeart 2008-05-05

does hood of defaince work with the damage he takes ?o.0 lol axe-cast beserkers call then u soul grip him =gg

27 By xanynorian 2008-05-05

...where did u invent soul attract?
cuz i made that similar skill to one of my ideas...right down to the description of "negative berserkers call" and exclamation marks.
its true rly... so where did u invent it. id rly like to know

28 By Counter_Force[X] 2008-05-05

lately, i noticed hero ideas are lacking in attention, ever since bard man and zombo became inactive

29 By dohyun99 2008-05-05

@above comment, agreed.

I miss the old days when they'd bust open the entire idea and pick their way through it giving notice to every fine detail. Where are they anyways?

@xanynorian

it's also a skill in Diablo 2 so unless you came up with that idea many many years ago and copyrighted it, the idea belongs to Blizzard .

30 By frOzEntraxex 2008-05-06

Well, its all good..
btw, Steve-O! ahaha!,

New guide?, pls... ^_^V,

31 By SlwaBluPhnx 2008-05-06

I liked it, very good balanced hero.

10/10

32 By xanynorian 2008-05-06

@dohyun99
oh man ur right sry for my last comment i just were confused for the similarity..
i knew i had heard of a skill like this somewhere.. so it was the good ol' diablo 2...
no wonder i got messed up.

33 By dohyun99 2008-05-06

yup, good ol' D2

I miss my hacked account that got banned from all the patches lol. It was so imba. I always killed everyone in PVP lmao.

and then the patches came out so i had to start from scratch and i ended up still being nasty until i stopped playing and my account expired

34 By Ungdi 2008-05-06

Very well designed hero. Love the idea of a ranged bersekers call on enemy heros.

35 By Ghost 2008-05-07

lol yeah hero ideas has died without me, zombie, bardman, mangoman the only one remaining is xhellspawnx and he isn't very active there anymore either.

deam heroes doesn't get enough attention for the work put into them.

36 By maxpayne09_13 2008-05-07

yow, put a duration in the last skill.
so it would suck!!haha!!LOL.
nice hero

37 By GoneForeva 2008-05-10

Eyah diablos skillz but really works for me man, Put it in come on we didn't have any new heroes lately anymore u no

38 By iankath123 2008-05-10

39 By mv20vm 2008-05-11

Steve-O is back. Nice hero idea. I'm not comfortable with the Soul Grip but its a good skill

40 By ChaosPrimarch 2008-05-11

Well, his ult is good and all, but I'd rather have poison damage instead of manaburn. By the way, what would 50 mana taken away at level 16 do?

41 By nwa4life 2008-05-12

This guy is just lik visage, undyin, terrorblade and puck all in 1 hero. The first skill puck. The secend 1 undying and terrorblade the 3rd 1 random and the last 1 Visage. This hero is ok to me but he maybe imba and wat people tend to do is make a hero imba.

Nice presentation overall. Lik it but he is melee >.<

Good job though maybe u shouldn't drink and come up with an idea but if that idea sucks then well stick to drinking. nice 1. XD.

42 By apex131986 2008-05-12

does global stun for an ultimate be imba?..as in the stun will have a short duration!??..

43 By apex131986 2008-05-12

does global stun for an ultimate be imba?..as in the stun will have a short duration!??..

44 By xaerodon 2008-05-13

Not too good, ur like many ppl who r so afraid of making your hero imba that u get so paranoid and end up making them too weak.... However, some nice ideas, which is what this section is all about. I wonder if IceFrog will recieve this...

45 By Viper-Shadow 2008-05-13

OH noes! Soul Grips has the same icon as "Inner Hate" from one of my hero ideas...

46 By Squarepant 2008-05-15

Soul Spear?

47 By slacky 2008-05-15

what happened to lupeman btw?

48 By tyrell.davis34 2008-05-17

This is very good but his ultimate is a little weak but again great idea.

49 By [c4]bopols 2008-05-21

his ultimate is weak ill tell u that
250 hit points?imagine lycans summon.
400 hit points? max of 10% slow?imagina rexxars quillboar

50 By plads 2008-05-27

well the ulti is the best if you like too farm neutral........!you do what you want at you lane and you put all the skeletons kill neutral......!!! this is another option if you are running low on cash also i believe that it would be best if you do not upgrade the ulti above lvl 2 as lvl 2 gives you slow from the skeletal archers...so I'd prefer the ulti's lvl 3 to be before lvl 2...

51 By Ndabu 2008-05-28

Nice hero.I would love to see this in Dota.

now im gonna play some D2

52 By SteliosrulezGR 2008-05-28

these spells with the soul coming back are really weird. Ultimate is interesting. maybe if he had better disables i would make a necronomicon with him

53 By CrisLP 2008-06-04

Hayop kau gago kang peter ka

54 By HellScream_022 2008-06-05

Realy nice one

55 By yagami_light 2008-06-07

imba ulti.

56 By basalal21 2008-06-11

just like necro fro D2.

hahahahahhaa.. cool

57 By basalal21 2008-06-11

now its time to play.. weeeeeeeeeehhhhhhh!

58 By basalal21 2008-06-11

now its time to play.. weeeeeeeeeehhhhhhh!

59 By bloodcraft 2008-06-12

nice discussion

60 By bloodcraft 2008-06-12

LOL, after i rated, this hero idea went from 4 stars to 5 stars :P

61 By Steve-O 2008-06-27

2008-06-27: - changed hero skills - changed the name of skills - changed hero item build

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For the ulti..
Just use your common sense.. ^^

62 By DrifterZ 2008-06-27

WOOOO! I'm in da Credits! SWEEEET! 10/10

63 By Hlektrismenos 2008-06-29

tough spells to learn but he is great as an idea

64 By muralha7 2008-07-03

cool

65 By aurre 2008-07-16

I'd say reduce MS to 305 and his HP a bit and it would be great.

Good job.

66 By seelypeal 2008-08-09

how bout maybe axe as an enemy :D dont want all units to atk him

67 By omniknightmaster 2008-08-13

all that i have to say is that this dude will seriously need have buffroids.
i mean he has a 255 nuke, like a 2 sec stun and a mob of creeps. good job. work on it alittle.