supportExpertPatch 7.34d

Roaming Pudge

Aggressive roaming Pudge build focused on early game ganks and map control through hook picks.

HookMaster
Author
55.1%
Win Rate
68.4%
Pick Rate
15.6K
Views
4.3
Rating
2024-08-01
Published

Playstyle

Aggressive initiator who creates space through constant roaming and hook threats.

Skill Build

1
Meat Hook
max
2
Rot
value
3
Meat Hook
max
4
Flesh Heap
value
5
Meat Hook
max
6
Dismember
value
7
Meat Hook
max
8
Rot
value
9
Rot
max
10
Rot
max

Item Progression

Starting Items

Stout Shield
Tango
Clarity
x2
Observer Ward
x2

Early Game

Arcane Boots
Aether Lens
Magic Wand

Mid Game

Blink Dagger
Blade Mail
Force Staff

Late Game

Aghanim's Scepter
Heart of Tarrasque
Refresher Orb

Luxury Items

Octarine Core
Shiva's Guard

Situational Items

Lotus Orb
Against targeted spells
Pipe of Insight
Against magical damage
Crimson Guard
Against physical damage

Game Plan

E

Early Game

Roam constantly, look for hook opportunities, control runes and gank lanes.

M

Mid Game

Initiate team fights with hooks, tank damage for team, control key areas.

L

Late Game

Hook key targets in team fights, tank massive amounts of damage, protect carries.

Strengths

Game-changing hook potential
High durability with Flesh Heap
Strong initiation ability
Good at controlling map

Weaknesses

Hook accuracy dependent
Can feed if played poorly
Limited mobility without items
Vulnerable to kiting

Pro Tips

1

Practice hook accuracy in demo mode

2

Use fog of war for surprise hooks

3

Toggle Rot carefully to avoid self-damage

4

Hook through creeps to surprise enemies

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