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 spellsPipe of Insight
Against magical damageCrimson Guard
Against physical damageGame 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
Good Against
Struggles Against
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