[STR-NEUT] Balrog, the Everburning

[Kira`]

• Model
• Background Story
• Hero Introduction

• Armored Mode
• Unleashed Mode

The Everburning Balrog

The Everburning Balrog

Once a mighty devastating demon on the depth of Dalaran, the entity of hell's fire itself, Balrog was something that you don't want to see before your eyes. Somehow the great Archmage, Antonidas, managed to defeat him, and seal him inside a magical armor, that will hold the power of the fire demon. After years and decades, Balrog serves Antonidas as a guardian, his anger and lust for revenge has gone, and he respected his master so much for the knowledge he got from the Archmage. Antonidas death in Arthas hand really shock him. He failed to guard his master, but Antonidas' last words, is to let go Balrog, and let him choose his own destiny. So the demon, with mighty armor, and knowledge to control his devastating power, made a vow, to end the war, and bring peace like his master always said in whole of his time.

This hero is a morphing hero. He has two forms, that are very different each other. He can become a tank with armor, or killer with his fire. He can change form depends on the situation and the team. He will be always available for tanking, or lurking in the woods, searching any prey to kill. He can crush enemies, gain armor, and many other things in two ways of gameplay. The most adaptive hero ever in DotA (IMO )

• Armored Mode Statistic
• Unleashed Mode Statistic

Strength Agility Intelligence 22 + [2.2] 22 + [2.2] 14 + [1.4]

Starting HP/MP: 568/182 Base Stats: 58 Stats Gain: 5.8 Primary Role: Tank/Ganker

Affiliation:	Neutral		Attack Animation	0.5/0.54
Damage:	45-55		Casting Animation	0.67/0.4
Armor:	6		Base Attack Time:	1.7
Movespeed:	295		Missile Speed:	Instant
Attack Range:	120(melee)		Sight Range:	1800/1000

Strength Agility Intelligence 22 + [2.2] 22 + [2.2] 14 + [1.4]

Starting HP/MP: 568/182 Base Stats: 58 Stats Gain: 5.8 Primary Role: Ganker/Chaser

Affiliation:	Neutral		Attack Animation	0.5/0.54
Damage:	55-65		Casting Animation	0.67/0.4
Armor:	1		Base Attack Time:	1.7
Movespeed:	315		Missile Speed:	Instant
Attack Range:	120(melee)		Sight Range:	1800/1000

• Armored Mode Skills
• Unleashed Mode Skills

• Fist of Fury
• Defender's Armor
• Demolishing Charge
• Unleash the Demon

Type:Autocast Targeting:Single enemy unit Hotkey:F

Balrog uses all his strength to smash the opponent and make it crippled

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	Mana	Cooldown	C. Range	AoE	Duration	Effects
1	45	3 sec	melee	300*	5 sec**	Deals 2 x STR in damage, cripple for 5% each strike up to 25%, aditionally half damage dealt to enemies in AoE
2	45	2 sec	melee	300*	5 sec**	Deals 2.5 x STR in damage, cripple for 8% each strike up to 35%, aditionally half damage dealt to enemies in AoE
3	45	1 sec	melee	300*	5 sec**	Deals 3 x STR in damage, cripple for 12% each strike up to 45%, aditionally half damage dealt to enemies in AoE
4	45	0 sec	melee	300*	5 sec**	Deals 3.5 x STR in damage, cripple for 15% each strike up to 55%, aditionally half damage dealt to enemies in AoE

Notes:

(*)300 AoE is for half damage that splashed (**)5 sec is duration of cripple Cripple = slowed movement speed. The movement speed slowly regained in 5 seconds

Type:Pass Targeting:Self Hotkey:D

Balrog's magical armor is very strong, and even stronger in a battle

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	Mana	Cooldown	C. Range	AoE	Duration	Effects
1	-	-	-	-	-	Add +5 armor, 10% chance to block any incoming damage, every 100 HP loss will add +2 armor
2	-	-	-	-	-	Add +6 armor, 15% chance to block any incoming damage, every 100 HP loss will add +2 armor
3	-	-	-	-	-	Add +7 armor, 20% chance to block any incoming damage, every 100 HP loss will add +2 armor
4	-	-	-	-	-	Add +8 armor, 25% chance to block any incoming damage, every 100 HP loss will add +2 armor

Notes:

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Type:Active Targeting:Enemy unit or ground Hotkey:E

Balrog charges forward and demolish everything in his path

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	Mana	Cooldown	C. Range	AoE	Duration	Effects
1	120	15 sec	800*	375**	0.75 sec***	Rush to destination point max 800 units*, enemies in path got damaged by 55 and pushed aside, enemies in end point** got damaged by 175 and stunned***
2	130	15 sec	800*	375**	1.25 sec***	Rush to destination point max 800 units*, enemies in path got damaged by 80 and pushed aside, enemies in end point** got damaged by 200 and stunned***
3	140	15 sec	800*	375**	1.75 sec***	Rush to destination point max 800 units*, enemies in path got damaged by 105 and pushed aside, enemies in end point** got damaged by 225 and stunned***
4	150	15 sec	800*	375**	2.25 sec***	Rush to destination point max 800 units*, enemies in path got damaged by 130 and pushed aside, enemies in end point** got damaged by 250 and stunned***

Notes:

(*)800 is maximum range you can rush to (**)375 is the AoE for end point stun (***)duration here is for the stun Rush have the same speed with Waveform pushed aside just like Primal Roar effect

Type:Active Targeting:Self Hotkey:T

Balrog take off his armor and unleash his true form, followed by a mighty blow

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	Mana	Cooldown	C. Range	AoE	Duration	Effects
1	100	15	-	600*	3 sec**	Transform into Unleashed form, dealing mighty blow* when transforming, dealing 220 damage and break enemies weapon**
2	100	15	-	600*	3.5 sec**	Transform into Unleashed form, dealing mighty blow* when transforming, dealing 250 damage and break enemies weapon**
3	100	15	-	600*	4 sec**	Transform into Unleashed form, dealing mighty blow* when transforming, dealing 280 damage and break enemies weapon**

Notes:

(*)600 is AoE for the explosion (**)duration is for weapon break, means enemies in effect cannot attack Have 0.5 second casting time. While transforming Balrog is invulnerable

• Claw of Flames
• Destroyer's Armor
• Devastating Charge
• Seal the Demon

Type:Autocast Targeting:Single enemy unit Hotkey:F

Balrog slashes his opponent with his mighty claw, leaving it open wounded, and burns the wound with his devastating fire

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	Mana	Cooldown	C. Range	AoE	Duration	Effects
1	45	3 sec	melee	300*	5 sec**	Deals 2 x STR in damage, slow MS for 10%, deals additional 20 dps for 5 seconds that splashed
2	45	2 sec	melee	300*	5 sec**	Deals 2.5 x STR in damage, slow MS for 15%, deals additional 25 dps for 5 seconds that splashed
3	45	1 sec	melee	300*	5 sec**	Deals 3 x STR in damage, slow MS for 20%, deals additional 30 dps for 5 seconds that splashed
4	45	0 sec	melee	300*	5 sec**	Deals 3.5 x STR in damage, slow MS for 25%, deals additional 35 dps for 5 seconds that splashed

Notes:

(*)300 AoE is for splash dps. Dps also dealt to the main target (**)5 sec is duration of slow Slow is instant and will renewed everytime target got hit

Type:Passive Targeting:Self Hotkey:D

Balrog's body engulfed with the strongest flame that capable to burn down any magical spells that would harm him

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	Mana	Cooldown	C. Range	AoE	Duration	Effects
1	-	-	-	-	-	Add 8% magic resistance, and 8% chance to nullified spells
2	-	-	-	-	-	Add 10% magic resistance, and 10% chance to nullified spells
3	-	-	-	-	-	Add 12% magic resistance, and 12% chance to nullified spells
4	-	-	-	-	-	Add 15% magic resistance, and 15% chance to nullified spells

Notes:

Can evade spells, just like linken

Type:Active Targeting:Enemy unit or ground Hotkey:E

Balrog turns into a ball of immense fire, charge forward and burn everything in his path into dust

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	Mana	Cooldown	C. Range	AoE	Duration	Effects
1	120	15 sec	800*	175**	8 sec***	Rush to destination point max 800 units*, deals initial 100 damage to any enemy in collide plus 10 dps for 5 seconds, leave a trail of fire that deals 15 dps and slow MS for 5% for any enemy unit inside the trail.
2	130	15 sec	800*	175**	8 sec***	Rush to destination point max 800 units*, deals initial 140 damage to any enemy in collide plus 10 dps for 5 seconds, leave a trail of fire that deals 15 dps and slow MS for 5% for any enemy unit inside the trail.
3	140	15 sec	800*	175**	8 sec***	Rush to destination point max 800 units*, deals initial 180 damage to any enemy in collide plus 20 dps for 5 seconds, leave a trail of fire that deals 15 dps and slow MS for 5% for any enemy unit inside the trail.
4	150	15 sec	800*	175**	8 sec***	Rush to destination point max 800 units*, deals initial 220 damage to any enemy in collide plus 20 dps for 5 seconds, leave a trail of fire that deals 15 dps and slow MS for 5% for any enemy unit inside the trail.

Notes:

(*)800 is maximum range you can rush to (**)175 is the wide of the trail (***)duration here is for the trail Rush have the same speed with Waveform

Type:Active Targeting:Self Hotkey:T

Balrog put his armor again to adapt the situation on battlefield, before that he release a deadly blow of immense fire

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	Mana	Cooldown	C. Range	AoE	Duration	Effects
1	100	15	-	600*	6 sec**	Transform into Armored form, temporarily gain +20 armor for the duration**, stun enemies around* for 0.5 second
2	100	15	-	600*	7 sec**	Transform into Armored form, temporarily gain +25 armor for the duration**, stun enemies around* for 0.75 second
3	100	15	-	600*	8 sec**	Transform into Armored form, temporarily gain +30 armor for the duration**, stun enemies around* for 1 second

Notes:

(*)600 is AoE for the stun (**)duration is for armor bonus Have 0.5 second casting time. While transforming Balrog is invulnerable

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• Skill Synergies
• Hero Synergies
• Item Synergies

• Armored Form
• Unleashed Form

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Changelog:

11/05/2010

• change 2nd and 4th skill so that armored form now more armor oriented, and unleashed form now more magic resist oriented, thanks to crashsurfer

[Zero_Messiah]

Reminds me of my Omega Weapon entry, except instead of a changing the hero it summoned again (so I didn't lose the abilities of my original hero) and it let them synergize together.

[Kira`]

Really? can you give me the link?
I really want to see it

this idea comes out looooooong time ago I almost forgot

well my idea here is just a hero with two forms that can adapt in any kind of circumstances

[Zero_Messiah]

A link.

[nijj]

Wow, that's a hell of a hero you got there. The first skill is brutal with good itens and the second is exelent too. The 3d is nice, but it's possible to stop him while he's charging ? And he can get invunerable every 15 sec for 4 sec dealing damage , that's not too much ?

[Kira`]

@Zero: Oh I remember that hero, I've seen it and read it before. Well the main difference between yours and mine is, yours is summoning, but mine is morphing Omega only change the 2nd skill and can release a summon. But Balrog can change his form and become a different type of hero. So would you mind giving review?

@nijj: thanks a lot. When charging, it's possible to stop him via disables, but will be very difficult. And yeah I haven't balance him in depth so I'll check it. Thanks a lot

[crashsurfer]

Seeing this thread reminds me of the BALROG from lord of the rings...
but THAT balrog uses a whip and looks like lucifer....watching this can give you some inspiration: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44kBN340vd4

[Kira`]

Yeah, I'm LOTR trilogy fans
and you're right, the idea comes from LOTR's Balrog, but I just take the name and few details (demon and fire theme)
And Everburning was taken from Firelord's name in WC3

So here it is
no review?

[crashsurfer]

I see that your skills have similarities between the armoured form and the unleased form.
No comments on the 1st skill.
2nd Skill: Since the armoured formed is about armour, focus only on reducing physical damage. While the flaming one can protect him from magical damage only. The reason I'm saying this is to distinguish the differences between the two forms and not make both of the 2nd skills too all-rounded. Otherwise no point in changing form.

3rd skill: Unique but a bit overpowered. Still their are some similarities between the 2 forms but I like the fire trail thing. But it is awfully similar to batrider's ultimate.

4th: The transition of Balrog defines this hero. When unleasing, it is fine to have an AOE damage due to the blast of fire. But it does not make sense to deal damage when you are closing up the fiercer side of it. I suggest a temporary armour bonus when he goes back to his armoured form. The idea here is more defense than offence when reverting and more offence than defence when being unleashed.

While your skills are interesting, I would be delighted to see some whiplash action just like in the lord of the rings. There is potential in this hero. T-Up!

[Monsterlord]

A 1.5 second invulnerability every 15 seconds is far too good in terms of stun dodging, so that needs changed.

Other than that, I love the concept, and the model choice is very good, I think. However, I'd like to see more defense in the shelled mode while keeping the unleashed mode offensive. Aside from that, your skills just generally need nerfing, especially the first. 3.5x str per attack for 45 mana is insane. You'll be hitting for 300+ damage with it.

[Kira`]

Originally Posted by crashsurfer

I see that your skills have similarities between the armoured form and the unleased form.
No comments on the 1st skill.
2nd Skill: Since the armoured formed is about armour, focus only on reducing physical damage. While the flaming one can protect him from magical damage only. The reason I'm saying this is to distinguish the differences between the two forms and not make both of the 2nd skills too all-rounded. Otherwise no point in changing form.

3rd skill: Unique but a bit overpowered. Still their are some similarities between the 2 forms but I like the fire trail thing. But it is awfully similar to batrider's ultimate.

4th: The transition of Balrog defines this hero. When unleasing, it is fine to have an AOE damage due to the blast of fire. But it does not make sense to deal damage when you are closing up the fiercer side of it. I suggest a temporary armour bonus when he goes back to his armoured form. The idea here is more defense than offence when reverting and more offence than defence when being unleashed.

While your skills are interesting, I would be delighted to see some whiplash action just like in the lord of the rings. There is potential in this hero. T-Up!

Thanks a lot
so I need to make more difference on the skills eh? OK I'll do it as you told, I'll tweak the skills so the two form will be extremely different. And I'll take your sugg on ulti, thanks again. About whiplash.....I'll consider it

Originally Posted by Monsterlord

A 1.5 second invulnerability every 15 seconds is far too good in terms of stun dodging, so that needs changed.

Other than that, I love the concept, and the model choice is very good, I think. However, I'd like to see more defense in the shelled mode while keeping the unleashed mode offensive. Aside from that, your skills just generally need nerfing, especially the first. 3.5x str per attack for 45 mana is insane. You'll be hitting for 300+ damage with it.

So it's number issue? OK I'll do more calculation on it, and glad you like it thanks a lot

[Kira`]

OK I've edit the 2nd skill and ulti

now Armored Mode is more armor-oriented and tankier, while Unleashed Mode is more magic resistant, and damage oriented

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[Monsterlord]

Much better, now it's simply a cause of nerfing the other two skills to playable numbers.

Limit the splash damage on the first skill to the armoured form btw, it suits it better. Perhaps add a small armour reduction to the unleashed version instead.

[Kira`]

Thanks
I'll consider it

[UltraSonic50]

the table seems messed up in armor mode in your 2nd skill.

[crashsurfer]

nice changes...
there seems some technical problems on the 2nd skill (defender armour) though.

You might consider how the skills work together in synergy, plus possible item builds suitable for the hero to achieve maximum effect of its skills.

[Kira`]

woops you're right, I'll fix it, thnx guys

I'll do the synergy part later, quite busy now

[Dzin-Zakk]

Yo!

Skill 1: Pretty neat during the sealed form. OP during the unleashed.

Skill 2: Hehe after loosing 2000hp he'll have like +40 bonus armor. That's more than 80% reduction. But that's fine as long as he has low hp. BUT with the damage avoiding part the skill is just OP.

Skill 3: The concept is the one everyone tries to add. The problem is that it's already implemented! See "Skewer" for additional info. Your's is OP compared to the Magnataur's. I'm not talking about numbers, the problem is with push back effect. Take a look at http://www.playdota.com/forums/25313...cry-mechanics/ "Stinger".

Ultimate: Hmmm.... So the Balrog becomes empowered during the skill. May be you should add "degeneration" effect and/or -armor so it would be "berserker's rage" mode. Say like Balrog is melting while unleashed and has to seal himself before he exhausts himself completely.

[Kira`]

Originally Posted by Dzink

Yo!

Skill 1: Pretty neat during the sealed form. OP during the unleashed.

Skill 2: Hehe after loosing 2000hp he'll have like +40 bonus armor. That's more than 80% reduction. But that's fine as long as he has low hp. BUT with the damage avoiding part the skill is just OP.

Skill 3: The concept is the one everyone tries to add. The problem is that it's already implemented! See "Skewer" for additional info. Your's is OP compared to the Magnataur's. I'm not talking about numbers, the problem is with push back effect. Take a look at http://www.playdota.com/forums/25313...cry-mechanics/ "Stinger".

Ultimate: Hmmm.... So the Balrog becomes empowered during the skill. May be you should add "degeneration" effect and/or -armor so it would be "berserker's rage" mode. Say like Balrog is melting while unleashed and has to seal himself before he exhausts himself completely.

skill 1: so it's OP on unleashed form? I'll note it, thanks

skill 2: you may choose the damage resist or magic resist though, still in armored mode, nuker will definitely destroy him

skill 3: actually the concept is like waveform+primal roar, a quick rush that disables units and push them, and it's very different with Skewer though

skill 4: nope, look at the stats, he already lose base armor from changing mode, and each mode have their own advantages and disadvantages so degeneration is not needed here

anyway thanks for the review though

[Kira`]

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