B a t h e I n B l o o d !
A Comprehensive Guide on Shaco
By Shaaaco



Table of Contents

I. Foreword
II. Introduction to Strygwyr
III. Pros and Cons
IV. Strygwyr's Role
V. Skill Build
VI. Item Build
VII. Gameplay
a. Early game
b. Mid game
c. Late game
VIII. Strategy
IX. Friends and Enemies
X. Conclusion
XI. Changelog

Greetings! I am Shaaaco. Welcome to my very first guide, and it's about Strygwyr, the Bloodseeker! Strygwyr is my favorite hero in DotA because he is incredibly fun to play! He is an amazing ganker, chaser and killer with his unique skills. In this guide, I will help you properly utilize Strygwyr's skills, buy the right items, win games, and more importantly, have fun!

II. Introduction to Strygwyr



Background Story

An unusual hybrid of Demon and Orc, Strygwyr is an outcast amongst all mortal creatures. By thriving on and bathing himself with the blood of those he slays, Strygwyr can heal his wounds - even those that could prove fatal. Beware the fool who dares venturing alone, for Strygwyr can sense his blood miles away and gain vision through his helpless prey's eyes. Having ruptured the enemy with mighty blows in his bloodthirsty frenzies, Strygwyr corners his foe into making the impossible decision - bleed to death by trying to outrun the hasty demon, or be ripped to shreds in its awesome fury.



Stats

Strength 23 + 2
Agility 24 + 3
Intelligence 18 + 1.7

Damage 53- 59
Armor 3.36
Movespeed 305
Attack Animation 0.43/0.74



Notes: As you can see, Bloodseeker's stats are great. His starting strength and agility are amazing, while his intelligence is average. The same can be said about his stat gains.

III. Pros and Cons

Pros

+ Amazing starting stats and stat gains
+ Good lane staying ability
+ Amazing ganker and chaser
+ Can kill enemy heroes easily
+ Hard to escape from due to Strygwyr's Thirst

Cons

- Item dependent
- Easily countered with disables (fixed by Black King Bar)
- Useless to team if not farmed