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Btw I don't know wether it's my fault but the images are broken. They are on the link http://edge2.dotafire.com/images/????/????. Newest firefox, dunno.
Concluded, nice guide on one of my favoritesd.
I love that you put atos in core (such a win item on a any int hero imo), although shivas is usually my first choice after bloodstone. TS is the perfect person to build tank on and that extra armor ups your effective hp dramatically.
Decent guide, but here are a few things I've noticed while playing T-Saw.
And by the way, to the above poster: Obviously everything in Dota is dynamic and everything changes... but this is a guide, its tough to really show that. Would you rather have the guide just leave the skills section blank and say "well, its really dynamic so anything could go here"? Thats not the point of the guide. Icetag is simply giving a guide to how Icetag would reccomend playing.
1.) A-Boots, BloodStone, and Eul's are generally enough for T-Saw's mana problems and should consist of his core in that order. Bloodstone is the most critical component. Bloodstone on T-saw changes the game. Euls is nice because the movement speed is awesome in helping position T-saw for using Timber Chain to do damage. Timber chain should not really be relied upon for damage, but with the move speed you can really use it to your advantage when ganking.
2.) Maxing out Whirling Death first is the best in most scenarios. T-Saw can mow down almost any hero in early game with maxing out WD and also it helps T-Saw farm like a machine. "Saving Mana" early game is tricky... You should save mana, but at the same time if you farm properly you can play T-Saw smartly by always using his mana. If you can farm a Bloodstone by using your mana constantly and racking up gold then you can really dominate Mid-Game. While also getting kills early game.
3.) I find Heavens Halberd to be really effective on T-Saw. Tankyness + Slow and Evasion will put you over the top on being GodLike.
4.) There should be mention about how one thing that T-Saw really does well against where most heroes struggle is Invisibility. T-Saw is probably the best hero in the game at getting Cheesy Ganks Early + Mid game vs Bounty, Riki, and other soft stealthies. It goes like this: 1.)Bounty Hunter, gets caught off guard. 2.) Gets rocked a few times by lane buddy and T-Saw. 3.) Starts to get low on health and goes invis. (now he's already dead) 4.) Toss the Chak where he goes invis, run up to the chak, and crush a whirling death, then chain out in the direction the BH thinks is safe. = Dead BH = Mad BH
To discuss your talking points
1) I can usually get by without Eul's if I get the charges.
2)Agreed and to the creator of this guide, he's say that even if you can land timberchain, maxing out
3)Agreed.
4)You should see what I can do to a
Now, I do have to agree with prodotaplayer a bit, no sheepstick? It's an awesome item on him! Tons of mana and health too, along with a kickass disable and extra mana regen! I also think that there aren't enough items for you to choose from, at least reintroduce
Enter "dota_range_display 800/1000/1200/1400"depending on level of timber chain) how'd see where youcan shoot your chain
And by the way, to the above poster: Obviously everything in Dota is dynamic and everything changes... but this is a guide, its tough to really show that. Would you rather have the guide just leave the skills section blank and say "well, its really dynamic so anything could go here"? Thats not the point of the guide. Icetag is simply giving a guide to how Icetag would reccomend playing.
1.) A-Boots, BloodStone, and Eul's are generally enough for T-Saw's mana problems and should consist of his core in that order. Bloodstone is the most critical component. Bloodstone on T-saw changes the game. Euls is nice because the movement speed is awesome in helping position T-saw for using Timber Chain to do damage. Timber chain should not really be relied upon for damage, but with the move speed you can really use it to your advantage when ganking.
2.) Maxing out Whirling Death first is the best in most scenarios. T-Saw can mow down almost any hero in early game with maxing out WD and also it helps T-Saw farm like a machine. "Saving Mana" early game is tricky... You should save mana, but at the same time if you farm properly you can play T-Saw smartly by always using his mana. If you can farm a Bloodstone by using your mana constantly and racking up gold then you can really dominate Mid-Game. While also getting kills early game.
3.) I find Heavens Halberd to be really effective on T-Saw. Tankyness + Slow and Evasion will put you over the top on being GodLike.
4.) There should be mention about how one thing that T-Saw really does well against where most heroes struggle is Invisibility. T-Saw is probably the best hero in the game at getting Cheesy Ganks Early + Mid game vs Bounty, Riki, and other soft stealthies. It goes like this: 1.)Bounty Hunter, gets caught off guard. 2.) Gets rocked a few times by lane buddy and T-Saw. 3.) Starts to get low on health and goes invis. (now he's already dead) 4.) Toss the Chak where he goes invis, run up to the chak, and crush a whirling death, then chain out in the direction the BH thinks is safe. = Dead BH = Mad BH
1. This skill setup is rigid. Skill setup is dynamic and changes depending on who you are laning with and team you're facing.
2. Rod of Atos? Seriously? You need mana regen for your ult and atos + arcane boots isn't going to cut it. A way better core item is bloodstone each and every time. That way, you can spam timber chain, whirling, and your ult.
3. Sheep stick gets no mention? Again, bad item build seeing as how item builds usually change depending on who's on your team and who you're up against. If my team has another tank (like cent) and their team is heavy on agils or tanks, sheep stick. Otherwise, bloodstone.
4. If you're facing a team full of nukers - hood. Vanguard will be useless.
I do like the allies/enemies section, but definitely needs more work.