Magnus Offlane

Key Strategy

Key strategic elements to consider when playing Magnus

• Skewer destroys trees which can be useful against certain heroes.
• When fighting close to pillars and cliffs, consider Skewering opponents on them.
• Magnus has huge base damage that is further amplified by Empower. Use to win the lane last hit wise.
• When an opponent is close to your tower, consider making Shockwave into Skewer play.
• Ask your teammates to make stacks for you as you can clear them with ease once Empower is maxed out.
• Consider turning during Reverse Polarity animation to be able to Skewer stunned units towards allies right away.
• Don`t rotate too much. Focus on farming Blink Dagger and then start playing more actively.
• Once you have Blink Dagger, make use of it immediately before opponents are able to scout it.
• Avoid showing yourself at the start of the fight. Wait for opponents to clump up and do your combo.
• Pick up Aghanims Shard later in the game to boost your farming speed, damage output, and control.

Main Combo

Main item and ability combo

Empower => Blink Dagger => Reverse Polarity => Horn Toss => Skewer => Shockwave

Further Information

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This guide was written by Hammad: View Gamer Profile