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Weaver

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Ability Build

1
Shukuchi
2
Geminate Attack
3
The Swarm
4
Shukuchi
5
Shukuchi
6
Time Lapse
7
Shukuchi
8
Geminate Attack
9
Geminate Attack
10
Geminate Attack
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11
+8 Strength
12
Time Lapse
13
The Swarm
14
The Swarm
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15
+2 Swarm Attacks to Kill
16
The Swarm
17
Attribute Bonus
18
Time Lapse
19
Attribute Bonus
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20
+90 Geminate Attack Damage
21
Attribute Bonus
22
Attribute Bonus
23
Attribute Bonus
24
Attribute Bonus
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25
+1 Geminate Attack

Disables, Buffs and Passives

AbilitiesDisablesDispellable BuffsBreakable Passives
Interrupts ChannelingSilencesRoots
The Swarm
Shukuchi
Geminate Attack
Time Lapse

Item Build

Starting
Tango
17
Magic Stick
10
Blood Grenade
Iron Branch
5
Faerie Fire
1
Sentry Ward
1
Sentry Ward
1
Observer Ward
Early Game
7
Urn of Shadows
15
Magic Wand
Mid Game
7
Spirit Vessel
18
Rod of Atos
Aghanim's Shard
Maelstrom
Late Game
18
Gleipnir
95
Black King Bar
15
Bloodthorn
20
Scythe of Vyse
Situational
18
Orchid Malevolence
18
Heaven's Halberd
15
Lotus Orb
Boots of Travel
14
Linken's Sphere
Neutral
Lance of Pursuit
40
Trusty Shovel
Grove Bow
8
Specialist's Array
4
Enchanted Quiver
40
Ogre Seal Totem
25
Ascetic's Cap
3
Stormcrafter
Stygian Desolator
Mirror Shield

Hero Strategy

Consider placing an observer for midlaner quickly with Shukuchi as you load into the game.

Sniping couriers with the help of a ward behind their tier 1 tower will reduce their available detection.

Keep checking opponents' inventory for detection.

Use Shukuchi to secure ranged creep and damage the opponents at the same time.

In fights, focus on applying Swarm on as many opponents as possible and prioritize killing supports and backliners first.

When not much is happening, push out the sidelines aggressively as Weaver is elusive.

Weaver enables the team to take Roshan fairly early due to Swarm armor reduction.

Aghanim's Scepter is a game-changing pick up. In pair with Blink Dagger or Aether Lens, it becomes easier to use.

Counter Strategy

Bring a sentry and extra consumables to the lane against Weaver.

Remove The Swarm from yourself and from teammates or you will loose a lot of armor.

Weaver's Time Lapse will remove Dust of Appearance.

Weaver is really good at killing supports and backliners. Protect them.

Becoming invisible removes The Swarm unless you are being detected or Weaver has Shard upgrade.

Instant disables and silences are great against the elusive Weaver.

Armor items, Heaven's Halberd and Ghost Scepter are great against Weaver's physical damage.

Counter Items for Core Players

Laning Phase
17
Magic Stick
Blight Stone
Ring of Regen
Armor items
Ring of Health
Mid Game
16
Solar Crest
18
Orchid Malevolence
18
Heaven's Halberd
Late Game
20
Scythe of Vyse
22
Ethereal Blade
105
Aeon Disk
35
Abyssal Blade
Assault Cuirass
Butterfly
20
Silver Edge

Counter Items for Support Players

Laning Phase
17
Magic Stick
Blight Stone
Ring of Regen
Armor items
1
Sentry Ward
30
Dust of Appearance
Mid Game
16
Solar Crest
Sentry, Dust and Gem
14
Glimmer Cape
22
Ghost Scepter
Late Game
20
Scythe of Vyse
22
Ethereal Blade
105
Aeon Disk
Sentry, Dust and Gem