Dota 2 Hero Discussion : Puck the Faerie Dragon (2 July 2014)
Puck is one of the best heroes in the game at starting fights. Puck's skills are useful in any situation, giving it a lot of flexibility and making it a great hero in both support and offensive roles. Puck's signature skill, Illusory Orb , is an example of this. Although it functions like a regular line damage spell, at any time during its course Puck can use its Ethereal Jaunt skill and instantly teleport to the position of the Illusory Orb. This makes the spell useful in both attacking and escaping. It also works perfectly with its second offensive spell, Waning Rift. Waning Rift deals damage and silences in an area aroundPuck, making it the natural choice for use after an Illusory Orb and Ethereal Jaunt. Puck's final offensive spell, Dream Coil, can be used either before or after this combo with great effect. Dream Coil traps enemies in a small area, forcing them to remain near the target point or take damage and get stunned. To complement its need to get up into its target's face, Puck has Phase Shift to help in sticky situations. Phase Shift renders Puck invulnerable for several seconds, although it is unable to move in this state. Puck is a relatively easy hero to pick up, but a rewarding one to master.