Get BKB right after core.Īlthough the damage and critical from Buriza is great, God's Strength doesn't benefit from raw +dmg. Without BKB he run the risk of being chain disabled, nuked to death, or simply having his buffs purged off with a diffusual blade.
But if he is tanking, Satanic should be preferred.īKB's stats are great and the avatar ability is insane. Since he is carry, MoM should be equipped because of the huge IAS it gives. Mask of Madness is great item because it gives Sven a steroids skill. Blink is invaluable, seriously consider getting this item if his team needs an initiation. Who doesn't want to steal life? It can be upgraded into either MoM or Satanic, either of which are very good for him. Power treads gives the versatility of switching between stats when necessary and more damage, even with God's Strength. Low MS and melee attack range force Sven to grab boots early, even with Warcry. Everyone needs boots, and He is no exception. Ask an ally to give it wings, or do yourself. He needs courier a lot for shopping many cheap items, and that measly little walking slave won't be enough. Soul Ring Used in conjunction with Urn of Shadows can replace and work better than Bottle.
Urn of Shadows is great item for dusting up after a gank, very important for him. The burst regeneration is useful in so many circumstances such as escaping a gank, turning the tide of a battle, or gaining back just enough mana to to kill somebody. Magic Wand is the most imba item in the game. 2 Set of Tangos, 3 x Ironwood Branch, Clarity Potion, Animal courier. When he has enough big damage with BKB, Satanic or Armlet, then Great Cleave will help him farming or clearing the way more effective.ġ. One level of God's Strength is enough in early and mid game because increasing level of god's strength will cause him store more mana and is not comparable with 25% increased damage. But in mid game, he needs it more often, short cooldown of Warcry will help him. Warcry is needed in early minutes for chasing enemy once in a while. If you don't want him lack of mana to cast his skills, give him enough stats. It has high damage, 2 seconds stun and 15 s cooldown. Storm Bolt is his main skill in early minutes. This skill makes Sven superman giving him lots of extra damage.
Sven gets pumped up! Adds bonus damage for 25 seconds. This skill can be used before or after team battles for the armor or for the extra ms to chase down fleeing heroes. Sven and nearby allies gain 12% movespeed and increased armor for 6 seconds. With the righteous anger of one wielding Justice, Sven lets loose a mighty Warcry, heartening his allies for battle. It is used for clearing the faster and will be more effective when Sven has big damage. Sven strikes with such force that all nearby enemies take damage. This skill remains the same mana cost, cooldown and duration, but the damage increases. Targets an area around an enemy unit and releases a magical hammer dealing damage and stunning enemy units. Armed with his blessed cleaving blade Justice, and harnessing the power to strike down his enemies with the might of God's Strength, Sven's wrath toward the unjust is a sight to behold. He has come out of his wanderings determined to guard the innocent against evil. Born of a Knight and a Night Elf and ostracized since birth, Sven has lead a solitary existence of meditation and training. A follower of the great God of Order, Paladine, Sven has sworn to uphold the rights of all.