General DiscussionNeed an advice on Silencer and pointing out my mistakes in this match

dont post an ID, post a link to this match on dbuff instead

Here you go OP http://www.dotabuff.com/matches/2110214793

Why do you need a link instead of an ID? because I'm newbie here so I don't know much about Dotabuff right now

btw is orb walking still applies on silencer? afaik his 2nd is not a modifier anymore.. sry 4 asking dumb question, i havnt play him yet this past patch.

Correct, it's not an ORB. I will post something cause silencer is my jam, just let me finish my sandwich first and wash my hands.

Ok, first things first. You're in normal skill and you're trying to play a no escape hero, with no escapes, vs 5 carries, and you have 5 items that require activation. With 5 action slots even I would struggle in confusing team fights where the focus is on me.

Imagine silencer as a blank hero patch in an RPG, pick the way you're gonna go and stick with it.

> Carry
> Support
> Semi-Carry

Mek, force are good items for a support.
Force, Atos are good items for a semi-carry.
Atos, Orchid are decent items for a carry.

Try not to mix so many different item types cause you're effectively putting all your Dota2 eggs in one basket.

Lets play this game out in a way I would.

1. Fuck the mekanism, dogshit item on it's own unless your team is sold on pushing early. 500 tower damage on carry says they weren't doing shit. Don't waste money on mek unless team is looking for that early finish and even then there are better mek carriers.
2. Build glimmer, which you can convert into a Shadowblade if you're trying to pick up kills later solo. As a team of 5 carries I would have taken advantage of the fact they needed farm and wouldn't be carrying detection at all times.
3. Orchid is sub-optimal on silencer, you're by default a silencer and the team will get Manta/BKB anyways so its a really expensive item for not really a lot of gain. Though yes, it can work out but not in this game.
4. On a good note the Atos, and Ghost were good choices.

5. You probably could have won that game if your items where. Force, Glimmer/SB, Ghost, and sheepstick. I am utterly shocked that no one on your team has any kind of disable for any of their carries.
6. Int is your friend, don't idle silencer is actually a decent ganker. Try and find opportunities to pick up in from people.

Watch some of my games

http://www.dotabuff.com/players/90503334/matches?date=3month&hero=silencer&skill_bracket=&lobby_type=&game_mode=&region=&faction=&duration=&enjoyment=any&timezone=Europe%2FLondon

@majorpoom
because i cant click an ID and open the match data, and copy-pasting takes time. on top, its very hard if u r using ipad or stuff like that.

the picks and itembuilds look like your typical 1k mmr dota match

i did not watch the game but if u look at it the 1st thing u will see and realize is tht enemies are all agi so why pick silencer if there is nothing big skill tht nids to be silenced. if u will play support u could have pick disabler or if a core u could have pick a fast farmer hero and build disable. remember drafting/picking is very important, silencer has a right time and right present heroes in game to be picked so u can use him in full potential. tht is my opinion and suggestion for you.

@Havoc Badger

Thank you for your advice! I'll try doing it next time I play as Silencer.