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General DiscussionWhich early game item replaces HoTD for Agi Heroes? Drums OR Aquila +...

Which early game item replaces HoTD for Agi Heroes? Drums OR Aquila + Wraith Band in General Discussion
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    Drum of Endurance is just an expensive ineffective aquila. Its worth it for the active buff and it synergizes with manta carriers (except AM) but its unproductive for stats. You basically get more stats with a Ring of Aquila + Wraithband.

    Drum of Endurance: 1655g
    Int: 3 = 36 mana and 0.12 mana regen
    Str: 6 = 120 hp and 0.18 hp regen
    Agi: 6 = 6 dmg, 0.86 armor and 6 att. speed
    Dmg: 3 + 6 = 9 dmg
    Mana Regen: 50%

    Aquila + Wraith Band: 1470g (485g+985g)
    Int: 6 (3+3) = 72 mana + 0.24 mana regen
    Str: 6 (3+3) = 120 hp and 0.18 hp regen
    Agi: 15 (6+9) = 15 damage, 15 att. speed and 2.14 armor
    Dmg: 13 (10+3) + 15 = 28 dmg
    Armor: 2 + 2.14 = 4.14 armor
    Flat Mana Regen: 0.55 + 0.24 = 0.79 mana regen

    You basically get 3 more int, same amount of str, 9 more agi, 19 more dmg, 9 more att. speed and 3.28 more armor if you buy Aquila + Wraith rather than Drums. And it costs 185g less.

    I would say Agi heroes should go for Aquila and Wraith band if you want to be cost efficient for your early game. Drums is certainly more valuable if you're going for early game 5-man pushes because of its active buff. Dragon Lance, on the other hand, is core on most ranged agi heroes (also meepo) so I would advice to rush Lance to maximize its stats and added attack range rather than going Wraith + Aquilla if you're having a hard lane. HoTD is now very optional since the stats are basically garbage but its still a worthful pick-up if you want the active.

    casual gamer

      aq + wbs a joke on 99% heroes

      Emiya

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        just curious , who are the 1%

        casual gamer

          sniper drow and tb but i still wouldnt do it

          tb~

            what about dual wraith band? i dont know im new to dota

            LucaManny

              Its 3% from hero pool. Not 1%