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SNIPER-DOTA GUIDE

HERO INTRODUCTION

While relatively weak in close ranged combat, the Sniper can be deadly from a distance. With precision accuracy, Kardel frequently lands Headshots, momentarily disrupting and dealing heavier damage. He also can attack from the greatest distance having mastered aiming with his trusty rifle. Combine these two skills with the fact that bullets are unrivaled in projectile velocity, and it doesn't take long to realize his unparalleled last hitting capability. For dealing with large waves and heavier structures, Kardel fires Shrapnel that spreads out dealing damage and slowing in an area. He is renowned for his ultimate attack, Assassinating victims from an astounding distance with quite the punch behind it, using a specialized and costly ammunition round



BACKGROUND STORY

Kardel Sharpeye is a testament to his name and race. Using only his finely honed skills of marksmanship and his trusty rifle, he systematically destroys his opponents from afar. Taking great care to aim for the most vulnerable of areas, he is capable of severely injuring an opponent, and with a little extra time, has been known to simply dispose of an enemy in a single shot. His rifle is equipped with a secondary barrel, capable of launching a short burst of shrapnel at close range, causing massive damage.

Skill Information:

Shrapnel

Fires a ball full of shrapnel into the air which promptly explodes, showering the target area in explosive pellets. Enemy units that walk in this area get damaged and slowed. Deals 1/3 damage to buildings. Lasts for 8 seconds

Headshot:


A shot to the head deals bonus damage and stuns for a short duration.

Take Aim:

Kardel uses his dwarf engineering skills to make modifications to his rifle, enhancing the range of his rifle.

Assassinate

Take time to draw a bead, and then deal a large amount of damage to the target at a huge range.
Skill Build:
Dwarven Sniper Skill Build

Lvl 1 - Headshot/Take Aim
Lvl 2 - Headshot/Take Aim
Lvl 3 - Headshot/Take Aim
Lvl 4 - Headshot/Take Aim
Lvl 5 - Headshot/Take Aim
Lvl 6 - Assassinate
Lvl 7 - Headshot/Take Aim
Lvl 8 - Headshot/Take Aim
Lvl 9 - Headshot/Take Aim
Lvl 10 - Shrapnel
Lvl 11 - Assassinate
Lvl 12 - Shrapnel
Lvl 13 - Shrapnel
Lvl 14 - Shrapnel
Lvl 15 - Stats
Lvl 16 - Assassinate

Lvl 17-25 - Stats
Item Build:

1.Power treads (Strenth) or BoT or Phase Boots

I prefer power treads over phase boots at early game because of strenth which provides hp and suivivability for sniper.Whereas Phase Boots provides with damage and movement speed still lack in hp and survivability that Sniper needs.BoT can be bought at late game as you will be having enough Hp.

2.Mask of Madness or Helm of Domi

According to me Helm of Domi is best choice for Sniper with lifesteal and Bonus armour,whereas Mask of madness provides you with 17% Lifesteal and Berserk State which gives Bonus attack and movement speed but you take 30% more damage and hence makes sniper an easy target.So Skip getting MoM and ger Helm.

3.Black King Bar or Lothars Edge

In my Dota Career ive saw many people making lothars almost all.But once my friend told me if you wanna play sniper make BkB and rape everyone and told that lothars edge is gay item XD.I agree with him as BkB gives you bonus hp and damage and magic immunity is sufficient to kill everyone and you wont be needing lothar to hide than attack and play Hide And Seek :P.
So i Prefer BKB  more than lothars , but still you can make lothars it depends on the game.

4.Sange and Yasha or Skadi

I think both items are good and you can make any one of them but i generally make sange and yasha.

5.Monkey King Bar

No need to say anything just own this thing and own all other team carries.

6.Butterfly

One thing that you must get to save your ass from other team dpsers.

7.Burriza

8.Heart of Tarassque

9.Satanic

More information will be added soon keep updating and help me with more ideas and which guide you like to see
Thank you
GiS_GoDz