Hey everyone! I’m new to the DOTA community and I’m on the hunt for heroes that remind me of Flicker from Vainglory. Flicker was my favorite character and I loved how unique his abilities were, so I’m really hoping to find someone in DOTA that captures that same vibe. Here’s a quick rundown of his abilities:
1. **Willow Whisper (Passive)**: Flicker gains stealth and bonus movement speed when hiding in brush, plus true sight while stealthed.
2. **Binding Light (A)**: This ability allows Flicker to command fairies to swarm a location, dealing damage and rooting enemies.
3. **Fairy Dust (B)**: Flicker swirls fairy dust that slows enemies within an area and bursts after a few seconds.
4. **Mooncloak (Ultimate)**: After a short channel, Flicker and his teammates gain stealth and true sight for a set duration.
Does anyone know of heroes with similar abilities or playstyles in DOTA? I’d appreciate any suggestions!
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I’d suggest checking out Dark Willow; her spells might not match Flicker’s 1-for-1, but her playstyle is close. She has roots, stuns, and makes you hard to target, which creates that annoying disruption!
As a former VG player too, I understand the nostalgia! You might find some similarity in support Slark gameplay, especially when camping in fog and helping your teammates. For example, Treant’s passive is reminiscent of Flicker’s stealth when hiding.
For a similar gameplay experience, consider Slark. He’s slippery and has true sight, plus he’s great at evading enemies. But remember, in DOTA, going invisible doesn’t make you invincible! Just be wary of sentries and dust.
There isn’t a single hero that matches all of Flicker’s abilities perfectly, but a few come to mind. For stealth, Treant Protector can hide in trees, while Nyx Assassin has true sight with a small-range ability. If you’re looking for something like Binding Light, I’d suggest looking at Dark Willow’s brambles; they can root enemies, though they’re different mechanics. Mirana’s ultimate is also similar to Flicker’s.
I think he resembles a mix of Puck and Treant Protector. Treant’s tree-based invisibility and Puck’s fairy-like design make sense. Both have abilities that let them escape or hide. If you want slippery heroes, maybe consider Puck, Ember Spirit, or Storm Spirit.
Totally agree! Puck has that elusive playstyle which could capture the spirit of Flicker.
Good point about Mirana! Her ult feels quite similar to what Flicker does.