Roles in Casual Mode:
Each hero in Heroes of Newerth has a role that he/she typically fills. The role a hero falls in depends on how it scales with the game and its ability set. Changes associated with Casual Mode, not only shift heroes to different roles than the ones filled in Normal Mode, but also alter how each role should be played. Below we will check out how each of the primary roles (Carry, Support, and Ganker) are affected by the rules of Casual Mode.
Carry:
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More gold than in Normal Mode from
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creep and hero kills, so you will get items more quickly.
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Early “tide-over” items are less important, as it is easier to rush straight for key items because you don’t lose gold on death.
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Always build toward key items and aim to peak as early as possible.
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Assists and kills give more gold relative to creeps than Normal Mode, so get in on the action!
Support:
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You can obtain more items because you don’t lose gold from deaths and will get more gold from assists.,
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Choose items wisely. While some items may help you be a better team player,survivability may be a worthwhile investment because you’re worth more gold when you die.
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Taking out enemy towers can give a huge boon to your team, so try to put yourself into positions to enable your team to take the initiative and push.
Ganker:
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Use your early-game power to establish dominance, and with the increased rewards of Casual Mode, prolong your period of dominance.
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Carries will still get their items, but you can definitely still delay them, and in the process make yourself stronger.
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There are ways to deal with carries - even in the late game. Invest in items like Kuldra’s Sheepstick or use your piles of gold to convert into a semi-carry to remain relevant no matter how long the game goes for.
It is a misconception that carries hold a massive advantage in Casual Mode. While they may get their items more quickly, Supports and Gankers will as well. Early on, a decked out Ganker can completely dictate the pace and outcome of a match. Explore each role in Casual Mode, and figure out ways to use the rule changes to your advantage in playing each one.
In the final part of this guide, we will examine details in item choice and play behavior.
