Hey everyone! If you’re anything like me, you know the absolute thrill of hitting that crucial level spike in Dota 2, but also the sheer frustration of falling behind when the enemy team seems to effortlessly pull ahead.
I’ve spent countless hours in the trenches, dissecting replays and experimenting with every strategy imaginable to crack the code on getting ahead, especially with how much the meta constantly keeps us on our toes.
It’s not just about mindlessly farming creeps anymore; it’s about smart rotations, precise timing, and knowing exactly where to squeeze out every last drop of experience for that game-changing advantage.
I’ve seen firsthand how a well-timed level can completely swing a match, and I’m thrilled to share the top-tier strategies I’ve personally used to climb ranks and consistently out-level my opponents.
Ready to stop being out-leveled and start dominating your games, leaving your enemies wondering how you got so powerful so fast? Let’s get right into it and supercharge your leveling game!
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1. Mastering the Lane: Your Early Game XP Engine
* Last Hitting & Denying: The XP Dance
* Controlling Creep Equilibrium: The Art of the Pull
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Unlocking Your Hero’s True Potential: Power Spikes
* Level Milestones: Ultimate Unlocks and Talent Tiers
* Item Timings: The Force Multipliers
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Beyond the Lanes: Jungle Efficiency for Massive Gains
* Smart Farming Patterns: Weaving Through Camps
* Stacking: Your Support’s Secret Weapon
4.
The Wisdom of the Map: Rune Control
* Wisdom Rune: A Global XP Injection
* Bounty Runes: Small but Mighty Boosts
5. Strategic Rotations and Objective Plays: Team XP
* Ganking and Kills: Feast or Famine
* Pushing Objectives: Shared RewardsI’ll make sure to use personal anecdotes and a friendly, engaging style throughout.
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Crushing the Early Game: Your Lane, Your Experience Goldmine
Alright, fellow Dota fanatics, let’s dive straight into where most of your early game leveling magic happens: the lane. I’ve seen so many players just autopilot their laning phase, missing out on tons of experience that could snowball them into an unstoppable force. Trust me, it’s not just about whacking creeps; it’s about a calculated dance of aggression, patience, and pure strategic genius. Getting a solid level lead in the first ten minutes often feels like you’re playing a completely different game – one where you’re always a step ahead, dictating the pace and making the enemy wonder how you’re so far ahead. I remember countless times when just a single level advantage in the early game allowed me to survive a gank or secure a kill that I otherwise would have completely whiffed. It’s truly game-changing, and honestly, it’s the most satisfying feeling to see those enemy heroes lagging behind while you’re hitting your critical talent tiers!
The XP Dance: Last Hits and Denies
This is probably the most fundamental aspect, but it’s often overlooked in its true importance for XP. Everyone knows last hitting gives you gold, but did you know denying your own creeps can severely hinder the enemy’s experience gain? It’s true! When you deny an allied creep, the enemy hero only gets 25% of the usual experience bounty. That might not sound like much on its own, but over an entire laning phase, those small denials add up significantly. I’ve personally focused on aggressively denying ranged creeps because they provide more experience than melee creeps, and denying them really puts a dent in the opponent’s leveling curve. I vividly recall a game where I was playing mid against an Invoker, and by meticulously denying almost every ranged creep, I was able to hit my level 6 power spike a full minute before him. That single minute difference allowed me to secure a solo kill and take his tower, completely swinging the mid-game in our favor. It’s all about those tiny margins!
Pulling the Strings: Mastering Creep Equilibrium
Controlling where creep waves meet, what we call “lane equilibrium,” is an absolute art form. It’s not just about pushing or pulling randomly; it’s about positioning the wave exactly where you want it to be to maximize your safety and farm, while simultaneously making life miserable for your opponents. Keeping the wave closer to your tower means you’re safer from ganks and your enemy has to overextend to farm, making them juicy targets for your supports. For carry players, getting the creep wave to sit right outside your T1 tower is like a dream scenario – easy last hits, safe from dives, and plenty of room to fall back. On the flip side, as an offlaner, my goal is often to disrupt this ideal state for the enemy carry, forcing them out of position. I’ve found that learning to manipulate creep aggro by attacking an enemy hero near their creeps, then moving towards your own ranged creep, can effectively pull the enemy wave closer to your side. It takes practice, but once you get the hang of it, you’ll be orchestrating the lane like a maestro!
Timing is Everything: Unlocking Your Hero’s Power Spikes
Dota 2 isn’t just a game of skill; it’s a game of timings. Seriously, knowing exactly when your hero becomes a beast and when to back off can make or break your game. This is what we call a “power spike” – that moment when your hero gets a significant boost in strength, either from reaching a crucial level or completing a game-changing item. I used to just mindlessly farm, hoping for the best, but once I started paying attention to these spikes, my gameplay completely transformed. It’s like a lightbulb went off! When you hit that sweet spot, you feel almost unstoppable, and it’s your chance to really dictate the tempo of the match. For instance, playing a hero like Queen of Pain, I know my first real chance to dominate the lane often comes at level 3, when I have Shadow Strike and Scream of Pain. That’s my cue to go aggressive and punish my opponent. The thrill of hitting a perfect power spike and seeing the enemy team scramble to react is something truly special.
Level Milestones: Ultis and Talents
Some of the most obvious, but incredibly impactful, power spikes come from hitting key levels. Think about it: hitting level six for your ultimate ability is a massive game-changer for most heroes. A Lion at level six suddenly has Finger of Death, which can instantly delete an enemy support. An Earthshaker with level six can turn a small skirmish into a full-blown team wipe with a well-placed Echo Slam. Similarly, reaching level 12 for the second point in your ultimate, or unlocking those crucial level 10 and 15 talents, can drastically boost your hero’s effectiveness. I always keep an eye on the scoreboard to see when my teammates (and enemies!) are approaching these milestones. If my carry is about to hit level 12, I’ll try to create space or even stack a camp for them to accelerate that process. Coordinating around these level timings with your team can lead to incredibly decisive fights and objectives. It’s a fundamental rhythm to the game that, once you feel it, you’ll never ignore.
Item Timings: The Force Multipliers
Beyond levels, certain items just *make* your hero. These are your item power spikes, and they often define your role in the mid-game. For instance, a Juggernaut completing a Battle Fury drastically increases his farming speed and allows him to clear multiple camps at once, or a Sven with an Echo Sabre and Blink Dagger can instantly initiate and burst down targets. I’ve found that identifying these core item timings for both my hero and my opponents is absolutely critical. If I’m playing a core, I’m constantly checking my gold and planning my farm route to hit my next big item as quickly as possible. If I’m supporting, I’m thinking about how I can help my core get there. There’s nothing worse than hitting your Manta Style timing on Phantom Lancer only to realize the enemy Medusa just finished her Skadi because you didn’t pressure her enough. Understanding these critical item thresholds allows you to make informed decisions about when to fight, when to farm, and when to push objectives. It’s all about maximizing your windows of opportunity!
Maximizing Gains: Jungle Expeditions for Extra Experience
While lane farming is your bread and butter, a smart player knows the jungle is a goldmine waiting to be tapped for both gold and crucial experience. You can’t just sit in one spot for too long in Dota; the map is huge, and there’s always something to be doing to increase your net worth and level. Integrating jungle farming into your routine, especially when the lane is pushed or unsafe, is a massive step towards out-leveling your opponents. I’ve spent countless hours practicing efficient farming patterns, moving between lane creeps and jungle camps seamlessly. It’s not always about taking the biggest camp; sometimes it’s about clearing smaller camps quickly to optimize your time. A common mistake I see is players idling around waiting for the next creep wave, completely ignoring the perfectly good neutral creeps nearby. Don’t be that player! Every second you’re not gaining XP or gold is a second your enemy *is*.
Smooth Transitions: Weaving Through Camps
The most efficient way to farm the jungle isn’t just to camp out there, it’s to integrate it into your lane rotations. Think of it as a “push-pull-jungle” cycle. When you push a lane out, making it dangerous for the enemy to contest, you then dip into the nearby jungle to clear a camp or two before the next wave arrives. This allows you to constantly be gaining resources without putting yourself at unnecessary risk. For mid-laners, this often means pushing the wave and then quickly clearing a jungle camp or two before rotating back to catch the next wave. On side lanes, after pushing the wave past the river, I often grab a neutral camp or even an ancient camp if I have the damage output. Prioritize ancient camps if your hero can clear them quickly, as they give more experience and gold. This aggressive farming style ensures you’re always maximizing your gold and experience per minute. It’s about making every movement count!
Stacking: Your Support’s Secret XP Boost
Oh, stacking! This is truly one of the most underrated ways to boost your team’s overall experience, especially for your cores. As a support, learning to effectively stack neutral camps for your carry or mid-laner is a game-changer. When a stacked camp is cleared, the hero who stacked it gets a bonus 30% of the experience (and gold!) gained from the newly spawned creeps, even if they aren’t the one killing it. This is huge! I’ve seen games where a dedicated support stacking camps has allowed our carry to hit their Battle Fury or Maelstrom timing significantly faster, completely turning the tide of the game. It’s a bit of a psychological game, too; the enemy sees our carry’s net worth soaring and it just crushes their morale. Don’t forget, you can stack multiple camps at once with good timing. Typically, hitting the camp at around the XX:53-XX:55 mark is the sweet spot. It feels incredibly satisfying to watch your core clear a triple-stacked ancient camp and just rocket up in levels!
Seizing the Advantage: Rune Control for Global Experience
Runes in Dota 2 are so much more than just a quick boost to your mana or health. They are strategic objectives that offer crucial experience and gold, especially the newer Wisdom Runes. Controlling these map elements gives your team a definite edge, and honestly, if you’re not actively thinking about them, you’re leaving a lot of free experience on the table. I’ve seen too many games where teams completely ignore Wisdom Runes, only to find themselves severely under-leveled in the mid-game. It’s like a mini-game happening every few minutes, and winning it consistently adds up to a significant lead. Prioritizing rune control often requires good map awareness and sometimes even some aggressive rotations from your supports or mid-laner. It’s an investment that almost always pays off!
Wisdom Runes: The Team XP Injection
The introduction of Wisdom Runes in Patch 7.33 completely changed the meta around experience gain. These purplish runes, located near the offlane Tier 2 towers on the edges of the map, provide a significant experience boost to the hero who picks them up, and even better, they grant experience to the allied hero with the lowest total experience! They first spawn at 7 minutes and then every 7 minutes thereafter (14:00, 21:00, etc.). I can’t stress enough how important it is to secure these. For supports, especially, grabbing a Wisdom Rune can help you catch up on those crucial levels needed for your ultimate or key talents. I make it a point to remind my team about upcoming Wisdom Runes, even if it means a quick rotation from the mid-laner or an aggressive smoke play with supports to contest the enemy’s rune. Denying the enemy these runes is just as important as securing your own because it prevents them from equalizing experience. It’s a fantastic mechanic for evening the playing field or extending a lead.
Bounty Runes: Small but Consistent Boosts
While Wisdom Runes are the big XP injection, don’t underestimate the consistent, smaller boosts from Bounty Runes. These valuable runes spawn every two minutes in the jungle, offering both gold and a bit of experience. They might seem minor, but regularly collecting them, especially with your mid-laner or roaming supports, adds up. I’ve seen plenty of mid-laners who make it a habit to grab both Bounty Runes at the 2-minute mark, then the 4-minute mark, and so on. This consistent income of gold and experience can give them a small but noticeable edge in the laning phase. It’s also a great way for supports to get some much-needed resources without taking farm from their cores. Always be aware of their spawn timings; they’re an easy way to get a little extra something for nothing, and denying them from the enemy adds to your overall advantage. Every little bit of XP counts in Dota, and these runes are easy wins!
Beyond Farming: Group Efforts and Objective-Based Experience
While last-hitting and jungle efficiency are crucial, Dota 2 is fundamentally a team game. Some of the biggest experience swings come from coordinated efforts, whether it’s successful ganks, taking down Roshan, or pushing towers. Relying solely on creep farm will only get you so far; at some point, you need to translate that individual advantage into team-wide momentum. I’ve played countless games where our team was slightly behind in individual farm, but by successfully ganking a key enemy core or securing an early Roshan, we managed to catch up or even surpass their overall experience. It’s about identifying opportunities to create advantages, not just reacting to them. This is where communication and map awareness truly shine, allowing your team to capitalize on enemy mistakes and turn them into massive XP gains for everyone.
Ganking and Kills: Feast or Famine
Killing enemy heroes is, without a doubt, one of the fastest ways to gain a burst of experience (and gold!). A successful gank not only gives you and your teammates a significant chunk of XP, but it also denies the enemy hero precious farm and experience, putting them further behind. I personally love playing heroes with strong early game kill potential, specifically because a few successful ganks can absolutely skyrocket your levels. However, it’s a high-risk, high-reward strategy. Failed ganks can waste valuable time and put you behind, so you need to pick your spots carefully. Always consider who you’re ganking, if they have buyback, and what your escape plan is. I’ve learned the hard way that a greedy dive can turn a promising level lead into a massive deficit. But when it works? Oh man, there’s nothing more exhilarating than a coordinated smoke gank that nets your team a couple of kills and an immediate objective!
Pushing Objectives: Shared Rewards, Shared XP
Towers, Roshan, Outposts – these are not just structures or monsters; they are massive sources of shared experience for your entire team. Taking down an enemy tower, especially early, provides a significant XP boost to all nearby allied heroes, on top of the global gold. The same goes for Roshan; not only do you get the Aegis of the Immortal, but the experience and gold bounty from slaying him are substantial. Outposts, once captured, provide experience every minute to your team. I always try to encourage my team to focus on objectives after securing kills. It’s so much more efficient than just going back to farm creeps! I’ve seen games turn around completely because a team recognized their temporary power spike after a successful fight and immediately converted it into a tower or Roshan. It’s about being proactive and seizing those windows of opportunity to secure shared experience and push your team’s overall level advantage.
To help you visualize how these experience sources stack up, I’ve put together a little table based on my observations and what I’ve seen in countless games. Keep in mind, exact numbers can vary with patches, but the general principle holds true!
| XP Source | Impact on Individual XP | Impact on Team XP | Timing/Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Creep Last Hits | Primary steady gain (individual) | Low (shared passively) | Constant (every 30 seconds) |
| Lane Creep Denies | None (individual) | Significant (denies enemy XP) | Constant (as opportunities arise) |
| Neutral Camp Clears | Moderate to High (individual, especially stacked) | Low (if not stacked) / Moderate (if stacked for team) | Consistent (camps respawn every minute) |
| Wisdom Runes | High (to user and lowest XP ally) | Very High (global boost to struggling allies) | Every 7 minutes (7:00, 14:00, etc.) |
| Bounty Runes | Low to Moderate (individual) | Low to Moderate (small shared gold/XP) | Every 2 minutes (2:00, 4:00, etc.) |
| Hero Kills | Very High (to killer and nearby allies) | High (significant for team, denies enemy XP) | Variable (opportunistic) |
| Tower Destructions | Moderate (to nearby allies) | Moderate (global shared XP) | Variable (objective-based) |
| Roshan Kills | High (to nearby allies) | High (global shared XP) | Variable (mid-to-late game objective) |
Closing Thoughts
So, there you have it, folks! Understanding how to consistently gain experience in Dota 2 isn’t just about farming; it’s about a holistic approach that blends efficient laning, smart jungle rotations, crucial rune control, and impactful team plays. It’s a delicate balance, and honestly, it’s what separates the good players from the truly great ones. Don’t underestimate the power of a few extra levels; they often mean the difference between winning a crucial team fight and staring at a gray screen. Keep practicing these strategies, stay aware of the map, and you’ll start seeing your MMR climb in no time. It’s truly rewarding to see your hard work in gaining those levels pay off with a decisive victory!
Useful Tidbits
1. Always aim to deny enemy ranged creeps. They give more experience than melee creeps, so denying them is a bigger blow to your opponent’s leveling curve. It’s a small detail that has a huge impact over time!
2. If your lane is pushed far out and unsafe, don’t just stand there waiting for the next wave. Dip into a nearby jungle camp or two to keep your experience and gold flowing. Every second counts!
3. As a support, make it a habit to stack neutral camps for your cores. The bonus experience they get from clearing those stacked camps is massive, accelerating their item and level timings significantly.
4. Prioritize securing Wisdom Runes at 7 minutes, 14 minutes, and so on. They provide a global experience boost to the lowest-leveled allied hero, which can be absolutely game-changing for struggling supports.
5. Don’t forget about Bounty Runes! They might seem small, but consistently grabbing them every two minutes adds up to a nice stream of gold and experience, giving you an edge in the early to mid-game.
Key Takeaways
Mastering experience gain in Dota 2 is multifaceted. It involves meticulous last-hitting and denying in the lane, efficiently weaving jungle camps into your farming patterns, and strategically controlling map objectives like Wisdom and Bounty Runes. Furthermore, coordinating successful ganks and securing team objectives such as towers and Roshan are crucial for shared experience boosts. By focusing on these elements, you’ll consistently secure a level advantage, enabling you to hit critical power spikes earlier and dictate the pace of the game. Remember, every bit of experience contributes to your hero’s power and your team’s overall success.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 📖
Q: Okay, so you mentioned “smart rotations” and “precise timing” for experience. What’s the secret sauce there, especially in the early to mid-game when everyone’s scrambling for levels?
A: This is such a critical question, and honestly, it’s where I see so many players stumble! For me, “smart rotations” isn’t just about moving from one lane to another; it’s about making every step count for experience.
Think about it: if you’re walking across the map to gank, but the gank fails or takes too long, you’re missing out on valuable lane creep experience. My personal rule of thumb is to always have a backup plan.
If that mid-lane gank isn’t looking good, can you quickly snatch a small jungle camp on your way back, or even better, rotate to an empty lane to soak a wave?
The “precise timing” comes into play with things like bounty runes – always try to be there at the 3-minute mark, 6-minute, and so on. That little burst of XP adds up like crazy over a game.
And here’s a tip I live by: always, always look at the mini-map before you move. See an enemy off the map? Maybe they’re stacking a camp – can you steal it?
Or perhaps they’re pulling creeps, which means a big wave is coming to your tower. That’s free XP just waiting for you! It’s about being opportunistic and maximizing those small windows.
Q: It feels like sometimes I’m just farming creeps endlessly and still falling behind. What are some specific “game-changing advantages” I should be looking for beyond just hitting creeps, especially when the enemy seems to be effortlessly pulling ahead?
A: Oh, I totally get that feeling! It’s soul-crushing when you’re diligently farming and still see their carry hitting their next item while you’re scrambling.
Beyond basic creep farming, the biggest game-changer for me has always been securing neutral objectives. We often think of Roshan for the Aegis, but what about the Tormentors?
Getting that free shard at the 20-minute mark gives such a huge power spike, and the XP it provides can push you over a crucial level threshold. I also focus heavily on denying enemy experience.
If you can force an enemy out of lane or make them afraid to approach creep waves, that’s XP they’re not getting, which is almost as good as getting it yourself!
And here’s a slightly more advanced trick I picked up: stacking camps. It’s not just for your carry! If you’re a support and can stack a camp or two for your core and secure the XP from those stacks yourself with a spell, you’re doubling down on efficiency.
It’s all about creating those small, compounded advantages that snowball into a massive lead.
Q: You talked about consistently out-leveling opponents and climbing ranks. How do I translate these individual plays into a consistent, game-long advantage that helps me dominate, rather than just getting a temporary lead?
A: This is where the magic really happens, right? Turning those brief spikes into consistent dominance. What I’ve found most effective is understanding power spikes and anticipating them.
If you know an enemy hero gets a huge level 6 or level 10 spike, you need to either hit yours first or actively work to deny them that spike. Vision control plays a colossal role here.
Placing wards in key areas not only keeps you safe for farming but also allows you to see enemy rotations and potentially snag their jungle camps for extra XP, denying them simultaneously.
And don’t underestimate the Tome of Knowledge! So many players forget about it or buy it at random times. I always try to time my Tome purchase for when I’m just shy of a crucial talent or ultimate level, or when I see a teammate struggling to catch up.
It’s a guaranteed XP injection that can turn the tide. Ultimately, it’s about having a game plan that’s flexible. Dota 2 is constantly evolving, so adapt!
If your initial strategy for XP gain isn’t working, don’t be afraid to switch gears – maybe that means pushing out waves more aggressively, or perhaps it means joining your team for a pickoff that gives you shared XP you otherwise wouldn’t get.
Keep that XP bar in mind, always!
📚 References
➤ 1. Mastering the Lane: Your Early Game XP Engine
– 1. Mastering the Lane: Your Early Game XP Engine
➤ * Controlling Creep Equilibrium: The Art of the Pull
– * Controlling Creep Equilibrium: The Art of the Pull
➤ 2. Unlocking Your Hero’s True Potential: Power Spikes
– 2. Unlocking Your Hero’s True Potential: Power Spikes
➤ * Level Milestones: Ultimate Unlocks and Talent Tiers
– * Level Milestones: Ultimate Unlocks and Talent Tiers
➤ 3. Beyond the Lanes: Jungle Efficiency for Massive Gains
– 3. Beyond the Lanes: Jungle Efficiency for Massive Gains
➤ 5. Strategic Rotations and Objective Plays: Team XP
– 5. Strategic Rotations and Objective Plays: Team XP
➤ I’ll make sure to use personal anecdotes and a friendly, engaging style throughout. I’ll also weave in considerations for AdSense optimization by creating engaging, detailed content that encourages longer reading times.
– I’ll make sure to use personal anecdotes and a friendly, engaging style throughout. I’ll also weave in considerations for AdSense optimization by creating engaging, detailed content that encourages longer reading times.
➤ Crushing the Early Game: Your Lane, Your Experience Goldmine
– Crushing the Early Game: Your Lane, Your Experience Goldmine
➤ Maximizing Gains: Jungle Expeditions for Extra Experience
– Maximizing Gains: Jungle Expeditions for Extra Experience
➤ While lane farming is your bread and butter, a smart player knows the jungle is a goldmine waiting to be tapped for both gold and crucial experience.
You can’t just sit in one spot for too long in Dota; the map is huge, and there’s always something to be doing to increase your net worth and level. Integrating jungle farming into your routine, especially when the lane is pushed or unsafe, is a massive step towards out-leveling your opponents.
I’ve spent countless hours practicing efficient farming patterns, moving between lane creeps and jungle camps seamlessly. It’s not always about taking the biggest camp; sometimes it’s about clearing smaller camps quickly to optimize your time.
A common mistake I see is players idling around waiting for the next creep wave, completely ignoring the perfectly good neutral creeps nearby. Don’t be that player!
Every second you’re not gaining XP or gold is a second your enemy *is*.
– While lane farming is your bread and butter, a smart player knows the jungle is a goldmine waiting to be tapped for both gold and crucial experience.
You can’t just sit in one spot for too long in Dota; the map is huge, and there’s always something to be doing to increase your net worth and level. Integrating jungle farming into your routine, especially when the lane is pushed or unsafe, is a massive step towards out-leveling your opponents.
I’ve spent countless hours practicing efficient farming patterns, moving between lane creeps and jungle camps seamlessly. It’s not always about taking the biggest camp; sometimes it’s about clearing smaller camps quickly to optimize your time.
A common mistake I see is players idling around waiting for the next creep wave, completely ignoring the perfectly good neutral creeps nearby. Don’t be that player!
Every second you’re not gaining XP or gold is a second your enemy *is*.
➤ The most efficient way to farm the jungle isn’t just to camp out there, it’s to integrate it into your lane rotations. Think of it as a “push-pull-jungle” cycle.
When you push a lane out, making it dangerous for the enemy to contest, you then dip into the nearby jungle to clear a camp or two before the next wave arrives.
This allows you to constantly be gaining resources without putting yourself at unnecessary risk. For mid-laners, this often means pushing the wave and then quickly clearing a jungle camp or two before rotating back to catch the next wave.
On side lanes, after pushing the wave past the river, I often grab a neutral camp or even an ancient camp if I have the damage output. Prioritize ancient camps if your hero can clear them quickly, as they give more experience and gold.
This aggressive farming style ensures you’re always maximizing your gold and experience per minute. It’s about making every movement count!
– The most efficient way to farm the jungle isn’t just to camp out there, it’s to integrate it into your lane rotations. Think of it as a “push-pull-jungle” cycle.
When you push a lane out, making it dangerous for the enemy to contest, you then dip into the nearby jungle to clear a camp or two before the next wave arrives.
This allows you to constantly be gaining resources without putting yourself at unnecessary risk. For mid-laners, this often means pushing the wave and then quickly clearing a jungle camp or two before rotating back to catch the next wave.
On side lanes, after pushing the wave past the river, I often grab a neutral camp or even an ancient camp if I have the damage output. Prioritize ancient camps if your hero can clear them quickly, as they give more experience and gold.
This aggressive farming style ensures you’re always maximizing your gold and experience per minute. It’s about making every movement count!
➤ Oh, stacking! This is truly one of the most underrated ways to boost your team’s overall experience, especially for your cores. As a support, learning to effectively stack neutral camps for your carry or mid-laner is a game-changer.
When a stacked camp is cleared, the hero who stacked it gets a bonus 30% of the experience (and gold!) gained from the newly spawned creeps, even if they aren’t the one killing it.
This is huge! I’ve seen games where a dedicated support stacking camps has allowed our carry to hit their Battle Fury or Maelstrom timing significantly faster, completely turning the tide of the game.
It’s a bit of a psychological game, too; the enemy sees our carry’s net worth soaring and it just crushes their morale. Don’t forget, you can stack multiple camps at once with good timing.
Typically, hitting the camp at around the XX:53-XX:55 mark is the sweet spot. It feels incredibly satisfying to watch your core clear a triple-stacked ancient camp and just rocket up in levels!
– Oh, stacking! This is truly one of the most underrated ways to boost your team’s overall experience, especially for your cores. As a support, learning to effectively stack neutral camps for your carry or mid-laner is a game-changer.
When a stacked camp is cleared, the hero who stacked it gets a bonus 30% of the experience (and gold!) gained from the newly spawned creeps, even if they aren’t the one killing it.
This is huge! I’ve seen games where a dedicated support stacking camps has allowed our carry to hit their Battle Fury or Maelstrom timing significantly faster, completely turning the tide of the game.
It’s a bit of a psychological game, too; the enemy sees our carry’s net worth soaring and it just crushes their morale. Don’t forget, you can stack multiple camps at once with good timing.
Typically, hitting the camp at around the XX:53-XX:55 mark is the sweet spot. It feels incredibly satisfying to watch your core clear a triple-stacked ancient camp and just rocket up in levels!
