DotA Guide: Luna Moonfang - Moon Rider Introduction

DotA is the most popular custom-made map for Warcraft III. To offer players a better understanding of this complex and sometimes complicated game, here is a hero guide.

Being able to deal a great amount of damage to one or more foes, Luna is a worthy opponent for almost any hero. You can recruit the Moon Rider from the Sentinel Agility Tavern.

Learn more about this relentless fighter against the undead: "Luna Moonfang is a stalwart and devout follower of the Moon Goddess, Elune. She fights alongside the Sentinel in the never-ending battle to cleanse the land of the unholy Scourge. 

Through her valiant efforts, she has been granted small portions of Elune's mystical power. Luna uses this gift to cut a swath through her enemies. 

It has been said that Luna is able to call down the very light of the moon, and is always surrounded by a glowing aura, as though in moonlight herself. Luna is a shining beacon for the Sentinel, an ever vigilant protector".

Her skill set is very deadly, which should make opponents approach her with care and fear:

Lucent Beam (C) - Focusing the energy of the moon, Luna manages to hurt an opponent with magical damage: 75/150/225/300. The spell also has a mini-stun that can prove quite useful against channeling spells.

Moon Glaive (G) - A passive skill that basically allows you to earn extra cash and harass enemies. Each strike can bounce once/ twice/ three times/ four times. This attack doesn't work when using the following items: Stygian Desolator, Sange and Yasha, Mjollnir or Maelstrom.

Lunar Blessing (L) - This second passive skill will add extra damage (+14/+20/+26/+32) to each attack while also giving the hero full night vision. 

Eclipse (E) - One of the most feared ultimatums in the game, this spell can kill an opponent with great ease. With her magic skills, Luna summons lots of Lucent Beams upon unsuspecting enemies: 4/7(8)/10(12). Each target can be hit 4(6) times. The fact that it can be improved with Aghanim's Scepter makes it more deadly, and allows Luna to win a game by herself. 

Luna is not a very flexible hero: her skills have a certain order that needs to be followed, while several items are restricted. Here are a few "luxury" items I recommend for late-game: Satanic, Lothar's Edge, Aghanim's Scepter, Manta Style, Butterfly, Monkey King Bar. Depending on the situation you can also build: Black King Bar or Blade mail.

If you have other suggestions please let all the DotA fans know in a comment.

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