Soul Ring was my go to item on Pudge for those sick denies and really helpful early game Mana regen. However with he change to the item I need another item that fulfills my mana needs. The level 10 talent would have been nice but that's gone so..any suggestions ?
Posted Nov 13, 2017, 6:49 PM UTC
Why do you feel like you need something else? 150 mana is a free hook, and the +6str and health regen help his recovery period between ganks. Tranq + Soul Ring is still pretty good to pick up early, and then you grab a Void Stone to build into Aether.
https://www.dotabuff.com/heroes/pudge/guides
Soul ring and urn are still the best choices.
soul ring is still fine on pudge
Soul Ring + Clarities. Since pudge is played as roamer 9/10 times you have the time to use that clarity to its full extend. If you want to try something crazy go for bottle instead of soul ring. With the new rune positions and the ability to hook runes you shluld have a full bottle all the time. Soul Ring is still superior though imo.
Bottle is still good on Pudge. You will be roaming and picking up runes anyway. More commonly, Soul Ring/Tranq boots combo, plus Raindrop and the occasional clarity should cover your needs.
Apart from not being built in side shop, new Soul Ring is decent for Pudge and other STR heroes with low MP right now as it gives them some HP and some regen to pay for the 150HP sacrifice. Aether Lens is also really good after 7.07, since now it gives 450 mana instead of 250 mana when completed.
I don't see Pudge having mana issues right now.
A naked Void Stone would be nice in addition to what you normally build on Pudge like Urn, Wand and Soul Ring. Void Stone builds into Aether Lens which is pretty good on Pudge overall.
Soul Ring is even better now for Pudge. +6 str, cheaper, lower cooldown. So what's the issue?
Basically get any 2 of: Wand, Soul Ring, Urn. Usually Wand+SR or Wand+Urn. Should be enough. Bring out extra clarities if you are far from the next big item.
Its 5 gold more expensive...
Aight, buff soul ring pls frog