Smoke of Deceit


Ability

Conceal
Pierces spell immunity. Play
Ability
No Target
Affects
Allies
Upon activation, the user and all nearby allied player-controlled units gain invisibility and bonus movement speed for a brief time. Minimap icons will also be hidden. Attacking, or moving within 1025 range of an enemy hero or tower, will break the invisibility.
Effect Radius: 1200
Dispel Radius: 1025
Fade Time: 0
Move Speed Bonus: 15%
Duration: 35
Cooldown symbol.png 1
Modifiers
Buff Smoke Of Deceit: Undispellable.

Notes:

  • Invisible units can pick up and drop items without breaking the invisibility.


Info

Item Changelogs   Item   Changelogs     Contents 1 Version history 2 Patch history Version history edit] Version Changes 6.88 Conceal now has a 1 second cooldown. ?] 6.87 Reduced restock time from 12 to 11
Smoke of Deceit
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The charlatan wizard Myrddin`s only true contribution to the arcane arts.
Cost
50
Bought From
Consumables Play “Singing trio.” It has been suggested that this article or section be split into multiple new articles. Reason given: The shop should get its own page Discussion to support or oppose the split should be dota2
Active Smoke of Deceit
Charges 1
Disassemble? No
Alert allies? Yes
Recipe

The Smoke of Deceit is an item Play “Singing trio.” It has been suggested that this article or section be split into multiple new articles. Reason given: The shop should get its own page Discussion to support or oppose the split should be dota2 purchasable at the Main Shop, under Consumables Play “Singing trio.” It has been suggested that this article or section be split into multiple new articles. Reason given: The shop should get its own page Discussion to support or oppose the split should be dota2 . It turns the user and nearby ally heroes invisible, letting them slip by wards and creeps undetected.

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General

Smoke of Deceit (also known as Smoke) is a basic item purchasable from the Consumables section in the Home Shop. It is especially useful for ganking a well warded lane or approaching Roshan without being seen by enemy creeps or Observer Wards. Smoke of Deceit is limited to a stock of 3 in the store, and 1 stock takes 11 minutes to replenish.

The vial contains a magical smoke, when used the vial will break releasing smoke that will follow all allies and units under ally control, increasing their movement speed and making them undetectable by both observer wards and creeps, and also invisible on the minimap. Sentry Wards and any other True Sight effects will not reveal smoked units. If a hero hidden by smoke attacks or comes too close to an enemy hero or tower, the effect will end. Smoked heroes can use spells and items without getting revealed, but enemies can still see the visual effects of the abilities.

Smoke of Deceit can be used by Couriers.

Ability

Smoke of Deceit
Ability: No Target
Affects: Allied Units
Upon activation, the user and all nearby allies and player-controlled units gain smoked invisibility and bonus movement speed for a brief time. Mini-map icons will also be hidden. Upon moving within range of an enemy hero or tower, the invisibility is lost.

1
Bonus Movement Speed:
Duration:
Smoke Radius:
Break Radius:
₠15%
₠35
₠1200
₠1025


Notes
  • Smoked units are not revealed by True Sight.
  • Illusions do not break smoke.

Early Game

Smoke of Deceit can be used in the early game to great effect by roaming heroes. It`s purpose in the first 10 minutes is to sneak up on the enemy while avoiding being detected by wards. Many times when a lane is warded it gives a false sense of security if the other team utilizes smoke.

Additionally, smoke hides all units, so can be used to hide Chen or Enchantress creeps as well.

Mid Game

Smoking during the midgame is a solid way to organize a team into accomplishing a specific goal. You can smoke to Roshan or counter-Roshan, smoke to gank a farming carry, or smoke to gank and push while you have a hero advantage.

Late Game

The most effective use of late game Smoke of Deceit is catching an enemy hero out of position. Often an advantage such as this allows for a team to push the enemy team`s base or at the very least force a buyback.

Alternatively, smoking can be used as a last ditch effort if your team is behind. A team that is ahead is often less cautious; Smoke of Deceit can be a perfect tool to take advantage of this.

Recommended Heroes

A situational item not recommended for heroes, but rather recommended for a team in need of an organized gank.

Version History

Patch Version Balance Changes
6.88
  • Now has a 1 second cooldown on use (to prevent accidental usage)
6.87
  • Stock replenish time reduced from 12 to 11 minutes
  • No longer has a cooldown attached to your hero when used
6.86
  • Cost reduced from 100 to 50
6.80
  • Duration decreased from 40 to 35
6.79
  • Smoked units are now always hidden until the buff is removed (rather than being hidden only from minimap and partially from world)
6.75
  • Now dispelled when Primal Split units are nearby
6.73
  • Dispel AoE for nearby heroes increased from 950 to 1025
6.72
  • Stock cooldown increased from 10 to 12 minutes
  • Dispel AoE from heroes and towers increased from 850 to 950
6.71
  • Reduced detection area from 900 to 850
  • Movement bonus increased from 10% to 15%
  • Initial cast aoe increased from 900 to 1200
6.70
  • New Item

WC3 DotA Version

  • Warcraft III DotA - Smoke of Deceit