So You Want to Farm as Support in Dota 2? A Hilarious (and Maybe Slightly Useful) Guide
Let's face it, support life ain't easy. You're the babysitter, the ward dispenser, the resident banana (because apparently, potassium is key). But hey, you also get the joy of enabling your cores to become unstoppable killing machines... right? Right? (cue tumbleweed rolling past)
But hold on a second. There's a glimmer of hope – that sweet, sweet gold that lets you buy wards that your cores promptly forget exist. Yes, I'm talking about farming!
Now, before you imagine yourself jungling with a Crystal Maiden, let's get real. Farming as support is a delicate dance – one wrong step and you've tilted your carry harder than a techies remote mine. But fear not, fellow support warriors! This guide will equip you with the knowledge (and a healthy dose of sarcasm) to farm effectively without neglecting your core duties.
Farming Fundamentals: The "Support Hustle"
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Lane Efficiency is Key: While your carry farms the creep wave like a glorious combine harvester, don't just stand there looking pretty! Last hit the ranged creeps for that extra gold. Trust me, every bit counts (and besides, it keeps you on your toes).
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The Art of the Stack: Master the noble art of creep stacking. It's like giving your carry a little pre-packaged gold delivery service. Just be a good teammate and communicate (shocking, I know) when the stacks are ready. Bonus points for clever tricks like stacking ancients with a well-timed Shadow Demon Shadow Poison.
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Free Farm Don't Sleep: See an empty creep wave pushing towards your tower? Farm it! Your carry is busy farming the jungle or afk jungling the enemy safe lane (because apparently, that's a thing now), so take advantage of the free gold. Just remember, don't steal farm when your core actually needs it.
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The Bounty Bonanza: Bounty runes? Those are practically support gold fountains! Grab them whenever they spawn, especially the double bounty runes. Just don't be that guy who dives tier 3 towers for a measly 29 gold. Self-preservation is key.
Advanced Techniques: Farming Like a Boss (Support Edition)
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The Ganking Gamble: Sometimes, the best farm is a successful gank. Gank those enemy heroes, secure those juicy kills and assists, and watch the gold rain down on you (and hopefully, share some with your greedy carry).
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Deny, Deny, Deny: While not the most glamorous way to farm, denying your own creeps can seriously hinder the enemy's farm. Just be careful not to deny your carry's last hits! There's a fine line between hero and villain, you know?
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The Warding Hustle: Okay, this one's a bit of a stretch, but hear me out. Placing defensive wards can sometimes reveal enemy jungle camps. If you see a juicy creep stack on the enemy side and you know you can take it down safely... well, let's just say supports gotta do what supports gotta do. (Disclaimer: Don't become a ward-stealing gremlin. Ward vision is crucial!)
Remember, farming as support is all about maximizing efficiency and seizing opportunities. Don't neglect your core duties, but also don't be afraid to get a little creative. After all, a well-farmed support is a happy support, and a happy support is a support who can actually afford wards (hallelujah!).
So go forth, brave support players! Farm with finesse, gank with glee, and remember – a fed support is a terrifying support. (Just don't tell your cores I said that.)
