Nature's Prophet
Born in the verdant shadows of a primordial forest, Furion is a being of the natural order. He serves as the voice of the woods, protector of all that grows, and harbinger of nature's wrath against those who would defile the world.
At a Glance
Core Principles
“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished. Your patience and strategic pressure will wear down the mightiest fortress.”
Be Everywhere
Your greatest strength is being anywhere at any time. Create pressure across the map, force enemies to spread thin, and strike where they're weakest.
Master Isolation
Sprout is your primary tool for creating 1v1 scenarios. Use it to isolate targets, protect yourself, and control the battlefield geography.
Pressure, Not Presence
You don't need to be physically present to influence fights. Use your global abilities to apply pressure and force enemies into unfavorable positions.
Vision is Victory
Information wins games. Use Treants and Sprout vision to track enemy movements, secure objectives, and enable team plays.
Calculate Risk
For every aggressive teleport, have an escape plan. Use the barrier after teleport, Sprout for self-protection, and always position safely.
Divide and Conquer
Split pushing forces defensive responses. While enemies chase you, your team takes objectives. Strategic pressure is your greatest weapon.
Hero Overview
Nature's Prophet is the master of global presence and strategic map control. His ability to teleport anywhere on the map makes him a constant threat that can influence fights, secure objectives, and apply pressure across multiple lanes simultaneously.
His gameplay revolves around utilizing global mobility to create numerical advantages. Use Sprout for isolation and vision control, summon Treants for scouting and pushing, and capitalize on Wrath of Nature's global damage to secure kills across the map. The perfect Prophet balances aggression with safety, always maintaining escape routes while maximizing pressure.
Pros
- Global mobility with Teleportation
- Excellent split-pusher and tower taker
- Strong map control and vision
- Global nuke with Wrath of Nature
- Versatile utility with Sprout and Treants
Cons
- Vulnerable if caught out of position
- Relatively squishy for an initiator
- Sprout can be easily countered
- Requires strong game sense and map awareness
- Can be mana hungry early game
Ability Analysis
Teleportation
ActiveTeleports to any friendly unit or structure on the map. After teleporting, Nature's Prophet gains a barrier that blocks incoming damage.
Notes: Your signature ability that defines your playstyle. Use it to gank, defend towers, split push, and escape. Remember that you can cancel the teleport without cooldown. The barrier after teleport can save your life from burst damage.
Sprout
Target Unit/GroundCreates a ring of trees around a target area, trapping enemies inside.
Notes: Use ground targeting to avoid revealing yourself. Can block tower vision and protect your Ancient. Perfect for isolating targets during ganks or escaping dangerous situations. Remember that enemies can cut through with Quelling Blade or Tango.
Nature's Call
ActiveConverts an area of trees into Treants that fight alongside Nature's Prophet.
Notes: Treants are incredibly versatile - use them for pushing, scouting, blocking camps, and distracting enemies. They move fast and are surprisingly tanky. Position them strategically to maximize their utility.
Wrath of Nature
ActiveSummons damaging energy that bounces between enemy units, growing stronger with each jump.
Notes: Global nuke that can secure kills across the map. Bounces the same number of times at all levels, so use it when multiple lanes have creeps. Aghanim's Scepter adds disarm, making it even more powerful in teamfights.
Developer's Notes
Developer Insights
Nature's Prophet embodies global presence and strategic pressure. His Teleportation allows him to appear anywhere on the map, making him a constant threat that enemies must always account for.
Key Insights:
- Global mobility creates constant map pressure
- Sprout offers both offensive and defensive versatility
- Treants provide vision, scouting, and lane control
Prophet rewards strategic thinking and macro play. Control the map, divide enemy attention, and strike where they're weakest!
Game Strategy
Early Game
Timeframe: 0-15 minutes Objective: Establish global presence and farm core items Key: Jungle efficiently with Nature's Call; Use Teleportation to gank and defend; Control vision with Treants; Push lanes when enemies rotate Items: Power Treads (Mobility & Stats); Orchid Malevolence (Burst Damage); Necronomicon (Pushing Power) Tips: Memorize jungle patterns for efficient farming; Always carry a TP scroll for emergency escapes; Use Treants to block neutral camps; Scout enemy movements with Treant vision
Mid Game
Timeframe: 15-30 minutes Objective: Maximize map pressure and secure objectives Key: Split push multiple lanes simultaneously; Use global presence to create 4v1 advantages; Secure towers and Roshan; Control enemy movement with Sprout Items: Necronomicon Level 3; Blink Dagger for positioning; Orchid Malevolence for pickoffs Tips: Coordinate split pushes with team; Use Wrath of Nature to secure kills; Plant deep wards before teamfights; Maintain good positioning to avoid ganks
Late Game
Timeframe: 30+ minutes Objective: Control the map and win through strategic pressure Key: Constantly threaten backline; Force defensive responses with split pushing; Use Aghanim's Scepter for teamfight impact; Maintain vision control with Treants Items: Aghanim's Scepter (Ultimate Upgrade); Scythe of Vyse (Hard Control); Refresher Orb (Double Pressure) Tips: Stay safe while maximizing pressure; Use Sprout defensively when caught; Coordinate ult usage with teamfights; Don't overextend without escape
Tips & Strategies
Teleportation Mastery
- Always carry a TP scroll for immediate escape after ganks
- Use ground targeting for Sprout to avoid revealing yourself
- Cancel teleport with 'Stop' key to avoid cooldown
- Teleport to unexpected locations (trees, behind lane) for surprise
Sprout Applications
- Block enemy tower vision during dives
- Protect your Ancient and other non-attacking buildings
- Use on yourself before teleporting to safety
- Scout fogged areas with the flying vision it provides
Treant Management
- Send Treants to scout choke points and jungle areas
- Use them to block neutral camp spawns
- Distract creep waves while attacking towers
- Position them strategically for maximum vision coverage
Wrath of Nature Optimization
- Cast when multiple lanes have creeps for maximum bounces
- Use to steal objectives like runes and couriers
- Aghanim's Scepter adds devastating disarm effect
- Track enemy positions on minimap for perfect timing
Item Guide
Starting Items
Intelligence and mana sustain for jungle farming and early ganking potential.
Null Talisman, Tangos, Clarity
Core Items
Treads for stats and mobility, Orchid for burst and silence, Necronomicon for pushing and scouting synergy.
Power Treads, Orchid Malevolence, Necronomicon
Situational Items
Blink for surprise positioning, Scythe for hard control, Dagon for burst damage against key targets.
Blink Dagger, Scythe of Vyse, Hex, Dagon
Counter Guide
Good With
Nature's Prophet synergizes well with heroes who benefit from his global pressure and crowd control. Enigma creates devastating combinations as both heroes can control large areas. Dark Seer can vacuum enemies into Sprout traps or Treant groups. Faceless Void can set up Chronosphere while Prophet isolates targets. Crystal Maiden provides mana regeneration allowing for more frequent abilities and can channel safely behind Prophet's control. Batrider benefits from Prophet's ability to create isolation scenarios. Templar Assassin and Nyx Assassin can capitalize on the isolation Prophet creates. Heroes who can follow up on Sprout disables or benefit from Prophet's split-pushing nature create the strongest partnerships.
Bad Against
Prophet struggles against heroes who can counter his core mechanics or punish his squishiness. Timbersaw thrives in Prophet's trees, using Whirling Death to cut through Sprout instantly. Axe can easily catch Prophet with Blink Call when he teleports in. Earthshaker destroys Prophet with Echo Slam when grouped with Treants. Bloodseeker reveals Prophet during teleportation and prevents escape. Spirit Breaker can charge across the map to interrupt Prophet's global presence. Anti-Mage can blink onto Prophet and burn his mana. Queen of Pain and Storm Spirit can quickly close gaps and burst Prophet down. Heroes with tree-cutting abilities, global mobility to counter Prophet's, or high burst damage pose the greatest threat.
Good Against
Prophet dominates heroes who lack mobility or are vulnerable to isolation. Channeling heroes like Crystal Maiden, Witch Doctor, and Enigma become easy targets for Sprout+Teleport combinations. Squishy supports without escape mechanisms such as Sniper, Drow Ranger, and Lion are prime targets for pickoffs. Low mobility carries who rely on positioning like Phantom Assassin and Juggernaut can be easily trapped and burst. ** junglers** who spend time farming alone are vulnerable to Prophet's global presence. Illusion heroes suffer from Prophet's ability to clear waves and illusions with Nature's Wrath. Heroes who cannot deal with split pressure or lack escape mechanisms find Prophet's constant global harassment incredibly difficult to handle.