Lycan
Banehallow was a noble in the court of the speaks-king's line, exiled for his forbidden knowledge of the wild. Now he commands the primal forces of nature itself.
At a Glance
Principios clave
“El momentum incansable es tu arma. Sigue estas leyes y la victoria no es esperanza: es inevitable.”
La presión es tu estrategia
No dejes de moverte ni de empujar. Si el rival respira, pierdes ventaja.
Los lobos lo son todo
No son sólo daño: son tus ojos, tu control de mapa y tu generador de momentum. Domina su micro.
Transforma y conquista
**Shapeshift** es tu botón de reset. Úsalo para entrar, salir y destruir. Al activarlo, algo debe caer.
Amenaza calculada
Calcula siempre tu amenaza en el mapa. Obliga rotaciones y toma lo que dejen.
Objetivo primero
Torres > Kills > Farm. Cada **Shapeshift** debe tomar un objetivo. Cada **Howl** debe presionar.
Mentalidad de manada
Nunca estás solo: lobos, creeps dominados y aliados son parte de tu manada. Guíalos a la victoria.
Resumen del héroe
Lycan es el maestro del split‑push y destruye torres a gran velocidad. Los lobos dan visión, daño y control de mapa: presión constante por todo el campo.
Farmea rápido y empuja objetivos sin descanso. Con lobos puedes junglear manteniendo presencia en línea; con **Shapeshift** tomas torres en segundos, haces Roshan y escapas de casi cualquier situación. **Feral Impulse** otorga velocidad de ataque y daño a toda tu ‘armada’.
Pros
- Incredible tower destroyer and pusher
- Excellent jungler with fast clear speeds
- Wolves provide constant map vision and control
- Shapeshift offers amazing mobility and sustain
- Can solo Roshan early with proper timing
Contras
- Weaker in direct 5v5 teamfights
- Vulnerable to kiting and lockdown
- Relies heavily on momentum and timing
- Struggles without proper farm
- Wolves give away position with certain facets
Análisis de habilidades
Summon Wolves
ActivaInvoca dos lobos que luchan junto a Lycan.
Notas: Your primary scouting and tool for map control. Use them to check runes, block camps, and follow high-value targets. With proper micro, they're essentially invisible wards that can also contribute damage.
Feral Impulse
PasivaLycan and his units gain increased damage and attack speed when nearby enemies die.
Notas: The cornerstone of your pushing power. This aura turns your wolf army into a damage-dealing machine. The duration refreshes with each kill, allowing you to maintain maximum output through extended fights and jungling.
Howl
ActivaLycan lets out a howl, giving himself and all allies increased damage.
Notas: Global at night time, making it a powerful tool for teamfights across the map. Also works on Roshan, making solo attempts much more viable. Time it with pushes for maximum effectiveness.
Shapeshift
ActivaLycan transforms into a wolf, gaining maximum movement speed and critical strike chance.
Notas: Your ultimate ability that transforms you into a true threat. Provides incredible mobility for chasing, escaping, or pushing. The critical strikes combined with lifesteal from talent make you nearly unstoppable during teamfights and objective takes.
Summon Wolves (Shard Upgrade)
ActiveSummons two permanent Spirit Wolves that follow behind Lycan with free pathing.
Notas: The Shard upgrade provides constant vision and damage but reveals your position during smokes and invisibility. Best used when map control is more important than stealth.
Wolf Bite (Aghanim's Scepter)
ActiveBites an ally, transforming them into a werewolf with Shapeshift benefits.
Notas: Transforms allies into werewolves with increased health and melee range. Has special interactions with heroes who can hide themselves, like Puck or Phantom Lancer, providing repeated healing bursts.
Notas del desarrollador
Developer Insights
Lycan es de los mejores en farm y demolición de torres. Shapeshift no es sólo escape: es definitiva que habilita push incansable y gran sustain.
Ideas clave:
- Los lobos son tus ojos, oídos y fuente de daño
- Shapeshift te vuelve casi imparable con críticos y lifesteal
- Farmeo en jungla acelera mucho tu pico de poder
Lycan premia timing y momentum: cuando ‘prendes’, no paras hasta el ancient.
Estrategia de juego
Juego temprano
Timeframe: 0–15 minutos Objective: Farmea en jungla de forma eficiente y asegura objetos clave Key: Stackea campamentos con lobos; Usa lobos para runas y escouteo; Mantén presión de jungla mientras subes nivel; Empuja líneas cuando el enemigo rote Items: Helm of the Dominator (prioridad #1); Phase Boots para movilidad; Necronomicon para presión Tips: Usa ‘follow’ en lobos para escautear sin revelar; Micro en lobos para evitar ser cazado; Mantén el aura/bonos de **Feral Impulse** activos; Atento a ganks mientras farmeas
Juego medio
Timeframe: 15–30 minutos Objective: Aplicar presión de mapa y tomar objetivos Key: Split‑push con **Shapeshift**; Disputa Roshan con buen timing; Fuerza respuestas con presión constante; Coordina con el equipo para aprovechar ventajas; Usa lobos para visión antes de empujar Items: Necronomicon 3 (máximo potencial de daño); Manta Style para defensa/ofensa; Assault Cuirass para utilidad de equipo Tips: Usa **Shapeshift** ofensiva y defensivamente; Sincroniza **Howl** con entradas del equipo; Mantén presión en varias líneas; Revisa posiciones antes de comprometerte
Juego tardío
Timeframe: 30+ minutos Objective: Cerrar la partida con presión incansable Key: Toma objetivos con **Shapeshift** siempre listo; Usa Cetro para potenciar aliados; Coordina jugadas que ganen peleas; Mantén amenaza de backdoor constante Items: Aghanim's Scepter (utilidad de equipo); Refresher Orb (doble Shapeshift); Daedalus (máximo daño) Tips: Primero usa **Shapeshift** para escapar del peligro; Coordina tiempos de objetivos con el equipo; Mantén vivos a los lobos para daño sostenido; Posiciónate para amenazar múltiples objetivos
Consejos y estrategias
Wolf Micro Management
- Use follow command (M + left click) on wolves for stealthy tracking without breaking invisibility.
- Shake neutral aggro off wolves by having them attack allied units - same mechanic as dropping tower aggro.
- Alpha Wolves facet Hamstring roots through BKB - use against magic immune enemies.
Shapeshift Mastery
- You have 1800 night vision in Shapeshift form - use this for positioning and tracking.
- Shapeshift cannot be dispelled - your power spike is guaranteed once activated.
- Manta Style activation works with Aghs Wolf Bite healing due to the brief hide duration.
Objective Control
- Howl works on Roshan - use it for solo attempts or to secure kills faster.
- Feral Impulse aura doesn't disappear when wolves die - maintain your damage output.
- Necronomicon warriors get maximum mana burn from wolves - use against mana-dependent heroes.
Guía de objetos
Starting Items
Jungling setup with damage bonus to clear camps quickly and sustain through healing.
Quelling Blade, Tangos, Iron Branch
Core Items
Helm provides lifesteal and control, Necro adds to your wolf army, Phase gives mobility and damage.
Helm of the Dominator, Necronomicon, Phase Boots
Situational Items
Manta for dispels and illusion damage, AC for armor and attack speed aura, Desolator for tower damage, BKB against lockdown.
Manta Style, Assault Cuirass, Desolator, BKB
Guía de contra
Good With
Lycan excels with heroes who can capitalize on his constant pressure and objective-taking ability. Beastmaster creates a powerful pushing synergy with his own summons, while Chen and Enchantress provide additional creep control and vision. Lifestealer can infest in Lycan or his wolves for surprise ganks and safety. Shadow Shaman and Lich provide excellent follow-up lockdown after Lycan's pressure splits enemies. Nature's Prophet enables global split-push strategies that are devastating when coordinated. Invoker can use Sunstrike and other globals to capitalize on Lycan's vision control. The key is heroes who benefit from constant map pressure and can follow up on the opportunities Lycan creates through his relentless pushing and scouting.
Bad Against
Lycan struggles against heroes who can neutralize his army or exploit his reliance on momentum. Winter Wyvern's Winter's Curse turns Lycan's greatest strength (summons) against him. Enchantress with Aghs can convert his wolves and dominate units. Batrider's Flaming Lasso and sticky napalm shut down his mobility and separate him from his army. Earthshaker with Echo Slam decimates his wolf army in seconds. Ancient Apparition can prevent lifesteal with Ice Blast, eliminating Shapeshift sustain. Tiny and Kunkka have AoE abilities that clear wolves instantly. Lina with Laguna Blade and Light Strike Array can burst Lycan before he can respond. Oracle can prevent damage and dispel key buffs. The pattern is heroes with powerful AoE for wolf clearing, strong single-target lockdown, or abilities that neutralize sustain and army-based strategies.
Good Against
Lycan dominates heroes who lack mobility, AoE damage, or struggle against constant pressure. Sniper and Drow Ranger are easy prey - they can't escape Shapeshift and wolves block vision. Crystal Maiden and Witch Doctor get hunted down by wolf packs while trying to channel spells. Anti-Mage struggles against the army and speed, unable to reliably blink away. Templar Assassin can't maintain refraction damage with constant wolf attacks. Pudge struggles to hook a constantly moving Shapeshifted Lycan. Techies mines get cleared constantly by wolves. Shadow Shaman and Lion get jumped by Shapeshift before they can react. Heroes who rely on positioning, channeling, or single-target damage find themselves overwhelmed by the relentless pressure and mobility Lycan provides.