Lone Druid
Syllabear was raised by bears after being abandoned as a child. The spirit of his bear companion lives within him, granting him the ability to summon the mighty Spirit Bear to battle alongside him.
At a Glance
Core Principles
“True strength comes not from isolation, but from alliance. The bear and master fight as one, and in unity, they conquer all.”
Divide and Conquer
Your power lies in presence partout. Send the Bear to one 高pri, take another. The map shrinks, resources multiply. Control the battlefield through tactical separation.
Rhythmic leveling
Level-up timing is your tempo. Use it to优set cooldowns, scales knowledge, debuff removals. Every level is a聚opportunity to tilt the fight.
Bear is Life
Protect the Bear fiercely. Deny when necessary. Return to它 instantly. Its survival is your survival. Both units rise and fall together.
Statistical Warfare
Master pseudo-distribution. Prime Entangle procs for guaranteed roots. Turn randomness into calculated advantage.
Acceleration Economy
You progress twice as fast. Double farming， double gank potential， double item efficiency. Use your unique advantage to为victories outpace对手.
Adaptive Form
Know when to melee ranged or True Form. Adapt positioning to battlefield needs. Your flexibility is your strength.
Hero Overview
Lone Druid is a unique carry hero who controls two units simultaneously: Syllabear and his powerful Spirit Bear. This dual-unit control makes him exceptionally versatile, allowing him to farm multiple areas simultaneously, scout dangerous paths, and apply pressure across the map. The Spirit Bear gains increased magic resistance and bonus tower damage, making it a formidable pushing force throughout all stages of the game.
Lone Druid's gameplay revolves around micromanagement of both units, utilizing the Bear for farming and harassment while Syllabear stays in safe positions. The Spirit Bear's Entangling Claws can root enemies for extended periods, while Savage Roar provides tactical disengagement or initiation. Mastering the Bear's return mechanics and level-up timing for cooldown refresh is crucial for maximizing Lone Druid's potential in team fights.
Pros
- Controls two units simultaneously for superior map control
- Spirit Bear has innate magic resistance and tower damage bonus
- Excellent split-pushing and farming efficiency
- Savage Roar provides reliable CC and TP interruption
- Level-up mechanics allow for tactical cooldown resets
Cons
- Requires high APM and micromanagement skills
- Vulnerable when Spirit Bear is on cooldown
- Syllabear is relatively squishy without Bear protection
- Struggles against heroes who can quickly kill the Bear
- Item-dependent for late-game effectiveness
Ability Analysis
Spirit Bear
SummonSummons a powerful Spirit Bear companion to fight alongside Syllabear. The Bear gains increased magic resistance and bonus damage against buildings.
Notes: The Spirit Bear shares inventory with Syllabear and can use most items. Leveling up this ability instantly creates a fresh Bear with reset cooldowns. Use Return to recall the Bear instantly to your position.
Entangling Claws
PassiveThe Spirit Bear has a chance to root attacked enemies in place, preventing movement or attacks.
Notes: Uses pseudo-random distribution. Prime attacks on creeps before engaging heroes to increase proc probability. When Bear levels up, Entangle cooldown resets for potential double roots.
Savage Roar
ActiveSybilabear and Spirit Bear roar, causing nearby enemy units to flee in fear for 1.4 seconds.
Notes: Excellent TP interruption tool. Cast from either unit - if one is cycloned, the other can cast freely. Can be used for safe disengagement or to create space for team fights.
True Form
ToggleTransforms Syllabear into a melee bear, gaining increased health and armor but reduced attack range.
Notes: Use when teamfighting as a carry or when the Bear has died. The transformation gives significant bonus health and armor, making Syllabear much tankier. Toggle between forms as needed.
Savage Roar (Shard Upgrade)
ActiveSpirit Bear gains Fetch ability to pull targeted enemies 800 units toward the Beastmaster, rooting them on arrival.
Notes: Fetch shares priority with Batrider's Lasso. cannot fetch enemies with Aura of Fear applied. Can be used to isolate key targets for your team to focus down.
True Form (Aghanim's Scepter)
ActiveTrue Form gains Battle Cry ability, providing bonus damage and armor to nearby allied units.
Notes: Battle Cry makes both Syllabear and the Bear much tankier while providing a team-wide buff. Essential for team fighting and tank building for capturing objectives.
Developer's Notes
Developer Insights
Lone Druid is essentially a 2-for-1 hero - you control both Syllabear and his Spirit Bear. The key to mastery is understanding that the Spirit Bear is more than just a pet - it's your primary farming tool, your scout, your tower destroyer, and your damage dealer.
Key Insights:
- Level up Spirit Bear strategically to refresh cooldowns and cleanse debuffs
- The Bear can use TP scrolls, making it incredibly mobile
- Entangling Claws uses pseudo-random distribution - use this to your advantage
A true Lone Druid player thinks in terms of unit positioning, not just hero control. Your Bear is your team's sixth hero - treat it as such.
Game Strategy
Early Game
Timeframe: 0-15 minutes Objective: Farm efficiently with both units and pressure lanes Key: Use Bear to stack jungle camps while laning; Let Bear tank creep waves and harass opponents; Deny Bear if it's about to die to prevent enemy bounty; Position Syllabear safely while Bear does the work Items: Quelling Blade (Essential for farming); Wraith Bands; Power Treads components; Radiant components Tips: Let Bear farm jungle camps while you lane; Use Bear to scout runes and enemy movements; Keep TP scrolls on Bear for emergency escapes; Prime Entangle procs on creeps before engaging heroes
Mid Game
Timeframe: 15-30 minutes Objective: Split-push and teamfight with Bear-Syllabear coordination Key: Split-push with Bear while farming elsewhere; Use level-up timing for tactical cooldown refresh; Coordinate team fights around Bear's presence; Tower dive with Bear tanking shots Items: Radiant on Bear; Power Treads; Phase Boots optional; Manta Style components Tips: Bear with Radiant can solo push safely; Use Savage Roar to teleport interrupt enemies; Prioritize Bear survivability over Syllabear; Use Return to escape risky situations
Late Game
Timeframe: 30+ minutes Objective: Maintain map pressure and teamfight execution Key: Maintain constant split-push threat with Bear; Use True Form for team fight tankiness; Coordinate Bear positioning with team; Exploit high item economy across two units Items: Aghanim's Scepter (team buffs); Assault Cuirass/Mjolnir synergy; Situational BKB; Refresher Orb for game-winning team fights Tips: Bear with multiple items is a major threat; Team fight positioning is crucial for both units; Use level-up timing for Entangle resets; Deny Bear intelligently when necessary
Tips & Strategies
Bear Management Essentials
- Let the Bear tank creep waves and jungle creeps - it takes no damage retaliation
- Keep TP scrolls on the Bear for emergency escapes and gank support
- Use Return to instantly recall Bear if it gets caught out
- Deny your Bear if it's about to die at low health to prevent enemy bounty
Level-Up Timing Magic
- Level up Spirit Bear to refresh Entangle and Savage Roar cooldowns mid-fight
- Upgrade resets all Bear cooldowns - use for double Entangle or tactical positioning
- Leveling up also cleanses all debuffs from the Bear instantly
- Time level-ups carefully for maximum tactical advantage in team fights
Pseudo-Random Distribution Mastery
- Entangle uses PRD - after 4 non-proc attacks, the 5th is guaranteed
- Prime Entangle on jungle or lane creeps before engaging enemy heroes
- Keep track of proc chains to maximize root probability
- Use this knowledge for guaranteed roots when needed most
Item Guide
Starting Items
Quelling Blade for efficient farming on both units, Tangos for sustain, Circlet build into Wraith Bands.
Quelling Blade, Tangos, Circlet
Core Items
Radiant on the Bear is essential for damage and fear purge. Power Treads provide stats switching. Orb of Venom creates slow synergy with Entangle.
Radiant, Power Treads, Orb of Venom
Situational Items
Mjolnir for burst damage, Assault for armor reduction, Shiva's for team armor and control.
Mjolnir, Assault Cuirass, Shiva's Guard
Counter Guide
Good With
Lone Druid excels with heroes who provide additional utility and protection for the Bear. Dazzle can cast Shadow Grave to save the Bear and Poison Touch to provide additional control. Ogre Magi offers Bloodlust for both units and Fireblast for burst damage. Chen can provide additional healing for sustained engagements and the Beastmaster offers extra control talents. Lich supports racial armor ice expertise for survivability. Bane provides sleep control that keeps enemies off the Bear. Witch Doctor cures additional顽固 debuffs. Lone Druid thrives when paired with heroes who can keep the Bear alive and provide synergy through additional control and debuff removal.
Bad Against
Lone Druid struggles against heroes who can quickly eliminate the Bear or exploit its weaknesses. Viper and Anti-Mage burn through both units' defenses rapidly. Necrophos uses Reaper's Scythe which bypasses熊 magic resistance. Shadow Shaman and Lion provide prolonged control that can lock down both units. Razor's Static Link drains the Bear's damage output.Batrider's Lasso can isolate Syllabear from the Bear, leaving the Bear vulnerable. Teddybear heavily reliant teams work perfectly in Lone Druid's elimination. Venomancer and Jakiro provide area damage that overwhelms the Bear's defenses. Brewmaster makes removal immune to Beast take with Allied control. Heroes with strong AoE damage, control, or single-target burst показать Lone Druid's double-unit advantage.
Good Against
Lone Druid dominates heroes who struggle with multiple threats or lack burst damage. Sniper and Drow Ranger get caught by Entangle and bear overpowered. Crystal Maiden and Shadow Shaman lack escape and get pinned. Morphling cannot both units simultaneously, creating resource distribution issues. Phantom Assassin struggles to kill both units with single burst. Outworld Destroyer suffers from Purge composition conflicting with bear scaling. Lone Druid's macro advantage proves overwhelming for heroes requiring specific positioning or struggling with sustain. The two-unit threat creates micro and max effective macro challenges across hero specially. Lone Druid maintains weight advantage through extended engages and sustained pressure, creating prime conditions for Entangle mechanical and tactical superior scale. Bear's magic resistance provides fundamental out那 against魔法脆弱阵型. Vision bear wheels perfect repositioning商务曲 cross removal. Lone Druid emerges victorious for heroes failing to bear the two-unit enterprise.