Marci
A fierce and loyal companion, Marci fights alongside her allies with unmatched ferocity, using her incredible strength and agility to protect friends and crush enemies.
At a Glance
Core Principles
“Marci doesn't ask permission. Marci creates opportunities. Follow these laws, and victory isn't hoped for—it's seized.”
Be the Disruption
Your purpose is chaos. Rebound-Dispose combos should break enemy formations and create openings for your team.
Master Mobility
Rebound is your foundation. Use it aggressively to initiate, defensively to escape, and creatively to outmaneuver.
Protect Understand Purpose
Bodyguard isn't just defense - it's offense. Position yourself where your counter attacks matter most.
Unleash Potential
Your ultimate turns you into a nightmare for enemies. Time it well, coordinate with your team, and watch them fall.
Position for Dispose
Where you throw enemies matters as much as who you throw. Always consider landing positions, terrain, and follow-up potential.
Create Chaos
You thrive in disorder. Create chaos, then exploit it. Your mobility makes you unpredictable, and unpredictability wins games.
Hero Overview
Marci is a high-mobility initiator and disruptor who excels at creating chaos in teamfights. Her ability to reposition enemies with Dispose, execute devastating combos with Unleash, and protect allies with Bodyguard makes her a versatile threat in any engagement. She thrives in close-quarters combat where her mobility and burst damage can turn the tide of battle.
Marci's gameplay revolves around landing perfect Rebound-Dispose combos and maximizing Unleash potential. Use Rebound to close gaps and initiate, Dispose to reposition enemies into favorable positions for your team, and Unleash to unleash devastating combos with bonus effects. When paired with Aghanim's upgrades, Marci becomes an unstoppable force capable of dismantling entire enemy formations.
Pros
- Excellent mobility with Rebound
- Powerful initiation with Dispose
- High burst damage with Unleash combos
- Can protect allies with Bodyguard
- Great at disrupting enemy formations
- Strong early game presence
Cons
- Relatively squishy for a strength hero
- Mana intensive abilities
- Requires good positioning for maximum impact
- Vulnerable to silences and roots
- Needs practice to land Rebound consistently
Ability Analysis
Rebound
ActiveMarci dashes and leaps off the target unit, stunning nearby enemies upon landing.
Notes: Primary mobility and initiation tool. Use allies for safe approach or enemies for aggressive initiations. The landing position is slightly closer to your starting direction, allowing for better positioning for follow-up abilities. Can jump off neutral creeps with Aghanim's Shard.
Dispose
Target UnitMarci grabs and throws the target unit a short distance, slowing enemies in the landing area.
Notes: Excellent for repositioning enemies. Throw enemies into towers or allies for kills. Can be used on allies to save them from dangerous situations. The throw distance is affected by terrain elevation. Throws going uphill travel shorter distances, while downhill throws travel further.
Bodyguard
ActiveMarci protects an ally, granting bonus damage and lifesteal. When the protected ally attacks or is attacked, Marci strikes nearby enemies.
Notes: Cast on allied heroes or even creeps. The counter attacks can proc items and apply debuffs. Works well on tanky allies like Spirit Bear or Golem. Has internal cooldown on counter attacks to prevent abuse.
Unleash
ActiveMarci unleashes her inner strength, empowering her abilities and granting bonus damage and lifesteal. Each next cast deals extra damage and applies a stronger slow.
Notes: Ultimate that enables devastating combos. Use it to initiate teamfights or secure kills. With Aghanim's Scepter, your abilities create additional pulses. The talent for extended duration on kills works even if you don't get the killing blow with Unleash itself.
Rebound (Shard Upgrade)
ActiveRebound allows jumping off neutral creeps and can pop enemy Linken's Sphere.
Notes: Significantly increases mobility options. Can use jungle creeps for escapes or initiations. Being able to pop Linken's makes her much more effective against enemy heroes with that item.
Unleash (Aghanim's Scepter)
ActiveUnleash creates pulses when abilities are cast - Dispose pulses at target location, Rebound pulses at landing, Bodyguard pulses at both locations, Special Delivery pulses at Marci's location.
Notes: Transforms Marci into an AoE powerhouse. The additional pulses make her abilities much more impactful in teamfights. Particularly devastating when combined with proper positioning and timing.
Developer's Notes
Developer Insights
Marci is an aggressive initiator who excels at disrupting enemy formations and protecting allies. Her mobility and combo potential make her a versatile threat.
Key Insights:
- Rebound offers incredible mobility and initiation potential
- Dispose can turn teamfights by repositioning key enemies
- Unleash provides burst damage and crowd control
- Master the Rebound-Dispose-Unleash combo for maximum impact
Marci rewards confident, aggressive play. Don't be afraid to dive deep and create chaos!
Game Strategy
Early Game
Timeframe: 0-15 minutes Objective: Establish lane dominance and secure core items Key: Harass with Rebound-Dispose combos; Use ranged creeps for efficient wave clear; Look for opportunities to throw enemies into tower range; Protect allies with Bodyguard when needed Items: Arcane Boots (Solves mana issues); Echo Sabre (Enhances combos); Magic Wand (Utility and regen) Tips: Position yourself to catch enemies with Rebound edges for better Dispose angles; Farm lanes efficiently by using ranged creeps as Rebound targets; Respect enemies who can disrupt Rebound with forced movement; Use Bodyguard on tanky allies to maximize counter attack value
Mid Game
Timeframe: 15-30 minutes Objective: Initiate teamfights and control objectives Key: Use Blink-Rebound-Dispose for devastating initiations; Target enemy supports and isolated cores; Protect your team with Bodyguard and reposition threats; Secure objectives after successful engagements Items: Blink Dagger (Essential for positioning); Black King Bar (Against heavy disables); Aghanim's Scepter (Late-game power spike) Tips: Time your Unleash with team coordination maximum impact; Be aware of enemy abilities that can cancel your Rebound; Use terrain to your advantage with Dispose throws; Save Bodyguard for key allies in critical situations
Late Game
Timeframe: 30+ minutes Objective: Execute perfect combos and provide team utility Key: Initiate on high-priority targets with Aghs-upgraded abilities; Use AoE pulses to disrupt entire enemy formations; Protect carries with Bodyguard and reposition threats; Maintain pressure with constant mobility threats Items: Refresher Orb (Double Unleash potential); Daedalus (Raw damage boost); Assault Cuirass (Team utility and damage) Tips: Coordinate with team for massive AoE combos; Use Unleash duration-extension talent effectively; Position to maximize pulse damage from Aghs abilities; Be ready to adjust positioning for optimal Dispose targets
Tips & Strategies
Rebound Mastery
- Use ally portraits in their top bar to easily target Dispose on specific allies in chaotic fights.
- Your Rebound landing is slightly closer to your starting direction - use this to position for follow-up abilities.
- Be aware of terrain - Rebounding over cliffs may land you on the cliff instead of your target zone.
- Always look for allies to Rebound off when escaping dangerous situations.
Dispose Techniques
- Dispose cancels enemy channels since the throw counts as a stun.
- Throw distance is affected by z-axis - uphill throws travel shorter, downhill throws travel further.
- Dispose destroys trees wherever the target lands and the AoE underneath.
- Cannot Dispose units affected by Black Hole or Chronosphere - respect these abilities.
Unleash Combos
- Unleash pulses cannot be seen by enemies when you're in fog of war.
- Continue combos and get pulses on deny attacks for maximum effectiveness.
- Aghs Scepter creates pulses at different locations for each ability - coordinate with team.
- The kill extension talent works even if you don't get the final blow with Unleash.
Item Guide
Starting Items
Strength for early survivability and regen for sustainability in lane due to mana costs.
Gauntlets of Strength, Tangos, Clarity
Core Items
Arcane Boots solve mana issues, Blink Dagger enables perfect initiations, Echo Sabre enhances combo damage and mana pool.
Arcane Boots, Blink Dagger, Echo Sabre
Situational Items
BKB against heavy disables, Scepter for AoE power, Silver Edge for initiation, Solar Crest for utility.
Black King Bar, Aghanim's Scepter, Silver Edge, Solar Crest
Counter Guide
Good With
Marci excels when paired with heroes who can capitalize on her disruption and follow up on her initiations. Magnus creates devastating combos as Marci can dispose enemies into Reverse Polarity, while Earthshaker can land perfect Fissures and Echoslam on grouped enemies. Crystal Maiden benefits from Marci's protection with Bodyguard while providing essential mana regen and followup damage. Tiny creates powerful initiation combos where Marci can dispose enemies into Avalanche-Toss combinations. Enigma benefits from Marci's ability to group enemies for devastating Black Hole setups. Winter Wyvern complements Marci's protective nature while providing immense control. The key is heroes who can follow up on Marci's repositioning and protection, turning her disruption into fight-winning advantages.
Bad Against
Marci struggles against heroes who can neutralize her mobility or exploit her relatively squishy nature. Viper and his Poison Attack make Rebound initiation extremely dangerous, while his Nethertoxin negates Bodyguard protection. Puck with Phase Shift and Dream Coil can easily dodge Rebound and trap Marci after she commits. Oracle with Fortune's End can cancel Rebound mid-cast, while False Promise can save allies from Dispose throws. Winter Wyvern with Cold Embrace makes allies immune to physical damage, counteracting Bodyguard's purpose. Anti-Mage burns Marci's limited mana pool, preventing crucial ability usage. Disruptor with Kinetic Field can stop Rebound's initial dash while Glimpse punishes aggressive positioning. Lifestealer with Infest can burst down Marci before she can utilize her combo potential. Heroes with strong mobility, dispels, or mana burn pose serious threats to Marci's game plan.
Good Against
Marci dominates heroes who need to channel spells or have poor mobility. Sniper and Drow Ranger become easy targets for Dispose throws into towers or allies, while their slow movement makes them vulnerable to Rebound initiation. Crystal Maiden and Witch Doctor can't channel their ultimates when disposed or stunned by Rebound. Shadow Shaman with his long cast times and squishy nature is vulnerable to Marci's burst combos. Enigma suffers immensely as Dispose can interrupt Black Hole or reposition him out of his team's protection. Tinker with his reliance on positioning and channeling Rearm is vulnerable to Marci's disruption. Pudge struggles against Marci's mobility - she can Rebound to allies to dodge hooks or Dispose him away from his targets. Techies mines become ineffective as Marci can trigger them safely with Rebound and dispose enemies onto them. Heroes with channeling abilities, poor mobility, or reliance on positioning all fall prey to Marci's aggressive disruption and repositioning capabilities.