Slark is a very strong hero in Dota 2, which is played on the kerry position, and has a huge opportunity to win the game. The hero is very popular, but is demanding to the level of the game, because not everyone will be able to realise it. You need to have a good understanding of how the hero works, so I suggest to understand it in detail in this guide.

Pros

• Strong line;
• Lots of damage;
• Possesses control;
• Save from ultimates and shard.

Minuses

• Depends on tempo;
• Hard to cambet a lost line;
• Does not farm well;
• Likes long fights to rack up stacks.

DARK PACT

A very useful ability that makes Slark unkillable in many fights, greatly increasing his survivability. After some delay, the hero deals magic damage to everyone around him, throwing off all negative effects. It is very useful in fights, as you can absorb all the stans, quickly dispelling them. The only downside is that it requires a lot of mana, which Slark doesn't have much of.

POUNCE 

Hero jumps forward, tying up whoever is caught in his path. Also takes away his stacks from his third ability. Works well with Aghanim Scepter, which increases range and gives an extra charge.

ESSENCE SHIFT 

With each new hit, Slark steals attributes from the enemy, taking them for himself. They increase his damage, armour and attack speed. This is a very powerful ability that can deal a huge amount of damage in a long fight.

SHADOW DANCE 

Slark is immersed in an invisible cloud that cannot be dispelled. He is not vulnerable in it, and has the ability to gain stacks, or avoid a fight. It also gives you more regeneration when Slark is not visible on the map. This will allow you to farm efficiently, and regenerate your resources quickly.

Game Actions

It's important for Slark to defend the line well, and then go snowball the map. He's hard to cambet a lost line, so ask your support to pick a good hero. The builds on Slark are as varied as possible and all depend on the situation. It is important to play a lot of games on the hero to get a good feel for him. Watching streams and guides on the hero can also help.