Mastering Lotus Pools in Dota 2

The "New Frontiers" update for the game brings a lot of changes and innovations. One of such features that has greatly influenced the gameplay is Lotus Pools. If you are new or confused about this update, do not worry – we are here to help. This article will give you a comprehensive understanding about Lotus Pools and how best to use them.

What are Lotus Pools

In Dota 2’s dynamic world, adaptability is key to success. The “New Frontiers” update sought to bring changes in the game balance by limiting the number of regeneration items including Clarities, Enchanted Mangoes, Healing Salves and Tangos. Now they can only have four pieces at most in stock within 120 seconds recovery time. In response, Lotus Pools came into play. These indestructible structures serve as a new source of regeneration for players on the battlefield, compensating for the restrictions imposed on regeneration items.

Lotus pools are situated strategically on outskirts of maps: western side closer to northern corner and eastern one closer to southern corner respectively. This implies that there are only two Lotus pools on map- one on each side of it. Each pool visually represents its closest faction (Radiant or Dire) but actually does not belong to any particular team; every player can make use of them equally easily regardless their team affiliation. Both teams have vision inside 400 radius around piscinas in which they grow different types of flowers.

How Lotus Pool Works

One can understand mechanics behind Lotus pools if s/he knows ‘Pluck Lotus’ ability associated with them.. In order for heroes to be able start gathering Healing Lotuses from these sources they must possess Pluck Lotus passive ability.. Right clicking at an enemy hero will let you pluck some flowers from it.. Base collection time per flower taken equals 0.5 second while overall time taking all available ones out does six seconds maximum.. Collection begins even if you are disarmed or collecting stops not unless disarm is self-casted.. However, silence prevents collection from starting and disallows any lotus drop in the pool. Therefore, this mechanic brings in timing issues and tactics when approaching lotus pools.

Lotus Pools create a Healing Lotus every three minutes. These Healing Lotuses are passively generated by the pool. A total of eighteen minutes will be required to have all 6 with them created. The status buff of the pool shows how many healing lotuses remain before they become depleted while they can also be seen swimming around inside it. Every use of a single healing lotus gives 125 health points and 125 mana points as well. In addition, after accumulating three such Lotuses in your backpack you obtain Great Healing Lotus that gets you back up to 400 hp and 400 mana points at once. Furthermore, Large Healing Lotus could be gained having collected three Great Healing Lotuses that heal till 900 hp and mp each. In its turn, Three large healing lotuses can be combined and cheesed together into one piece of cheese as well.. Hence, there is immense scope for scaling within their numbers allowing enormous advantages should the game extend into the later stages.

How to use Lotus pool in the game

The strategic placement of Lotus Pools can really influence the outcome of the game. Knowledge on what Lotus Pools offer in terms of visibility is a vital factor to consider. These pools are important in trapping enemies strategically. Also, because they are visible and have valuable resources, they can attract enemy heroes thus making an ambush possible.

This will also take up space in your backpack so if an item is already occupying that slot when you try to pick up a Lotus it will not be picked up at that point. That’s why clearing inventory space before picking up from the lotus pool counts.

Finally, understanding when Lotus spawns timings happen can be helpful for you. As such, players may choose to visit this location during the three minutes interval so as to receive maximum healing from Healing Lotuses which appear following this time-frame. The Turbo mode has halved spawn interval; therefore, it affects strategy in using lotus pool even more.

Conclusion

Knowing how to master mechanics and strategic uses of Lotus Pools may cause huge impacts on your Dota 2 game play. It offers additional health benefits and strategies that can help players survive within split seconds’ cases for winning or loosing matches.This would enable them to initiate into the game, experiment with their use and see how it could enrich their tactics and playing style.).