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General DiscussionWhen u should buy a "Tome of Knowledge"?

When u should buy a "Tome of Knowledge"? in General Discussion
Illyasviel

    this new item really confuse me. in a pro games, this mostly bought by a sup hero. but when u should buy it?. i saw sometimes they bought it after got some core items like meka or force, in the other hand some ppl bought it after they only have an arcane or brown boots, then they buy wards and that tome. it really confuse me, any thoughts guys? thx

    MARLAN

      the item is for supports to catch up in exp cuz they are often behind.

      but it also costs money. using ur money delays ur items.

      you have to decide whats more important, the exp or finishing ur item.

      its that simple.

      Illyasviel

        lol thats the question dude. idk the timing. can someone tell me?

        Metallicize

          it heavily depends on hero, opponents and game in general

          Moon Moon

            thats part of the decision making in a game. at a certain skill level u cant just follow a build or guide, but decide for urself whats best for u and ur team at that point of the game agaionst these opponents. Sometimes as a support I try to get an early pipe instead of mek, if the game demands it (such as when our team gets beat up from nukers a lot)

            TripleSteal-

              idk its so cheap that u basically by it whenever its off cd

              Totentanz to The King: M ...

                Just buy it asap, only 150 gold, gives 425 exp, which actually makes Bounty Hunter significantly better.

                Metallicize

                  for some reason i thought its 250, and some retards always buy it so i never get it lol

                  woof

                    theres 0 decision making involved rofl. its 150g, buy it asap

                    Illyasviel

                      so that means 150 gold for xp is more worth than rushing core items. ok thx sir

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                      Pale Mannie

                        tome helped me to get to a certain level to win teamfights

                        Soultrap

                          Usefulness of this item is very questionable for me. Unless I need that lvl 6 badly, I prefer an item that removes 425 xp from your hero for the cost of 150 gold.

                          [SPARTANS] KEIJI

                            Just buy that shity :V

                            Filthy

                              Would be awesome on bounty

                              TheMaverick427

                                Ideally you use it the moment its off cooldown because its more valuable the earlier in the game you use it. But if you almost have your Blink or Mek you might want to finish that first.

                                In general its used to help Supps catch up but I can justify using it on an offlaner who's fallen behind in order to get an important level. Depends who will benefit most.

                                Illyasviel

                                  buy tome on bh. lose cuz our treant farm and build sy and sb, feelsbadman.

                                  Optimus Drip

                                    I'd say the best time would be if you can't hit level 6. Let's say it's ten minutes in and need level 6 on lion. Perfect time to use a tome. On the other hand when your team needs wards about twenty minutes in and you have to make a choice. Probably wards unless youlose the game without that level 2 cm ult. It all depends on the game. Maybe one game the alc that is free farming decides to be nice and buys you one.

                                    King of Low Prio

                                      It's not a matter of when to buy it (always buy it off CD) it is a matter of who gets it

                                      oykman

                                        They should remove this shit from dota 2, this is not angel arena-wc3 and the game is not meant to be modified that much. If i wanted to play Lol i would already be doing so. Taking drugs and partying all night with escorts in Valve's offices damages the brain of the employees, i guess.

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                                        matrice

                                          Come on, the next step is agi book, we sure gonna love it

                                          Optimus Drip

                                            dam right.

                                            Johnny Rico

                                              i just buy when they are available, nobody buys, it is like a ward/smoke.

                                              Niskara

                                                You always buy it, Knowledge is power!

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                                                Miku Plays

                                                  This is good for the first 20 mins, it needs some kind of extra XP when timer hits 30 min mark, 425 XP won't help at all at that time.

                                                  Seoulmate

                                                    can a carry buy it and give it to a support or nah?

                                                    Filthy

                                                      Have only bought one but was pretty stoked that it shot me to level 11 swap on venge for 150 gold :p

                                                      Illyasviel

                                                        now im always plant that tome on the quickbuy. cd over, buy it asap.

                                                        Pontic Greek

                                                          "can a carry buy it and give it to a support or nah?"
                                                          Yes they can

                                                          Mekarazium
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                                                            Chaoshype

                                                              always get tome if you're support if you carry takes it tell him he's an asshole and take it

                                                              Metallicize

                                                                necrophost

                                                                >tfw no gamer girl peeing gf

                                                                  Let arc warden buy tome first then anyone else can get it since he can tome himself or teammates with his clone

                                                                  MMortal

                                                                    Some bastard stole my tome after I bought it and was sending it to me. Freaking mirana... Lost a major team fight because my ult was still on cooldown. Oracle life.

                                                                    Soultrap

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                                                                      http://dota2.gamepedia.com/Tome_of_Knowledge
                                                                      "When used by a Tempest Double, the experience is not granted to the main hero."