WC3 | Play all 5 | [UD] Eer0 vs Colorful [NE] | Ancient of Wonders Cup 2025 #1

[@bartoszjurewicz5]

What do you think about NE players shifting the meta a little bit. I’ve got this idea to play DH/Potm(aura/owl) bit heavier on the archers at the early game than transition to dryads/bears/talons. Aura might amplify the dmg output for ranged units because bears are just a cannon fodder for destros and we always end up with ranged units at the end of the fights. Plus extra dmg for DH with orb and easy reveal option for burrowed fiends. Really curious about your opinion.

[@BanaMurn]

That can be, others probably theorized about that. I think it should be small changes at first. I don't know why, but I don't see NE putting defensive APs. Since NE are good when crows are out, instead they should try to put 2 or 3 AP to buy time for the push. Maybe use only 1 bear for rejuv, then when the crow and dryad numbers are good, then just go bears to fight outside.

[@uioup7453]

You see, no strategy works vs UD because: 1. They out CC you, Nova is from across the map and undispellable, it lasts whole 4 seconds which is more than enough time to kill your entire army. 2. Coil and statues stop anything from ever dying. Not to mention Skill Aura. 3. You can't use spells, spellcasters or Heavy armor units because Destroyers chew trough them in a milisecond. So what counter can you build vs a race like that? Alt QQ?

[@bartoszjurewicz5]

@@uioup7453 that’s why it’s all about the mana vs UD. DH shines in that department. Let’s focus on that what options do NE players have. Naga is great but we see her all the time with kinda poor results. Not because she’s bad it’s because UD players know how to play against her very well. In my opinion NE players shouldn’t be so shy with experimenting. We seen some Moons attempts with Firelord for example. Definitely NE need some new ideas or old ones like DR.