Succubus (Heroes of Newerth)

Succubus
Heroes of Newerth character
Heroes of Newerth Succubus
First appearance	Heroes of Newerth
First game	Heroes of Newerth

Heroes of Newerth
Developer(s)	S2 Games
Publisher(s)	S2 Games
Designer(s)	James Fielding Alan Cacciamani Pu Liu Brent Wiedmer Matthew Knizacky
Artist(s)	Jesse Hayes Joseph Crack Bruce Glidewell Aaron Holley Jeremy Moe Carlos Muchaca Ari Targownik
Composer(s)	Arnej Šećerkadić
Engine	K2 engine
Platform(s)	Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux
Release date(s)	May 12, 2010
Genre(s)	Multiplayer online battle arena
Mode(s)	Multiplayer
Media/Digital distribution	Digital distribution

For other uses of the word Succubus, see Succubus (disambiguation).

Succubi in the Heroes of Newerth video game by S2 Games are an Intelligence disabler/ganker type of hero. Their damage output combined with their very strong disables make them a devastating hero in any lineup within the game.

Description

Many a soldier of the Legion has disappeared on solitary watches when the Succubus is at large, lured by her seductive calls. Swollen with stolen life, this demon offers no true pleasure to those who succumb to her advances. but all the same her name carries a certain terrible allure.

Playing Strategy

A Succubus is an Intelligence disabler/ganker. Her damage output combined with her very strong disables make her a devastating hero in any lineup. For best results, Succubus should solo middle. She will have a tougher time if she dual lanes.

Mesmerize is a unique disable, in that when cast on someone, if they are attacked, the disable is broken and the attacker is in turn disabled. Make sure not to use this disable on an enemy who you or an ally is attacking so they are not punished instead.

Succubus' Hold is a damage over time ability that disables the target while you channel it. Make sure to use this ability when you can not be disabled, which will interrupt the ability. This ability has very good synergy with the item Puzzlebox.

You can summon the Puzzlebox minions before channeling your ultimate, allowing you to do extra damage to the target with the minions while you and the target are occupied.

Statistics

Primary Attribute	Intelligence
Strength	18
Agility	18
Intelligence	18
Type	Ranged
Damage	51-57
Attack Range	400
Attacks/sec	0.69
Move Speed	305
Strength/level	2.1
Agility/level	2.1
Intelligence/level	2.1
Armor	3.52
Damage Reduction	17%
Magic Armor	5.5
Magic Damage Reduction	25%
Skills	Smitten Heartache Mesmerize Succubus' Hold

Skills and Abilities

Smitten

• Type: Magic
• Target: Non-Boss Enemies
• Succubus causes a target enemy to be smitten with her beauty. Drastically reduces all damage done by the target.

	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4	Effect
Mana Cost	95	105	115	125	Applies Smitten to target for 15 seconds. Smitten Effects: Reduces all damage dealt by -10/-20/-30/-40%
Cool Down	15	15	15	15
Range	1000	1000	1000	1000

Heartache

• Type: Magic
• Target: Enemy Units
• Succubus breaks the heart of a foe, and feeds off the despair it causes, simultaneously damaging the enemy and healing herself.

	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4	Effect
Mana Cost	125	150	175	200	Deals 90/160/230/300 True damage to target unit, and heals self for 90/160/230/300.
Cool Down	15	15	15	15
Range	625	625	625	625

Mesmerize

• Type: Magic
• Target: Enemy and Willing Ally Units
• Succubus mesmerizes a target. The target becomes completely disabled, and takes some damage over time. If any unit attacks the mesmerized target, the effects are passed to them.

	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4	Effect
Mana Cost	130	140	150	160	Applies Mesmerize to target for 4/5/6/7 seconds. Mesmerize Effects: Cleave Immunity, Stunned, 20 True damage every second. When attacked, Mesmerize is removed and transferred to Attacker.
Cool Down	15	15	15	15
Range	500	550	600	650

Succubus' Hold (Succubus' Grip)

• Ability Type: Superior Magic
• Target Type: Enemy Units
• Succubus drains the essence of an enemy, dealing damage over time and stealing mana. While being drained, the target enemy is unable to act.

	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Effect
Mana Cost	150	250	350	Channeling Time: 5.1 seconds Applies Succubus' Hold to target for duration of the channel. Succubus' Hold Effects: Revealed, Frozen, Stunned, 100/160/220 Magic damage per second, 5% of maximum mana drained per second and given to inflictor. This ability can be boosted by Staff of the Master. Staff Effect: Increases damage from 100 / 155 / 215 to 155 / 215 / 270 .
Cool Down	120	110	100
Range	625	625	625
Radius	N/A	N/A	N/A

Mesmerize Effect

The mesmerize spell is a very unique spell.

After being inflicted with Mesmerize, you will be completely invulnerable for a the first second. During this time, you cannot be targeted by any direct spells or attacks, and you will not take damage from AoE spells. During the remainder of Mesmerize, no damage that would not break mesmerize will damage you, except for mesmerize itself. Examples of this are Slither's and Salforis' ultimate abilities, that will completely cease to do damage for the duration of mesmerize.

Casting any spells on the target that deals direct damage to the target, will break the mesmerize, and do full damage. Attacking the target during mesmerize will transfer mesmerize to the attacker, and reset the duration. This can also be done by a friendly hero.

Attribute Boost

• +2 Strength
• +2 Agility
• +2 Intelligence

Gallery

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  Heroes of Newerth Succubus Image

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  Heroes of Newerth Succubus Stats

External Links

• Heroes of Newerth website
• Heros of Newerth at Wikipedia
• Succubi at the Heroes of Newerth Wikia
• Succubi at the Heroes of Newerth Wiki
• Succubi at the Heroes of Newerth website