Best base spell to use

[l33t5up4h4x0r]

Wats the best base spell to use for a dummy spell that targets 1 unit, shows a missle art and does not stun/give buff? I cant seem to create a spell like this without having stun, or it dosent show any missle art....any1 got anything to recommend? Shadowstrike seems like a great choice, but damages are triggered so nobody wants to see 0! above their head for a dummy spell.

 

[Mechanical Man]

But why then you don't set the duration of firebolt and storm bolt with 0 duration?

 

[-JonNny]

There are many spells u can use
most times i use for a dummy spell at a point carrioswarm , without a target Berserk or some rune abilitys from items , but for spell targeted on a unit im not sure cuz i dont use it often ^^ may try it Chainlightning without a effect which is damage only (of course set dmg to "0" and 1 target) that u can avoid stopping channles with a 0.01 sec stun (... duration of "0.00" would be forever xD ) and a displayed "0" above the unit

 

[Burger_Bling]

But why then you don't set the duration of firebolt and storm bolt with 0 duration?

Usually theres a bug making it stun forever until the target unit dies. So you have to set it so the stun lasts at least 0.01 seconds

 

[l33t5up4h4x0r]

I know I can use carrionswarm, shockwave, crushing wave and the likes, but i need a dummy spell that targets a single unit AND has missle art. Missle art being the most important since most buff spells are single target but they do not use any missle art. Another great option would be death coil, but then again i'd have to make everyone in my map undead for it to work.

 

[Burger_Bling]

What do you mean. Storm Bolt and Fire Bolt both have missle art and its easy to change

 

[Dalaran_Guard]

What do you mean. Storm Bolt and Fire Bolt both have missle art and its easy to change

But they stun. I would use chain lightning with no bounces. Then you have the option of using lighting as well. Hope this helps...

 

[Burger_Bling]

You can always edit the stun

 

[Chaos Overlord]

Cant you set the stun to none or remove a buff or something like that?

 

[Dalaran_Guard]

Cant you set the stun to none or remove a buff or something like that?

No. It will stun no matter what. And buffs only create anims and tool tips; they don't actually do anything to alter the spell. As I siad before, chain lightning or a spell like it is probably your best bet.

 

[Chaos Overlord]

I see...
maybe you should just pure trigger it with a dummy unit that flys over there and is killed and has an explode on death or gets over there and casts an ability that is pure damage. I know you wanted a base ability but maybe try something like this?

 

[Dalaran_Guard]

I see...
maybe you should just pure trigger it with a dummy unit that flys over there and is killed and has an explode on death or gets over there and casts an ability that is pure damage. I know you wanted a base ability but maybe try something like this?

Maybe I'm just misunderstanding, but why go through all this trouble when I have already given a perfectly viable base spell?

 

[Tonks]

You really ought to use Channel as a base ability for unit targeting abilities. It's orderid can be changed, so it can be used for multiple custom abilities without conflict.

 

[Dalaran_Guard]

You really ought to use Channel as a base ability for unit targeting abilities. It's orderid can be changed, so it can be used for multiple custom abilities without conflict.

Ya, that's a good choice too, though many people get confused with all the options.

 

[Spyda Man]

Then why dont u use acid bomb??? its a great spell for single targets if u set the AoE to 1(dont do 0 its abit buggy) or u can use drunken haze

 

[Kixer]

I agree with Spyda... The best choise would be Acid bomb... Then drunken haze. The next best would be Chain lightning without a lighting effect but with a missle model...

The worst choice would be channel in my oppinion... Its not good for any form of AI ect... Stay away from it... It may not seem to make a differance atm but it will later.

 

[Chaos Overlord]

Well doing that really isn't too much trouble.... you jus tneed to make a dummy spell and unit and a few triggers I believe. youve already said Chain Lightning and this is still going on so I guess he didn't want to use it. Meh

 

[l33t5up4h4x0r]

I do know how to dummy trigger a missile using chain lightning as a base spell, but it would out of my convenience to do so. I'll try drunken haze and acid bomb, thanks guys.

 

[Kixer]

Pleasure man anytime...
This is for Legends right?

 

[Burger_Bling]

Doesnt chain lighting hit the target instantly? so you wont be able to see the projectile going that fast... And it has Lightning Effects to i think

 

[Tonks]

The worst choice would be channel in my oppinion... Its not good for any form of AI ect... Stay away from it... It may not seem to make a differance atm but it will later.

What the hell are you talking about? That comment is just... Ridiculous.

 

[HappyTauren]

USE CHANNEL!!! This should be last argument, it is best and handiest to use channel -.-

 

[Kixer]

Tonkz... What i was trying to say is that in no way will AI cast the ability channel. Now you may be thinking who needs AI? But remember that all the best Hero maps (eg DOTA) have AI in some way to help to debug abilities, when testing the map. Ai that was developed in LATER versions.
Burger chain lighting has a projectile that does not hit instantly, It just has no model file and moves very fast.