how to make a multishot ability (toggle on/off)

[Nordmar]

like that naga spell in dota. I can't seem to find anything about this. An idea: normal multishot ability in spellbook, hide the spellbook. When the hero toggles on an ability the multishot ability in the spellbook gets enabled. But I would like to split the damage between all the arrows.

 

[A]mun]

you didn't find this? Multiple Shot Ability
or you don't know how to make it into a toggle ability?
I'd use channel for this and add/remove the ability via triggers.

 

[Nordmar]

ye but the problem is that it doesnt split the damage .. each arrow deals full hero dmg, no?

 

[Noobsmoke]

Yes, each arrow does full damage. But you can use a damage detection system to reduce the damage dealt when attacker has split ability enabled. I strongly recommend: GUI Damage Engine v3.6.1.0

 

[Nordmar]

Yes, each arrow does full damage. But you can use a damage detection system to reduce the damage dealt when attacker has split ability enabled. I strongly recommend: GUI Damage Engine v3.6.1.0

damn thats too complicated..i was hoping there is a premade ability already >.>

 

[Rheiko]

Unfortunately, there's no such thing. GUI Damage Event is not very complicated to implement actually. Just follow the steps carefully and you'll get to it. Just make sure you read the description.

 

[Kaijyuu]

A not very pretty solution would be to have a modified % damage buff be applied that reduces damage whenever the multishot is active (or increases damage when it isn't, whichever looks better). Downside of this would be that flat damage boosts (claws of attack) would not be scaled, only base damage and bonus damage from hero stats.

The damage detection system is the best solution to this.