Anti-Mage

Anti-Mage is a very fast melee hero with high spell resistance that can tear through enemy casters. Because he's very dependent on farming to keep up his potential, Anti-Mage requires smart moves and good planning in order to succeed. Like most carry heroes, he reaches his full potential in the late game. Anti-Mage is recommended for intermediate players.

Anti-Mage's true strength comes in his ability to decimate enemy casters. Though he's weak against armored heroes, such as Slardar and Tidehunter, his spell resistance and mana burning powers make him unstoppable against many intelligence heroes. His main ability is Mana Burn. Not only does it deal additional damage, but it also leaves casters defenseless, and opens them to his very powerful ultimate. Blink works as both an escape and a means of chase, though don't rely on it too much, as silence will leave you open and immobile. Spell Shield allows you to shrug off the damage dealt from most nukes and abilities, making you truly unstoppable in the eyes of casters. And finally, Mana Void lets you finish off a target after you've burned up all of their mana.

Anti-Mage is voiced by Sam A. Mowry.

Basic Strategy

 * Blink is a good first level skill, but don't forget that Mana Burn should be your focus.
 * Spell Shield is very powerful against enemy nukes, and enough ranks in it makes you able to shrug off any magical damage.
 * Wait for the right moment to use Mana Void. Too soon and you'll waste your ultimate, too late and they might get away.