Grimstroke

Grimstroke is a ranged intelligence hero specializing as a nuker and offensive support. With an arsenal of punitive and disabling spells, he forces enemies to rethink their actions, or retreat from his overbearing attacks. His long cast range also allows him to harass and zone out opponents while delivering substantial damage from the back line.

Stroke of Fate is a simple, linear nuke that slows enemies in its path, setting them up for follow-up abilities. Phantom's Embrace forces targets to stop and attack the phantom, or suffer heavy damage. Enemies are discouraged from approaching or attacking allies shielded with Ink Swell, as doing so could result in extra damage and a long, area-of-effect stun. Combined, Grimstoke's abilities dish out heavy magical damage, with the potential to quickly decimate two enemy heroes chained together under his ultimate, Soulbind. The capacity to slow, stun, silence, and bind multiple targets makes Grimstroke an extremely potent figure who should never be underestimated in teamfights.

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Trivia

 * Grimstroke's abilities have different names in the game files:
 * : Dark Artistry
 * : Ink Creature
 * : Spirit Walk
 * : Soul Chain
 * The line vo_grimstroke_grimstroke_rival_03.mp3 "More art than science." is a reference to the common phrase "More of an art than a science", when referring to an activity or field that is not bound by clearly-defined rules and is open to subjective interpretation.
 * The line vo_grimstroke_grimstroke_rival_42.mp3 "At least you died with a smile on your face." is a reference to album of the label "Bella Union".
 * The line vo_grimstroke_grimstroke_rival_44.mp3 "Welcome to the real void." perhaps a reference to the film "Matrix" - "Welcome to the real world".
 * after killing he says vo_grimstroke_grimstroke_rival_57.mp3 "Another self-styled king meets his end." perhaps a reference to the Lich-King in fantasy world "Warcraft".
 * The line vo_grimstroke_grimstroke_rival_73.mp3 "Brush beats scythe." is a reference to game "Rock, paper, scissors".