Meteor Hammer

The Meteor Hammer is an item purchasable at the Main Shop, under Weapons.

Disablers
Heroes with non-standard disables have extra time to channel Meteor Hammer, allowing the wielder to extend the time the target is disabled.


 * keeps enemies from moving out of Meteor Hammer's AoE.


 * traps enemies in a small area to nuke with Meteor Hammer.


 * allows for safe channeling of Meteor Hammer after opponents have been put to sleep. Can be used along with to deal large amounts of damage.


 * provides a way to reliably reposition the enemy under the meteor, and can be combined with his other AoE stuns for a large amount of lockdown.


 * roots an opponent long enough to set up Meteor Hammer.
 * sets up Meteor Hammer. During the song, start channeling Meteor Hammer, and shift-queue Song of the Siren's sub-spell, giving enemies just a split second of time to cast spells.
 * It is possible to do the combo frame-perfect with the help of a toggle item, like . While channeling the item, shift-queue the toggle item three times before shift-queuing the song's sub-spell.
 * Note that this combo is quite obvious when executed, since Meteor Hammer's channeling sound and cast animation are visible and audible to enemies, which gives them more than enough time to prepare for it. Even with a frame-perfect timing, enemies can still cast non-targeted instant-cast spells and items.


 * sets up Meteor Hammer.
 * causes enemies to take more damage from Meteor Hammer, and leaves the target very vulnerable to follow-up damage.


 * traps enemies in a small area to nuke with Meteor Hammer.
 * adds to Meteor Hammer's AoE nuke damage.
 * Underlord's cast range increasing talents allows him to channel Meteor Hammer from extra long distances.

Siegers
Heroes with abilities that damage buildings can use Meteor Hammer to quickly bring down structures.


 * adds to Meteor Hammer's building damage.


 * adds to Meteor Hammer's building damage.

Hiders
Heroes who hide or go invisible can channel Meteor Hammer safely.


 * is a good setup for Meteor Hammer, and increases Dark Willow's overall nuke damage.
 * can be used to stay safe while channeling Meteor Hammer.


 * lets Monkey King use Meteor Hammer while out of vision.


 * allows the item to be channeled while hidden by invisibility, allowing him to stealthily initiate targets or push towers.


 * allows the item to be channeled safely while invisible, while allows Treant Protector to reliably use Meteor Hammer on multiple heroes.

Special
These heroes can use Meteor Hammer during certain circumstances.


 * Meteor Hammer can be used during . This means you can start channeling while near an enemy tower and fly back to safety while the channel completes.

Tips

 * Meteor Hammer can be hard to aim, as the long and obvious casting allows most opponents to interrupt or dodge the ability. Use the active in conjunction with disables, or after the target has expended their escape abilities.
 * Meteor Hammer can be considered a situational item for teams that require extra sieging power, as it deals 375 damage against buildings (about 1/4 of the HP of a Tier 1 tower).
 * Meteor Hammer can be used to quickly clear jungle stacks and creep waves.

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