Nyx Assassin

Nyx Assassin is a melee agility hero and dedicated ganker, unlike most other Agility heroes who act as carries. Much like Lion's Earth Spike, Impale is a strong area of effect nuke and disable in one and is useful throughout the whole game. Mana Burn can cripple an enemy from casting a much-needed spell, and its low cooldown by lategame makes it a great harassment tool. To help Nyx survive engagements, Spiked Carapace punishes a foe for reacting to your kills. Nyx's skills are tied together by his ultimate Vendetta, adding the element of surprise through invisibility along with sizable movement speed and burst damage. While his mediocre stat growth worsens his late-game, Nyx Assassin can cripple key members of the enemy team long before that stage.

Nyx Assassin's skills have a simple vibe, but are highly effective in securing kills. However, knowing when to engage will determine whether Nyx himself can survive the fight. He is recommended for new to intermediate players.

Trivia

 * Nyx Assassin's original name was Anub'arak, and he was titled "Nerubian Assassin". Both were changed in the transition to Dota 2 due to copyright reasons.