Gemini: The Splicing of Fire and Ice

Gemini is the most recent addition to the Heroes of Newerth hero pool. Gemini shares a similarity with many recently released S2 agility heroes, capable of dealing burst damage in the early to mid game, but has a skill-set that will allow Gemini to become a force in the late game. Gemini is also another hero, like Forsaken Archer and Master of Arms, which encourages the use of items that are not seen as great pick-ups on carry heroes. Strengths:… Read More »

An Ancient Evil is… Surprisingly Effective.

Cthulhuphant, released about 4 weeks ago, is a surprisingly effective hybrid jungle/laning hero that features innate tanking abilities, while being a deadly Ganker. He is currently ranked within the top 30 for popularity and boasts a winning percentage of 54%. Cthulhuphant benefits from his amazing ability, Hook Em’, and its ability to instantly kill any enemy creep and convert its body into a shield. This ability allows Cthulhuphant the flexibility to jungle, lane, or even lane while popping in and… Read More »

The Monarch

“You’re probably wondering why you’re here. You’re here because you done f**ked up too many times! You think you’re hot s**t in a champagne glass, but you’re really cold diarrhea in a Dixie cup. And if you keep up like you’ve been do-” Oh…wrong Monarch… On October 5th we learned about S2’s newest flowery creation, the Monarch. Set to hit Newerth this Friday. We’re not sure about if she’s early access yet, but Ms. Puddin has the down low right… Read More »

HoN Hero Selection

If you’re new to Heroes of Newerth, are struggling with understanding heroes, or just want to learn more about HoN in general, I am writing this article for you!  For my reference link, please go HERE.  As you can see, there are a LOT of options when considering what hero you want to play!  Luckily for people new to the game, S2 has implemented a rotating, weekly cycle of 15 playable heroes.  This means that each week for non-legacy account… Read More »