Venomancer is a ranged character. His primary attribute is agility. The hero is mainly taken to the hard lane as a support. Most effective in the early and mid game.
Thanks to his set of abilities, Venomancer is able to bring serious discomfort to the opponent's gameplay. Venomous Gale slows down an enemy, making it more vulnerable, Poison Sting allows the hero to effectively trade blows with opponents, and Plague Ward allows him to safely farm and demolish buildings, scout small areas and harrass. In team fights, the Poison Nova ability can deal massive damage, decreasing opponent’s mobility. Aghanim's Shard grants the Latent Toxicity ability, which is useful against heroes with a dispel. Aghanim's Scepter will upgrade Poison Nova, making it relevant even in the late game.
Ages ago, an Herbalist named Lesale crossed the Bay of Fradj by coracle, searching for potent essences, but he encountered a reptile, which stung him. He managed to inject himself with an antidote and instantly fell into a coma for 17 years. Upon awakening, he found himself Venomancer. Now his hunger drives him out in search of new poisons and new deaths to bring.
