Night Stalker vs Pangolier

How this matchup plays

Seeing a Pangolier pick often makes Night Stalker a strong response. Pangolier relies entirely on his spells to move and survive; Swashbuckle gets him out of trouble and Shield Crash keeps him alive in a fight. Night Stalker's Crippling Fear completely denies this game plan. The silence is instant and moves with Night Stalker, leaving Pangolier unable to use any of his mobility or defensive tools. Once silenced, Pangolier is an easy target for the high burst damage Night Stalker brings, especially at night.

This dynamic forces the Pangolier player into a very defensive posture once the sun goes down. He has to stay near his team and under vision, because getting caught alone by Night Stalker is almost always fatal. Pangolier’s only real hope is to activate Rolling Thunder before the silence lands or to build items that can dispel it. For Night Stalker, the plan is simple: find Pangolier whenever Dark Ascension is ready and use the silence to secure an easy kill before he can react.