The Mini-Map

Learning to keep an eye on the mini-map while playing is a must if you wish to become a proficient SotIS player, being able to keep tabs on the location of your allies and visible enemies is paramount. Watch and wait for your chance to change lanes to take advantage of a lone player or play with more caution when  you notice that there are enemy heroes mia (missing in action,) also calling out when the heroes from your lane are mia is a great way to tell your allies heads up.

Starting Out

When you first attempt a round , you might find yourself wallowing in frustration as more experienced players run circles around you. This game is not one to jump into lightly, it is a team based game and it can only take one inexperienced player to take a whole team to the ground.

You will either be part of the North Eastern Zerg or the South Western Protoss, this version of DotA has a slightly smaller map, if you are familiar with Warcraft: the Frozen Throne DotA you know how long it can take to traverse the map, in this version buying warp stones are not nearly as required especially if you buy the accelerator which increases your movement speed.

Another difference in this version is how quickly your life bar can be whittled down, do not allow creeps to tap you more than a couple times, you will be surprised you how much damage they can do.

Stay back, skirt around fights until you know your capabilities and your foes.

What is Storm of the Imperial Sanctum?

A dota-like game created by ekcolnovkol for Starcraft 2. Find more information at the official site, http://www.playsotis.com/.


 Here we will be discussing in depth strategies for each hero, items, different builds, team strategies and general play tips.