![[Tips & Tricks Thursday] Dota 2 - Gem of True Sight Limitations @MerliniDota](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/e29vWG_pFsY/maxresdefault.jpg)
Uploaded April 2015 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
Gem of True Sight has a vision radius of 1100. Ofentimes you can use this fact to your advantage and pick up a Shadow Blade even when the opposing team has a Gem!
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Gem of True Sight has a vision radius of 1100. Ofentimes you can use this fact to your advantage and pick up a Shadow Blade even when the opposing team has a Gem!
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![[Tips & Tricks Thursday] Dota 2 - Gem of True Sight Limitations](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/e29vWG_pFsY/mqdefault.jpg "[Tips & Tricks Thursday] Dota 2 - Gem of True Sight Limitations
Gem of True Sight has a vision radius of 1100. Ofentimes you can use this fact to your advantage and pick up a Shadow Blade even when the opposing team has a Gem!
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MerliniDotas Twitch stream from 16.12.2014 which included 5 games.
This is game 2 of 5, for the other games, click on the links below:
Game 1 - Kunkka (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNH_QROLrQI)
Game 2 - Axe (current video)
Game 3 - Queen of Pain (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAvY1fqqhr4)
Game 4 - Death Prophet (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCEzMkebFPk)
Game 5 - Ember Spirit (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zz1c_y731y4)
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Pre-Event Day 1: Arrival in Frankfurt, Settling into Novotel, Hanging out on Redeyes Birthday, prepping for Group Stage
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MerliniDotas Twitch stream from 26.12.2014 which included 3 games.
This is game 1 of 3, for the other games, click on the links below:
Game 1 - Morphling (current video)
Game 2 - Shadow Fiend (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMSoR8LqNvc)
Game 3 - Enchantress (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMpPJjdBT60)
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Game mode: Ranked All Pick
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Briefly discusses the format of the group stage & main event for The International 5 held in Seattle, Washington from late July until early August.
Official info: http://www.dota2.com/international/overview/
Link to colored day-by-day schedule (Thanks Icefrog! :P) : http://puu.sh/j3lMn/dda626f61d.jpg
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MerliniDotas Twitch stream from 21.12.2014 which included 4 games.
This is game 4 of 4, for the other games, click on the links below:
Game 1 - Timbersaw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v R_w1vNoxiA)
Game 2 - Axe [AD] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUGVu72auv8)
Game 3 - Ancient Apparition [ARDM] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76eDjnNOYGo)
Game 4 - Windranger (current video)
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Game mode: Captains Draft
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In-Depth solution to last weeks Phantom Assassin Lifespan Puzzle (fountain tanking problem). Warning: Lots of math involved.
Congratulations to the winners: Tremus, Anguswolf, Snipufin, and Olliexue!
Spreadsheet with calculations: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1U9eIKQBFWeUVocrTicsZYVtUaaXANrAHoWQEdlgNJ9A/edit#gid=422729500
Link to original puzzle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYFXcNYm2H8
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MerliniDotas Twitch stream from 30.11.2014 which included 6 games.
This is game 4 of 6, for the other games, click on the links below:
Game 1 - Chaos Knight (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bra5Ev4hEqk)
Game 2 - Clockwerk [AD] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Io8zXauHnL0)
Game 3 - Kunkka (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LwawxR4H1M)
Game 4 - Techies (current video)
Game 5 - Leshrac (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z07rMw5UaA)
Game 6 - Gyrocopter (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzADGv1f6LY)
Detailed information about this game:
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Game mode: Ranked All Pick
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The importance of vision in Dota 2 can never be overstated. This brief lesson on vision goes into the history and overpoweredness of unobstructed flying vision of Dota 2 and why it is so important.
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Merlinis predictions for The International 5 Day 5. Also discusses Vulcun fantasy draft strategies and favorites for these days.
August 7th: LGD vs VP, CDEC vs EG, VG vs winner of LGD/VP
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MerliniDotas Twitch stream from 15.12.2014 which included 4 games.
This is game 2 of 4, for the other games, click on the links below:
Game 1 - Bristleback (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Taa1o0rmLPE)
Game 2 - Queen of Pain (current video)
Game 3 - Phantom Lancer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cpfu_pSReRo)
Game 4 - Leshrac (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkJ6wnRrBiU)
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Game mode: Ranked All Pick
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TI5 Qualifiers are scheduled to be played from May 25th until June 1st. Who do you think will win? Make predictions in your TI5 compendium for extra levels!
Americas & China Predictions: http://puu.sh/hV1Zb/43d4af6083.jpg
Europe & SEA Predictions: http://puu.sh/hV1ZJ/bfb2873379.jpg
Team Elos here: http://twopee.noxville.co.za/international/qualifiers
Credits to NoxvilleZA: https://twitter.com/noxvilleza
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