Gyrocopter is a capable pick throughout the game

The popularity of Gyrocopter lies in his versatility at all stages of the match. We live in a meta packed with action, and he is a hero able to contribute since the first skirmishes.

During the lane stage, Gyrocopter has a solid source of magic damage via Rocket Barrage, and can score a kill with the right support.



Starting from level 7-8, he has enough burst damage to change the fate of a battle. Pub players must understand that teleporting in a lane when a fight occurs can be very profitable.



Call Down is an easy-to-use ultimate that slows and damages enemies in a large radius. It can be used also as a threat when pushing on the high ground, forcing the opponents to leave their positions.



His power keeps increasing during the match, and in the late game he has the potential to wipe out the entire enemy team thanks to the AoE damage of Flak Cannon - if he could secure an adequate farm.

Talents Reworked in 7.07

The level 25 talent Global Call Down is not useful in teamfights as at that point of the match the damage is not enough, and your team needs your presence in the battle.

Instead, especially when combined with the level 20 talent -25s Call Down cooldown, it is great to split-push creep waves, helping to maintain the control of the lanes and to gain extra farm.

The global range is also handy when a teammate is attempting a pickoff as you can disable the Blink Dagger of the prey.

Note: I checked the Gyrocopter games played at the DreamLeague Minor, and most players prefer the mobility provided by +50 movement speed at level 20, and the 3 charges of Homing Missile at level 25. Nevertheless, the other talents give you a different playstyle option which may work in your games.

Finally, moving the extra Flak Cannon attacks from level 25 to 15 has helped the hero, boosting his damage potential in the mid game. You want to have the skill maxed out by then, thus Homing Missile is generally the ability with less priority.

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