Mjz analyzed Malr1ne’s performance for Team Liquid

This is just a small detail. You can do it this way if you want. I’ve seen Topson do this: you need to lock the camera onto your hero so all you have to do is click on the map. The camera follows the hero, and all he has to do is control his movement with the mouse. This is very helpful when you need to stop creeps.

He pushes mid very quickly, even using Fissure. He pushes and then leaves. After he’s pushed a wave, he doesn’t go straight down. First, he goes in another direction, and only then does he head down.

How does this look from the opponent’s perspective? If you’re playing Earth Spirit, you see Earthshaker and think, “Okay, he’s moving back. Maybe he’s going into the jungle.” And then you don’t see him anymore. In other words, you don’t realize he’s gone south. Again, it’s a very small detail, but in the end, it makes a big difference.

He’s farming the jungle but keeps checking the map. He checks the top lane, checks mid. He doesn’t stand AFK, staring at the jungle creeps. He keeps farming but moves the camera to stay aware of what’s happening. Maybe he even moves it too often.

It’s good that he has all this information: now he knows where everyone is and that no one is going to teleport right up on him. That’s why he can push forward and try to quickly push the lane, at least to apply some pressure there, since he can’t coordinate with the team.