Sniper

Sniper should focus on last-hitting (securing kills on enemy units for gold) and avoiding extended trades with enemies in lane. Early game priority is farm efficiency and staying safe—Sniper's range advantage lets him deal damage from a distance, so positioning is more important than aggression. The data shows games are typically 17–21 minutes before reaching Maelstrom or Dragon Lance, so prioritize survival and steady farm over kill attempts.

Sniper's first major spike comes around 23 minutes with Mjollnir (average purchase time, 57.3% win rate), which significantly improves farming speed and teamfight impact. Once this item completes, winning Sniper players shift to active farming in side lanes while staying grouped with the team for major objectives—this is the window where Sniper's scaling accelerates and the hero begins to dominate. Avoid unnecessary skirmishes; instead, prioritize map control and farming efficiency to reach the next item timing.

Sniper's win condition in the late game is range advantage and positioning in teamfights—staying at maximum distance while dealing sustained damage to priority targets. The data shows a sharp drop in win rate after 30 minutes (52.2% at 25–30 min down to 47.3% at 35–40 min), indicating Sniper must close games during his mid-game strength window. When late game does occur, Sniper should position defensively behind teammates, use mobility items to kite enemies, and focus on dealing consistent damage rather than initiating fights.