Are you a core player and slow at farming? Worry not, we all have gone through that phase. You just can’t seem to last hit right or match your opponent’s farm. If this happens repeatedly, then you may get discouraged, which is why we have made this list to assist you.
This list contains the best 10 Farming Heroes which can naturally out farm and outperform your enemies by a mile. Most of these heroes are versatile and can be played both in the mid and carry positions.
10. Sniper
Sniper has made millions of players rage quit all around the world! His voice and gameplay induce fear and disgust even amongst the most experienced players. Sniper is suitable both as a mid and a carry hero due to his space-making and farming abilities. He may be a squishy hero but his incredible physical damage output and range make it impossible for enemies to come close to him. He is often considered to be the counter for squishy heroes or primarily for melee heroes.
What makes Sniper a great farming hero?
- High base attack range and movement speed
- Flexible build potential
- Excellent Aghanim’s Scepter upgrade
- Great talents that scale well with items
Items to buy on Sniper
- Maelstorm
- Dragon Lance
- Mask of Madness
- Silver Edge
- Daedalus
9. Gyrocopter
Waging hell from above comes the Gyrocopter. He is one of the most feared heroes in the game! Along with the immense base damage, he deals magical damage with Rocket Barrage and Call Down ultimate. Melee heroes hate laning against him due to the constant harassment and shove back from the lane. The late game is completely dominated by Gyro if he is given the free rein.
What makes Gyrocopter a great farming hero?
- Flak Cannon and Rocket Barrage deal immense AoE damage.
- Low CD on spells.
- High base damage
Items to buy on Gyrocopter
- Daedalus
- Satanic
- Butterfly
- Monkey King Bar
- Mjolnir
- Swift Blink
8. Sven
The rogue knight is known for inducing fear into his enemy’s minds, his fierce moves and heavy sword scare all the foes away. Sven is known to be one of the best carry heroes in the game. There are various reasons why Sven is number one on this list. He has it all, AoE stun, ease of farming, movement speed, and double damage. Sven is capable of dominating the battlefield all by himself! The items only supplement his abilities and enhance his presence during team fights.
Why makes Sven a great farming hero?
- Can 1 hit kill squishy heroes.
- Aghanim’s Scepter allows him to pounce on enemy heroes and stun them at the same time, a great gap closer.
- Can easily 1v5 with lifesteal and damage items.
- His AoE stun, Storm Hammer, is a useful crowd control spell.
Items to buy on Sven
- Echo Sabre
- Assault Cuirass
- Daedalus
- Black King Bar
- Bloodthorn
7. Luna
The Moon rider herself! Luna is essentially a beginner-friendly hero, but we frequently see it getting picked in both pub and pro games. The reason is her quick farming abilities and massive AoE damage output. Luna offers tremendous wave clearance, which returns her a great deal of gold. Luna farms fairly well in the early game and offers decent damage to her nearby allies. This is an example of great synergy, Luna can be picked alongside massive crowd control heroes.
Why is Luna a great farming hero?
- Great wave clearing abilities.
- Eclipse deals magic damage, which is essential for heroes with high armor/HP.
- Immense farming potential thanks to the Moon Glaives passive.
Items to buy on Luna
- Eye of Skadi
- Satanic
- Black King Bar
- Butterfly
- Manta Style
- Hurricane Pike
6. Naga Siren
Emerging from the deep seas is a beautiful yet threatening entity whose voice can cure the worst diseases! Naga Siren deals some heavy physical damage right off the get-go, her looks can deceive you! Along with her damage, she can also lock enemies down with her net or the ultimate. You may pierce the ultimate with BKB, but with her Aghanim’s Scepter, you can’t pierce the net! She can pin you down and rip you into pieces with the assistance of her mirror illusions!
Why is Naga Siren a great farming hero?
- Great late-game hero, who can rip through most enemies
- Immense disable and crowd control potential with Song of the Siren
- Can farm and split push effortlessly with illusions
- Fares well in the laning stage
Items to Buy on Naga Siren
- Diffusal Blade
- Butterfly
- Manta Style
- Eye of Skadi
- Heart of Tarrasque
- Aghanim’s Scepter
5. Templar Assassin
The guardian of the temple’s secrets is a lethal force to be reckoned with! Templar Assassin deals some heavy damage while taking barely any in return if she has the Refraction shield on! Laning versus most DoT is quite the task for TA as she has a very short attack range, making it easy for them to spam spells and deny her the farm. Most experienced TA players occasionally disappear into the jungle to stack and farm as soon as they have the levels and farm.
Why is TA a great farming hero?
- Refraction is a valuable form of defense against enemy spells and damage.
- Psi Blades deals pure damage and spills over instantly.
Items to Buy on TA
- Scythe of Vyse
- Aghanim’s Scepter
- Force Staff
- Eul’s Scepter
4. Anti-Mage
This charismatic warrior has a bone to pick against the mages! His hatred for the arcane arts is unmatchable. He is the Anti-Mage! He has what you need to counter most mage heroes, mana break! An early game AM can effortlessly decimate his enemies' mana and make him buy mangoes or Soul Ring to compensate. This will slow down their farm while AM is known to farm at a faster pace, allowing him to get ahead in the net worth charts.
Why is Anti-Mage a great farming hero?
- Mana Break can prevent enemies from using their spells.
- Blink allows him to escape and farm quickly
- With Manta Style, his mana burning will triple because illusions can also use Mana Break.
Items to Buy on AM
- Black King Bar
- Manta Style
- Abyssal Blade
- Butterfly
3. Alchemist
Alchemy and greed go hand in hand for our fellow Alchemist. He controls the game with his powerful Orc who guides him around the battlefield. With his Greevil’s Greed talent, it’s expected that he has at least 2 items before the 20-minute mark in-game. With armor reduction from Acid Spray and Unstable Concoction, he can lock enemies down and give them a run for their money with his ultimate. His enemies find it quite impossible to out farm him, his pace is quite unparalleled if he is having a good time.
Why is Alchemist a great farming hero?
- Grevil’s Greed passive provides him with increased gold
- Items such as Radiance, Manta Style, Battlefury increase his farming speed
- Low CD on spells
Items to Buy on Alchemist
- Radiance
- Assault Cuirass
- Shiva’s Guard
- Manta Style
- Black King Bar
2. Arc Warden
Zet, the Arc Warden knows no bounds, his foes know no ways of countering him, as there are often two of him. Known to deal massive damage right off the bat, Arc secures the laning phase versus most heroes, especially if they’re melee. He is also a quick farmer, as he can just duplicate and make his clone push out the lane while he farms the jungle! Late game Arc Warden can disable and obliterate his foes within a few hits.
Why is Arc Warden a great farming hero?
- To make matters worse, Arc Warden can use his Tempest Double to split-push lanes.
- Flux is also an instant spell (and therefore unavoidable) with a heavy slow and damage over time, which disrupts enemy movements.
Items to Buy on Arc Warden
- Scythe of Vyse
- Bloodthorn
- Ethereal Blade
- Daedalus
1. Medusa
This serpentine warrior is quite hard to play against, her identity and prowess cement her as one of the most lethal heroes in the game. Medusa is an ultra late-game hero, even if her early game is disastrous, she can bounce back and turn the game around just with one fight. Her tankiness allows her to be the center of the fight without worrying much about her HP. If not ganked and ignored, she can obliterate enemies and win the game even with a 1v5 situation. Medusa farms fast than most other heroes in the game.
Why is Medusa a great farming hero?
- Tanky right from the early game
- Can split push and farm effortlessly with Split Shot
- High physical damage output
- Can turn around fights with Stone Gaze
Items to buy on Medusa
- Eye of Skadi
- Butterfly
- Daedalus
- Hurricane Pike
- Satanic
- Monkey King Bar
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