Blacksmith Damage Progression

[MacroHard]

With the large patch from a few weeks ago came a small change to Blacksmith's Fireball. The damage was buffed from 75/125/175/275 to 100/150/200/275. This led me to wonder whether the previously established 1/2/2/1/2/1/2/1/4 build was still optimal.

Below is the updated damage progression, taking into account the recent damage buff and enemy magic resistance:

http://i.imgur.com/ueiCS.png

Blue cells indicate maximum damage and maximum efficiency (damage/mana)
It seems that the preferred build for maximizing expected output is still 1/2/2/1/2/1/2/1/4, saving the ultimate for level 9.

Your guides do not need to be updated. Crisis averted.

(FYI the damage multiplier to Fireball for his ultimate is 1.25 / 1.60 / 1.875)

[Rkey]

Thanks man.

[GrasshopperG]

Thank goodness glacious.

[OneSantaPlz]

Wow, that information is so valuable, going to play blacksmith now :D

Thanks again Macro :)

[foxmindedguy]

What if I am feeling extra lucky, Macro. Do I still go this build or do I max R > Q > W > E :(

[Wyverex]

I am guessing that you calculated the -MA from Flaming Hammer and that the optimal combo is Flaming Hammer -> when it lands -> Fireball


Of course, I am very thankful for the chart. Keep up the good work :)

[MacroHard]

I am guessing that you calculated the -MA from Flaming Hammer and that the optimal combo is Flaming Hammer -> when it lands -> Fireball


Of course, I am very thankful for the chart. Keep up the good work :)

Yes. All numbers assume flaming hammer lands moments before Fireball for maximum minus armor.

[Wyverex]

Yes. All numbers assume flaming hammer lands moments before Fireball for maximum minus armor.Awesome, thanks :)