This build allows you to simultaneously tech tier 3 while also harassing. Your aim is to slow the Night Elf’s creeping down, steal experience, and also hopefully slow the expo as a result. You will get to tier 3 relatively quickly at which time you can get your orb and set up your own counter expansion. This coupled with a successful harass should put you in a position to develop into the late game vs the Night Elf.
Difficulty of Build: Advanced. You must be able to multitask and micro both your DK while harassing and also creep with your ghouls alone.
Pros:
- Safe early game.
- Due to your harrass you will always know where the night elf is.
- Tier 3 expansion allows you to both counter expo but also unlock your tier 3 technologies quickly.
Cons:
- There will be a time at early tier 3 when you get your orb and also expand that you will not have that many units. Night Elfs may be able to slow down or stop your expansion from occurring.
- Tricky to maintain good harass while creeping. Must also be cognisant of the Keeper’s positioning (check for tele staff).
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Mid to Late Game Transitions
Generally if the Night Elf is going bears, then master banshees is a great counter. It allows you to control the bears and then simply take out the dryads. Mix in a couple of destroyers to dispel entangle and treants. You will also have a healthy supply of fiends. 1-2 abominations can also be a consideration late game with disease cloud.