Gaming
smoke gank
What does smoke gank mean?
In Dota, the team pops Smoke of Deceit — which hides you from enemy wards — then walks in together to ambush a hero who never sees it coming. The classic way to open a fight on your terms.
"Everyone group at base, we're doing a smoke gank on their carry top."
Origin
From Dota's Smoke of Deceit consumable, which grants invisibility to wards and a move speed bonus until you approach an enemy.
Frequently asked questions
Why use smoke to gank instead of just walking?
Smoke of Deceit hides the whole group from enemy wards, so you can approach without your gank getting spotted on the minimap and called out.
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