Transitioning from bots to PvP with Earth Spirit — need advice!
Hey everyone! I’m a fairly new player (around 90 hours in). I usually play supports like Lion, Shadow Shaman, and Ogre, but I really want to learn how to play cores. I fell in love with Earth Spirit's kit and gameplay, even though I know he’s not the easiest hero to start with.
I've been practicing against bots on medium difficulty and had a solid game recently (screenshot attached). However, I want to make sure I’m building good habits rather than just taking advantage of bot AI.
A few quick questions for experienced ES players:
Should I bump up the bot difficulty, or is it better to jump straight into Unranked matches to get used to real human behavior?
Are there any core mechanics or itemization nuances for Earth Spirit as a core that I should focus on practicing early on?
What are the biggest mistakes new ES players make when trying to transition from support to core?
Any feedback or tips would be greatly appreciated!