Calico Beginners Playstyle Guide - fully annotated

Calicos Laning Stage really depends on who are you laning WITH and who you are laning AGAINST
If you think you have a powerful duo and you can kill the enemy in lane, prioritise early damage items such as Spirit Strike, Backstabber and Cold Front
But, Calico is weak in most lanes, so buy items like Melee Lifesteal, Enchanters Emblem, Healing Rite and Extra Health to stay alive
Remember, losing guardian is BETTER than losing guardian AND duying! Reminder: Sinners Sacrifice spawns at 8 minutes, and it is REALLY worth to get it at that timing
Remember to box farm in Cat Form, you can break boxes nearby by pressing your melee key without having to cancel cat.

Mid Game is where Calico starts to get active
Your biggest powerspike is T3 ult, after which you are able to win most fights 1v1
Maintain high soul value by constantly using to run boxes, invading their jungle and clearing camps
Your goal is to pressure the enemy team as much as you can
Try to always take trades with the enemy to pressure them, giving your team more space
Souls are REALLY important on Calico, so find a balance between farming and fighting.Usually being around 4 k souls above most of the enemy players is more than enough to do devastating damage
Remember to get mid boxes at 10 minutes and every time they respawn

NOT IN ORDER
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Roughly in order

better items on the left, buy situationally

Your goals don't really change
Participate in important teamfights, gank enemies, keep a soul lead, pick off high priority targets pressure them