Simo (Ranger)

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 —Simo

Simo is a deadly ranger, utilizing his sniper skills and mobility to pick off enemies from afar. His Quick Slide ability grants him the needed mobility to reposition himself and escape dangerous situations, making him a formidable adversary on the battlefield.

## Abilities

**Silent Snipe (Innate Passive):** Every 7 seconds, Simo's first basic attack on an enemy while unseen will deal 50% bonus damage, and Simo will remain hidden. Attacking twice will reveal Simo.

* **Precision Shot (Target Unit):** Simo takes aim at an enemy hero, charging up a powerful shot for up to 2 seconds. The longer the charge, the higher the damage dealt, ranging from 80/140/200/260 to 160/280/400/520. If the charge is fully completed, the shot will also briefly freeze the target for 1/1.25/1.5/1.75 seconds.
* **Quick Slide (Self Active):** Simo quickly slides in the direction he's facing, covering a short distance and leaving a trail of ice behind him. The ice trail lasts for 3 seconds and grants Simo a 20/30/40/50% bonus movement speed while he's on it. Enemies who step on the ice trail are slowed by 25/30/35/40% for 2 seconds.
* **Cold Mist (Area Target):** Simo creates an area of cold mist with a radius of 400 units, dealing 30/45/60/75 damage per second to enemies inside the mist over 4 seconds and slowing their movement speed by 25/30/35/40%. Additionally, enemies inside the mist briefly lose vision of their surroundings, reducing their sight radius by 50%.
* **White Death (Ultimate, Target Unit):** Simo marks an enemy hero as his prey for 5/7/9 seconds, revealing them and increasing the range of his basic attacks and Precision Shot by 200/300/400 units against them. Damage dealt by basic attacks and Precision Shot is increased by 30/40/50%. During this time, Precision Shot's freeze duration is also increased by 0.5/1/1.5 seconds. If Simo eliminates his marked prey, the cooldown of White Death is reduced by 50%.

## Backstory

### Part 1: A Legend Awakens

In the small, snow-laden town of Rautjärvi, Finland, a modest farmer named Simo Häyhä led a quiet life. Known for his skills as a marksman, he often hunted to provide food for his family and neighbors. Little did he know, the winds of war were about to turn his world upside down.

In 1939, the Soviet Union launched a devastating attack on Finland, igniting the Winter War. As the Finnish army scrambled to defend their homeland, Simo was called upon to join the ranks. He knew that his unparalleled skills as a marksman would be crucial in the harsh, unforgiving winters of Finland's forests.

### Part 2: White Death Emerges

As the fighting intensified, Simo became a legend among his comrades. Donning a white camouflage suit, he would blend seamlessly into the frozen landscape. Nicknamed "The White Death," he struck fear into the hearts of Soviet soldiers, who would never see him coming.

Simo's prowess on the battlefield caught the attention of the Finnish high command. They formed an elite unit of snipers, with Simo at its heart. Together, they would hunt down Soviet officers, sabotage supply lines, and terrorize enemy encampments, all while remaining unseen.

### Part 3: The Battle of Kollaa

The Soviet forces, determined to crush the Finns, launched a massive offensive at Kollaa. With their backs against the wall, the Finnish army fought with everything they had. Simo and his team of snipers were deployed deep into enemy territory to wreak havoc from within.

Under the cover of darkness, they slipped past Soviet patrols, leaving a trail of confusion and fear in their wake. As dawn broke, they took up positions around the battlefield, ready to strike.

In the ensuing battle, Simo's incredible marksmanship was on full display. Time and time again, he would hit his targets with incredible precision, even under heavy fire. The Soviets, unable to locate the source of their torment, were gripped by a sense of dread.

### Part 4: Final Stand

With each passing day, the legend of The White Death grew. Soviet commanders, desperate to put an end to the relentless sniper, offered a substantial reward for his capture. They sent their most skilled counter-snipers to hunt him down.

In a fateful encounter, Simo found himself face to face with his most formidable opponent yet: a ruthless Soviet sniper known as "The Red Wolf." As they stalked one another through the frozen woods, the tension between them grew.

A fierce blizzard descended upon the battlefield, obscuring vision and muffling sounds. In this deadly game of cat and mouse, only one could emerge victorious.

### Part 5: The Legend Lives On

As the storm raged on, Simo spotted his quarry. With ice-cold precision, he took aim and fired a single shot, silencing The Red Wolf forever. Exhausted but victorious, Simo disappeared back into the swirling snow, leaving the Soviets to wonder if they had ever truly seen The White Death at all.

In the end, the Finnish army managed to repel the Soviet invasion, and peace was restored to the land. Simo returned to his quiet life as a farmer, but his legend would live on in the hearts and minds of the Finnish people.

Decades later, his exploits would inspire generations of soldiers, proving that the spirit of the Winter War and The White Death of Kollaa would never be forgotten.