Dota 2 Terrorblade Offlane Guide: Dominating the Side Lanes
Several patches ago, selecting Terrorblade as an offlaner in Dota 2 was considered unconventional, even detrimental. After a brief stint as a position 5 support, he largely disappeared from the meta. While occasionally seen as a position 1 hard carry in specific matchups, he was largely absent from the professional scene.
However, Terrorblade has recently resurfaced as a popular position 3 pick, particularly at high MMR. This guide explores his effectiveness in the offlane, optimal item builds, and strategic considerations.
Dota 2 Terrorblade Overview
Terrorblade is a melee agility hero boasting exceptional agility gain per level. Despite low strength and intelligence gains, his high agility provides substantial armor, making him incredibly durable in the late game. His high movement speed, combined with his abilities, facilitates efficient jungle farming. His innate ability, Dark Unity, enhances the damage of illusions within a certain radius. He possesses three active skills and an ultimate.
Terrorblade's Abilities: A Summary
| Ability Name | How it Works |
|---|---|
| Reflection | Creates an invulnerable illusion of an enemy hero dealing 100% damage and slowing attack/movement speed. |
| Conjure Image | Creates a controllable illusion of Terrorblade that deals damage and has a long duration. |
| Metamorphosis | Transforms Terrorblade into a powerful demon, increasing attack range and damage. Illusions also transform. |
| Sunder | Swaps Terrorblade's HP with a target's HP (cannot kill, but can reduce to 1 HP with Condemned Facet). Can be used on allies. |
Aghanim's Upgrades:
- Aghanim's Shard: Grants Demon Zeal, sacrificing health for regeneration, attack speed, and movement speed (melee form only).
- Aghanim's Scepter: Grants Terror Wave, inflicting fear and dealing damage, activating or extending Metamorphosis.
Facets:
- Condemned: Removes the HP threshold for Sundered enemies.
- Soul Fragment: Conjure Image illusions spawn at full health, but casting costs additional health.
Position 3 Terrorblade Build Guide
Terrorblade's effectiveness in the offlane stems from Reflection. This low-mana, low-cooldown spell creates a damaging illusion of enemy heroes, disrupting the enemy team and potentially securing early kills. However, his low health pool necessitates strategic itemization.
Facets, Talents, and Ability Order
For the offlane, prioritize the Condemned Facet. This maximizes Sunder's potential, allowing for devastatingly effective ganks.
Skill priority: Max Reflection first for consistent harassment. Take Metamorphosis at level 2 for kill potential, and Conjure Image at level 4. Get Sunder at level 6.
Item Build (Example)
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Items for Offlane Terrorblade
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