Dota 2 Terrorblade Offlane Guide: Dominate the Side Lanes
A few patches ago, seeing Terrorblade in the offlane was a sure sign of a questionable draft. Now, he's a surprisingly effective Position 3 pick, especially at higher MMR. This guide explains why and provides a comprehensive build.
Dota 2 Terrorblade Overview
Terrorblade is a melee Agility hero with exceptional Agility gain. His low Strength and Intelligence are offset by his high armor, making him incredibly durable late game. His natural movement speed, combined with his abilities, makes efficient jungle farming a breeze. His innate ability, Dark Unity, boosts the damage of illusions near him.
Terrorblade's Abilities: A Summary
| Ability Name | How it Works |
|---|---|
| Reflection | Creates an invulnerable illusion of an enemy hero dealing 100% damage and slowing them. |
| Conjure Image | Creates a controllable illusion of Terrorblade. |
| Metamorphosis | Transforms Terrorblade, increasing attack range and damage. Illusions transform too. |
| Sunder | Swaps Terrorblade's HP with a target's (can't kill, but can reduce to 1 HP with Condemned). |
Aghanim's Upgrades:
- Shard: Grants Demon Zeal, sacrificing health for regeneration, attack speed, and movement speed (melee form only).
- Scepter: Grants Terror Wave, inflicting fear and dealing damage, activating/extending Metamorphosis.
Facets:
- Condemned: Removes the health threshold for Sundered enemies, making it a potent kill ability.
- Soul Fragment: Conjure Image illusions spawn at full health but cost additional health to cast.
Position 3 Terrorblade Build Guide
Terrorblade's effectiveness in the offlane hinges on Reflection. This low-mana, low-cooldown spell creates a damaging illusion, disrupting the enemy and enabling early kills.
His low health pool necessitates strategic itemization. Proper talent choices and skill prioritization are also key.
Facets, Talents, and Skill Order
Choose the Condemned Facet for devastating Sunder kills. Prioritize Reflection first to maximize early-game harassment. Max it quickly, then get Metamorphosis at level 2 for added kill pressure, followed by Conjure Image at level 4. Get Sunder at level 6. Talent choices and item build will depend on the game state and enemy composition.
This guide provides a solid foundation for mastering Terrorblade in the offlane. Remember to adapt your build and strategy based on the specific match.
