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Dominate the Offlane: A Comprehensive Dota 2 Terrorblade Position 3 Build Guide
Previously considered a grief pick in the offlane, Terrorblade has surprisingly emerged as a potent Position 3 choice, particularly at high MMR. This guide unravels the strategies and item builds that make this unconventional pick so effective.
Dota 2 Terrorblade Overview
Terrorblade, a melee Agility hero, boasts exceptional Agility gain, translating to substantial armor and survivability in the late game. His high movement speed, coupled 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 a powerful ultimate.
Terrorblade's Abilities: A Quick Breakdown
| 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. |
| Metamorphosis | Transforms Terrorblade into a powerful demon, increasing attack range and damage. Illusions transform too. |
| Sunder | Swaps Terrorblade's HP with a target's, potentially bringing them to 1 HP with Condemned Facet. Can target allies. |
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 or extending Metamorphosis.
Facets:
- Condemned: Removes the health 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 hinges on his potent early-game harassment potential, primarily through Reflection. This low-mana, low-cooldown spell creates a damaging illusion of enemy heroes, disrupting their laning phase and securing early kills. However, his low health pool necessitates strategic itemization.
Facets, Talents, and Ability Order
Facet Choice: Condemned is the preferred Facet for the offlane, maximizing Sunder's kill potential.
Ability Maxing: Prioritize Reflection for early harassment, followed by Metamorphosis for kill threat and Conjure Image. Obtain Sunder at level 6.
Item Build: (This section is missing from the original and needs to be added for a complete guide. Examples could include items that provide survivability, mana regeneration, and damage.)
Items for the Offlane: (This section is also missing and needs examples of items suitable for the offlane role, focusing on survivability and early-game impact.)
This guide provides a foundation for mastering Terrorblade in the offlane. Remember to adapt your build and playstyle based on the enemy team composition and game situation.
