Dota 2: Terrorblade Position 3 Build Guide

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• Dota 2 Terrorblade Overview

  • A Quick Overview Of Terrorblade's Abilities

• Position 3 Terrorblade Build Guide in Dota 2

  • Facets, Talents, & Ability Order
  • Item Build
  • Items To Buy When Running Terrorblade As The Offlaner

Until recently, selecting Terrorblade as an offlaner in Dota 2 was considered unconventional, bordering on griefing. After a brief stint as a position 5 support, he seemed to vanish from the meta. While occasional appearances in the position 1 hard carry role exist, he largely disappeared from the professional scene.

However, Terrorblade has experienced a resurgence, becoming a popular position 3 pick, particularly in high MMR Dota 2 matches. This guide explores his effectiveness in the offlane, optimal item builds, and strategies for success.

Dota 2 Terrorblade Overview

Before delving into Terrorblade's offlane viability, let's examine his core attributes. Terrorblade is a melee Agility hero with exceptional Agility gain per level. Despite low Strength and Intelligence gains, his high Agility provides substantial armor as he levels, making him incredibly durable against physical damage in the late game.

He boasts above-average movement speed, facilitating efficient jungle farming. His innate ability, Dark Unity, enhances the damage of illusions near him. He possesses three active skills and an ultimate.

A Quick Overview Of Terrorblade's Abilities

Terrorblade's Aghanim's Scepter and Shard upgrades are:

• Aghanim's Shard: Grants Demon Zeal, an ability that sacrifices health for health regeneration, attack speed, and movement speed (usable only in melee form).
• Aghanim's Scepter: Grants Terror Wave, an ability that inflicts fear and damage, and activates or extends Metamorphosis.

Terrorblade also has two Facets:

• Condemned: Removes the health threshold for Sundered enemies.
• Soul Fragment: Conjure Image illusions spawn at full health, but casting the ability costs additional health.

Position 3 Terrorblade Build Guide in Dota 2

Terrorblade's success in the offlane hinges on his Reflection ability. This low-mana, low-cooldown spell creates a damaging illusion of enemy heroes, disrupting the enemy team and enabling early kills. However, his low health pool necessitates strategic itemization.

Facets, Talents, & Ability Order

The Condemned Facet is crucial for the offlane Terrorblade build, maximizing Sunder's effectiveness. A well-timed Sunder can eliminate even heavily farmed heroes.

Prioritize maxing Reflection first for harassment and early game kills. Take Metamorphosis at level 2 for added kill potential, Conjure Image at level 4, and Sunder at level 6.