DefensiveSituational
For games where the enemy kills with spells: keep your first two core items and add magic resistance or spell immunity.
Dota 2Builds
Every build from every guide: items, runes, talents and skill order for each playstyle. Each one links back to the guide that explains when to use it.
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BalancedRecommended
What leaves the fountain and what lands in the first ten minutes, with what each item gives you.
BalancedAdvanced
The items most bought with this hero, phase by phase. Pick it when you don't have a clear reason to deviate. Built from what Hoodwink players buy in the public matches we measured.
OffensiveAdvanced
Moves the popular items that add damage — Echo Sabre and Shadow Blade — to the front. Choose it when your lane went well and you can afford to be greedy. Built from what Tiny players buy in the public matches we measured.
UtilityRecommended
Built around the popular items that help your allies — Essence Distiller and Pavise. Choose it when your team needs saves and auras more than your damage. Built from what Clockwerk players buy in the public matches we measured.
DefensiveRecommended
Prioritises the popular items that keep you alive — Kaya and Sange and Black King Bar. Choose it against heavy disables or burst, or when you are the enemy's focus. Built from what Timbersaw players buy in the public matches we measured.
DefensiveSituational
Prioritises the popular items that keep you alive — Glimmer Cape and Black King Bar. Choose it against heavy disables or burst, or when you are the enemy's focus. Built from what Snapfire players buy in the public matches we measured.
OffensiveAdvanced
Moves the popular items that add damage — Battle Fury and Skull Basher — to the front. Choose it when your lane went well and you can afford to be greedy. Built from what Anti-Mage players buy in the public matches we measured.
OffensiveAdvanced
Moves the popular items that add damage — Mask of Madness and Vladmir's Offering — to the front. Choose it when your lane went well and you can afford to be greedy. Built from what Treant Protector players buy in the public matches we measured.
OffensiveTurbo
Turbo gives more gold and faster respawns: skip most laning items and go straight for your core, then the damage items.
OffensiveAdvanced
Moves the popular items that add damage — Harpoon and Orchid Malevolence — to the front. Choose it when your lane went well and you can afford to be greedy. Built from what Undying players buy in the public matches we measured.
BalancedRecommended
The items most bought with this hero, phase by phase. Pick it when you don't have a clear reason to deviate. Built from what Spectre players buy in the public matches we measured.
BalancedRecommended
The most-bought items without the situational ones: buy them in this order and focus on playing the hero.
DefensiveSituational
For games against right-click carries: keep your first two core items and add armor, evasion or damage block.
BalancedRecommended
The items most bought with this hero, phase by phase. Pick it when you don't have a clear reason to deviate. Built from what Bristleback players buy in the public matches we measured.
BalancedRecommended
The items most bought with this hero, phase by phase. Pick it when you don't have a clear reason to deviate. Built from what Dragon Knight players buy in the public matches we measured.
OffensiveAdvanced
Moves the popular items that add damage — Battle Fury and Butterfly — to the front. Choose it when your lane went well and you can afford to be greedy. Built from what Juggernaut players buy in the public matches we measured.
DefensiveSituational
Prioritises the popular items that keep you alive — Helm of the Overlord and Helm of the Dominator. Choose it against heavy disables or burst, or when you are the enemy's focus. Built from what Lycan players buy in the public matches we measured.
DefensiveSituational
For games where the enemy kills with spells: keep your first two core items and add magic resistance or spell immunity.
DefensiveSituational
Prioritises the popular items that keep you alive — Manta Style and Force Staff. Choose it against heavy disables or burst, or when you are the enemy's focus. Built from what Terrorblade players buy in the public matches we measured.
DefensiveSituational
For games where the enemy kills with spells: keep your first two core items and add magic resistance or spell immunity.
DefensiveSituational
For games against right-click carries: keep your first two core items and add armor, evasion or damage block.
DefensiveSituational
Prioritises the popular items that keep you alive — Drum of Endurance and Spirit Vessel. Choose it against heavy disables or burst, or when you are the enemy's focus. Built from what Spirit Breaker players buy in the public matches we measured.
BalancedRecommended
The items most bought with this hero, phase by phase. Pick it when you don't have a clear reason to deviate. Built from what Anti-Mage players buy in the public matches we measured.
