Pudge · Soft Support (pos. 4)
Most-played build
BalancedRecommendedData-drivenPatch 7.41
3.4K
When to use it
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 Pudge players buy in the public matches we measured.
Where it's played
Picked before the game: the main lane first, then the alternatives.
318%226%156%- OfflaneMain56% of matchesOff lane next to your offlaner, as Soft Support (pos. 4).
- Safe lanePriority 226% of matchesSafe lane next to your carry, as Hard Support (pos. 5).
- MidPriority 318% of matchesMid lane, one against one (pos. 2).
Starting items
Iron Branch+1 All Attributes.TangoGauntlets of Strength+3 Strength.Observer and Sentry Wards1600 Observer vision range, 6 Observer duration, 8 Sentry duration.Blood Grenade+50 Health.Circlet+2 All Attributes.
Early game
Bracer+5 Strength, +2 Agility, +2 Intelligence.Soul Ring+6 Strength, +2 Armor. Active: Sacrifice.BottleActive: Regenerate.
Core items
- 1Blink DaggerActive: Blink.
- 2Aghanim's Scepter+10 All Attributes, +175 Health, +175 Mana.
- 3Aether Lens+300 Mana, +2.5 Mana Regeneration, +225 Cast Range.
- 4Consecrated Wraps+12% Magic Resistance, +5 All Attributes, +250 Health.
Boots
Tranquil Boots+65 Movement Speed, +14 Health Regeneration.
Late game
Black King Bar+10 Strength, +24 Damage. Active: Avatar.Shiva's Guard+17 Armor, +75 Area of Effect. Active: Arctic Blast.Force Staff+10 Intelligence, +175 Health. Active: Force.Lotus Orb+10 Armor, +6.5 Health Regeneration, +4.0 Mana Regeneration. Active: Echo Shell.
Skill order
Max order:Rot›Meat Shield›Meat Hook
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Talents by level
- 1.5x Flesh Heap and Meat Shield bonuses1.5x Dismember Damage/Heal25
- +0.75s Dismember Duration-4s Meat Hook Cooldown20
- +8% Spell Lifesteal+150 Meat Hook Damage15
- +5 Armor+10% Rot Slow10