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Shadow Shaman · Hard Support (pos. 5)

Against magic damage

DefensiveSituationalData-drivenPatch 7.41
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When to use it

For games where the enemy kills with spells: keep your first two core items and add magic resistance or spell immunity.

This build is part of the guide Shadow Shaman Aggressive Guide.

Where it's played

Picked before the game: the main lane first, then the alternatives.

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  1. Safe laneMain64% of matchesSafe lane next to your carry, as Hard Support (pos. 5).
  2. OfflanePriority 233% of matchesOff lane next to your offlaner, as Soft Support (pos. 4).

Core items

  1. 1Blink Dagger
  2. 2Aether Lens

Situational

Glimmer CapeAgainst magic damage. +20% Magic Resistance. Active: Glimmer.Black King BarAgainst magic damage. +10 Strength, +24 Damage. Active: Avatar.Linken's SphereAgainst magic damage. +16 All Attributes, +6.5 Health Regeneration, +4.25 Mana Regeneration. Active: Transfer Spellblock.

Skill order

Max order:Shackles›Hex›Ether Shock

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Talents by level

  1. +1 Ward Attack Targets
    +250 Ether Shock Damage
    25
  2. +1.5s Shackles Duration
    +50% Serpent Wards Max HP
    20
  3. +160 Serpent Wards Attack Range
    Hex Breaks
    15
  4. +170 Shackles Total Damage
    +1.75 Mana Regen
    10