Slark · Carry (pos. 1)
Most-played build
BalancedRecommendedData-drivenPatch 7.41
3.5K
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 Slark players buy in the public matches we measured.
Where it's played
Picked before the game: the main lane first, then the alternatives.
229%165%- Safe laneMain65% of matchesSafe lane as the farming core (pos. 1).
- MidPriority 229% of matchesMid lane, one against one (pos. 2).
Starting items
Iron BranchCircletFaerie FireTangoQuelling BladeMagic Stick
Early game
BracerWraith BandSoul Ring
Core items
- 1Diffusal Blade
- 2Aghanim's Scepter
- 3Mage Slayer
- 4Shadow Blade
Boots
Power Treads
Late game
DisperserBlack King BarEye of SkadiSkull Basher
Skill order
Max order:Dark Pact›Pounce›Saltwater Shiv
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Talents by level
- +1 Agility gain/stolen per Essence Shift Stack+1.5s Shadow Dance Duration25
- +20s Essence Shift Duration+100 Shadow Dance Attack Speed20
- +30 Shadow Dance Regen+70 Dark Pact Damage15
- -0.75s Dark Pact Cooldown+0.5s Pounce Leash10