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Templar Assassin · Carry (pos. 1)

Against magic damage

DefensiveRecommendedData-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 Templar Assassin Matchups and Counters.

Where it's played

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

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  1. Safe laneMain79% of matchesSafe lane as the farming core (pos. 1).
  2. MidPriority 220% of matchesMid lane, one against one (pos. 2).

Core items

  1. 1Blink Dagger
  2. 2Desolator

Situational

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.Glimmer CapeAgainst magic damage. +20% Magic Resistance. Active: Glimmer.

Skill order

Max order:Meld›Psi Blades›Refraction

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Talents by level

  1. +4 Refraction Instances
    0.8s Meld Hit Bash
    25
  2. +4 Meld Armor Reduction
    Refraction Dispels
    20
  3. +225 Meld Attack Range
    +3 Psionic Traps
    15
  4. +1.5s Meld Debuff Duration
    +15% Psionic Trap Slow
    10