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 Tidehunter players buy in the public matches we measured.
Where it's played
Picked before the game: the main lane first, then the alternatives.

193%- OfflaneMain93% of matchesOff lane as the space-making core (pos. 3).
Starting items
Gauntlets of Strength+3 Strength.Iron Branch+1 All Attributes.TangoFaerie Fire+2 Damage.Magic StickActive: Energy Charge.Quelling BladeActive: Chop Tree.
Early game
Bracer+5 Strength, +2 Agility, +2 Intelligence.Soul Ring+6 Strength, +2 Armor. Active: Sacrifice.Morbid Mask+18% Lifesteal.
Core items
- 1Blink DaggerActive: Blink.
- 2Aghanim's Shard
- 3Aghanim's Scepter+10 All Attributes, +175 Health, +175 Mana.
- 4Consecrated Wraps+12% Magic Resistance, +5 All Attributes, +250 Health.
Boots
Phase Boots+50 Movement Speed, +18 Damage, +4 Armor. Active: Phase.
Late game
Shiva's Guard+17 Armor, +75 Area of Effect. Active: Arctic Blast.Black King Bar+10 Strength, +24 Damage. Active: Avatar.Scythe of Vyse+30 Intelligence, +8.5 Mana Regeneration. Active: Hex.Refresher Orb+14 Health Regeneration, +7.0 Mana Regeneration. Active: Reset Cooldowns.
Skill order
Max order:Anchor Smash›Kraken Shell›Gush
Talents by level
- Anchor Smash affects buildings+1.0s Ravage Stun Duration25
- Kraken Shell Cleanse triggers Anchor Smash-4 Gush Armor20
- -15s Ravage Cooldown+90 Gush Damage15
- +10% Anchor Smash Damage Reduction+20% Gush Slow10
































