Tusk · Hard Support (pos. 5)
Most-played build
BalancedRecommendedData-drivenPatch 7.41
5.1K
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 Tusk players buy in the public matches we measured.
Where it's played
Picked before the game: the main lane first, then the alternatives.
236%158%- Safe laneMain58% of matchesSafe lane next to your carry, as Hard Support (pos. 5).
- OfflanePriority 236% of matchesOff lane next to your offlaner, as Soft Support (pos. 4).
Starting items
Iron BranchTangoBlood GrenadeObserver and Sentry WardsSentry WardFaerie Fire
Early game
BracerUrn of ShadowsSoul Ring
Core items
- 1Blink Dagger
- 2Force Staff
- 3Pavise
- 4Aghanim's Shard
Boots
Tranquil Boots
Late game
Black King BarEul's Scepter of DivinityAghanim's ScepterSolar Crest
Skill order
Max order:Tag Team›Snowball›Ice Shards
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Talents by level
- 12% Chance Walrus PunchIce Shards slow by 50% and deal 110 DPS25
- -6s Snowball Cooldown+75% Walrus Punch Crit20
- +325 Health+120 Snowball Damage15
- +0.75s Walrus Punch Stun Duration+2s Tag Team Duration10