Warlock · Hard Support (pos. 5)
Most-played build
BalancedRecommendedData-drivenPatch 7.41
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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 Warlock players buy in the public matches we measured.
Where it's played
Picked before the game: the main lane first, then the alternatives.
216%175%- Safe laneMain75% of matchesSafe lane next to your carry, as Hard Support (pos. 5).
- OfflanePriority 216% of matchesOff lane next to your offlaner, as Soft Support (pos. 4).
Starting items
Iron Branch+1 All Attributes.TangoBlood Grenade+50 Health.Observer and Sentry Wards1600 Observer vision range, 6 Observer duration, 8 Sentry duration.Magic StickActive: Energy Charge.Sentry Ward
Early game
Null Talisman+5 Intelligence, +2 Strength, +2 Agility.Shadow Amulet1.25 Fade time. Active: Fade.
Core items
- 1Glimmer Cape+20% Magic Resistance. Active: Glimmer.
- 2Aghanim's Shard
- 3Pavise+3 Armor, +175 Mana, +175 Health. Active: Protect.
- 4Solar Crest+7 Armor, +25 Movement Speed, +200 Mana. Active: Shine.
Boots
Arcane Boots+45 Movement Speed, +0.25 Mana Regeneration, +125 Mana. Active: Replenish.
Late game
Aghanim's Scepter+10 All Attributes, +175 Health, +175 Mana.Force Staff+10 Intelligence, +175 Health. Active: Force.Blink DaggerActive: Blink.Refresher Orb+14 Health Regeneration, +7.0 Mana Regeneration. Active: Reset Cooldowns.
Skill order
Max order:Shadow Word›Fatal Bonds›Upheaval
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Talents by level
- Summons a Golem on death+5 Fatal Bonds Targets25
- 25% Damage Resistance for Chaotic Offering Golems+45 Upheaval Damage20
- +8 Upheaval Attack Speed per second on Allies+150 Shadow Word AoE15
- +4% Fatal Bonds Damage+50 Upheaval Radius10