Witch Doctor · 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 Witch Doctor players buy in the public matches we measured.
Where it's played
Picked before the game: the main lane first, then the alternatives.
222%172%- Safe laneMain72% of matchesSafe lane next to your carry, as Hard Support (pos. 5).
- OfflanePriority 222% of matchesOff lane next to your offlaner, as Soft Support (pos. 4).
Starting items
Iron BranchObserver and Sentry WardsTangoBlood GrenadeSmoke of DeceitFaerie Fire
Early game
Urn of Shadows
Core items
- 1Glimmer Cape
- 2Blink Dagger
- 3Aghanim's Shard
- 4Pavise
Boots
Arcane Boots
Late game
Force StaffAghanim's ScepterSolar CrestAeon Disk
Skill order
Max order:Maledict›Voodoo Restor…›Paralyzing Ca…
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Talents by level
- +6 Paralyzing Cask Bounces+40 Death Ward Damage25
- +1% Target Max Health Voodoo Restoration HealMaledict bursts deal 75% damage in a 800 AoE20
- -3.0s Paralyzing Cask Cooldown+4s Maledict Duration15
- +200 Health-25% Voodoo Restoration Mana Per Second10