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Just a few patches ago, if anyone chose Terrorblade as an Offlaner in Dota 2, it was often assumed they were griefing. After a brief stint as a Position 5 support, Terrorblade seemed to have vanished from the meta entirely. While you might occasionally see him picked as a Position 1 Hard Carry in specific matchups, he was largely overlooked in the professional scene.
However, fast forward to the present, and Terrorblade has surged in popularity as a Position 3 pick, particularly in the high MMR brackets of Dota 2. What makes this hero effective in the Offlane? What items should you build for this role? This comprehensive Position 3 Terrorblade build guide will answer these questions and more.
Dota 2 Terrorblade Overview
Before delving into why Terrorblade is a strong choice for the Offlane, let's explore the hero's attributes. Terrorblade is a melee Agility hero with an exceptional Agility gain per level. Although his Strength and Intelligence gains are modest, his high Agility stat grants him significant armor as he levels up. By the late game, it becomes nearly impossible to take him down with Physical Damage, even against the best Dota 2 heroes.
Terrorblade also boasts above-average movement speed, which, combined with his abilities, enables him to quickly move between stacked jungle camps to farm essential items. His Innate Ability, Dark Unity, provides bonus damage to his illusions within a certain range. He possesses three active skills and an ultimate.
A Quick Overview Of Terrorblade's Abilities
| Ability Name | How it Works |
|---|---|
| Reflection | Terrorblade creates an invulnerable illusion of all enemy heroes in a target area, dealing 100% damage and slowing the attack and movement speed of the enemies. |
| Conjure Image | Creates a controllable illusion of Terrorblade that deals damage and lasts for a significant duration. |
| Metamorphosis | Terrorblade transforms into a powerful demon, gaining bonus attack range and damage. All Conjure Image illusions also switch to Metamorphosis form within a certain range. |
| Sunder | Terrorblade swaps his current HP with the target's current HP. The ability cannot kill the enemy hero but can reduce them to 1 HP when the Condemned Facet is active. Sunder can also be used on allies to save them. |
Terrorblade's upgrades with Aghanim's Scepter and Aghanim's Shard are as follows:
- Aghanim's Shard: Grants Terrorblade a new ability called Demon Zeal. Activating it causes Terrorblade to lose a percentage of his current health in exchange for health regeneration, bonus attack speed, and bonus movement speed. It can only be used when the hero is in melee form.
- Aghanim's Scepter: Provides Terrorblade with a new ability called Terror Wave. Activating it releases a wave of terror that inflicts Fear on enemy heroes and deals damage. It also activates Metamorphosis for 10 seconds or extends the duration if already active.
Terrorblade also has two Facets:
- Condemned: Removes the health threshold for Sundered enemies.
- Soul Fragment: Conjure Image illusions always spawn at full health, but casting the ability now incurs an additional health cost.
Position 3 Terrorblade Build Guide in Dota 2
What makes Terrorblade excel in the Offlane is his first ability, Reflection. This low-mana, low-cooldown spell creates an Illusion of enemy heroes for a short duration. Since the Illusion deals 100% damage, creating an Illusion of an enemy core hero like Lina can completely remove them from the battle.
However, Terrorblade's extremely low Health Pool remains a significant weakness. To counter this, you'll need to build items that bolster his survivability. Additionally, selecting the right Talents and prioritizing your abilities correctly will maximize the hero's potential.
Facets, Talents, & Ability Order
When playing Terrorblade in the Offlane, opt for the Condemned Facet. By removing the HP threshold for Sunder, it becomes even more lethal if timed correctly. A well-executed Sunder can even take down a farmed Huskar with one hit.
Start by picking up Reflection as soon as you reach the lane. This allows you to harass the opponent's Safelane duo from a safe distance and can help secure early kills. Maximize Reflection as quickly as possible. Choose Metamorphosis at level 2 to increase your kill threat, and pick up Conjure Image at level 4. Once you reach level 6, unlock Sunder.
