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Dota 2: Terrorblade Position 3 Build Guide

Author : Camila

Mar 01,2025

Dota 2 Terrorblade Offlane Guide: Dominate the Side Lanes

A few patches ago, selecting Terrorblade as an offlaner in Dota 2 was considered unconventional. After a brief stint as a position 5 support, he seemed to fade from the meta. While occasionally seen as a position 1 hard carry, he largely disappeared from the professional scene. However, Terrorblade has recently resurfaced as a popular position 3 pick, particularly at high MMR. This guide explores his effectiveness in the offlane, optimal item builds, and talent choices.

Dota 2 Terrorblade Overview

Terrorblade is a melee Agility hero with exceptional Agility gain, providing substantial armor. His low Strength and Intelligence gains are offset by his high Agility, making him incredibly durable in the late game. His above-average movement speed, coupled with his abilities, facilitates efficient jungle farming. His innate ability, Dark Unity, boosts the damage of illusions near him. He possesses three active skills and an ultimate.

Terrorblade's Abilities: A Quick Look

Ability Name	How it Works
Reflection	Creates an invulnerable illusion of an enemy hero dealing 100% damage and slowing attack/movement speed.
Conjure Image	Creates a controllable illusion of Terrorblade that deals damage and has a long duration.
Metamorphosis	Transforms Terrorblade into a powerful demon, increasing attack range and damage. Illusions also transform.
Sunder	Swaps Terrorblade's HP with a target's, potentially bringing them to 1 HP with the Condemned Facet. Works on allies.

Aghanim's Upgrades:

Shard: Grants Demon Zeal, sacrificing health for regeneration, attack speed, and movement speed (melee form only).
Scepter: Grants Terror Wave, inflicting fear and dealing damage, activating or extending Metamorphosis.

Facets:

Condemned: Removes the health threshold for Sundered enemies.
Soul Fragment: Conjure Image illusions spawn at full health, but casting costs additional health.

Position 3 Terrorblade Build Guide

Terrorblade's effectiveness in the offlane stems from Reflection, a low-mana, low-cooldown spell that creates a damaging illusion of enemy heroes. This allows for safe harassment and potential early kills. However, his low health pool necessitates strategic item choices.

Facets, Talents, & Ability Order

The Condemned Facet is crucial for the offlane build, maximizing Sunder's potential for devastating damage. Prioritize Reflection early for harassment, maximizing it first. Take Metamorphosis at level 2 for added kill threat and Conjure Image at level 4. Obtain Sunder at level 6. Itemization focuses on mitigating Terrorblade's fragility and maximizing his damage output. Specific item choices will depend on the game state and enemy team composition.