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Terrorblade in Dota 2: counters, win rate and common mistakes
Terrorblade — Agility, melee; roles: Carry, Pusher, Nuker. Public match win rate — 45.1%. In short: Terrorblade is strong against Void Spirit, Bristleback, Slardar but suffers against Abaddon, Centaur Warrunner, Ember Spirit.
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Terrorblade win rate by rank
public matches, OpenDota data · scale 40–60%Herald46.4%
Guardian45.5%
Crusader44.5%
Archon44.4%
Legend44.2%
Ancient44.9%
Divine45.5%
Immortal—
Terrorblade is strong against
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Who counters Terrorblade
How to play Terrorblade against counters
items, your spells and what to fear — per enemy
vs AbaddonDon't hit Abaddon during Borrowed Time: cut his healing, break his passive and focus him after the ult ends.40.9%
What to build against it
Silver EdgeBreak disables Curse of Avernus so he stops slowing you and boosting his allies' attack speed.
Spirit VesselReduces the healing he gets from Mist Coil and Borrowed Time.
Eye of SkadiSlows him and cuts health restoration so he can't heal back up.
Black King BarProtects from magical Mist Coil and the Curse of Avernus slow in fights.
How to use the spells of Terrorblade
ReflectionCast Reflection after Aphotic Shield is used, otherwise he dispels the slow right away.
MetamorphosisPop Metamorphosis once Borrowed Time has ended so all your damage actually lands.
Conjure ImageSwitch illusions to his allies while he's in ult instead of healing him.
Watch out for Abaddon
Borrowed TimeDuring his ult stop attacking him with all units and hit other heroes.
Aphotic ShieldThe shield dispels your debuffs and bursts in an area — don't stack illusions around a shielded target.
vs Centaur WarrunnerRetaliate punishes every hit: break his passive and use Sunder to steal his huge HP pool.41.3%
What to build against it
Silver EdgeBreak disables Retaliate so you and your illusions stop taking return damage.
Black King BarProtects from Hoof Stomp and magical Double Edge.
Manta StyleMore illusions for split-pushing so you avoid fighting Centaur head-on.
How to use the spells of Terrorblade
SunderSunder Centaur when you're low — you take a big chunk of his large health pool.
Conjure ImagePush other lanes with illusions since Centaur can't be everywhere.
Terror WaveFear takes him out of the fight — use it to stop his approach.
Watch out for Centaur Warrunner
RetaliateRetaliate pierces BKB: without Break don't hit him long, swap to squishier targets.
Hoof StompHoof Stomp has a windup — walk away or BKB as soon as you see it.
vs Ember SpiritEmber roots you with chains and bursts with Sleight: carry BKB and spread illusions.41.8%
What to build against it
Black King BarBlocks Searing Chains, Flame Guard and Fire Remnant damage.
Manta StyleDispels chains and adds illusions that soak his hits.
BloodthornSilence stops him escaping with remnants or using Flame Guard.
Eye of SkadiThe slow helps you catch the mobile Ember.
How to use the spells of Terrorblade
ReflectionReflection slows him and his reflection hits him — cast it after he lands from Sleight.
Conjure ImageKeep illusions around you so Sleight spreads hits among them.
SunderSave Sunder for when he dives in and your HP is low.
Watch out for Ember Spirit
Sleight of FistSleight pierces BKB — don't clump with illusions, keep your HP high.
Searing ChainsChains root you — BKB or Manta ahead, don't stand next to him.
vs Primal BeastBeast chains disables into Pulverize: block his ult and dodge Onslaught.43.8%
What to build against it
Linken's SpherePulverize is unit-targeted, so Linken's blocks it.
Black King BarProtects from Onslaught, Trample and Rock Throw.
Abyssal BladeThe stun interrupts Pulverize on an ally and locks Beast down.
How to use the spells of Terrorblade
Terror WaveFear stops his follow-up after Onslaught and buys time.
SunderIf you survive Pulverize, Sunder the tanky Beast to swap HP.
Conjure ImageIllusions in front confuse his Onslaught so he may hit the wrong target.
Watch out for Primal Beast
PulverizePulverize pierces BKB — keep Linken's or Lotus up, don't approach without them.
OnslaughtWhen he charges, step out of the line or pop BKB.
vs DoomDoom shuts off your spells: block his ult with Linken's and pop Metamorphosis beforehand.44.3%
What to build against it
Linken's SphereDoom is unit-targeted, so Linken's blocks it.
Black King BarProtects from Infernal Blade stun/burn and Scorched Earth.
Manta StyleIllusions for split-pushing — Doom can't curse them all.
How to use the spells of Terrorblade
MetamorphosisActivate Metamorphosis before the fight so Doom can't stop you casting it.
SunderSunder Doom before he curses you — you can't cast it under his ult.
Conjure ImageSend illusions to far lanes to stretch Doom across the map.
Watch out for Doom
DoomPierces BKB and blocks healing and spells — keep Linken's up, use buttons early.
Infernal BladeBurns a percent of your max HP — don't trade in melee without BKB.
Tips are based on ability descriptions and matchup stats — a guideline, not a rule.
Terrorblade builds by role
purchase popularity on the hero, split by item type; hover an itemStarting items
Iron Branch32%
Circlet23%
Tango14%
Faerie Fire14%
Quelling Blade7%
Magic Stick5%
Magic Wand2%Early game
Boots of Speed29%
Power Treads28%
Falcon Blade25%
Blade of Alacrity16%
Wraith Band1%
Yasha1%
Null Talisman0%Mid game
Blade of Alacrity17%
Diadem12%Manta Style12%Yasha12%
Dragon Lance11%
Ultimate Orb10%
Aghanim's Shard8%Late game
Ultimate Orb13%
Demon Edge10%Eye of Skadi9%Black King Bar8%
Crystalys7%
Eaglesong6%
Daedalus6%Situational items on Terrorblade: when to buy
red — heroes that counter Terrorblade
Orchid MalevolenceSilence for slippery, spell-based escape heroesEspecially vs heroes that counter Terrorblade: Puck, Ember Spirit
Storm Spirit
Queen of Pain
Anti-Mage
WeaverSilver EdgeDisables passives (Break)Especially vs heroes that counter Terrorblade: Axe
Phantom Assassin
Spectre
Huskar
Slark
Ursa
TimbersawLinken's SphereBlocks single-target disables and ultimatesEspecially vs heroes that counter Terrorblade: Doom
Legion Commander
Bane
Lion
Batrider
Beastmaster
Pudge
Shadow Shaman
NecrophosBlack King BarAgainst heavy disables and magic damage
Lina
Zeus
Skywrath Mage
Earthshaker
Tidehunter
Invoker
Monkey King BarAgainst evasion: pierces Evasion and Butterfly
Windranger
BrewmasterManta StyleDispels silences and roots
Death Prophet
Riki
Drow Ranger
Diffusal BladeBurns mana of mana-dependent heroes
Medusa
Leshrac
Heaven's HalberdDisarms right-click carries
Troll Warlord
Juggernaut
Sven
Faceless Void
Blade MailPunishes heroes that commit damage into you
Why players lose on Terrorblade
from matches analyzed on DotaLeak: 12- Too many deaths and fed goldin 6 of 12 matches
- Dying right before losing Roshan or buildingsin 4 of 12 matches
- Ultimate or BKB not used in fightsin 3 of 12 matches
- Low fight participationin 3 of 12 matches
- Weak farmin 3 of 12 matches
- Lost lanein 3 of 12 matches
FAQ
Who counters Terrorblade?
Terrorblade loses most often against Abaddon, Centaur Warrunner, Ember Spirit. What to build and how to play vs them →
Who is Terrorblade good against?
Best matchups: Void Spirit, Bristleback, Slardar.
What is Terrorblade's win rate?
In public matches — 45.1%. It varies by rank, see the table above.
What to build on Terrorblade?
In the mid game players most often buy Blade of Alacrity, Diadem, Manta Style. Situational items depend on the enemy — see above.
