Book of Shadows – Dota 2 Guide, Stats & Hero Matchups [Inactive]

Neutral Item | Artifact

An impossible tome filled with unreadable prose of unknowable thoughts.

The Book of Shadows is like discovering a tome steeped in mystical secrets, a captivating item that doesn't just shimmer but grants your hero the elusive power to vanish into the shadows!

Recipe

Abilities

Active: Shadows

Target an enemy, ally or self. Causes the target to become untargetable from enemies to the caster, but also silenced, muted and disarmed for 4 seconds. Applies a Basic Dispel. Dispel Type: Basic Dispel

Cooldown: 8

Additional Insights

  • Does not trigger spell block or spell reflect.
  • Does not prevent spell reflection
  • But here's the shadowy part, the Book of Shadows isn't just about invisibility, it's about embracing the spirit of elusive maneuvers. It transforms your hero into a master of the shadows, adding a touch of mystique to their movements and ensuring they traverse the battlefield with the enigmatic grace of a shadowy phantom.

Itemization Strategy

Another late game item that could change a trajectory of fight depending on the target, best used by soft supports or offlaners that seeks greater vision on the team fight so they can pin point their initiation much better.

Sounds

Trivia

Doesn't have a casting sound on it's initial item release.
Dota 2 is a registered trademark of Valve Corporation.
© 2025 Rho Technologies LLC
footer.skellyAlt