Maelstrom – Dota 2 Guide, Stats & Hero Matchups [Patch 7.38c]


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A hammer forged for the gods themselves, Maelstrom allows its user to harness the power of lightning.
An electrifying companion, a fantastic item that not only supercharges your hero's attacks with lightning but also showers enemies with stunning bolts in a dazzling fashion!
Base Combat Stats

+ 25 Damage
+ 25 Attack Speed
Recipe
Abilities
Passive: Chain Lightning
Grants a 25% chance on attack to release a bolt of electricity that leaps between 4 targets within a 650 radius, dealing 110 magical damage to each. Lightning proc pierces evasion. Deals 150% damage to illusions.
Additional Insights
- Pierces Evasion on ProcDeals 150% damage to Illusions
- The Maelstrom is perfect for heroes seeking increased attack speed, damage, and a chance to unleash electrifying mayhem in battles. It's an item that can turn your hero's attacks into dazzling displays of lightning and create thrilling moments of surprise in Dota 2!
Statistics
The statistics below shows the percentage of hero builds which contain Maelstrom as a core, common or situational item for each role. These statistics are based on our hero guides.
Itemization Strategy
Commonly built by carries who wanna accelerate their farming in the early game that can be used all througout the duration of their game. Most notable heroes that benefits from it on the current meta are Windranger and Hoodwink.