Orb of Venom [7.38c]
The Orb of Venom in Dota 2 is like your hero's little vial of mischief, a tiny but potent weapon that adds a twist of venomous fun to your attacks!
Recipe
Abilities
Passive: Poison Attack
Poisons the target, dealing 10 magical damage per second. Lasts for 3.0 seconds.
Additional Insights
- Does not stack with its upgrades.
- Stacks with <item_skadi></item_skadi>Works with slow spells like Venomancers Poison Sting
- Your handy dandy partner in the early game that transcends into a reliable and cheap upgrade, Gives you extra health and good for lane Trading!
Statistics
The statistics below shows the percentage of hero builds which contain Orb of Venom as a core, common or situational item for each role. These statistics are based on our hero guides.
Itemization Strategy
One of the finest item for cores nowadays specially carries to add that extra damage, Muerta and Weaver fits the bill here nicely
Trivia
Originally, the Orb of Venom was introduced in Dota as an upgradeable item. In its earlier iterations, players had the option to upgrade the Orb of Venom into a more powerful form called 'Corrosive Venom'. This upgraded version retained the slowing effect of the basic Orb of Venom but also dealt damage over time, making it a more potent and aggressive option for heroes looking to apply sustained pressure on their enemies.