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

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Thick metal plates that protect the entire upper body. Avoid dropping on feet.

Greetings, Dota enthusiast! Let me introduce you to the robust and friendly Platemail, the shining armor that turns your hero into a resilient champion ready to face any challenge with a smile!

Base Combat Stats

+ 10 Armor

Recipe

Additional Insights

This marvelous piece of armor provides a significant boost to your hero's armor class, making them more durable against physical attacks. It's perfect for heroes who want to stand tall and soak up the blows, all while looking fabulous in their shiny armor.

Statistics

The statistics below shows the percentage of hero builds which contain Platemail as a core, common or situational item for each role. These statistics are based on our hero guides.

Itemization Strategy

A post laning component that could turn the tides in your favor that is usually bought by offlaers as this gives a mix of utility and defensive capabilities when they scale. Heroes you would like to see it on are Phoenix, Centaur and Death Prophet.

Trivia

Platemail in real life were made to protect soldiers from their wars as anything could be thrown at you.