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Mephitic Shroud

Aphotic Shield absorbs more damage and reflects damage when received instead of exploding at the end.


Aphotic Shield

Damage barrier amount increased, but no longer bursts upon expiration. 75% of absorbed damage is dealt to nearby enemies. Increases cooldown.

COOLDOWN: 2

DURATION: 2

BURST RADIUS: =0

DAMAGE BARRIER: =170 =210 =250 =290

RETURN DAMAGE RADIUS: 675

Ability Build

1
Aphotic Shield
2
Curse of Avernus
3
Aphotic Shield
4
Mist Coil
5
Aphotic Shield
6
Borrowed Time
7
Aphotic Shield
8
Mist Coil
9
Mist Coil
10
Mist Coil
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branchesTalent tree branch
11
Aphotic Shield provides +12 HP Regen
12
Borrowed Time
13
Curse of Avernus
14
Curse of Avernus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branchesTalent tree branch
15
+35 Mist Coil Heal/Damage
16
Curse of Avernus
17
Attribute Bonus
18
Borrowed Time
19
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branchesTalent tree branch
20
+80 Aphotic Shield Barrier Amount
21
Attribute Bonus
22
Attribute Bonus
23
Attribute Bonus
24
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branchesTalent tree branch
25
350 AoE Mist Coil

Item Build

Starting
Tango
10
Blood Grenade
Enchanted Mango
Enchanted Mango
Iron Branch
Iron Branch
Iron Branch
1
Observer Ward
1
Sentry Ward
Early Game
Boots of Speed
15
Magic Wand
Ring of Basilius
Wind Lace
7
Infused Raindrops
Mid Game
55
Arcane Boots
16
Pavise
16
Solar Crest
Holy Locket
19
Force Staff
Late Game
Aghanim's Scepter
15
Blink Dagger
Assault Cuirass
15
Overwhelming Blink
Situational
Orb of Venom
13
Tranquil Boots
14
Glimmer Cape
22
Ghost Scepter
10
Spirit Vessel
18
Heaven's Halberd
15
Lotus Orb
Aether Lens
50
Mekansm
45
Guardian Greaves
40
Crimson Guard
60
Pipe of Insight
30
Drum of Endurance
30
Boots of Bearing
Vladmir's Offering
25
Blade Mail
23
Eul's Scepter of Divinity
Aghanim's Shard
Boots of Travel
Core
55
Arcane Boots
16
Solar Crest
Holy Locket
19
Force Staff
Aghanim's Scepter
15
Blink Dagger
Assault Cuirass
Neutral
40
Trusty Shovel
Royal Jelly
Pupil's Gift
Philosopher's Stone
Vambrace
20
Psychic Headband
Telescope
35
Ogre Seal Totem
20
Arcanist's Armor
Giant's Ring

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1
Aphotic Shield
2
Mist Coil
3
Mist Coil
4
Aphotic Shield
5
Mist Coil
6
Borrowed Time
7
Mist Coil
8
Aphotic Shield
9
Aphotic Shield
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
10
Aphotic Shield provides +12 HP Regen
11
Curse of Avernus
12
Borrowed Time
13
Curse of Avernus
14
Curse of Avernus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
15
+35 Mist Coil Heal/Damage
16
Curse of Avernus
17
Attribute Bonus
18
Borrowed Time
19
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
20
+80 Aphotic Shield Barrier Amount
21
Attribute Bonus
22
Attribute Bonus
23
Attribute Bonus
24
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
25
350 AoE Mist Coil

starting items

Tango
Tango
Blood Grenade
Iron Branch
Iron Branch
Magic Stick
Sentry Ward

Early game

Ring of Basilius
Boots of Speed

Core items

Arcane Boots
Magic Wand
Holy Locket
Solar Crest
Aghanim's Scepter

Situational items

Force Staff
Pipe of Insight
Boots of Bearing

Extension items

Aghanim's Shard
Vladmir's Offering
Blink Dagger
Octarine Core
Guardian Greaves

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ImmortalFaith

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1
Aphotic Shield
2
Curse of Avernus
3
Aphotic Shield
4
Curse of Avernus
5
Aphotic Shield
6
Borrowed Time
7
Aphotic Shield
8
Curse of Avernus
9
Curse of Avernus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
10
Aphotic Shield provides +12 HP Regen
11
Mist Coil
12
Borrowed Time
13
Mist Coil
14
Mist Coil
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
15
+50 Curse of Avernus DPS
16
Mist Coil
17
Attribute Bonus
18
Borrowed Time
19
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
20
+80 Aphotic Shield Barrier Amount
21
Attribute Bonus
22
Attribute Bonus
23
Attribute Bonus
24
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
25
+80 Curse of Avernus Attack Speed Bonus

Starting Items

Iron Branch
Iron Branch
Iron Branch
Magic Wand

Early Game

Gloves of Haste
Orb of Corrosion
Boots of Speed
Phase Boots

Core Items

Radiance
Manta Style
Blink Dagger
Skull Basher
Abyssal Blade

Situational Items

Guardian Greaves
Echo Sabre
Diffusal Blade
Black King Bar
Assault Cuirass
Aghanim's Scepter
Lotus Orb
Pipe of Insight
Drum of Endurance
Sange and Yasha
Heart of Tarrasque
Crimson Guard
Heaven's Halberd
Refresher Orb
Aghanim's Shard
Satanic
Harpoon

consumables

Tango
Healing Salve
Enchanted Mango
Clarity
Blood Grenade
Infused Raindrops
Dust of Appearance

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ImmortalFaith

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1
Aphotic Shield
2
Mist Coil
3
Aphotic Shield
4
Mist Coil
5
Mist Coil
6
Borrowed Time
7
Mist Coil
8
Aphotic Shield
9
Aphotic Shield
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
10
Aphotic Shield provides +12 HP Regen
11
Curse of Avernus
12
Borrowed Time
13
Curse of Avernus
14
Curse of Avernus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
15
+35 Mist Coil Heal/Damage
16
Curse of Avernus
17
Attribute Bonus
18
Borrowed Time
19
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
20
+80 Aphotic Shield Barrier Amount
21
Attribute Bonus
22
Attribute Bonus
23
Attribute Bonus
24
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
25
350 AoE Mist Coil

Starting Items

Observer Ward
Sentry Ward
Sentry Ward
Blood Grenade
Faerie Fire
Enchanted Mango
Enchanted Mango
Tango
Tango
Iron Branch

Early Game

Boots of Speed
Arcane Boots
Magic Wand

Core Items

Pavise
Solar Crest
Force Staff
Aghanim's Scepter
Refresher Orb

Situational Items

Lotus Orb
Vladmir's Offering
Holy Locket
Glimmer Cape
Orb of Corrosion
Spirit Vessel
Crimson Guard
Pipe of Insight
Blade Mail

consumables

Tango
Healing Salve
Enchanted Mango
Clarity
Infused Raindrops
Observer Ward
Sentry Ward
Dust of Appearance
Blood Grenade
Smoke of Deceit

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Gem of True Sight

Counter Items

Core Players

Laning Phase
17
Magic Stick
Orb of Blight
Wind Lace
Boots of Speed
Orb of Corrosion
Mid Game
20
Silver Edge
Late Game
27
Shiva's Guard
Eye of Skadi
Butterfly

Support Players

Laning Phase
17
Magic Stick
Orb of Blight
Wind Lace
Boots of Speed
Mid Game
14
Glimmer Cape
19
Force Staff
23
Eul's Scepter of Divinity
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