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Medusa

Popularity: #44

Leaderboard: #18

Ban Rank: #16

KDA Rank: #2

Medusa Pro Builds & Guides

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Mana Pact

Medusa can gain attack speed at the cost of mana over time.

Mana Shield

Mana Shield can be activated, draining =3% of max mana per second to gain =3.5% attack speed bonus per second, up to =35%. Maximum effect reached after =10s. Buff lasts =15s and Cooldown is =35s.

Ability Build

1
Mystic Snake
2
Gorgon's Grasp
3
Mystic Snake
4
Split Shot
5
Mystic Snake
6
Split Shot
7
Mystic Snake
8
Split Shot
9
Split Shot
10
Stone Gaze
11
Gorgon's Grasp
12
Gorgon's Grasp
13
Gorgon's Grasp
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branchesTalent tree branch
14
+40 Mystic Snake Damage
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branchesTalent tree branch
15
-8% Split Shot Damage Penalty
16
Stone Gaze
17
Attribute Bonus
18
Stone Gaze
19
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branchesTalent tree branch
20
+1.5s Stone Gaze Duration
21
Attribute Bonus
22
Attribute Bonus
23
Attribute Bonus
24
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branchesTalent tree branch
25
Split Shot Uses Modifiers

Item Build

Starting
Iron Branch
Iron Branch
Iron Branch
Early Game
Ring of Basilius
55
Arcane Boots
Wind Lace
Yasha
Mid Game
34
Manta Style
15
Diffusal Blade
Butterfly
15
Disperser
Eye of Skadi
Late Game
Daedalus
20
Scythe of Vyse
15
Swift Blink
6
Divine Rapier
Situational
Power Treads
Falcon Blade
16
Mask of Madness
Dragon Lance
6
Phylactery
6
Khanda
19
Hurricane Pike
Sange and Yasha
95
Black King Bar
15
Blink Dagger
14
Linken's Sphere
Monkey King Bar
20
Silver Edge
35
Mjollnir
7
Parasma
Aghanim's Scepter
Aghanim's Shard
Boots of Travel
Core
55
Arcane Boots
34
Manta Style
Butterfly
15
Disperser
Eye of Skadi
Daedalus
20
Scythe of Vyse
Neutral
60
Arcane Ring
Faded Broach
Grove Bow
8
Specialist's Array
Elven Tunic
4
Enchanted Quiver
Ancient Guardian
60
Ninja Gear
Stygian Desolator
Apex

In Game Guides

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Thunderpick

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1
Mystic Snake
2
Gorgon's Grasp
3
Mystic Snake
4
Split Shot
5
Mystic Snake
6
Split Shot
7
Mystic Snake
8
Split Shot
9
Split Shot
10
Stone Gaze
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
11
+40 Mystic Snake Damage
12
Gorgon's Grasp
13
Gorgon's Grasp
14
Gorgon's Grasp
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
15
-8% Split Shot Damage Penalty
16
Stone Gaze
17
Attribute Bonus
18
Stone Gaze
19
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
20
+1.5s Stone Gaze Duration
21
Attribute Bonus
22
Attribute Bonus
23
Attribute Bonus
24
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
25
Split Shot Uses Modifiers

starting items

Iron Branch
Iron Branch
Iron Branch
Circlet
Magic Stick

Early game

Null Talisman
Magic Wand
Power Treads

Core items

Manta Style
Butterfly
Eye of Skadi

Situational items

Hurricane Pike
Linken's Sphere
Silver Edge

Extension items

Aghanim's Shard
Kaya and Sange
Aghanim's Scepter
Swift Blink
Daedalus

Luxury items

Black King Bar
Monkey King Bar
Scythe of Vyse
Divine Rapier
Disperser

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ImmortalFaith

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1
Mystic Snake
2
Attribute Bonus
3
Mystic Snake
4
Split Shot
5
Mystic Snake
6
Split Shot
7
Split Shot
8
Split Shot
9
Mystic Snake
10
Stone Gaze
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
11
+10% Stone Gaze Bonus Physical Damage
12
Attribute Bonus
13
Attribute Bonus
14
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
15
-8% Split Shot Damage Penalty
16
Stone Gaze
17
Attribute Bonus
18
Stone Gaze
19
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
20
+1.5s Stone Gaze Duration
21
Attribute Bonus
22
Attribute Bonus
23
Attribute Bonus
24
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
25
Split Shot Uses Modifiers

Starting Items

Iron Branch
Iron Branch
Iron Branch
Magic Wand

Early Game

Ring of Basilius
Arcane Boots

Core Items

Manta Style
Butterfly
Eye of Skadi
Silver Edge
Black King Bar
Daedalus

Situational Items

Falcon Blade
Maelstrom
Mjollnir
Dragon Lance
Hurricane Pike
Aghanim's Shard
Aghanim's Scepter
Linken's Sphere
Monkey King Bar
Satanic
Divine Rapier
Swift Blink

consumables

Tango
Healing Salve
Enchanted Mango
Clarity
Infused Raindrops
Dust of Appearance

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1681

ImmortalFaith

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1
Mystic Snake
2
Gorgon's Grasp
3
Mystic Snake
4
Gorgon's Grasp
5
Mystic Snake
6
Stone Gaze
7
Mystic Snake
8
Gorgon's Grasp
9
Gorgon's Grasp
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
10
+40 Mystic Snake Damage
11
Split Shot
12
Stone Gaze
13
Split Shot
14
Split Shot
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
15
-3s Mystic Snake Cooldown
16
Split Shot
17
Attribute Bonus
18
Stone Gaze
19
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
20
+1.5s Stone Gaze Duration
21
Attribute Bonus
22
Attribute Bonus
23
Attribute Bonus
24
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
25
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Starting Items

Observer Ward
Iron Branch
Iron Branch
Ring of Basilius
Iron Branch

Early Game

Arcane Boots
Magic Wand

Core Items

Phylactery
Force Staff
Aghanim's Scepter
Aghanim's Shard
Eul's Scepter of Divinity
Wind Waker

Situational Items

Glimmer Cape
Pavise
Solar Crest
Vladmir's Offering
Drum of Endurance
Boots of Bearing
Lotus Orb

consumables

Tango
Healing Salve
Enchanted Mango
Faerie Fire
Clarity
Infused Raindrops
Dust of Appearance

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Gem of True Sight

Pro Builds

3979

1lnazavr

2 hours ago

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KILLS

3

DEATHS

9

ASSISTS

8

KDA

1.2

TEAM KILL %

50%

GPM

472

XPM

587

LH/DN

191/10

STARTING ITEMS

Dota 2 Item magic-wand
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

ITEM PURCHASE HISTORY

00:52

Dota 2 Item circlet

01:01

Dota 2 Item mantle-of-intelligence

01:57

Dota 2 Item null-talisman

04:26

Dota 2 Item boots-of-speed

05:43

Dota 2 Item gloves-of-haste

06:43

Dota 2 Item band-of-elvenskin

07:22

Dota 2 Item power-treads

08:07

Dota 2 Item band-of-elvenskin

11:05

Dota 2 Item blade-of-alacrity

12:43

Dota 2 Item yasha

14:30

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

14:30

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

14:30

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

15:21

Dota 2 Item diadem

17:18

Dota 2 Item manta-style

19:26

Dota 2 Item claymore

28:51

Dota 2 Item eaglesong

FINAL ITEMS

Dota 2 Item magic-wand
Dota 2 Item manta-style
Dota 2 Item power-treads
Dota 2 Item claymore
Dota 2 Item null-talisman
Dota 2 Item eaglesong
Dota 2 Item iron-branch

ABILITIES

00:00

1

Dota 2 Ability medusa mystic snake

01:06

2

Dota 2 Ability medusa gorgon grasp

02:32

3

Dota 2 Ability medusa mystic snake

05:11

4

Dota 2 Ability medusa split shot

06:39

5

Dota 2 Ability medusa mystic snake

08:07

6

Dota 2 Ability medusa split shot

09:50

7

Dota 2 Ability medusa mystic snake

11:33

8

Dota 2 Ability medusa split shot

12:43

9

Dota 2 Ability medusa split shot

14:37

10

Dota 2 Ability medusa stone gaze

15:44

11

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

16:53

12

Dota 2 Ability medusa stone gaze

18:11

13

Dota 2 Ability special bonus attributes

19:01

14

Dota 2 Ability medusa gorgon grasp

21:30

15

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

25:40

16

Dota 2 Ability medusa gorgon grasp

28:26

18

Dota 2 Ability medusa gorgon grasp

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20

Dota 2 Ability medusa stone gaze

TEAMMATES

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OPPONENTS

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4349

arf arf arf

3 hours ago

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KILLS

7

DEATHS

2

ASSISTS

13

KDA

10

TEAM KILL %

62.5%

GPM

706

XPM

688

LH/DN

287/22

STARTING ITEMS

Dota 2 Item enchanted-mango
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item magic-wand
Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

ITEM PURCHASE HISTORY

02:21

Dota 2 Item circlet

02:21

Dota 2 Item mantle-of-intelligence

02:21

Dota 2 Item null-talisman

02:25

Dota 2 Item enchanted-mango

04:13

Dota 2 Item boots-of-speed

04:19

Dota 2 Item gloves-of-haste

05:37

Dota 2 Item band-of-elvenskin

07:11

Dota 2 Item power-treads

08:14

Dota 2 Item blade-of-alacrity

09:14

Dota 2 Item band-of-elvenskin

10:13

Dota 2 Item yasha

11:00

Dota 2 Item diadem

11:01

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

12:51

Dota 2 Item manta-style

14:53

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

17:12

Dota 2 Item eaglesong

18:44

Dota 2 Item claymore

18:55

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

20:53

Dota 2 Item talisman-of-evasion

21:05

Dota 2 Item butterfly

23:31

Dota 2 Item clarity

25:05

Dota 2 Item ultimate-orb

27:16

Dota 2 Item aegis-of-the-immortal

27:58

Dota 2 Item point-booster

28:10

Dota 2 Item eye-of-skadi

FINAL ITEMS

Dota 2 Item power-treads
Dota 2 Item butterfly
Dota 2 Item eye-of-skadi
Dota 2 Item manta-style
Dota 2 Item magic-wand
Dota 2 Item aegis-of-the-immortal

ABILITIES

00:00

1

Dota 2 Ability medusa mystic snake

01:15

2

Dota 2 Ability medusa gorgon grasp

02:42

3

Dota 2 Ability medusa mystic snake

04:09

4

Dota 2 Ability medusa split shot

05:14

5

Dota 2 Ability medusa mystic snake

06:53

6

Dota 2 Ability medusa split shot

08:27

7

Dota 2 Ability medusa mystic snake

09:37

8

Dota 2 Ability medusa split shot

11:30

9

Dota 2 Ability medusa split shot

12:16

10

Dota 2 Ability medusa stone gaze

14:06

11

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

14:49

12

Dota 2 Ability special bonus attributes

17:25

13

Dota 2 Ability medusa stone gaze

19:36

14

Dota 2 Ability special bonus attributes

21:17

15

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

22:47

16

Dota 2 Ability special bonus attributes

27:27

18

Dota 2 Ability special bonus attributes

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20

Dota 2 Ability medusa stone gaze

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Dota 2 Ability special bonus attributes

TEAMMATES

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OPPONENTS

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1544

knight

5 hours ago

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KILLS

7

DEATHS

2

ASSISTS

16

KDA

11.5

TEAM KILL %

60.5%

GPM

827

XPM

1061

LH/DN

335/5

STARTING ITEMS

Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item magic-wand
Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

ITEM PURCHASE HISTORY

00:46

Dota 2 Item circlet

01:44

Dota 2 Item mantle-of-intelligence

02:47

Dota 2 Item null-talisman

03:41

Dota 2 Item gloves-of-haste

05:33

Dota 2 Item band-of-elvenskin

06:41

Dota 2 Item boots-of-speed

07:22

Dota 2 Item power-treads

08:09

Dota 2 Item blade-of-alacrity

10:32

Dota 2 Item band-of-elvenskin

10:52

Dota 2 Item yasha

11:45

Dota 2 Item diadem

12:41

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

14:25

Dota 2 Item manta-style

16:52

Dota 2 Item wind-lace

19:05

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

20:12

Dota 2 Item eaglesong

20:37

Dota 2 Item claymore

22:21

Dota 2 Item talisman-of-evasion

22:32

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

22:32

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

22:42

Dota 2 Item butterfly

24:28

Dota 2 Item ultimate-orb

26:24

Dota 2 Item point-booster

26:33

Dota 2 Item eye-of-skadi

27:34

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

27:34

Dota 2 Item aghanims-shard

29:58

Dota 2 Item staff-of-wizardry

29:58

Dota 2 Item ogre-axe

29:58

Dota 2 Item blade-of-alacrity

30:18

Dota 2 Item point-booster

30:18

Dota 2 Item aghanims-scepter

30:45

Dota 2 Item mantle-of-intelligence

30:45

Dota 2 Item mantle-of-intelligence

FINAL ITEMS

Dota 2 Item butterfly
Dota 2 Item power-treads
Dota 2 Item manta-style
Dota 2 Item eye-of-skadi
Dota 2 Item aghanims-scepter
Dota 2 Item magic-wand
Dota 2 Item iron-branch

ABILITIES

00:00

1

Dota 2 Ability medusa mystic snake

01:17

2

Dota 2 Ability medusa gorgon grasp

02:38

3

Dota 2 Ability medusa mystic snake

05:41

4

Dota 2 Ability medusa split shot

07:28

5

Dota 2 Ability medusa mystic snake

07:55

6

Dota 2 Ability medusa split shot

09:14

7

Dota 2 Ability medusa split shot

10:20

8

Dota 2 Ability medusa split shot

11:20

9

Dota 2 Ability medusa mystic snake

12:15

10

Dota 2 Ability medusa stone gaze

13:25

11

Dota 2 Ability special bonus attributes

16:02

12

Dota 2 Ability special bonus attributes

18:06

13

Dota 2 Ability special bonus attributes

18:55

14

Dota 2 Ability special bonus attributes

19:57

15

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

21:05

16

Dota 2 Ability special bonus attributes

22:17

18

Dota 2 Ability special bonus attributes

24:42

20

Dota 2 Ability special bonus attributes

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25

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

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Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

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27

Dota 2 Ability medusa stone gaze

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28

Dota 2 Ability medusa stone gaze

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29

Dota 2 Ability medusa gorgon grasp

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Dota 2 Ability medusa gorgon grasp

TEAMMATES

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OPPONENTS

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Counter Items

Core Players

Laning Phase
Ring of Regen
Wind Lace
Boots of Speed
Mid Game
40
Crimson Guard
15
Diffusal Blade
18
Heaven's Halberd
Late Game
20
Scythe of Vyse
22
Ethereal Blade
35
Abyssal Blade
Assault Cuirass
Butterfly
15
Bloodthorn

Support Players

Laning Phase
Ring of Regen
Wind Lace
Boots of Speed
1
Sentry Ward
Mid Game
Observer and Sentry Wards
14
Glimmer Cape
19
Force Staff
22
Ghost Scepter
Late Game
20
Scythe of Vyse
22
Ethereal Blade
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