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Nyx Assassin

Popularity: #44

Leaderboard: #76

Ban Rank: #12

KDA Rank: #98

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Scuttle

For the first {s:bonus_free_pathing_duration}s of Vendetta, Nyx is hasted and has unobstructed pathing.

Vendetta

For the first =15s of Vendetta, Nyx is hasted and has unobstructed pathing.

Ability Build

1
Impale
2
Mind Flare
3
Impale
4
Spiked Carapace
5
Impale
6
Vendetta
7
Impale
8
Mind Flare
9
Mind Flare
10
Mind Flare
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branchesTalent tree branch
11
+40 Vendetta Damage
12
Vendetta
13
Spiked Carapace
14
Spiked Carapace
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branchesTalent tree branch
15
-3s Mind Flare Cooldown
16
Spiked Carapace
17
Attribute Bonus
18
Vendetta
19
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branchesTalent tree branch
20
+100 Impale Damage
21
Attribute Bonus
22
Attribute Bonus
23
Attribute Bonus
24
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branchesTalent tree branch
25
600 Mind Flare Radius

Item Build

Starting
Tango
10
Blood Grenade
Wind Lace
Iron Branch
1
Observer Ward
1
Sentry Ward
Early Game
Null Talisman
Boots of Speed
15
Magic Wand
Ring of Basilius
7
Infused Raindrops
Mid Game
55
Arcane Boots
27
Dagon
Aghanim's Shard
15
Blink Dagger
23
Eul's Scepter of Divinity
Late Game
Aghanim's Scepter
16
Wind Waker
Octarine Core
22
Ethereal Blade
Situational
10
Spirit Vessel
24
Meteor Hammer
Aether Lens
22
Ghost Scepter
19
Force Staff
6
Phylactery
Kaya and Sange
15
Lotus Orb
45
Guardian Greaves
20
Scythe of Vyse
105
Aeon Disk
Boots of Travel
Core
55
Arcane Boots
27
Dagon
Aghanim's Shard
15
Blink Dagger
23
Eul's Scepter of Divinity
Aghanim's Scepter
16
Wind Waker
Octarine Core
Neutral
60
Arcane Ring
Faded Broach
Grove Bow
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4
Enchanted Quiver
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Timeless Relic
25
Ascetic's Cap
60
Seer Stone
8
Force Boots

In Game Guides

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Thunderpick

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1
Impale
2
Mind Flare
3
Impale
4
Spiked Carapace
5
Impale
6
Vendetta
7
Impale
8
Mind Flare
9
Mind Flare
10
Mind Flare
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
11
+40 Vendetta Damage
12
Vendetta
13
Spiked Carapace
14
Spiked Carapace
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
15
-3s Mind Flare Cooldown
16
Spiked Carapace
17
Attribute Bonus
18
Vendetta
19
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
20
+100 Impale Damage
21
Attribute Bonus
22
Attribute Bonus
23
Attribute Bonus
24
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
25
600 Mind Flare Radius

starting items

Tango
Iron Branch
Iron Branch
Iron Branch
Blood Grenade
Wind Lace
Sentry Ward

Early game

Ring of Basilius
Boots of Speed

Core items

Arcane Boots
Magic Wand
Dagon
Dagon

Situational items

Force Staff
Aether Lens
Spirit Vessel
Aeon Disk
Lotus Orb

Extension items

Aghanim's Shard
Kaya
Blink Dagger
Eul's Scepter of Divinity
Aghanim's Scepter
Octarine Core
Ethereal Blade

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Thunderpick

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1
Impale
2
Mind Flare
3
Impale
4
Spiked Carapace
5
Impale
6
Vendetta
7
Impale
8
Mind Flare
9
Mind Flare
10
Mind Flare
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
11
+40 Vendetta Damage
12
Vendetta
13
Spiked Carapace
14
Spiked Carapace
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
15
-3s Mind Flare Cooldown
16
Spiked Carapace
17
Attribute Bonus
18
Vendetta
19
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
20
+100 Impale Damage
21
Attribute Bonus
22
Attribute Bonus
23
Attribute Bonus
24
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
25
600 Mind Flare Radius

starting items

Tango
Iron Branch
Iron Branch
Iron Branch
Blood Grenade
Wind Lace
Sentry Ward

Early game

Ring of Basilius
Boots of Speed

Core items

Arcane Boots
Magic Wand
Dagon
Dagon
Kaya

Situational items

Force Staff
Aether Lens
Spirit Vessel
Aeon Disk
Lotus Orb

Extension items

Aghanim's Shard
Kaya
Blink Dagger
Eul's Scepter of Divinity
Aghanim's Scepter
Ethereal Blade

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ImmortalFaith

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1
Impale
2
Mind Flare
3
Impale
4
Spiked Carapace
5
Impale
6
Vendetta
7
Impale
8
Mind Flare
9
Mind Flare
10
Mind Flare
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
11
+40 Vendetta Damage
12
Vendetta
13
Spiked Carapace
14
Spiked Carapace
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
15
-3s Mind Flare Cooldown
16
Spiked Carapace
17
Attribute Bonus
18
Vendetta
19
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
20
+0.5s Spiked Carapace Stun Duration
21
Attribute Bonus
22
Attribute Bonus
23
Attribute Bonus
24
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
25
600 Mind Flare Radius

Starting Items

Observer Ward
Sentry Ward
Tango
Wind Lace
Faerie Fire
Enchanted Mango
Blood Grenade

Early Game

Boots of Speed
Magic Wand
Arcane Boots

Core Items

Dagon
Aghanim's Shard
Dagon
Blink Dagger
Octarine Core
Aghanim's Scepter

Situational Items

Guardian Greaves
Mekansm
Solar Crest
Force Staff
Lotus Orb
Aeon Disk
Aether Lens
Eul's Scepter of Divinity
Scythe of Vyse
Ethereal Blade
Gem of True Sight

consumables

Tango
Healing Salve
Enchanted Mango
Clarity
Infused Raindrops
Dust of Appearance

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Pro Builds

2786

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11 hours ago

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KILLS

11

DEATHS

7

ASSISTS

9

KDA

2.9

TEAM KILL %

52.6%

GPM

347

XPM

485

LH/DN

39/2

STARTING ITEMS

Dota 2 Item circlet
Dota 2 Item magic-stick
Dota 2 Item sentry-ward
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item blood-grenade
Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

ITEM PURCHASE HISTORY

00:19

Dota 2 Item tango

00:19

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

01:43

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

01:59

Dota 2 Item mantle-of-intelligence

02:25

Dota 2 Item null-talisman

02:42

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

02:42

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

03:17

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

03:48

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

05:10

Dota 2 Item boots-of-speed

06:51

Dota 2 Item circlet

06:52

Dota 2 Item mantle-of-intelligence

06:52

Dota 2 Item null-talisman

10:53

Dota 2 Item diadem

12:26

Dota 2 Item voodoo-mask

16:13

Dota 2 Item dagon

16:14

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

18:12

Dota 2 Item dagon

18:15

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

19:31

Dota 2 Item wind-lace

19:33

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

23:07

Dota 2 Item dagon

23:52

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

25:15

Dota 2 Item dagon

25:15

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

FINAL ITEMS

Dota 2 Item null-talisman
Dota 2 Item gem-of-true-sight
Dota 2 Item dagon
Dota 2 Item wind-lace
Dota 2 Item boots-of-speed
Dota 2 Item null-talisman

ABILITIES

00:00

1

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin impale

01:43

2

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin jolt

03:13

3

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin impale

05:49

4

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin spiked carapace

07:23

5

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin impale

08:41

6

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin vendetta

11:07

7

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin impale

12:52

8

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin jolt

14:46

9

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin jolt

15:30

10

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin jolt

17:03

11

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin spiked carapace

18:03

12

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin vendetta

22:26

13

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin spiked carapace

23:05

14

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin spiked carapace

24:09

15

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

29:03

16

Dota 2 Ability special bonus unique nyx 3

TEAMMATES

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OPPONENTS

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12 hours ago

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KILLS

2

DEATHS

9

ASSISTS

12

KDA

1.6

TEAM KILL %

70%

GPM

294

XPM

375

LH/DN

67/3

STARTING ITEMS

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll
Dota 2 Item circlet
Dota 2 Item gauntlets-of-strength
Dota 2 Item gauntlets-of-strength
Dota 2 Item tango
Dota 2 Item iron-branch

ITEM PURCHASE HISTORY

01:02

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

01:40

Dota 2 Item bracer

02:06

Dota 2 Item tango

03:23

Dota 2 Item blood-grenade

04:20

Dota 2 Item ring-of-protection

05:07

Dota 2 Item gauntlets-of-strength

05:18

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

06:41

Dota 2 Item blood-grenade

08:04

Dota 2 Item soul-ring

08:23

Dota 2 Item boots-of-speed

08:25

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

09:40

Dota 2 Item sages-mask

09:40

Dota 2 Item ring-of-basilius

10:43

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

11:12

Dota 2 Item arcane-boots

13:21

Dota 2 Item ring-of-regen

13:22

Dota 2 Item headdress

16:08

Dota 2 Item diadem

16:09

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

16:28

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

16:28

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

18:04

Dota 2 Item voodoo-mask

19:06

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

19:07

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

19:07

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

19:07

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

19:07

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

23:13

Dota 2 Item dagon

26:17

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

26:17

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

26:17

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

26:37

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

26:37

Dota 2 Item dagon

32:05

Dota 2 Item dagon

FINAL ITEMS

Dota 2 Item dagon
Dota 2 Item sentry-ward
Dota 2 Item soul-ring
Dota 2 Item headdress
Dota 2 Item bracer
Dota 2 Item arcane-boots

ABILITIES

00:00

1

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin impale

02:06

2

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin spiked carapace

04:35

3

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin jolt

05:50

4

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin impale

08:42

5

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin impale

09:00

6

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin vendetta

10:13

7

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin impale

14:33

8

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin spiked carapace

15:24

9

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin spiked carapace

16:44

10

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin spiked carapace

19:44

11

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

23:06

12

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin vendetta

24:31

13

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin jolt

25:51

14

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin jolt

TEAMMATES

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OPPONENTS

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3092

兔子

12 hours ago

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KILLS

4

DEATHS

5

ASSISTS

13

KDA

3.4

TEAM KILL %

48.6%

GPM

333

XPM

461

LH/DN

58/4

STARTING ITEMS

Dota 2 Item tango
Dota 2 Item tango
Dota 2 Item circlet
Dota 2 Item sentry-ward
Dota 2 Item sentry-ward
Dota 2 Item clarity
Dota 2 Item clarity
Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

ITEM PURCHASE HISTORY

02:28

Dota 2 Item boots-of-speed

04:02

Dota 2 Item sages-mask

05:15

Dota 2 Item clarity

05:52

Dota 2 Item ring-of-basilius

07:22

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

09:11

Dota 2 Item arcane-boots

10:53

Dota 2 Item mantle-of-intelligence

10:59

Dota 2 Item null-talisman

13:03

Dota 2 Item voodoo-mask

13:45

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

13:46

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

16:30

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

16:30

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

16:31

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

16:31

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

16:44

Dota 2 Item diadem

16:58

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

18:17

Dota 2 Item clarity

19:55

Dota 2 Item dagon

20:35

Dota 2 Item robe-of-the-magi

22:14

Dota 2 Item clarity

24:26

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

24:27

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

25:23

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

25:24

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

25:24

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

25:24

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

27:09

Dota 2 Item clarity

27:17

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

27:18

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

29:25

Dota 2 Item staff-of-wizardry

29:58

Dota 2 Item kaya

31:03

Dota 2 Item dagon

31:27

Dota 2 Item dagon

FINAL ITEMS

Dota 2 Item dagon
Dota 2 Item null-talisman
Dota 2 Item arcane-boots
Dota 2 Item kaya
Dota 2 Item sentry-ward
Dota 2 Item clarity

ABILITIES

00:00

1

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin impale

01:50

2

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin jolt

04:29

3

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin impale

05:41

4

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin spiked carapace

08:39

5

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin impale

12:45

6

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin vendetta

13:36

7

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin impale

14:28

8

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin spiked carapace

16:44

9

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin spiked carapace

19:12

10

Dota 2 Ability special bonus unique nyx 3

20:31

11

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin spiked carapace

21:21

12

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin vendetta

26:10

13

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin jolt

29:28

14

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin jolt

30:03

15

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

30:46

16

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin jolt

TEAMMATES

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OPPONENTS

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Counter Items

Core Players

Laning Phase
17
Magic Stick
55
Arcane Boots
7
Infused Raindrops
Cloak
25
Soul Ring
Mid Game
60
Pipe of Insight
Eternal Shroud
95
Black King Bar
Late Game
20
Scythe of Vyse
35
Abyssal Blade

Support Players

Laning Phase
17
Magic Stick
55
Arcane Boots
7
Infused Raindrops
Cloak
1
Sentry Ward
30
Dust of Appearance
Mid Game
Sentry and Dust
14
Glimmer Cape
Late Game
20
Scythe of Vyse
Sentry, Dust and Gem
95
Black King Bar
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