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Nyx Assassin

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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
Whisper of the Dread
4
Enchanted Quiver
Ceremonial Robe
Timeless Relic
25
Ascetic's Cap
60
Seer Stone
8
Force Boots

In Game Guides

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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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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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Gem of True Sight

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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