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Nyx Assassin

Popularity: #32

Leaderboard: #39

Ban Rank: #12

KDA Rank: #89

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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
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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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

Standard Position 4, Facet 2 |

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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

3023

PonySlaystation

40 minutes ago

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KILLS

1

DEATHS

9

ASSISTS

14

KDA

1.7

TEAM KILL %

44.1%

GPM

352

XPM

457

LH/DN

72/0

STARTING ITEMS

Dota 2 Item wind-lace
Dota 2 Item blood-grenade
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item magic-stick
Dota 2 Item sentry-ward
Dota 2 Item observer-ward
Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll
Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

ITEM PURCHASE HISTORY

01:05

Dota 2 Item tango

02:53

Dota 2 Item sages-mask

02:54

Dota 2 Item ring-of-basilius

03:10

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

03:10

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

03:10

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

05:49

Dota 2 Item boots-of-speed

05:52

Dota 2 Item clarity

08:26

Dota 2 Item arcane-boots

09:08

Dota 2 Item clarity

10:27

Dota 2 Item diadem

10:28

Dota 2 Item clarity

13:45

Dota 2 Item voodoo-mask

16:39

Dota 2 Item dagon

18:52

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

19:09

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

19:09

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

19:09

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

19:09

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

22:05

Dota 2 Item dagon

22:38

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

24:17

Dota 2 Item dagon

26:52

Dota 2 Item dagon

30:21

Dota 2 Item dagon

FINAL ITEMS

Dota 2 Item dagon
Dota 2 Item wind-lace
Dota 2 Item magic-stick
Dota 2 Item arcane-boots

ABILITIES

00:00

1

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin impale

01:47

2

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin jolt

03:46

3

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin impale

05:46

4

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin spiked carapace

07:29

5

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin impale

09:16

6

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin vendetta

10:50

7

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin impale

14:13

8

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin spiked carapace

16:05

9

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin spiked carapace

18:39

10

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

20:10

11

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin spiked carapace

21:38

12

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin vendetta

22:10

13

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin jolt

25:57

14

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin jolt

28:08

15

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin jolt

TEAMMATES

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OPPONENTS

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Forget-Me-Not

1 hour ago

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KILLS

6

DEATHS

11

ASSISTS

13

KDA

1.7

TEAM KILL %

76%

GPM

351

XPM

560

LH/DN

54/1

STARTING ITEMS

Dota 2 Item blood-grenade
Dota 2 Item sentry-ward
Dota 2 Item boots-of-speed
Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

ITEM PURCHASE HISTORY

01:15

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

01:18

Dota 2 Item circlet

02:41

Dota 2 Item tango

02:42

Dota 2 Item mantle-of-intelligence

03:28

Dota 2 Item clarity

03:51

Dota 2 Item circlet

04:25

Dota 2 Item null-talisman

05:08

Dota 2 Item mantle-of-intelligence

05:40

Dota 2 Item null-talisman

09:01

Dota 2 Item voodoo-mask

13:16

Dota 2 Item diadem

13:17

Dota 2 Item dust-of-appearance

14:40

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

14:40

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

17:10

Dota 2 Item dust-of-appearance

18:31

Dota 2 Item dagon

22:39

Dota 2 Item dagon

25:04

Dota 2 Item dagon

28:05

Dota 2 Item dagon

29:24

Dota 2 Item dagon

30:10

Dota 2 Item mantle-of-intelligence

30:10

Dota 2 Item mantle-of-intelligence

FINAL ITEMS

Dota 2 Item dagon
Dota 2 Item mantle-of-intelligence
Dota 2 Item boots-of-speed
Dota 2 Item null-talisman
Dota 2 Item null-talisman
Dota 2 Item mantle-of-intelligence
Dota 2 Item mantle-of-intelligence

ABILITIES

00:00

1

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin impale

01:36

2

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin jolt

04:37

3

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin impale

06:17

4

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin spiked carapace

09:27

5

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin impale

11:45

6

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin vendetta

13:56

7

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin impale

15:08

8

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin jolt

17:01

9

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin spiked carapace

17:38

10

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin spiked carapace

20:02

11

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin spiked carapace

21:01

12

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin vendetta

22:14

13

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin jolt

23:36

14

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin jolt

26:53

15

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

28:01

16

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

29:57

18

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin vendetta

TEAMMATES

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OPPONENTS

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3427

li3321loo

1 hour ago

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KILLS

11

DEATHS

9

ASSISTS

14

KDA

2.8

TEAM KILL %

75.8%

GPM

450

XPM

654

LH/DN

73/3

STARTING ITEMS

Dota 2 Item quelling-blade
Dota 2 Item tango
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item observer-ward
Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

ITEM PURCHASE HISTORY

01:08

Dota 2 Item bottle

02:55

Dota 2 Item boots-of-speed

02:56

Dota 2 Item clarity

04:19

Dota 2 Item magic-stick

04:20

Dota 2 Item clarity

04:45

Dota 2 Item magic-wand

05:48

Dota 2 Item gloves-of-haste

06:17

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

06:17

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

06:17

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

07:34

Dota 2 Item belt-of-strength

07:40

Dota 2 Item clarity

08:12

Dota 2 Item power-treads

09:04

Dota 2 Item void-stone

09:41

Dota 2 Item clarity

11:56

Dota 2 Item ogre-axe

13:39

Dota 2 Item broadsword

14:06

Dota 2 Item echo-sabre

16:03

Dota 2 Item blade-of-alacrity

18:42

Dota 2 Item band-of-elvenskin

19:53

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

21:03

Dota 2 Item ogre-axe

21:21

Dota 2 Item yasha

21:59

Dota 2 Item belt-of-strength

24:53

Dota 2 Item sange

24:53

Dota 2 Item sange-and-yasha

27:05

Dota 2 Item diadem

FINAL ITEMS

Dota 2 Item power-treads
Dota 2 Item echo-sabre
Dota 2 Item magic-wand
Dota 2 Item bottle
Dota 2 Item sange-and-yasha
Dota 2 Item diadem
Dota 2 Item phylactery-recipe

ABILITIES

00:00

1

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin jolt

00:45

2

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin impale

01:36

3

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin impale

02:50

4

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin spiked carapace

04:39

5

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin impale

06:26

6

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin vendetta

07:32

7

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin impale

09:34

8

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin spiked carapace

12:17

9

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin spiked carapace

14:44

10

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin spiked carapace

15:30

11

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin jolt

18:18

12

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin vendetta

20:40

13

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin jolt

21:07

14

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin jolt

23:12

15

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26:43

16

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

31:41

18

Dota 2 Ability nyx assassin vendetta

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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