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Shadow Demon

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KDA Rank: #88

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Promulgate

Disseminate instantly removes a percentage of the opponent's health for its duration.


Disseminate

If the target is an enemy, they lose =9 =11 =13 =15% of their health, regaining half of it after the effect is lifted. If the target is an ally, increases their health by that amount instead.

Ability Build

1
Disruption
2
Shadow Poison
3
Shadow Poison
4
Disseminate
5
Shadow Poison
6
Demonic Purge
7
Shadow Poison
8
Disruption
9
Disruption
10
Disruption
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11
+10 Strength
12
Demonic Purge
13
Disseminate
14
Disseminate
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branchesTalent tree branch
15
-1s Shadow Poison Cooldown
16
Disseminate
17
Attribute Bonus
18
Demonic Purge
19
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branchesTalent tree branch
20
+150 Demonic Purge Damage
21
Attribute Bonus
22
Attribute Bonus
23
Attribute Bonus
24
Attribute Bonus
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25
2 Charges of Disruption

Item Build

Starting
Tango
10
Blood Grenade
Enchanted Mango
Circlet
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
Aether Lens
15
Blink Dagger
19
Force Staff
Aghanim's Shard
Late Game
Aghanim's Scepter
Octarine Core
180
Refresher Orb
16
Wind Waker
Situational
14
Glimmer Cape
10
Urn of Shadows
50
Mekansm
30
Drum of Endurance
30
Boots of Bearing
45
Guardian Greaves
15
Lotus Orb
22
Ghost Scepter
23
Eul's Scepter of Divinity
16
Pavise
16
Solar Crest
22
Ethereal Blade
20
Scythe of Vyse
27
Dagon
105
Aeon Disk
Boots of Travel
Core
55
Arcane Boots
Aether Lens
15
Blink Dagger
19
Force Staff
Aghanim's Shard
Aghanim's Scepter
180
Refresher Orb
Neutral
60
Arcane Ring
40
Trusty Shovel
Philosopher's Stone
Eye of the Vizier
20
Psychic Headband
Ceremonial Robe
Telescope
Timeless Relic
60
Seer Stone
8
Book of Shadows

In Game Guides

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1
Disruption
2
Shadow Poison
3
Shadow Poison
4
Disseminate
5
Shadow Poison
6
Demonic Purge
7
Shadow Poison
8
Disseminate
9
Disseminate
10
Disseminate
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
11
+10 Strength
12
Demonic Purge
13
Disruption
14
Disruption
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
15
-1s Shadow Poison Cooldown
16
Disruption
17
Attribute Bonus
18
Demonic Purge
19
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
20
+15% Disseminate Shared Damage
21
Attribute Bonus
22
Attribute Bonus
23
Attribute Bonus
24
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
25
2 Charges of Disruption

STARTING ITEMS

Tango
Tango
Iron Branch
Iron Branch
Blood Grenade
Sentry Ward

Early game

Boots of Speed
Ring of Basilius

Core items

Arcane Boots
Magic Wand
Glimmer Cape
Blink Dagger

utility items

Observer Ward
Sentry Ward
Dust of Appearance
Gem of True Sight
Smoke of Deceit
Blood Grenade

Situational items

Ghost Scepter
Solar Crest
Aeon Disk

Extension items

Aghanim's Shard
Force Staff
Aether Lens
Aghanim's Scepter
Guardian Greaves
Scythe of Vyse

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ImmortalFaith

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1
Disruption
2
Shadow Poison
3
Disruption
4
Shadow Poison
5
Disruption
6
Demonic Purge
7
Disruption
8
Disseminate
9
Disseminate
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
10
+10 Strength
11
Disseminate
12
Demonic Purge
13
Disseminate
14
Shadow Poison
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
15
+25 Movement Speed
16
Shadow Poison
17
Attribute Bonus
18
Demonic Purge
19
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
20
+150 Demonic Purge Damage
21
Attribute Bonus
22
Attribute Bonus
23
Attribute Bonus
24
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
25
2 Charges of Disruption

Starting Items

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

Early Game

Arcane Boots
Magic Wand
Pavise

Core Items

Solar Crest
Blink Dagger
Aghanim's Shard
Aether Lens
Aghanim's Scepter
Octarine Core

Situational Items

Ghost Scepter
Glimmer Cape
Veil of Discord
Aeon Disk
Force Staff
Scythe of Vyse
Eul's Scepter of Divinity
Wind Waker

consumables

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

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Pro Builds

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KILLS

1

DEATHS

10

ASSISTS

6

KDA

0.7

TEAM KILL %

35%

GPM

267

XPM

300

LH/DN

50/0

STARTING ITEMS

Dota 2 Item blood-grenade
Dota 2 Item tango
Dota 2 Item sentry-ward
Dota 2 Item sentry-ward
Dota 2 Item observer-ward
Dota 2 Item healing-salve
Dota 2 Item healing-salve
Dota 2 Item enchanted-mango
Dota 2 Item enchanted-mango
Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll
Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

ITEM PURCHASE HISTORY

00:05

Dota 2 Item gauntlets-of-strength

00:05

Dota 2 Item gauntlets-of-strength

02:12

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

02:12

Dota 2 Item blood-grenade

05:01

Dota 2 Item ring-of-protection

05:08

Dota 2 Item soul-ring

06:21

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

06:22

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

06:22

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

07:26

Dota 2 Item wind-lace

10:30

Dota 2 Item boots-of-speed

10:46

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

13:56

Dota 2 Item cloak

13:59

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

16:02

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

16:02

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

16:02

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

16:02

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

16:02

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

16:02

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

16:02

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

16:03

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

16:03

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

19:04

Dota 2 Item shadow-amulet

19:19

Dota 2 Item glimmer-cape

21:29

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

21:33

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

21:34

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

21:34

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

30:01

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

30:01

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

30:01

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

30:01

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

30:01

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

30:02

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

30:02

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

30:02

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

30:02

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

30:02

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

30:02

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

30:04

Dota 2 Item blood-grenade

30:04

Dota 2 Item blood-grenade

FINAL ITEMS

Dota 2 Item soul-ring
Dota 2 Item glimmer-cape
Dota 2 Item boots-of-speed
Dota 2 Item blood-grenade
Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards
Dota 2 Item wind-lace
Dota 2 Item healing-salve

ABILITIES

00:00

1

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon disruption

01:58

2

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon shadow poison

04:11

3

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon shadow poison

07:03

4

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon disseminate

11:15

5

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon shadow poison

13:00

6

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon demonic purge

14:30

7

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon shadow poison

16:30

8

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon disseminate

17:35

9

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon disseminate

22:06

10

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22:46

11

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon disseminate

27:59

12

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon demonic purge

29:19

13

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon disruption

TEAMMATES

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OPPONENTS

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2785

Romashka

12 days ago

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KILLS

1

DEATHS

7

ASSISTS

14

KDA

2.1

TEAM KILL %

68.2%

GPM

261

XPM

339

LH/DN

27/1

STARTING ITEMS

Dota 2 Item enchanted-mango
Dota 2 Item enchanted-mango
Dota 2 Item tango
Dota 2 Item blood-grenade
Dota 2 Item sentry-ward
Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll
Dota 2 Item magic-stick
Dota 2 Item iron-branch

ITEM PURCHASE HISTORY

00:21

Dota 2 Item enchanted-mango

01:19

Dota 2 Item tango

01:42

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

03:03

Dota 2 Item enchanted-mango

03:04

Dota 2 Item blood-grenade

03:21

Dota 2 Item clarity

03:22

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

05:32

Dota 2 Item iron-branch

05:32

Dota 2 Item magic-wand

07:38

Dota 2 Item sages-mask

07:38

Dota 2 Item ring-of-basilius

07:54

Dota 2 Item smoke-of-deceit

10:09

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

10:09

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

10:09

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

10:48

Dota 2 Item boots-of-speed

11:46

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

11:47

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

11:47

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

11:47

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

11:47

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

11:48

Dota 2 Item smoke-of-deceit

15:19

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

15:19

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

15:19

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

15:19

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

15:19

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

15:19

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

15:47

Dota 2 Item arcane-boots

15:47

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

16:36

Dota 2 Item smoke-of-deceit

16:37

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

16:37

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

16:37

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

17:11

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

19:12

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

19:13

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

19:13

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

19:13

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

19:14

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

19:14

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

19:48

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

21:47

Dota 2 Item point-booster

22:29

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

22:29

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

22:31

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

22:31

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

22:53

Dota 2 Item smoke-of-deceit

26:05

Dota 2 Item ogre-axe

27:21

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

27:22

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

27:22

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

27:22

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

27:22

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

27:22

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

27:22

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

27:22

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

30:23

Dota 2 Item staff-of-wizardry

31:05

Dota 2 Item blade-of-alacrity

31:10

Dota 2 Item aghanims-scepter

31:25

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

31:25

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

31:26

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

31:26

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

31:26

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

31:26

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

31:26

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

31:26

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

FINAL ITEMS

Dota 2 Item arcane-boots
Dota 2 Item aghanims-scepter
Dota 2 Item magic-wand
Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

ABILITIES

00:00

1

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon disruption

02:03

2

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon shadow poison

06:26

3

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon shadow poison

07:11

4

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon disseminate

10:33

5

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon shadow poison

14:03

6

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon demonic purge

16:24

7

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon disseminate

18:44

8

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon disseminate

19:32

9

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon disseminate

21:03

10

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon shadow poison

21:30

11

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26:00

12

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon demonic purge

30:19

13

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon disruption

30:36

14

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon disruption

TEAMMATES

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OPPONENTS

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1331

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12 days ago

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KILLS

1

DEATHS

2

ASSISTS

23

KDA

12

TEAM KILL %

70.6%

GPM

333

XPM

453

LH/DN

30/3

STARTING ITEMS

Dota 2 Item tango
Dota 2 Item blood-grenade
Dota 2 Item smoke-of-deceit
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item magic-stick
Dota 2 Item sentry-ward
Dota 2 Item sentry-ward
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item observer-ward
Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll
Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

ITEM PURCHASE HISTORY

00:06

Dota 2 Item tango

00:45

Dota 2 Item clarity

01:47

Dota 2 Item clarity

02:32

Dota 2 Item blood-grenade

04:28

Dota 2 Item tango

05:17

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

05:17

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

06:11

Dota 2 Item boots-of-speed

07:22

Dota 2 Item magic-wand

07:31

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

08:28

Dota 2 Item sages-mask

08:38

Dota 2 Item ring-of-basilius

08:39

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

09:06

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

10:07

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

10:11

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

10:11

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

10:11

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

10:45

Dota 2 Item arcane-boots

11:20

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

11:21

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

11:42

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

13:22

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

13:22

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

13:22

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

13:22

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

13:23

Dota 2 Item smoke-of-deceit

13:29

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

15:13

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

15:13

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

15:14

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

15:14

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

15:35

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

16:43

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

16:43

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

16:43

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

16:43

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

17:13

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

19:03

Dota 2 Item shadow-amulet

19:04

Dota 2 Item cloak

19:04

Dota 2 Item glimmer-cape

19:09

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

19:10

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

19:10

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

19:36

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

21:23

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

21:24

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

21:24

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

21:48

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

22:42

Dota 2 Item void-stone

24:19

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

24:21

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

24:21

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

24:21

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

24:21

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

24:21

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

24:21

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

24:54

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

26:58

Dota 2 Item energy-booster

26:58

Dota 2 Item aether-lens

28:29

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

28:29

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

28:29

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

29:03

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

FINAL ITEMS

Dota 2 Item glimmer-cape
Dota 2 Item sentry-ward
Dota 2 Item magic-wand
Dota 2 Item arcane-boots
Dota 2 Item aether-lens

ABILITIES

00:00

1

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon disruption

01:30

2

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon shadow poison

03:40

3

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon shadow poison

06:49

4

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon disruption

08:19

5

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon shadow poison

10:30

6

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon demonic purge

12:42

7

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon disruption

14:03

8

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon shadow poison

15:57

9

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon disruption

18:35

10

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

21:12

11

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon disseminate

22:06

12

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon demonic purge

25:39

13

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon disseminate

27:27

14

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon disseminate

28:42

15

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TEAMMATES

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OPPONENTS

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Counter Items

Core Players

Laning Phase
15
Magic Wand
Ring of Regen
Cloak
Mid Game
15
Lotus Orb
60
Pipe of Insight
Eternal Shroud
95
Black King Bar
Late Game
14
Linken's Sphere

Support Players

Laning Phase
15
Magic Wand
Ring of Regen
Cloak
13
Tranquil Boots
Mid Game
15
Lotus Orb
14
Glimmer Cape
Late Game
14
Linken's Sphere
95
Black King Bar
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