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Shadow Demon

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Leaderboard: #74

Ban Rank: #103

KDA Rank: #80

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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 =14 =16 =18 =20% 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
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branchesTalent tree branch
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/Cleanse Damage/Heal
21
Attribute Bonus
22
Attribute Bonus
23
Attribute Bonus
24
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
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
Aether Lens

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
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/Cleanse Damage/Heal
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

4032

15 min lose 1 hour win

6 days ago

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KILLS

3

DEATHS

6

ASSISTS

4

KDA

1.2

TEAM KILL %

43.8%

GPM

247

XPM

333

LH/DN

47/1

STARTING ITEMS

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll
Dota 2 Item observer-ward
Dota 2 Item sentry-ward
Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards
Dota 2 Item sentry-ward
Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards
Dota 2 Item tango
Dota 2 Item enchanted-mango
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item blood-grenade
Dota 2 Item circlet

ITEM PURCHASE HISTORY

00:57

Dota 2 Item boots-of-speed

02:11

Dota 2 Item healing-salve

02:15

Dota 2 Item clarity

03:36

Dota 2 Item sages-mask

03:36

Dota 2 Item ring-of-basilius

03:53

Dota 2 Item clarity

03:54

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

04:17

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

06:15

Dota 2 Item arcane-boots

06:59

Dota 2 Item smoke-of-deceit

07:09

Dota 2 Item infused-raindrops

08:01

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

08:01

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

08:01

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

08:02

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

09:55

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

09:55

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

09:55

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

09:59

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

09:59

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

12:50

Dota 2 Item ring-of-protection

12:51

Dota 2 Item fluffy-hat

13:14

Dota 2 Item energy-booster

13:14

Dota 2 Item pavise

15:05

Dota 2 Item crown

15:05

Dota 2 Item wind-lace

16:35

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

16:36

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

16:36

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

16:39

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

16:39

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

16:39

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

16:42

Dota 2 Item smoke-of-deceit

16:44

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

18:22

Dota 2 Item solar-crest

19:16

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

19:16

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

19:16

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

FINAL ITEMS

Dota 2 Item solar-crest
Dota 2 Item circlet
Dota 2 Item smoke-of-deceit
Dota 2 Item arcane-boots
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item iron-branch

ABILITIES

00:00

1

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon disruption

01:38

2

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon shadow poison

03:23

3

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon shadow poison

04:36

4

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon disseminate

07:10

5

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon shadow poison

08:55

6

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon demonic purge

10:47

7

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon shadow poison

12:06

8

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon disseminate

15:01

9

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon disruption

18:37

10

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon disruption

21:36

11

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon disruption

22:38

12

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon demonic purge

TEAMMATES

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OPPONENTS

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4502

overstarz

6 days ago

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KILLS

2

DEATHS

8

ASSISTS

14

KDA

2

TEAM KILL %

80%

GPM

398

XPM

492

LH/DN

122/0

STARTING ITEMS

Dota 2 Item magic-stick
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item tango
Dota 2 Item blood-grenade
Dota 2 Item sentry-ward
Dota 2 Item faerie-fire
Dota 2 Item observer-ward
Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll
Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

ITEM PURCHASE HISTORY

00:03

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

00:09

Dota 2 Item tango

02:47

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

02:48

Dota 2 Item tango

04:10

Dota 2 Item boots-of-speed

04:31

Dota 2 Item blood-grenade

04:32

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

04:32

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

04:32

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

05:40

Dota 2 Item circlet

05:40

Dota 2 Item gauntlets-of-strength

05:56

Dota 2 Item bracer

06:42

Dota 2 Item clarity

06:46

Dota 2 Item sages-mask

07:18

Dota 2 Item magic-wand

08:47

Dota 2 Item ring-of-basilius

09:09

Dota 2 Item dust-of-appearance

09:20

Dota 2 Item arcane-boots

09:47

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

09:47

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

09:47

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

09:47

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

12:47

Dota 2 Item smoke-of-deceit

13:32

Dota 2 Item energy-booster

14:33

Dota 2 Item ring-of-protection

16:08

Dota 2 Item fluffy-hat

16:30

Dota 2 Item pavise

17:03

Dota 2 Item dust-of-appearance

17:14

Dota 2 Item crown

18:23

Dota 2 Item wind-lace

19:17

Dota 2 Item solar-crest

19:23

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

22:54

Dota 2 Item blink-dagger

23:12

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

23:12

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

23:12

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

23:12

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

23:12

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

23:12

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

23:13

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

23:13

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

24:39

Dota 2 Item dust-of-appearance

25:48

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

26:12

Dota 2 Item aghanims-shard

27:07

Dota 2 Item smoke-of-deceit

27:07

Dota 2 Item dust-of-appearance

29:53

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

FINAL ITEMS

Dota 2 Item magic-wand
Dota 2 Item solar-crest
Dota 2 Item blink-dagger
Dota 2 Item dust-of-appearance
Dota 2 Item bracer
Dota 2 Item arcane-boots
Dota 2 Item smoke-of-deceit

ABILITIES

00:00

1

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon disruption

01:43

2

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon shadow poison

03:41

3

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon shadow poison

05:52

4

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon disseminate

06:38

5

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon shadow poison

07:28

6

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon demonic purge

11:17

7

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon shadow poison

13:14

8

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon disseminate

15:59

9

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon disseminate

19:11

10

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

21:43

11

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon disseminate

22:46

12

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon demonic purge

23:31

13

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon disruption

26:13

14

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon disruption

28:01

15

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

28:20

16

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon disruption

TEAMMATES

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OPPONENTS

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2750

7KASPAR7

6 days ago

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KILLS

4

DEATHS

8

ASSISTS

8

KDA

1.5

TEAM KILL %

63.2%

GPM

246

XPM

287

LH/DN

22/3

STARTING ITEMS

Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item iron-branch
Dota 2 Item magic-stick
Dota 2 Item tango
Dota 2 Item blood-grenade
Dota 2 Item faerie-fire
Dota 2 Item sentry-ward
Dota 2 Item observer-ward
Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

ITEM PURCHASE HISTORY

00:17

Dota 2 Item healing-salve

02:10

Dota 2 Item sages-mask

02:11

Dota 2 Item clarity

02:58

Dota 2 Item clarity

03:56

Dota 2 Item ring-of-basilius

04:13

Dota 2 Item clarity

04:14

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

04:14

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

04:14

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

05:04

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

06:20

Dota 2 Item boots-of-speed

06:28

Dota 2 Item magic-wand

06:34

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

06:34

Dota 2 Item smoke-of-deceit

07:39

Dota 2 Item dust-of-appearance

07:39

Dota 2 Item dust-of-appearance

08:44

Dota 2 Item dust-of-appearance

08:46

Dota 2 Item clarity

10:01

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

10:01

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

10:01

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

10:01

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

10:22

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

10:22

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

10:45

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

11:26

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

11:27

Dota 2 Item smoke-of-deceit

12:00

Dota 2 Item arcane-boots

12:00

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

13:18

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

14:13

Dota 2 Item ring-of-protection

14:13

Dota 2 Item fluffy-hat

14:17

Dota 2 Item dust-of-appearance

17:05

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

17:06

Dota 2 Item dust-of-appearance

17:44

Dota 2 Item energy-booster

17:56

Dota 2 Item pavise

18:10

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

18:10

Dota 2 Item wind-lace

19:06

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

19:06

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

19:06

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

19:30

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

19:54

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

22:29

Dota 2 Item crown

22:57

Dota 2 Item solar-crest

25:35

Dota 2 Item great-healing-lotus

25:39

Dota 2 Item dust-of-appearance

25:39

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

25:40

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

25:40

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

25:40

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

26:12

Dota 2 Item smoke-of-deceit

26:12

Dota 2 Item smoke-of-deceit

26:12

Dota 2 Item dust-of-appearance

26:45

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

FINAL ITEMS

Dota 2 Item arcane-boots
Dota 2 Item great-healing-lotus
Dota 2 Item magic-wand
Dota 2 Item solar-crest
Dota 2 Item healing-salve
Dota 2 Item dust-of-appearance
Dota 2 Item smoke-of-deceit

ABILITIES

00:00

1

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon disruption

02:30

2

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon shadow poison

03:56

3

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon shadow poison

06:17

4

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon disseminate

08:23

5

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon shadow poison

10:43

6

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon demonic purge

13:58

7

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon shadow poison

15:24

8

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon disseminate

17:54

9

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon disseminate

21:34

10

Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches

23:55

11

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon disseminate

25:53

12

Dota 2 Ability shadow demon demonic purge

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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