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Witch Doctor

Popularity: #9

Leaderboard: #25

Ban Rank: #24

KDA Rank: #111

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Headhunter

Paralyzing Cask deals more damage each bounce.

Paralyzing Cask

Paralyzing Cask deals more damage each bounce.

BONUS DAMAGE PER BOUNCE: 30

Ability Build

1
Maledict
2
Paralyzing Cask
3
Paralyzing Cask
4
Maledict
5
Paralyzing Cask
6
Death Ward
7
Paralyzing Cask
8
Maledict
9
Maledict
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branchesTalent tree branch
10
+200 Health
11
Voodoo Restoration
12
Death Ward
13
Voodoo Restoration
14
Voodoo Restoration
15
Voodoo Restoration
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branchesTalent tree branch
16
+2 Cask Bounces
17
Attribute Bonus
18
Death Ward
19
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branchesTalent tree branch
20
+75 Death Ward Attack Range
21
Attribute Bonus
22
Attribute Bonus
23
Attribute Bonus
24
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branchesTalent tree branch
25
+45 Death Ward Damage

Item Build

Starting
10
Blood Grenade
Iron Branch
Iron Branch
5
Faerie Fire
1
Observer Ward
1
Sentry Ward
Early Game
55
Arcane Boots
15
Magic Wand
Wind Lace
Enchanted Mango
Mid Game
45
Guardian Greaves
14
Glimmer Cape
Aghanim's Scepter
Aghanim's Shard
Aether Lens
14
Glimmer Cape
15
Blink Dagger
Late Game
22
Ethereal Blade
95
Black King Bar
Octarine Core
27
Shiva's Guard
20
Scythe of Vyse
180
Refresher Orb
Situational
16
Veil of Discord
16
Pavise
16
Solar Crest
10
Spirit Vessel
19
Force Staff
Holy Locket
23
Eul's Scepter of Divinity
22
Ghost Scepter
Kaya and Sange
15
Lotus Orb
105
Aeon Disk
16
Wind Waker
Boots of Travel
Core
55
Arcane Boots
45
Guardian Greaves
Aghanim's Shard
14
Glimmer Cape
Aghanim's Scepter
95
Black King Bar
Octarine Core
22
Ethereal Blade
Neutral
Faded Broach
40
Trusty Shovel
Philosopher's Stone
Eye of the Vizier
20
Psychic Headband
12
Dandelion Amulet
Timeless Relic
Telescope
60
Seer Stone
Giant's Ring

In Game Guides

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Thunderpick

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1
Paralyzing Cask
2
Maledict
3
Paralyzing Cask
4
Maledict
5
Paralyzing Cask
6
Death Ward
7
Paralyzing Cask
8
Maledict
9
Maledict
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
10
+200 Health
11
Voodoo Restoration
12
Death Ward
13
Voodoo Restoration
14
Voodoo Restoration
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
15
+2 Cask Bounces
16
Voodoo Restoration
17
Attribute Bonus
18
Death Ward
19
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
20
+75 Death Ward Attack Range
21
Attribute Bonus
22
Attribute Bonus
23
Attribute Bonus
24
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
25
+45 Death Ward Damage

starting items

Tango
Tango
Iron Branch
Iron Branch
Iron Branch
Blood Grenade
Sentry Ward

Early game

Boots of Speed
Magic Wand

Core items

Arcane Boots
Glimmer Cape
Aghanim's Shard

utility items

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

Situational items

Ghost Scepter
Holy Locket
Eul's Scepter of Divinity
Aeon Disk
Pipe of Insight

Extension items

Force Staff
Blink Dagger
Guardian Greaves
Aghanim's Scepter

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ImmortalFaith

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1
Voodoo Restoration
2
Maledict
3
Voodoo Restoration
4
Paralyzing Cask
5
Voodoo Restoration
6
Death Ward
7
Voodoo Restoration
8
Paralyzing Cask
9
Paralyzing Cask
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
10
-25% Voodoo Restoration Mana Per Second
11
Paralyzing Cask
12
Death Ward
13
Maledict
14
Maledict
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
15
+2 Cask Bounces
16
Maledict
17
Attribute Bonus
18
Death Ward
19
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
20
+75 Death Ward Attack Range
21
Attribute Bonus
22
Attribute Bonus
23
Attribute Bonus
24
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
25
+2% Target Max Health Voodoo Restoration Heal

Starting Items

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

Early Game

Boots of Speed
Arcane Boots
Magic Wand

Core Items

Holy Locket
Mekansm
Guardian Greaves
Glimmer Cape
Aghanim's Shard
Blink Dagger

Situational Items

Pavise
Solar Crest
Force Staff
Ghost Scepter
Lotus Orb
Urn of Shadows
Spirit Vessel
Scythe of Vyse
Aeon Disk
Linken's Sphere
Wind Waker
Aghanim's Scepter
Black King Bar
Bloodstone

consumables

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

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Gem of True Sight

Lord W.D. (Killer + Offlaner)

23.112 | Support | 166,572 subscribers

1
Paralyzing Cask
2
Maledict
3
Maledict
4
Paralyzing Cask
5
Maledict
6
Death Ward
7
Paralyzing Cask
8
Voodoo Restoration
9
Maledict
10
dota.abilities.special_bonus_attack_damage_75
11
Paralyzing Cask
12
Death Ward
13
Voodoo Restoration
14
Voodoo Restoration
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
15
+2 Cask Bounces
16
Voodoo Restoration
17
Attribute Bonus
18
Death Ward
19
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
20
-25% Voodoo Restoration Mana Per Second
21
Attribute Bonus
22
Attribute Bonus
23
Attribute Bonus
24
Attribute Bonus
Talet tree backgroundTalent tree branches
25
+45 Death Ward Damage

Starting Items

Animal Courier
Clarity
Boots of Speed
Tango
Observer Ward

Early Game

Arcane Boots
Orb of Venom
Observer Ward
Sentry Ward
Soul Ring

Core Items

Aghanim's Scepter
Bloodstone
Mekansm

Situational Items

Aether Lens
Black King Bar
Glimmer Cape
Blink Dagger
Force Staff
Moon Shard
Shiva's Guard
Linken's Sphere
Ghost Scepter
Shadow Blade
Boots of Travel
Gem of True Sight

Pro Builds

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Merlina

16 hours ago

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KILLS

4

DEATHS

8

ASSISTS

19

KDA

2.9

TEAM KILL %

34.3%

GPM

291

XPM

315

LH/DN

28/1

STARTING ITEMS

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll
Dota 2 Item wind-lace
Dota 2 Item sages-mask

ITEM PURCHASE HISTORY

00:35

Dota 2 Item ring-of-basilius

04:11

Dota 2 Item boots-of-speed

04:37

Dota 2 Item sages-mask

04:58

Dota 2 Item ring-of-protection

05:18

Dota 2 Item arcane-boots

05:18

Dota 2 Item fluffy-hat

05:59

Dota 2 Item sages-mask

08:53

Dota 2 Item ring-of-basilius

09:52

Dota 2 Item urn-of-shadows

14:58

Dota 2 Item blitz-knuckles

15:19

Dota 2 Item sages-mask

15:39

Dota 2 Item robe-of-the-magi

15:59

Dota 2 Item chainmail

16:46

Dota 2 Item oblivion-staff

18:28

Dota 2 Item witch-blade

19:03

Dota 2 Item belt-of-strength

20:43

Dota 2 Item robe-of-the-magi

22:55

Dota 2 Item drum-of-endurance

23:47

Dota 2 Item gloves-of-haste

27:44

Dota 2 Item javelin

FINAL ITEMS

Dota 2 Item drum-of-endurance
Dota 2 Item arcane-boots
Dota 2 Item urn-of-shadows
Dota 2 Item witch-blade
Dota 2 Item ring-of-basilius
Dota 2 Item gloves-of-haste
Dota 2 Item javelin

ABILITIES

00:00

1

Dota 2 Ability witch doctor paralyzing cask

01:23

2

Dota 2 Ability witch doctor voodoo restoration

03:42

3

Dota 2 Ability witch doctor voodoo restoration

04:08

4

Dota 2 Ability witch doctor maledict

06:09

5

Dota 2 Ability witch doctor voodoo restoration

08:52

6

Dota 2 Ability witch doctor death ward

10:33

7

Dota 2 Ability witch doctor maledict

12:39

8

Dota 2 Ability witch doctor paralyzing cask

15:31

9

Dota 2 Ability witch doctor voodoo restoration

17:22

10

Dota 2 Ability witch doctor maledict

19:01

11

Dota 2 Ability witch doctor maledict

22:00

12

Dota 2 Ability witch doctor death ward

23:47

13

Dota 2 Ability witch doctor paralyzing cask

TEAMMATES

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OPPONENTS

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KILLS

7

DEATHS

9

ASSISTS

10

KDA

1.9

TEAM KILL %

47.2%

GPM

432

XPM

473

LH/DN

54/1

STARTING ITEMS

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

ITEM PURCHASE HISTORY

00:47

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

01:29

Dota 2 Item tango

01:29

Dota 2 Item tango

02:06

Dota 2 Item blood-grenade

02:08

Dota 2 Item magic-stick

02:08

Dota 2 Item magic-wand

04:04

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

04:04

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

04:07

Dota 2 Item infused-raindrops

04:56

Dota 2 Item boots-of-speed

06:18

Dota 2 Item tango

06:19

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

07:43

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

07:43

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

07:45

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

08:30

Dota 2 Item infused-raindrops

08:37

Dota 2 Item smoke-of-deceit

15:06

Dota 2 Item aghanims-shard

15:48

Dota 2 Item smoke-of-deceit

15:49

Dota 2 Item smoke-of-deceit

21:35

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

21:36

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

21:36

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

23:46

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

23:48

Dota 2 Item blink-dagger

23:48

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

23:49

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

23:49

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

23:49

Dota 2 Item smoke-of-deceit

25:10

Dota 2 Item great-healing-lotus

26:26

Dota 2 Item point-booster

26:27

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

26:28

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

26:28

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

26:28

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

26:28

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

26:28

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

26:28

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

28:25

Dota 2 Item town-portal-scroll

28:28

Dota 2 Item staff-of-wizardry

28:29

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

28:59

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

30:00

Dota 2 Item ogre-axe

30:05

Dota 2 Item blade-of-alacrity

30:05

Dota 2 Item aghanims-scepter

30:10

Dota 2 Item observer-ward

30:10

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

30:10

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

30:10

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

30:10

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

30:10

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

30:11

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

30:11

Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards

30:12

Dota 2 Item smoke-of-deceit

30:12

Dota 2 Item smoke-of-deceit

FINAL ITEMS

Dota 2 Item aghanims-scepter
Dota 2 Item observer-and-sentry-wards
Dota 2 Item blink-dagger
Dota 2 Item boots-of-speed
Dota 2 Item magic-wand
Dota 2 Item smoke-of-deceit

ABILITIES

00:00

1

Dota 2 Ability witch doctor paralyzing cask

01:42

2

Dota 2 Ability witch doctor maledict

03:25

3

Dota 2 Ability witch doctor maledict

05:20

4

Dota 2 Ability witch doctor paralyzing cask

07:18

5

Dota 2 Ability witch doctor maledict

10:10

6

Dota 2 Ability witch doctor death ward

13:17

7

Dota 2 Ability witch doctor paralyzing cask

13:18

8

Dota 2 Ability witch doctor maledict

15:51

9

Dota 2 Ability witch doctor paralyzing cask

19:29

10

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21:08

11

Dota 2 Ability witch doctor voodoo restoration

23:21

12

Dota 2 Ability witch doctor death ward

24:11

13

Dota 2 Ability witch doctor voodoo restoration

27:01

14

Dota 2 Ability witch doctor voodoo restoration

30:25

15

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31:39

16

Dota 2 Ability witch doctor voodoo restoration

TEAMMATES

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OPPONENTS

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221

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23 hours ago

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KILLS

4

DEATHS

9

ASSISTS

20

KDA

2.7

TEAM KILL %

68.6%

GPM

339

XPM

507

LH/DN

28/2

STARTING ITEMS

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

ITEM PURCHASE HISTORY

02:07

Dota 2 Item tango

02:07

Dota 2 Item blood-grenade

02:52

Dota 2 Item magic-wand

02:56

Dota 2 Item tango

04:25

Dota 2 Item infused-raindrops

07:06

Dota 2 Item boots-of-speed

08:30

Dota 2 Item sages-mask

09:52

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

10:20

Dota 2 Item ring-of-basilius

11:07

Dota 2 Item infused-raindrops

12:31

Dota 2 Item arcane-boots

13:00

Dota 2 Item sentry-ward

15:04

Dota 2 Item dust-of-appearance

17:52

Dota 2 Item ghost-scepter

21:06

Dota 2 Item energy-booster

21:20

Dota 2 Item ring-of-protection

21:49

Dota 2 Item fluffy-hat

22:18

Dota 2 Item pavise

23:11

Dota 2 Item wind-lace

26:54

Dota 2 Item crown

27:26

Dota 2 Item solar-crest

29:12

Dota 2 Item ring-of-regen

29:12

Dota 2 Item headdress

29:14

Dota 2 Item chainmail

30:02

Dota 2 Item mekansm

30:51

Dota 2 Item ring-of-protection

30:51

Dota 2 Item buckler

31:07

Dota 2 Item great-healing-lotus

31:11

Dota 2 Item great-healing-lotus

31:11

Dota 2 Item greater-healing-lotus

34:27

Dota 2 Item guardian-greaves

FINAL ITEMS

Dota 2 Item magic-wand
Dota 2 Item ghost-scepter
Dota 2 Item solar-crest
Dota 2 Item guardian-greaves
Dota 2 Item dust-of-appearance
Dota 2 Item gris-gris

ABILITIES

00:00

1

Dota 2 Ability witch doctor paralyzing cask

01:36

2

Dota 2 Ability witch doctor voodoo restoration

05:42

3

Dota 2 Ability witch doctor paralyzing cask

07:09

4

Dota 2 Ability witch doctor maledict

10:07

5

Dota 2 Ability witch doctor paralyzing cask

11:41

6

Dota 2 Ability witch doctor death ward

14:05

7

Dota 2 Ability witch doctor paralyzing cask

14:20

8

Dota 2 Ability witch doctor maledict

17:47

9

Dota 2 Ability witch doctor maledict

19:39

10

Dota 2 Ability witch doctor voodoo restoration

21:03

11

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23:04

12

Dota 2 Ability witch doctor death ward

25:25

13

Dota 2 Ability witch doctor maledict

29:06

14

Dota 2 Ability witch doctor voodoo restoration

29:44

15

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31:26

16

Dota 2 Ability witch doctor voodoo restoration

34:32

18

Dota 2 Ability witch doctor death ward

TEAMMATES

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OPPONENTS

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Counter Items

Core Players

Laning Phase
Ring of Regen
Wind Lace
Boots of Speed
7
Infused Raindrops
Cloak
Ring of Health
Mid Game
15
Lotus Orb
60
Pipe of Insight
Eternal Shroud
95
Black King Bar

Support Players

Laning Phase
Ring of Regen
Wind Lace
Boots of Speed
7
Infused Raindrops
Cloak
Mid Game
15
Lotus Orb
14
Glimmer Cape
19
Force Staff
22
Ghost Scepter
Late Game
95
Black King Bar
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