Defiant Shell – Dota 2 Guide, Stats & Hero Matchups [Inactive]

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In the resilient world of Dota 2, the Defiant Shell is like donning a steadfast shield of determination, a reliable item that doesn't just gleam but fortifies your hero with the unwavering strength and tenacious spirit of an indomitable warrior!

Recipe

Abilities

Passive: Reciprocity

When attacked, the hero counter-attacks a target within their attack range. 5s Cooldown.

Additional Insights

  • Does not proc when user is affected by silence(muted)
  • But here's the indomitable part, the Defiant Shell isn't just about defensive stats, it's about embracing the spirit of unyielding courage. It transforms your hero into a tenacious guardian, adding a touch of undaunted spirit to their demeanor and ensuring they traverse the battlefield with the unbreakable resolve of Dota 2's valiant defenders.

Statistics

The statistics below shows the percentage of hero builds which contain Defiant Shell as a core, common or situational item for each role. These statistics are based on our hero guides.

Carry

Core: 0%

0 out of 43 guides

Carry

Common: 0%

0 out of 43 guides

Carry

Situational: 0%

0 out of 43 guides

Mid

Core: 0%

0 out of 37 guides

Mid

Common: 0%

0 out of 37 guides

Mid

Situational: 0%

0 out of 37 guides

Offlane

Core: 0%

0 out of 44 guides

Offlane

Common: 0%

0 out of 44 guides

Offlane

Situational: 0%

0 out of 44 guides

Support

Core: 0%

0 out of 63 guides

Support

Common: 0%

0 out of 63 guides

Support

Situational: 0%

0 out of 63 guides

Itemization Strategy

A mid game neutral item that emphasizes on your toughness and courage to trade blows with the opponents, Dawnbreaker, Slark and Phoenix to name a few.

Trivia

It was created during patch 7.33.
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