Desolator
Desolator (also know as Deso) reduces the armor of enemy units and increases damage during the game. It is mainly purchased by core players.
Base Combat Stats
+ 50 Damage
Recipe
Abilities
Passive: Corruption
Your attacks reduce the target's armor by 6 for 7.0 seconds.
Passive: Soul Stealer
Desolator gains +2 damage every time an enemy hero dies while affected by Corruption, to a maximum of 30.
Additional Insights
Statistics
The statistics below shows the percentage of hero builds which contain Desolator as a core or non-core item for each role. These statistics are based on our hero guides.
Itemization Strategy
Desolator is a great item for agility and strength heroes who rely on physical damage. Desolator is especially effective against heroes with high armor, as it reduces their armor by 6 for 7 seconds. This can make a big difference in teamfights, as it allows your team to deal more damage to the enemy heroes.
Heroes with Desolator as Core Item
Heroes countered by Desolator
Sounds
- Purchase announcer
- Desolator shot
- Sniper's announcer (desolator)
- Sniper's announcer (armor piercing)
YouTube Videos
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Visual effect of Desolator: