Dota 2 is a strategy game that has entertained millions of people worldwide. With an active roaster of over 100 heroes with unique skillsets and item builds, the massively multiplayer game offers limitless fun and fierce gaming experiences.

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The international community of Dota 2 is warm and inviting, and has an ardent following in which teams can be constructive and creative. Published by Valve, the free-to-play game pits players against each other in a 5v5 battles. Take a look at a few of the most outrageous builds that may result in intriguing battles.

10 Veil Of Discord & Dagon

Dota 2 - Veil of Discord And Dagon - Player casts spells on enemy

Players new to Dota 2 can buy early game items to gain an advantage in battle. Intelligent heroes such as Silencer, Puck, and Lion can purchase regenerative items to heal allies in battle. The Ring of Basilius grants mana regeneration to the entire party and can be bought when the game starts. It can be quickly turned into a Veil of Discord by farming 1100 gold.

Veil of Discord causes enemies to take increased damage from spells in a 1200 radius. Players can equip the mighty Dagon along with it to punish opponents in battle. Nuking the enemies with spells while Veil of Discord is active can drain HP and slay heroes within seconds.

  • Veil of Discord (1525 gold): Ring of Basilius (425 gold) + Crown (450 gold) + Recipe (650 gold)
  • Dagon (2700 gold): Staff of Wizardry (1000 gold) + Crown (450 gold) + Recipe (1250 gold)

9 Power Treads & Armlet Of Mordiggian

Dota 2 - Power Treads And Armlet of Mordiggian - Player activates item for increased HP

Boots of Speed is an early game essential, allowing heroes to increase their movement speed to reach their destination and chase enemies. Boots of Speed can be assembled into Power Treads by purchasing Gloves of Haste and Belt of Strength to increase their attributes. Depending on the situation, players can gain 10 Strength, Intelligence, or Agility by equipping Power Treads. Strength heroes such as Sven, Chaos Knight, and Lifestealer can deal increased damage and gain HP with Power Treads.

An additional Armlet of Mordiggian can amplify Strength attributes by 25 and damage by 35 to heroes. Heroes can tank enemies better with Power Treads and Armlet of Mordiggian to last longer in battle.

  • Power Treads (1400 gold): Boots of Speed (500 gold) + Gloves of Haste (450 gold) + Belt of Strength (450 gold)
  • Armlet of Mordiggian (2500 gold): Helm of Iron Will (975 gold) + Gloves of Haste (450 gold) + Blades of Attack (450 gold) + Recipe (625 gold)

8 Echo Sabre & Maelstrom

Dota 2 - Echo Sabre And Maelstrom - Player releases chain lightning on enemy

Passive abilities are an important aspect of Dota 2, as they can trigger special attacks that can turn the tide of battle. Echo Sabre is an excellent item with the passive ability Echo Strike, which allows melee heroes to strike their opponents twice in quick succession. It also slows their movement, giving the party time to unleash attacks and spells.

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Maelstrom grants Chain Lightning, a passive ability that releases a bolt of electricity that can strike up to 4 enemies at a time. Maelstrom and Echo Sabre together can devastate heroes and increase the chances of getting double and triple kills.

  • Echo Sabre (2500 gold): Ogre Axe (1000 gold) + Oblivion Staff (1500 gold)
  • Maelstrom (2700 gold): Mithril Hammer (1600 gold) + Javelin (1100 gold)
Dota 2 - Ghost Scepter and Blink Dagger - Player blinks out of battle

Equipping items that increase survivability is an effective strategy in Dota 2. Ghost Scepter lets users enter a ghost form that makes them immune to physical attacks for 4 seconds. It can be quite useful to avoid getting ambushed by multiple enemy heroes.

When the Ghost Scepter is active, players can use Blink Dagger to evade enemy attacks and teleport away from incoming damage. Heroes can use an Enchanted Mango or Salves to heal HP and mana while blinking in and out of battle to baffle opponents.

  • Ghost Scepter: 1500 gold
  • Blink Dagger: 2250 gold

6 Tranquil Boots & Vanguard

Dota 2 - Tranquil Boots And Vanguard - Player regains HP from item build

Heroes with low movement speed can find it a challenge to fight alongside their team members. Tranquil Boots gives players 65 movement speed and 14 HP regeneration as passive abilities. With Tranquil Boots, Invoker, Viper, and Underlord can derail their enemies.

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Vanguard gives heroes 250 HP and 7 HP regeneration per second. These items together allow heroes to endure damage. Centaur Warrunner and Bristleback can equip these items to deal massive damage to enemies for extended durations.

  • Tranquil Boots (925 gold): Boots of Speed (500 gold) + Wind Lace (250 gold) + Ring of Regen (175 gold)
  • Vanguard (1825 gold): Ring of Health (825 gold) + Vitality Booster (1000 gold)

5 Blade Mail & Shadow Blade

Dota 2 - Blade Mail And Shadow Blade - Player counters incoming damage from enemies

Countering enemies is an integral part of Dota 2. Players can return physical and magical damage by equipping Blade Mail on their hero. Its active ability can be useful while taking on more than one hero at a time, and provides 28 damage and 6 armor.

Shadow Blade is a versatile item with several advantages. Its active ability Shadow Walk grants invisibility for up to 14 seconds. Seasoned players use Shadow Blade to get closer to the enemy, and activate Blade Mail to immediately counter any damage.

  • Blade Mail (2125 gold): Broadsword (1000 gold) + Chainmail (550 gold) + Recipe (575 gold)
  • Shadow Blade (3000 gold): Shadow Amulet (1000 gold) + Blitz Knuckles (1000 gold) + Broadsword (1000 gold)

4 Arcane Boots & Mekansm

Dota 2 - Arcane Boots and Mekansm - Player heals from enemy attacks

Taking care of one's HP and mana in battle is a top priority in Dota 2. Arcane Boots can save the lives of allies and assist in getting kills early on. Its active ability Replenish Mana can provide an instant refill of 175 mana to allies in a 1200 radius.

Dota 2 players can combine Arcane Boots with Mekansm as a build to support the team. In addition to the mana refill from the Arcane Boots, activating Mekansm regenerates 275 HP for the entire team. Its passive ability also grants 2.5 HP per second to team members around the hero.

  • Arcane Boots (1300 gold): Boots of Speed (500 gold) + Energy Booster (800 gold)
  • Mekansm (1875 gold): Headdress (425 gold) + Chainmail (550 gold) + Recipe (900 gold)

3 Phase Boots & Skull Basher

Dota 2 - Phase Boots And Skull Basher - Player stuns enemy

Players on the offensive can make Phase Boots for increased damage and movement speed. Melee heroes can swoop into battles and destroy enemies with this item. Night Stalker in particular gets a massive boost to movement speed, making him a capable Hunter in the Night.

Phase Boots and Skull Basher make a fun build for melee heroes. Skull Basher provides 25 damage and 10 Strength, and has a passive ability that lets melee heroes stun opponents for 1.5 seconds. The damage from these items can mutilate enemies within moments .

  • Phase Boots (1500 gold): Boots of Speed (500 gold) + Chainmail (550 gold) + Blades of Attack (450 gold)
  • Skull Basher (2875 gold): Mithril Hammer (1600 gold) + Belt of Strength (450 gold) + Recipe (825 gold)

2 Rod Of Atos & Orchids Malevolence

Dota 2 - Rod of Atos And Orchids Malevolence - Player hooks enemy

Rod of Atos provides Agility, Strength, and Intelligence. Players wielding it can cast Cripple on opponents to hold them in a position for 2 seconds. It can do wonders for heroes such as Pudge, who can hook enemies from hidden locations on the map.

Orchids Malevolence and Rod of Atos together can strike fear into enemies. Heroes with pure damage can root enemies with Rod of Atos, and silence their abilities for up to 5 seconds with Orchids Malevolence.

  • Rod of Atos (2750 gold): Staff of Wizardry (1000 gold) + Crown (450 gold) + Crown (450 gold) + Recipe (850 gold)
  • Orchids Malevolence (3475 gold): Oblivion Staff (1500 gold) + Oblivion Staff (1500 gold) + Recipe (475 gold)

1 Shiva’s Guard & Radiance

Dota 2 - Shiva’s Guard And Radiance - Player activates Arctic Blast on multiple enemies

Shiva’s Guard is one of the coolest items in Dota 2. Its Freezing Aura reduces enemy attack speed by 45 and regenerative abilities by 25%. Its active ability, Arctic Blast, releases a cold wave around the hero, dealing 200 damage to enemies while slowing them by 40%. Earth Shaker can smash into battles and activate Shiva’s Guard, and his ultimate ability Echo Slam can wipe out enemies in a large radius.

Radiance does 60 magical damage and an additional 35 damage per second to enemies in a 700 radius. Veteran Dota 2 players can include Radiance and Shiva’s Guard in their build to threaten enemies.

  • Shiva’s Guard (4850 gold): Platemail (1400 gold) + Mystic Staff (2800 gold) + Recipe (650 gold)
  • Radiance (5100 gold): Sacred Relic (3750 gold) + Recipe (1350 gold)

Dota 2 is available to play on PC through Steam.

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