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How to counter Terrorblade in Dota 2
Best counters to Terrorblade: Chen, Abaddon, Witch Doctor. None of the spells pierce BKB.
Best counters to Terrorblade
win rate vs this hero in public matchesWorst picks vs Terrorblade
Terrorblade spells: BKB and dispel
what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
Terrorblade brings forth an invulnerable dark reflection of all enemy heroes in a target area. Affected enemy heroes have movement and attack speeds slowed and attacked by their reflection.

Creates an illusion of Terrorblade that deals damage.

Terrorblade transforms into a powerful demon with a ranged attack. Any of Terrorblade's illusions that are within 1200 range will also be transformed by Metamorphosis.

Costs part of Terrorblade's current HP to cast, providing Terrorblade and nearby illusions bonus movement, HP Regen and attack speed. Does not affect Reflection illusions. Can't be cast while in Metamorphosis and Metamorphosis will remove Demon Zeal.

Causes a wave to travel outwards in all directions forcing enemy heroes to become Feared upon impact and dealing damage, and grants Terrorblade Metamorphosis for a short time.

Severs the life from both Terrorblade and a target hero, exchanging a percentage of both units' current health. Some health points must remain.

Nearby Illusions created by Terrorblade have bonus attack damage.
Items against Terrorblade
4 counter items with buy timings and conditions: when to buy and which of Terrorblade’s spells each one shuts down. Tailored to your hero and role.
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FAQ
Who counters Terrorblade?
By public match stats, Chen, Abaddon, Witch Doctor do best against Terrorblade.
Do Terrorblade's spells pierce BKB?
No — none of Terrorblade's spells pierce BKB.
Which heroes struggle against Terrorblade?
Alchemist, Medusa, Void Spirit struggle the most against Terrorblade.
Which of Terrorblade's effects can be dispelled?
Dispellable: Reflection, Terror Wave.
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