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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.

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Best counters to Terrorblade

win rate vs this hero in public matches

Worst picks vs Terrorblade

Terrorblade spells: BKB and dispel

what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
ReflectionBlocked by BKBBasic DispelCD 23 / 20 / 17 / 14

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.

Conjure ImagePassive / BuffInstant EffectCD 16

Creates an illusion of Terrorblade that deals damage.

MetamorphosisPassive / BuffCannot be DispelledPhysicalCD 145 / 140 / 135 / 130

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.

Demon ZealPassive / BuffCannot be DispelledCD 45

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.

Terror WavePassive / BuffBasic DispelMagicalCD 90

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.

SunderBlocked by BKBInstant EffectCD 110 / 75 / 40

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

Dark UnityPassive / BuffInstant EffectCD —

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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What Terrorblade builds

popular purchases by stage
Early game
Boots of SpeedPower TreadsFalcon BladeBlade of AlacrityWraith Band
Mid game
Manta StyleYashaDragon LanceAghanim's ShardEye of Skadi
Late game
Eye of SkadiBlack King BarCrystalysDaedalusButterfly

When Terrorblade is strongest

Laning (0–12m)
1/5
Mid Game (12–28m)
3/5
Late Game (28m+)
5/5
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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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