DOTALEDGERPatch7.41e
Anti-Mage
AgilityMeleeCarryEscapeNuker

Anti-Mage

The monks of Turstarkuri watched the rugged valleys below their mountain monastery as wave after wave of invaders swept through the lower kingdoms. Ascetic and pragmatic, in their remote monastic eyrie they remained aloof from mundane strife, wrapped in meditation that knew no gods or elements of magic. Then came the Legion of the Dead God, crusaders with a sinister mandate to replace all local worship with their Unliving Lord's poisonous nihilosophy. From a landscape that had known nothing but blood and battle for a thousand years, they tore the souls and bones of countless fallen legions and pitched them against Turstarkuri. The monastery stood scarcely a fortnight against the assault, and the few monks who bothered to surface from their meditations believed the invaders were but demonic visions sent to distract them from meditation. They died where they sat on their silken cushions.…

Hero lore

The monks of Turstarkuri watched the rugged valleys below their mountain monastery as wave after wave of invaders swept through the lower kingdoms. Ascetic and pragmatic, in their remote monastic eyrie they remained aloof from mundane strife, wrapped in meditation that knew no gods or elements of magic. Then came the Legion of the Dead God, crusaders with a sinister mandate to replace all local worship with their Unliving Lord's poisonous nihilosophy. From a landscape that had known nothing but blood and battle for a thousand years, they tore the souls and bones of countless fallen legions and pitched them against Turstarkuri. The monastery stood scarcely a fortnight against the assault, and the few monks who bothered to surface from their meditations believed the invaders were but demonic visions sent to distract them from meditation. They died where they sat on their silken cushions.…

STR21+1.6
AGI24+2.8
INT12+1.8
310
move speed
150
attack range
29–33
base damage
1800 / 800
day / night vision

Compact stat and ability fields shown here were checked against patch 7.41e where this model represents the changed field. Talents and full mechanics remain in the official notes.

Anti-Mage abilities

Mana Break icon
Mana BreakPhysical

Burns an opponent's mana on each attack and deals damage equal to a percentage of the mana burnt.

Passive
Blink icon
Blink

Short distance teleportation that allows Anti-Mage to move in and out of combat.

CD10.5/9/7.5/6MP65/60/55/50
Point Target
Counterspell icon
Counterspell

Passively grants magic resistance. Counterspell may be activated to create an anti-magic shell around Anti-Mage that blocks and reflects any targeted spells.

CD15/11/7/3MP50
No Target, Instant Cast
Persecutor icon
Persecutor

Attacks slow enemies based on how much mana they are missing. Min slow at 50% mana, up to max slow at 0% mana. No effect if enemy is above 50% mana.

Passive
Mana Void icon
Mana VoidMagical

For each point of mana missing by the target unit, damage is dealt to it and surrounding enemies. The main target is also mini-stunned.

CD100/85/70MP100/150/200
Unit Target, AOE

OpenDota professional-match aggregate as of Jul 21, 2026, 9:50 PM UTC. Popularity rows are independent phase totals, not a coherent build, sequence, or win-rate advice.

The professional-match item popularity snapshot is delayed; the latest saved aggregate is shown.

Starting

6 items
  1. 1Iron BranchIron Branch166 selections · 30.8%
  2. 2Quelling BladeQuelling Blade90 selections · 16.7%
  3. 3TangoTango74 selections · 13.7%
  4. 4CircletCirclet67 selections · 12.4%
  5. 5Magic StickMagic Stick56 selections · 10.4%
  6. 6Faerie FireFaerie Fire33 selections · 6.1%

Early

6 items
  1. 1Boots of SpeedBoots of Speed99 selections · 19.4%
  2. 2Ring of HealthRing of Health92 selections · 18%
  3. 3Power TreadsPower Treads90 selections · 17.6%
  4. 4BroadswordBroadsword72 selections · 14.1%
  5. 5Wraith BandWraith Band52 selections · 10.2%
  6. 6Void StoneVoid Stone47 selections · 9.2%

Mid

6 items
  1. 1BroadswordBroadsword122 selections · 14.4%
  2. 2Blade of AlacrityBlade of Alacrity107 selections · 12.6%
  3. 3YashaYasha95 selections · 11.2%
  4. 4DiademDiadem95 selections · 11.2%
  5. 5Battle FuryBattle Fury94 selections · 11.1%
  6. 6Manta StyleManta Style93 selections · 11%

Late

6 items
  1. 1Ultimate OrbUltimate Orb45 selections · 12%
  2. 2Skull BasherSkull Basher43 selections · 11.5%
  3. 3ButterflyButterfly39 selections · 10.4%
  4. 4EaglesongEaglesong36 selections · 9.6%
  5. 5SangeSange31 selections · 8.3%
  6. 6Abyssal BladeAbyssal Blade29 selections · 7.8%

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Anti-Mage — frequently asked

What are Anti-Mage's abilities in Dota 2?

Anti-Mage's abilities are Mana Break, Blink, Counterspell, Persecutor, Mana Void. It is a Agility melee hero played as Carry, Escape, Nuker.

What is Anti-Mage's primary attribute?

Anti-Mage is a Agility hero, starting with 21 strength (+1.6/lvl), 24 agility (+2.8/lvl) and 12 intelligence (+1.8/lvl), and a base move speed of 310.

What do the popular Anti-Mage item phases mean?

The saved OpenDota aggregate is dated 2026-07-22. The phase lists summarize professional-match item popularity; they are not one coherent build, a recommended sequence, or win-rate advice.