DOTALEDGERPatch7.41e
Dazzle
UniversalRangedSupportNukerDisabler

Dazzle

Each young acolyte to the Dezun order must complete a series of rites before becoming a shadow priest. The final rite, the rite of shades, is a harrowing spiritual journey through the Nothl Realm, an unpredictable domain from which not all visitants return. Of those who do, some return mad. Others return with strange aptitudes. But all who go there are changed by their experiences. Driven by the need for enlightenment, Dazzle was the youngest of his tribe ever to request the sacred ritual. At first the order refused him, saying he was too young. But Dazzle was not to be dissuaded. Sensing something special in the headstrong young acolyte, the elders relented. Dazzle drank down the sacred potion and sat by the fire while the rest of his tribe danced through the night. In this ethereal dimension of the Nothl Realm, the properties of light and dark are inverted. Thus his brilliant healing…

Hero lore

Each young acolyte to the Dezun order must complete a series of rites before becoming a shadow priest. The final rite, the rite of shades, is a harrowing spiritual journey through the Nothl Realm, an unpredictable domain from which not all visitants return. Of those who do, some return mad. Others return with strange aptitudes. But all who go there are changed by their experiences. Driven by the need for enlightenment, Dazzle was the youngest of his tribe ever to request the sacred ritual. At first the order refused him, saying he was too young. But Dazzle was not to be dissuaded. Sensing something special in the headstrong young acolyte, the elders relented. Dazzle drank down the sacred potion and sat by the fire while the rest of his tribe danced through the night. In this ethereal dimension of the Nothl Realm, the properties of light and dark are inverted. Thus his brilliant healing…

STR19+2.3
AGI20+1.7
INT25+3.5
305
move speed
575
attack range
19–25
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.

Dazzle abilities

Poison Touch icon
Poison TouchPhysical

Releases a cone of poison that strikes multiple enemy units. Deals damage over time and slows the targets. Anytime the targets get attacked by Dazzle, the debuff duration is refreshed and slow is increased.

CD24/21/18/15MP125/130/135/140
Unit Target
Shallow Grave icon
Shallow Grave

An ally blessed with Shallow Grave, no matter how close to death, cannot die while under its protection. Healing on that ally is also amplified for the duration based on the hero's HP.

CD30/26/22/18MP90/100/110/120BKB ✓
Unit Target
Shadow Wave icon
Shadow WavePhysical

Sends out a bolt of power that arcs between allies, healing them while damaging any enemy units standing nearby. Dazzle is always healed by Shadow Wave.

CD10/9/8/7MP90BKB ✓
Unit Target
Weave icon
Weave

Dazzle's abilities apply Weave to both allies and enemies they affect, increasing allied armor and reducing enemy armor. Multiple instances of this effect stack.

Passive, Hidden
Nothl Projection icon
Nothl Projection

Dazzle departs his body, traveling through the Nothl Realm as an invulnerable spirit that can cast spells, attack, and use items, leaving his body behind in the world with a visible tether. While active, Dazzle's basic abilities are empowered: Poison Touch he…

CD70/60/50MP100/150/200
Point Target
End Projection icon
End Projection

Ends Dazzle's sojourn in the Nothl Realm and returns his spirit to his body.

No Target, Hidden

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 Branch170 selections · 25.3%
  2. 2TangoTango97 selections · 14.4%
  3. 3Blood GrenadeBlood Grenade80 selections · 11.9%
  4. 4Observer and Sentry WardsObserver and Sentry Wards70 selections · 10.4%
  5. 5Magic StickMagic Stick57 selections · 8.5%
  6. 6Sentry WardSentry Ward57 selections · 8.5%

Early

6 items
  1. 1Boots of SpeedBoots of Speed90 selections · 62.5%
  2. 2Arcane BootsArcane Boots26 selections · 18.1%
  3. 3Soul RingSoul Ring6 selections · 4.2%
  4. 4BracerBracer5 selections · 3.5%
  5. 5Ogre AxeOgre Axe4 selections · 2.8%
  6. 6Power TreadsPower Treads4 selections · 2.8%

Mid

6 items
  1. 1Arcane BootsArcane Boots57 selections · 26.8%
  2. 2Holy LocketHoly Locket38 selections · 17.8%
  3. 3MekansmMekansm19 selections · 8.9%
  4. 4Glimmer CapeGlimmer Cape17 selections · 8%
  5. 5Staff of WizardryStaff of Wizardry13 selections · 6.1%
  6. 6Guardian GreavesGuardian Greaves8 selections · 3.8%

Late

6 items
  1. 1Guardian GreavesGuardian Greaves17 selections · 20.2%
  2. 2Blink DaggerBlink Dagger10 selections · 11.9%
  3. 3Aether LensAether Lens9 selections · 10.7%
  4. 4Glimmer CapeGlimmer Cape9 selections · 10.7%
  5. 5Holy LocketHoly Locket8 selections · 9.5%
  6. 6Force StaffForce Staff7 selections · 8.3%

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Dazzle — frequently asked

What are Dazzle's abilities in Dota 2?

Dazzle's abilities are Poison Touch, Shallow Grave, Shadow Wave, Weave, Nothl Projection, End Projection. It is a Universal ranged hero played as Support, Nuker, Disabler.

What is Dazzle's primary attribute?

Dazzle is a Universal hero, starting with 19 strength (+2.3/lvl), 20 agility (+1.7/lvl) and 25 intelligence (+3.5/lvl), and a base move speed of 305.

What do the popular Dazzle 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.