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…
Stats and abilities checked against patch 7.41f. Talents and full details are in the official patch notes.
Dazzle abilities
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.
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.
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.
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
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…
Ends Dazzle's sojourn in the Nothl Realm and returns his spirit to his body.
No Target, HiddenPopular items by game phase
Most popular items in professional matches, from OpenDota data as of Jul 21, 2026, 9:50 PM UTC. Each phase is counted separately.
Starting
6 items- 1
Iron Branch170 selections · 25.3% - 2
Tango97 selections · 14.4% - 3
Blood Grenade80 selections · 11.9% - 4
Observer and Sentry Wards70 selections · 10.4% - 5
Magic Stick57 selections · 8.5% - 6
Sentry Ward57 selections · 8.5%
Early
6 items- 1
Boots of Speed90 selections · 62.5% - 2
Arcane Boots26 selections · 18.1% - 3
Soul Ring6 selections · 4.2% - 4
Bracer5 selections · 3.5% - 5
Ogre Axe4 selections · 2.8% - 6
Power Treads4 selections · 2.8%
Mid
6 items- 1Arcane Boots57 selections · 26.8%
- 2
Holy Locket38 selections · 17.8% - 3
Mekansm19 selections · 8.9% - 4
Glimmer Cape17 selections · 8% - 5
Staff of Wizardry13 selections · 6.1% - 6
Guardian Greaves8 selections · 3.8%
Late
6 items- 1Guardian Greaves17 selections · 20.2%
- 2
Blink Dagger10 selections · 11.9% - 3
Aether Lens9 selections · 10.7% - 4Glimmer Cape9 selections · 10.7%
- 5Holy Locket8 selections · 9.5%
- 6
Force 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.