DOTALEDGERPatch7.41e
Earthshaker
StrengthMeleeSupportInitiatorDisablerNuker

Earthshaker

Like a golem or gargoyle, Earthshaker was one with the earth but now walks freely upon it. Unlike those other entities, he created himself through an act of will, and serves no other master. In restless slumbers, encased in a deep seam of stone, he became aware of the life drifting freely above him. He grew curious. During a season of tremors, the peaks of Nishai shook themselves loose of avalanches, shifting the course of rivers and turning shallow valleys into bottomless chasms. When the land finally ceased quaking, Earthshaker stepped from the settling dust, tossing aside massive boulders as if throwing off a light blanket. He had shaped himself in the image of a mortal beast, and named himself Raigor Stonehoof. He bleeds now, and breathes, and therefore he can die. But his spirit is still that of the earth; he carries its power in the magical totem that never leaves him. And on the…

Hero lore

Like a golem or gargoyle, Earthshaker was one with the earth but now walks freely upon it. Unlike those other entities, he created himself through an act of will, and serves no other master. In restless slumbers, encased in a deep seam of stone, he became aware of the life drifting freely above him. He grew curious. During a season of tremors, the peaks of Nishai shook themselves loose of avalanches, shifting the course of rivers and turning shallow valleys into bottomless chasms. When the land finally ceased quaking, Earthshaker stepped from the settling dust, tossing aside massive boulders as if throwing off a light blanket. He had shaped himself in the image of a mortal beast, and named himself Raigor Stonehoof. He bleeds now, and breathes, and therefore he can die. But his spirit is still that of the earth; he carries its power in the magical totem that never leaves him. And on the…

STR22+3.7
AGI12+1.4
INT18+2.1
315
move speed
150
attack range
27–37
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.

Earthshaker abilities

Fissure icon
FissureMagical

Slams the ground with a mighty totem, creating an impassable ridge of stone while stunning and damaging enemy units along its line.

CD18/17/16/15MP115/120/125/130
Point Target
Enchant Totem icon
Enchant Totem

Empowers Earthshaker's totem, causing it to deal extra damage and have 100 bonus attack range on the next attack.

CD5MP45/55/65/75
No Target
Aftershock icon
AftershockMagical

Causes the earth to shake underfoot, adding additional damage and stuns to nearby enemy units when Earthshaker casts his abilities.

Passive
Echo Slam icon
Echo SlamMagical

Shockwaves travel through the ground, damaging enemy units. Each enemy hit causes an echo to damage nearby units. Real heroes cause two echoes.

CD130/120/110MP150/200/250
No Target
Slugger icon
Slugger

Enemies killed with Enchant Totem or Earthshaker's other abilities are sent flying, dealing damage to enemies they hit.

Passive

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 Branch193 selections · 34%
  2. 2TangoTango75 selections · 13.2%
  3. 3Observer WardObserver Ward38 selections · 6.7%
  4. 4Gauntlets of StrengthGauntlets of Strength37 selections · 6.5%
  5. 5CircletCirclet37 selections · 6.5%
  6. 6Observer and Sentry WardsObserver and Sentry Wards31 selections · 5.5%

Early

6 items
  1. 1Boots of SpeedBoots of Speed83 selections · 28.5%
  2. 2BracerBracer34 selections · 11.7%
  3. 3BottleBottle31 selections · 10.7%
  4. 4Power TreadsPower Treads31 selections · 10.7%
  5. 5Soul RingSoul Ring20 selections · 6.9%
  6. 6Arcane BootsArcane Boots13 selections · 4.5%

Mid

6 items
  1. 1Blink DaggerBlink Dagger83 selections · 14.2%
  2. 2Staff of WizardryStaff of Wizardry79 selections · 13.5%
  3. 3Blade of AlacrityBlade of Alacrity52 selections · 8.9%
  4. 4Aghanim's ShardAghanim's Shard46 selections · 7.9%
  5. 5Ogre AxeOgre Axe41 selections · 7%
  6. 6KayaKaya40 selections · 6.8%

Late

6 items
  1. 1YashaYasha19 selections · 9.3%
  2. 2Yasha and KayaYasha and Kaya19 selections · 9.3%
  3. 3Refresher OrbRefresher Orb16 selections · 7.8%
  4. 4Eul's Scepter of DivinityEul's Scepter of Divinity13 selections · 6.4%
  5. 5Soul BoosterSoul Booster11 selections · 5.4%
  6. 6Octarine CoreOctarine Core11 selections · 5.4%

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Earthshaker — frequently asked

What are Earthshaker's abilities in Dota 2?

Earthshaker's abilities are Fissure, Enchant Totem, Aftershock, Echo Slam, Slugger. It is a Strength melee hero played as Support, Initiator, Disabler.

What is Earthshaker's primary attribute?

Earthshaker is a Strength hero, starting with 22 strength (+3.7/lvl), 12 agility (+1.4/lvl) and 18 intelligence (+2.1/lvl), and a base move speed of 315.

What do the popular Earthshaker 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.