DOTALEDGERPatch7.41e
Underlord
StrengthMeleeSupportNukerDisablerDurable

Underlord

Neither myth nor song exist to tell of their coming. Deep below the surface of the world lay unknown wonders and horrors. Down and down again, well beneath the slithering magma fields and simmering roots of dormant volcanoes stands the obsidian city of Aziyog, its incomparable stonework spanning an endless cavern. Within honeycomb walls mortared with the bones of countless slaves lies the domain of the Abyssal Horde, and their brutal underlord Vrogros. Armed by the monstrous forgemasters of his kind and well-practiced in the arts of the Dark Rift, Vrogros is able to conjure forth flame and crippling malice through the twist between worlds. He seeks always to expand his holdings, destroying or enslaving all he encounters. Yet the lands offered by the subterranean realm are few, and so his sights have turned upward. By his command the first waves of abyssal invaders have already marched t…

Hero lore

Neither myth nor song exist to tell of their coming. Deep below the surface of the world lay unknown wonders and horrors. Down and down again, well beneath the slithering magma fields and simmering roots of dormant volcanoes stands the obsidian city of Aziyog, its incomparable stonework spanning an endless cavern. Within honeycomb walls mortared with the bones of countless slaves lies the domain of the Abyssal Horde, and their brutal underlord Vrogros. Armed by the monstrous forgemasters of his kind and well-practiced in the arts of the Dark Rift, Vrogros is able to conjure forth flame and crippling malice through the twist between worlds. He seeks always to expand his holdings, destroying or enslaving all he encounters. Yet the lands offered by the subterranean realm are few, and so his sights have turned upward. By his command the first waves of abyssal invaders have already marched t…

STR25+3.2
AGI12+1.6
INT18+2.3
290
move speed
200
attack range
37–43
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.

Underlord abilities

Firestorm icon
FirestormMagical

Calls down waves of fire that damage enemy units in the target area, burning for additional damage over time.

CD16/15/14/13MP110/125/140/155
Point Target, AOE
Pit of Malice icon
Pit of MaliceMagical

A deadly pit is conjured at the target location; any unit that enters will be damaged and rooted. Each enemy unit within the pit are affected by the root only every 3.6 seconds.

CD30/25/20/15MP110/120/130/140
Point Target, AOE
Atrophy Aura icon
Atrophy AuraPhysical

Nearby enemy units are weakened, losing a portion of their base damage. If an enemy dies while under this effect, Underlord gains temporary bonus damage.

Passive
Invading Force icon
Invading Force

After an allied hero Teleports, they temporarily gain Damage Reduction and Movement Speed. Allies receive 2x bonuses if teleporting via Fiend's Gate.

Passive, Hidden
Fiend's Gate icon
Fiend's Gate

Opens 2 portals, one next to Underlord and one in the target location. Heroes can channel a portal for 3.5 seconds to teleport to the other side. Portals have to be at least 1500 away from each other.

CD110/105/100MP175
Point Target

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 Branch198 selections · 35.3%
  2. 2Gauntlets of StrengthGauntlets of Strength171 selections · 30.5%
  3. 3TangoTango50 selections · 8.9%
  4. 4CircletCirclet44 selections · 7.8%
  5. 5Magic StickMagic Stick33 selections · 5.9%
  6. 6Quelling BladeQuelling Blade22 selections · 3.9%

Early

6 items
  1. 1Boots of SpeedBoots of Speed100 selections · 25.8%
  2. 2Soul RingSoul Ring92 selections · 23.7%
  3. 3BracerBracer77 selections · 19.8%
  4. 4Power TreadsPower Treads49 selections · 12.6%
  5. 5ChainmailChainmail15 selections · 3.9%
  6. 6Arcane BootsArcane Boots14 selections · 3.6%

Mid

6 items
  1. 1Staff of WizardryStaff of Wizardry115 selections · 18.2%
  2. 2Ogre AxeOgre Axe80 selections · 12.7%
  3. 3Point BoosterPoint Booster66 selections · 10.5%
  4. 4Blade of AlacrityBlade of Alacrity59 selections · 9.4%
  5. 5Aghanim's ScepterAghanim's Scepter53 selections · 8.4%
  6. 6Aghanim's ShardAghanim's Shard53 selections · 8.4%

Late

6 items
  1. 1Black King BarBlack King Bar29 selections · 13%
  2. 2Shiva's GuardShiva's Guard29 selections · 13%
  3. 3Soul BoosterSoul Booster21 selections · 9.4%
  4. 4Aghanim's ScepterAghanim's Scepter20 selections · 9%
  5. 5GleipnirGleipnir18 selections · 8.1%
  6. 6Lotus OrbLotus Orb14 selections · 6.3%

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Underlord — frequently asked

What are Underlord's abilities in Dota 2?

Underlord's abilities are Firestorm, Pit of Malice, Atrophy Aura, Invading Force, Fiend's Gate. It is a Strength melee hero played as Support, Nuker, Disabler.

What is Underlord's primary attribute?

Underlord is a Strength hero, starting with 25 strength (+3.2/lvl), 12 agility (+1.6/lvl) and 18 intelligence (+2.3/lvl), and a base move speed of 290.

What do the popular Underlord 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.