Visage
Perched atop the entrance to the Narrow Maze sit the looming shapes of sneering gargoyles, the paths into the hereafter forever in their gaze. Beasts and birds, men and monsters, all creatures that die and choose to travel beyond must someday pass beneath their sight. For an untethered spirit, the decision to journey through the veil of death is irrevocable. When chance comes, and by craft or cunning some restless soul escapes their hells and heavens, it is the dreaded gargoyle Visage, the bound form of the eternal spirit Necro'lic, who is dispatched to reclaim them. Ruthless and efficient, unhindered by the principles of death and fatigue, Visage stalks its prey without mercy or end, willingly destroying all which may give shelter to the fugitive essence. That which flaunts the laws of the afterlife may never rest, for while it is true that the dead may be revived, it is only a matter…
Hero lore
Perched atop the entrance to the Narrow Maze sit the looming shapes of sneering gargoyles, the paths into the hereafter forever in their gaze. Beasts and birds, men and monsters, all creatures that die and choose to travel beyond must someday pass beneath their sight. For an untethered spirit, the decision to journey through the veil of death is irrevocable. When chance comes, and by craft or cunning some restless soul escapes their hells and heavens, it is the dreaded gargoyle Visage, the bound form of the eternal spirit Necro'lic, who is dispatched to reclaim them. Ruthless and efficient, unhindered by the principles of death and fatigue, Visage stalks its prey without mercy or end, willingly destroying all which may give shelter to the fugitive essence. That which flaunts the laws of the afterlife may never rest, for while it is true that the dead may be revived, it is only a matter…
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.
Visage abilities
Visage drains the movement and attack speed of the targeted unit, gaining the drained speed for itself and nearby Familiars.
Visage gathers charges of soul essence each time nearby heroes take more than 100 damage. When the essence is released, it deals base damage as well as damage for each gathered soul charge.
Visage generates a layered barrier that protects him from damage. If he receives damage from a player, one layer is removed, and takes time to recover. Visage's Familiars are protected by his cloak when within 900 range of him, based on the number of layers V…
Passive
Orders the Familiar closest to Visage to cast Stone Form in its current location, turning into stone and smashing into the ground, stunning and damaging all targets in the area. The Familiar becomes invulnerable, and will regain its health very rapidly. After…
No Target, Instant Cast
Visage gains flying movement and bonus movement speed. Upon attacking or casting, the speed and flying movement are lost and Visage and his familiars deal additional attack damage for 2s.
Conjures 2 blind Familiars to fight for Visage. Familiars possess the Stone Form ability, that allows them to turn into stone, stunning enemies upon landing. While in Stone Form, Familiars are invulnerable, and rapidly regenerate their health. Familiars grant…
After a short delay, the Familiar turns into stone and smashes into the ground, stunning and damaging all targets in the area. The Familiar becomes invulnerable, and will regain its health very rapidly. After 6 seconds, the Familiar will automatically leave S…
Popular items by game phase
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.
Starting
6 items- 1
Iron Branch174 selections · 31.4% - 2
Circlet133 selections · 24% - 3
Enchanted Mango66 selections · 11.9% - 4
Tango65 selections · 11.7% - 5
Faerie Fire31 selections · 5.6% - 6
Magic Stick23 selections · 4.1%
Early
6 items- 1
Boots of Speed95 selections · 28.8% - 2
Null Talisman83 selections · 25.2% - 3
Tranquil Boots59 selections · 17.9% - 4
Drum of Endurance39 selections · 11.8% - 5
Bracer13 selections · 3.9% - 6
Morbid Mask4 selections · 1.2%
Mid
6 items- 1Drum of Endurance52 selections · 10.5%
- 2
Ring of Tarrasque46 selections · 9.3% - 3
Vladmir's Offering44 selections · 8.9% - 4
Aghanim's Shard39 selections · 7.9% - 5
Boots of Bearing38 selections · 7.7% - 6
Platemail32 selections · 6.5%
Late
6 items- 1
Assault Cuirass36 selections · 19.5% - 2
Hyperstone30 selections · 16.2% - 3
Aghanim's Scepter26 selections · 14.1% - 4
Mystic Staff18 selections · 9.7% - 5
Scythe of Vyse14 selections · 7.6% - 6Boots of Bearing12 selections · 6.5%
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Visage — frequently asked
What are Visage's abilities in Dota 2?
Visage's abilities are Grave Chill, Soul Assumption, Gravekeeper's Cloak, Stone Form, Silent as the Grave, Summon Familiars, Stone Form. It is a Universal ranged hero played as Support, Nuker, Durable.
What is Visage's primary attribute?
Visage is a Universal hero, starting with 22 strength (+2.8/lvl), 11 agility (+1.3/lvl) and 22 intelligence (+2.9/lvl), and a base move speed of 285.
What do the popular Visage 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.