Attributes

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For a list of heroes sorted by attributes, see Table of hero attributes   Main   Mechanics   Attributes Table   Release Dates   Grid Layout     Click on the arrows in each column to sort heroes by that attribute. Cast point and cast backswing are unique .

Attributes

Old Abilities   Attributes   Old Abilities     Attribute Bonus edit] Also known as stats, was a passive ability possessed by every hero. Each additional level of Attribute Bonus increases all attributes—strength, agility, and intelligence—by 2.

Attributes are the main statistics of all heroes that independently determine most scaling statistics. These attributes are strength, agility, and intelligence. Attributes are gained when a hero levels up, obtains a talent   Main   Table of Gained Bonuses     The Talent Selection interface. Talents are traits unique to each hero. They are chosen every 5th level starting at level 10, offering a permanent choice between , buys certain items Play “Singing trio.” It has been suggested that this article or section be split into multiple new articles. Reason given: The shop should get its own page Discussion to support or oppose the split should be , or uses certain abilities.

Primary attribute

Every hero has a primary attribute, which controls his or her attack damage. Every point in their primary attribute adds 1 point of damage to their attacks, and any bonus to a hero`s primary attribute will affect that hero`s attack damage. Usually, a hero`s primary attribute will determine how he or she is played. For instance, intelligence heroes are typically more dependent on abilities. A hero`s primary attribute typically grows faster than the other two attributes.

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Strength

See more: Strength Strength is the attribute that grants health and health regeneration. For each point of strength a hero gets: 20 Health 0.06 Health regeneration Additionally, strength heroes also get 1 attack damage per strength point. To

Strength is a measure of a hero`s toughness and endurance. Strength determines a hero`s maximum health “ Play Life becomes death becomes new life. As it should be.  Click to listen— Treant Protector ” Health (also known as HP, which can be short for: health pool or health points) represents the life and health regeneration “ Play Life becomes death becomes new life. As it should be.  Click to listen— Treant Protector ” Health (also known as HP, which can be short for: health pool or health points) represents the life . Heroes with strength as their primary attribute can be hard to kill, so they will often take initiator and tank roles, initiating fights and taking most of the damage from enemy attacks.

• Every point in strength increases maximum health by 20.
• Every point in strength increases health regeneration by 0.06 health per second.
• If strength is a hero`s primary attribute, every point in strength increases his or her attack damage by 1.

Agility

See more: Agility Agility is the attribute that grants armor and attack speed. For each point of agility a hero gets: 0.14 (1/7) Armor 1 Attack speed Additionally, agility heroes also get 1 attack damage per agility point.

Agility is a measure of a hero`s swiftness and dexterity. Agility determines a hero`s armor Armor is an attribute shared by all units. Armor is used to determine the amount of damage reduction (or amplification if an armor value is negative) a unit takes from physical damage sources. Higher armor and attack speed The frequency with which units attack is measured in attack speed. A unit s attack speed can be modified by items, agility, abilities, and auras. Contents 1 Base attack time 2 Attack speed representation 3 Attack . Heroes with agility as their primary attribute tend to be more dependent on their auto-attacks and items Play “Singing trio.” It has been suggested that this article or section be split into multiple new articles. Reason given: The shop should get its own page Discussion to support or oppose the split should be , and are usually capable of falling back on their abilities in a pinch. Agility heroes often take carry and Gank roles.

• Every point in agility increases a hero`s armor by 1/7.
• Every point in agility increases a hero`s attack speed by 1.
• If agility is a hero`s primary attribute, every point in agility increases his or her attack damage by 1.

Intelligence

See more: Intelligence Intelligence is the attribute that grants mana, mana regeneration and spell damage amplification. For each point of intelligence a hero gets: 11 Mana 0.04 Mana regeneration 0.07% Spell damage Additionally, intelligence heroes also get 1

Intelligence is a measure of a hero`s wit and wisdom. Intelligence determines a hero`s maximum mana Play Out of mana! “ Play It s a new age of magic! Click to listen— Keeper of the Light ” Mana (also known as MP, which is short for mana points) represents the magic power of a , mana regeneration Play Out of mana! “ Play It s a new age of magic! Click to listen— Keeper of the Light ” Mana (also known as MP, which is short for mana points) represents the magic power of a and spell damage. Heroes with intelligence as their primary attribute tend to rely on their abilities to deal damage or help others. Intelligence heroes often take support, gank, and pusher roles.

• Every point in intelligence increases a hero`s maximum mana by 11.
• Every point in intelligence increases a hero`s mana regeneration by 0.04 mana per second.
• Every point in intelligence increases a hero`s spell damage by 0.07%.
• If intelligence is a hero`s primary attribute, every point in intelligence increases his or her attack damage by 1.

Items improving attributes

Each attribute has its own set of items Play “Singing trio.” It has been suggested that this article or section be split into multiple new articles. Reason given: The shop should get its own page Discussion to support or oppose the split should be that focus on boosting it. These items are different for each attribute. In order to categorize them, they`re split into 5 different sections:

• Simple Items boost their associated attribute by 3. These items can be built into their Upgrade Item, and are usually taken as starting items to make up for gaps in a hero`s statistics. The Iron Branch costs 50 gold while the other 3 cost 150 gold.
• Upgrade Items boost their associated attribute by 6, the other two attributes by 3, and increase damage by 3. They are made by combining an attribute`s Simple Item, a Circlet   Item   Changelogs     CircletB An elegant circlet designed for human princesses. Cost165 Bought FromAttributes Bonus +2 Strength+2 Agility+2 Intelligence Disassemble? No Alert allies? No Recipe The Circlet is an item purchasable at , and a recipe. They`re generally taken if a hero is having difficulty reaching their core items. Their costs differ between attributes.
• Medium Items boost their associated attribute by 6. Though generally not taken to increase attributes, these items can all be combined with Boots of Speed   Item   Changelogs     Boots of SpeedBL Fleet footwear, increasing movement. Cost400 Bought FromArcane Bonus +45 Movement speed Disassemble? No Alert allies? No Recipe The Boots of Speed are an item purchasable at and Gloves of Haste   Item   Changelogs     Gloves of HasteBL A pair of magical gloves that seems to render weapons weightless. Cost500 Bought FromArcane Bonus +20 Attack speed Disassemble? No Alert allies? No Recipe The Gloves in order to build Power Treads   Item   Changelogs     Power TreadsBL A pair of tough-skinned boots that change to meet the demands of the wearer. Cost1350 Bought FromCommon Active Switch Attribute Bonus +25 Attack speed+45 Movement speed Disassemble? . They cost 450 gold.
• Large Items boost their associated attribute by 10. These items are usually components in more powerful items, and all combined with Point Booster   Item   Changelogs     Point BoosterS A perfectly formed amethyst that nourishes body and mind when held. Cost1200 Bought FromSecret Shop Bonus +175 Health+175 Mana Disassemble? No Alert allies? No Recipe The Point are used to make Aghanim`s Scepter   Item   Upgraded Abilities   Old Abilities   Lore   Changelogs     Aghanim s Scepter The scepter of a wizard with demigod-like powers. Cost4200 Bought FromCaster Passive Ultimate Upgrade Bonus +10 Strength+10 Agility+10 Intelligence+175 . They cost 1000 gold.
• Ultimate Items boost their associated attribute by 25. These are mostly used to make late game items because of how expensive they are. Their costs differ between attributes, but are between 2700 and 3200 gold.

	Simple	Upgrade	Medium	Large	Ultimate
All Attributes	Iron Branch   Item   Changelogs     Iron BranchB A seemingly ordinary branch, its ironlike qualities are bestowed upon the bearer. Cost50 Bought FromAttributes Active Plant Tree Charges 1 Bonus +1 Strength+1 Agility+1 Intelligence Disassemble? No +1 All Attributes	Magic Wand   Item   Changelogs     Magic WandB A simple wand used to channel magic energies, it is favored by apprentice wizards and great warlocks alike. Cost465 Bought FromCommon Active Energy Charge Charges 0 Bonus +4 All Attributes	Circlet   Item   Changelogs     CircletB An elegant circlet designed for human princesses. Cost165 Bought FromAttributes Bonus +2 Strength+2 Agility+2 Intelligence Disassemble? No Alert allies? No Recipe The Circlet is an item purchasable at +2 All Attributes	Ghost Scepter   Item   Changelogs     Ghost ScepterB Imbues the wielder with a ghostly presence, allowing them to evade physical damage. Cost1500 Bought FromArcane Active Ghost Form Bonus +5 Strength+5 Agility+5 Intelligence Disassemble? No Alert +5 All Attributes	Ultimate Orb   Item   Changelogs     Ultimate OrbS A mystical orb containing the essence of life. Cost2150 Bought FromSecret Shop Bonus +10 Strength+10 Agility+10 Intelligence Disassemble? No Alert allies? No Recipe The Ultimate Orb is +10 All Attributes
Strength	Gauntlets of Strength   Item   Changelogs     Gauntlets of StrengthB Studded leather gloves that add brute strength. Cost150 Bought FromAttributes Bonus +3 Strength Disassemble? No Alert allies? No Recipe The Gauntlets of Strength are an item +3 Strength	Bracer   Item   Changelogs     BracerB The bracer is a common choice to toughen up defenses and increase longevity. Cost490 (175) Bought FromCommon Bonus +6 Strength+3 Agility+3 Intelligence+3 Attack damage Disassemble? No Alert allies? +6 Strength +3 Agility +3 Intelligence	Belt of Strength   Item   Changelogs     Belt of StrengthBL A valued accessory for improving vitality. Cost450 Bought FromAttributes Bonus +6 Strength Disassemble? No Alert allies? No Recipe The Belt of Strength is an item purchasable +6 Strength	Ogre Club   Item   Changelogs     Ogre ClubB You grow stronger just by holding it. Cost1000 Bought FromAttributes Bonus +10 Strength Disassemble? No Alert allies? No Recipe The Ogre Club is an item purchasable at +10 Strength	Reaver For the cosmetic item equipped by Axe, see Reaver (Equipment).   Item   Changelogs     ReaverS A massive axe capable of tearing whole mountains down. Cost3000 Bought FromSecret Shop Bonus +25 Strength Disassemble? No +25 Strength
Agility	Slippers of Agility   Item   Changelogs     Slippers of AgilityB Light boots made from spider skin that tingles your senses. Cost150 Bought FromAttributes Bonus +3 Agility Disassemble? No Alert allies? No Recipe The Slippers of Agility +3 Agility	Wraith Band +6 Agility +3 Strength +3 Intelligence	Band of Elvenskin +6 Agility	Blade of Alacrity +10 Agility	Eaglesong +25 Agility
Intelligence	Mantle of Intelligence +3 Intelligence	Null Talisman +6 Intelligence +3 Agility +3 Strength	Robe of the Magi +6 Intelligence	Staff of Wizardry +10 Intelligence	Mystic Staff +25 Intelligence

Abilities and items modifying attributes

Abilities modified by attributes

• Illusions benefit from attributes.

Primary Attribute

Of the three attributes, each hero specializes in one. This is called the Primary Attribute and it determines their attack damage. Each point in the primary attribute increases attack damage by one. Usually a hero`s primary attribute will grow faster than the other two attributes. Every hero gains a constant amount of Strength, Agility, and Intelligence per level unique to their hero.

Attributes

Strength

Strength increases maximum health and health regeneration.

Each point of Strength:

• Increases Hit Points by 20
• Increases Hit Point Regeneration by 0.03 (every 33 points = 1 hp regen)
• Increases the damage of Strength heroes by 1

Agility

Agility increases armor and attack speed.

Each point of Agility:

• Increases Attack Speed by 1
• Increases Armor by 0.14 (every 7 points = 1 armor)
• Increases the damage of Agility heroes by 1

Intelligence

Intelligence increases maximum mana, mana regeneration and spell damage.

Each point of Intelligence:

• Increases Mana Points by 12
• Increases Mana Point Regeneration by 0.04 (every 25 points = 1 mana regen)
• Increases the damage of Intelligence heroes by 1
• Increases spell damage by 0.0625% (every 16 points = 1%)