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- Applies a hex Hex (also referred to as Sheep or Polymorph) is a status effect which turns the affected unit into a harmless critter, disabling many of its fighting capabilities. Contents 1 Mechanics 2 Sources of Hex 3
on the target, setting its base movement speed DPS multiplier when chasing Minimum (pursuer MS / target MS) Ratio for Maximum Chase DPS Movement speed (sometimes abbreviated as move speed or MS) is the speed at which a unit can move. Movement speed
to 140 as well as silencing Play Silence! Silence is a status effect that prevents those affected from using active hero abilities for the duration of the silence. It can be useful when ganking a hero with a blink or invisibility
, muting Play Silence! Silence is a status effect that prevents those affected from using active hero abilities for the duration of the silence. It can be useful when ganking a hero with a blink or invisibility
and disarming Play “ Play Render you harmless! Click to listen— Pugna ” Disarm is a type of status effect that prevents the afflicted unit from attacking, although they can still cast spells. If a disarmed unit is ordered
it.
- Since hex changes base movement speed and does not actually apply a slow A Slow is a type of status effect that reduces the afflicted units Movement Speed by a percentage, and/or Attack Speed by a flat value of their current speeds. Contents 1 Mechanics 1.1 Slowing movement
, all speed effects are calculated using the 140 base speed.
- For example:
- A hexed unit with no speed bonuses has 140 movement speed.
- A hexed unit with +8% from Yasha For the cosmetic item equipped by Riki, see Yasha the Quickblade. Item Lore Changelogs YashaB Yasha is regarded as the swiftest weapon ever created. Cost1950 (500) Bought FromArtifacts Bonus +16
has 151.2 movement speed.
- A hexed unit with +45 from 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
has 185 movement speed.
- A hexed unit with both Boots of Speed and Yasha has 199.8 movement speed.
- Hex instantly destroys illusions Default buff iconPlay Spawn soundPlay Death sound “ Play A legion sprouts from one! Click to listen— Phantom Lancer ” Illusions (also commonly called illus) are imperfect, weaker copies of heroes, created by spells or items. They
, but not summoned units This page is about in-game units. For cosmetic pets, see Summoned Unit. Summons are a type of units that are created with spells. Players do not encounter them, unless they play as, with or against
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- Scythe of Vyse hex transforms the target into a pig.
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Item 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 ![]() | Changelogs Item Changelogs Contents 1 Version history 2 Update history Version history edit] Version Changes 7.06 Reduced Hex cooldown from 25 to 22. 7.03 Increased Ultimate Orb cost from 2100 to 2150 |


The Scythe of Vyse, also known as Sheepstick, is an Item 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 purchasable at the Main Shop, under Caster 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
. Be that as it may, it requires items from the Secret Shop The Secret Shops are located near the center of the map. One Secret Shop is in the forests between the top and middle lanes, on the Radiant side. The other is in the forests between to be completed.
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- Combine it with a blink or invisibility to surprise your target and approach and hit him while he is hexed. You can also use those items to catch an enemy that is running away.
- Extremely powerful against heroes with high DPS, escape abilities, disablers, debuffs and carrying initiation or escape items like Black King Bar, Blade Mail, Blink Dagger, Shadow Blade, Town Portal Scroll.
- Alternatively a Eul`s Scepter of Divinity can put an enemy carry out of a fight, it is useful against heroes hard to reach with high attack range.
Additional information
- One Scythe of Vyse grants a total of 200 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
, 0.6 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
, 1.43 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
, 10 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
, 385 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
, 1.4 (+ 150%) 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
, 2.5% spell damage Spell damage Spell damage sources Spell damage is all damage which is not dealt by physical attacks. This includes all spells which deal magical, physical or pure damage. Even the damage
and 10 (35 to
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
heroes) attack damage Attack damage is the amount of damage a unit is dealing with an unmodified basic attack; the base values are different for every hero. The total attack damage of a unit is the sum of
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Recommended heroes
Heroes whose default item build includes Scythe of Vyse as a core item
Nature`s Prophet Hero Strategy Counters Equipment Gear Responses Sounds Lore Old Abilities Changelogs Nature s Prophet 19 + 2.1 18 + 1.9 25 + 2.9 Level
Heroes whose default item build includes Scythe of Vyse as a situational item
Strength: Underlord Hero Strategy Counters Equipment Gear Responses Sounds Lore Old Abilities Changelogs Underlord 25 + 2.9 12 + 1.3 17 + 2.6 Level Base , Undying Hero Strategy Counters Equipment Gear Responses Sounds Lore Old Abilities Changelogs Known Bugs Undying 22 + 2.4 10 + 0.8 27 +
, Timbersaw Hero Strategy Counters Equipment Gear Responses Sounds Lore Old Abilities Changelogs Timbersaw 21 + 2.1 16 + 1.3 21 + 2.4 Level Base
, Earthshaker Hero Strategy Counters Equipment Gear Responses Sounds Lore Old Abilities Changelogs Known Bugs Earthshaker 22 + 3.2 12 + 1.4 16 +
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Agility: Arc Warden, Meepo, Medusa, Clinkz, Ursa, Nyx Assassin.
Intelligence: Batrider, Storm Spirit, Silencer, Witch Doctor, Crystal Maiden, Death Prophet, Rubick, Invoker, Leshrac. Pugna, Outworld Devourer, Enigma, Warlock, Dazzle, Shadow Shaman, Shadow Demon, Necrophos, Visage, Skywrath Mage, Disruptor, Lion, Enchantress, Windranger, Oracle, Dark Seer.
Trivia
- In the original DotA, this item was known as Guinsoo`s Scythe of Vyse, as a tribute to one of the developers of DotA: Allstars, who went on to co-create League of Legends.
- This item is known by many players (and referred to by several in-game Heroes) as "Sheepstick" due to turning targeted heroes into sheep in DotA. Be that as it may, in Dota 2, targeted units turn into a pig.
- The item`s name may be a reference to the Sega RPG Skies of Arcadia. The main character, Vyse, has been depicted wielding a scythe in early concept art.
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Scythe of Vyse (also known as Scythe or Sheepstick) is a powerful late game item under the caster category of the shop.
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Version History
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WC3 DotA Version
- Warcraft III DotA - Guinsoo`s Scythe of Vyse