Hoodwink

Agility•Ranged•Support, Nuker, Escape, Disabler

Skill Build

A level 1-25 plan based on this hero's current ability list. Adjust talents and extra spells for the match.

Levels 1-25

1
Acorn Shot
Q
Acorn Shot
Fires Hoodwink's attack with an acorn at the target unit. The acorn bounces to nearby targets, slowing them and dealing a percentage of Hoodwink's attack with bonus damage. If point targeted, a tree is created at the target position and the acorn will bounce to nearby targets. The ability may be placed on alt-cast to force this behavior.
Recommended: level 1Hotkey: QMax level: 4Cooldown: 16 / 14 / 12 / 10sMana: 70 / 80 / 90 / 100
2
Bushwhack
W
Bushwhack
Tosses a net trap that stuns enemies if they are near a tree in the area. Affected enemies take damage over time and are pulled towards the tree nearest to them within the target area, and have their vision reduced to 0 for the duration of the stun.
Recommended: level 2Hotkey: WMax level: 4Cooldown: 15 / 14 / 13 / 12sMana: 90 / 100 / 110 / 120
3
Scurry
E
Scurry
Hoodwink gains bonus movement speed, phased movement, and tree-walking for a brief time. While active, the redirect chance of Mistwoods Wayfarer is multiplied by 2.
Recommended: level 3Hotkey: EMax level: 4Mana: 35
4
Acorn Shot
Q
Acorn Shot
Fires Hoodwink's attack with an acorn at the target unit. The acorn bounces to nearby targets, slowing them and dealing a percentage of Hoodwink's attack with bonus damage. If point targeted, a tree is created at the target position and the acorn will bounce to nearby targets. The ability may be placed on alt-cast to force this behavior.
Recommended: level 4Hotkey: QMax level: 4Cooldown: 16 / 14 / 12 / 10sMana: 70 / 80 / 90 / 100
5
Acorn Shot
Q
Acorn Shot
Fires Hoodwink's attack with an acorn at the target unit. The acorn bounces to nearby targets, slowing them and dealing a percentage of Hoodwink's attack with bonus damage. If point targeted, a tree is created at the target position and the acorn will bounce to nearby targets. The ability may be placed on alt-cast to force this behavior.
Recommended: level 5Hotkey: QMax level: 4Cooldown: 16 / 14 / 12 / 10sMana: 70 / 80 / 90 / 100
6
Sharpshooter
R
Sharpshooter
Hoodwink charges up and fires a deadly bolt from her crossbow, dealing heavy damage, break and slow to an enemy Hero. The damage and debuff duration scale up to max after x0.75 seconds, and the bolt is fired automatically after x0.75 seconds. Hoodwink is knocked backwards for a distance of 350 from the force of the shot. Creeps hit by the bolt are damaged for half the values.
Recommended: level 6Hotkey: RMax level: 3Cooldown: 45sMana: 100 / 150 / 200
7
Acorn Shot
Q
Acorn Shot
Fires Hoodwink's attack with an acorn at the target unit. The acorn bounces to nearby targets, slowing them and dealing a percentage of Hoodwink's attack with bonus damage. If point targeted, a tree is created at the target position and the acorn will bounce to nearby targets. The ability may be placed on alt-cast to force this behavior.
Recommended: level 7Hotkey: QMax level: 4Cooldown: 16 / 14 / 12 / 10sMana: 70 / 80 / 90 / 100
8
Bushwhack
W
Bushwhack
Tosses a net trap that stuns enemies if they are near a tree in the area. Affected enemies take damage over time and are pulled towards the tree nearest to them within the target area, and have their vision reduced to 0 for the duration of the stun.
Recommended: level 8Hotkey: WMax level: 4Cooldown: 15 / 14 / 13 / 12sMana: 90 / 100 / 110 / 120
9
Bushwhack
W
Bushwhack
Tosses a net trap that stuns enemies if they are near a tree in the area. Affected enemies take damage over time and are pulled towards the tree nearest to them within the target area, and have their vision reduced to 0 for the duration of the stun.
Recommended: level 9Hotkey: WMax level: 4Cooldown: 15 / 14 / 13 / 12sMana: 90 / 100 / 110 / 120
10Talent
+total damage Bushwhack Damage
11
Bushwhack
W
Bushwhack
Tosses a net trap that stuns enemies if they are near a tree in the area. Affected enemies take damage over time and are pulled towards the tree nearest to them within the target area, and have their vision reduced to 0 for the duration of the stun.
Recommended: level 11Hotkey: WMax level: 4Cooldown: 15 / 14 / 13 / 12sMana: 90 / 100 / 110 / 120
12
Sharpshooter
R
Sharpshooter
Hoodwink charges up and fires a deadly bolt from her crossbow, dealing heavy damage, break and slow to an enemy Hero. The damage and debuff duration scale up to max after x0.75 seconds, and the bolt is fired automatically after x0.75 seconds. Hoodwink is knocked backwards for a distance of 350 from the force of the shot. Creeps hit by the bolt are damaged for half the values.
Recommended: level 12Hotkey: RMax level: 3Cooldown: 45sMana: 100 / 150 / 200
13
Scurry
E
Scurry
Hoodwink gains bonus movement speed, phased movement, and tree-walking for a brief time. While active, the redirect chance of Mistwoods Wayfarer is multiplied by 2.
Recommended: level 13Hotkey: EMax level: 4Mana: 35
14
Scurry
E
Scurry
Hoodwink gains bonus movement speed, phased movement, and tree-walking for a brief time. While active, the redirect chance of Mistwoods Wayfarer is multiplied by 2.
Recommended: level 14Hotkey: EMax level: 4Mana: 35
15Talent
+AbilityCharges Scurry Ability Charge
16
Scurry
E
Scurry
Hoodwink gains bonus movement speed, phased movement, and tree-walking for a brief time. While active, the redirect chance of Mistwoods Wayfarer is multiplied by 2.
Recommended: level 16Hotkey: EMax level: 4Mana: 35
17
Sharpshooter
R
Sharpshooter
Hoodwink charges up and fires a deadly bolt from her crossbow, dealing heavy damage, break and slow to an enemy Hero. The damage and debuff duration scale up to max after x0.75 seconds, and the bolt is fired automatically after x0.75 seconds. Hoodwink is knocked backwards for a distance of 350 from the force of the shot. Creeps hit by the bolt are damaged for half the values.
Recommended: level 17Hotkey: RMax level: 3Cooldown: 45sMana: 100 / 150 / 200
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Sharpshooter Provides Vision While Charging
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+max damage Sharpshooter Max Damage

1
Acorn Shot
Q
Acorn Shot
Fires Hoodwink's attack with an acorn at the target unit. The acorn bounces to nearby targets, slowing them and dealing a percentage of Hoodwink's attack with bonus damage. If point targeted, a tree is created at the target position and the acorn will bounce to nearby targets. The ability may be placed on alt-cast to force this behavior.
Recommended: level 1Hotkey: QMax level: 4Cooldown: 16 / 14 / 12 / 10sMana: 70 / 80 / 90 / 100
2
Bushwhack
W
Bushwhack
Tosses a net trap that stuns enemies if they are near a tree in the area. Affected enemies take damage over time and are pulled towards the tree nearest to them within the target area, and have their vision reduced to 0 for the duration of the stun.
Recommended: level 2Hotkey: WMax level: 4Cooldown: 15 / 14 / 13 / 12sMana: 90 / 100 / 110 / 120
3
Scurry
E
Scurry
Hoodwink gains bonus movement speed, phased movement, and tree-walking for a brief time. While active, the redirect chance of Mistwoods Wayfarer is multiplied by 2.
Recommended: level 3Hotkey: EMax level: 4Mana: 35
4
Acorn Shot
Q
Acorn Shot
Fires Hoodwink's attack with an acorn at the target unit. The acorn bounces to nearby targets, slowing them and dealing a percentage of Hoodwink's attack with bonus damage. If point targeted, a tree is created at the target position and the acorn will bounce to nearby targets. The ability may be placed on alt-cast to force this behavior.
Recommended: level 4Hotkey: QMax level: 4Cooldown: 16 / 14 / 12 / 10sMana: 70 / 80 / 90 / 100
5
Acorn Shot
Q
Acorn Shot
Fires Hoodwink's attack with an acorn at the target unit. The acorn bounces to nearby targets, slowing them and dealing a percentage of Hoodwink's attack with bonus damage. If point targeted, a tree is created at the target position and the acorn will bounce to nearby targets. The ability may be placed on alt-cast to force this behavior.
Recommended: level 5Hotkey: QMax level: 4Cooldown: 16 / 14 / 12 / 10sMana: 70 / 80 / 90 / 100
6
Sharpshooter
R
Sharpshooter
Hoodwink charges up and fires a deadly bolt from her crossbow, dealing heavy damage, break and slow to an enemy Hero. The damage and debuff duration scale up to max after x0.75 seconds, and the bolt is fired automatically after x0.75 seconds. Hoodwink is knocked backwards for a distance of 350 from the force of the shot. Creeps hit by the bolt are damaged for half the values.
Recommended: level 6Hotkey: RMax level: 3Cooldown: 45sMana: 100 / 150 / 200
7
Acorn Shot
Q
Acorn Shot
Fires Hoodwink's attack with an acorn at the target unit. The acorn bounces to nearby targets, slowing them and dealing a percentage of Hoodwink's attack with bonus damage. If point targeted, a tree is created at the target position and the acorn will bounce to nearby targets. The ability may be placed on alt-cast to force this behavior.
Recommended: level 7Hotkey: QMax level: 4Cooldown: 16 / 14 / 12 / 10sMana: 70 / 80 / 90 / 100
8
Bushwhack
W
Bushwhack
Tosses a net trap that stuns enemies if they are near a tree in the area. Affected enemies take damage over time and are pulled towards the tree nearest to them within the target area, and have their vision reduced to 0 for the duration of the stun.
Recommended: level 8Hotkey: WMax level: 4Cooldown: 15 / 14 / 13 / 12sMana: 90 / 100 / 110 / 120
9
Bushwhack
W
Bushwhack
Tosses a net trap that stuns enemies if they are near a tree in the area. Affected enemies take damage over time and are pulled towards the tree nearest to them within the target area, and have their vision reduced to 0 for the duration of the stun.
Recommended: level 9Hotkey: WMax level: 4Cooldown: 15 / 14 / 13 / 12sMana: 90 / 100 / 110 / 120
10Talent
+total damage Bushwhack Damage
11
Bushwhack
W
Bushwhack
Tosses a net trap that stuns enemies if they are near a tree in the area. Affected enemies take damage over time and are pulled towards the tree nearest to them within the target area, and have their vision reduced to 0 for the duration of the stun.
Recommended: level 11Hotkey: WMax level: 4Cooldown: 15 / 14 / 13 / 12sMana: 90 / 100 / 110 / 120
12
Sharpshooter
R
Sharpshooter
Hoodwink charges up and fires a deadly bolt from her crossbow, dealing heavy damage, break and slow to an enemy Hero. The damage and debuff duration scale up to max after x0.75 seconds, and the bolt is fired automatically after x0.75 seconds. Hoodwink is knocked backwards for a distance of 350 from the force of the shot. Creeps hit by the bolt are damaged for half the values.
Recommended: level 12Hotkey: RMax level: 3Cooldown: 45sMana: 100 / 150 / 200
13
Scurry
E
Scurry
Hoodwink gains bonus movement speed, phased movement, and tree-walking for a brief time. While active, the redirect chance of Mistwoods Wayfarer is multiplied by 2.
Recommended: level 13Hotkey: EMax level: 4Mana: 35

14
Scurry
E
Scurry
Hoodwink gains bonus movement speed, phased movement, and tree-walking for a brief time. While active, the redirect chance of Mistwoods Wayfarer is multiplied by 2.
Recommended: level 14Hotkey: EMax level: 4Mana: 35
15Talent
+AbilityCharges Scurry Ability Charge
16
Scurry
E
Scurry
Hoodwink gains bonus movement speed, phased movement, and tree-walking for a brief time. While active, the redirect chance of Mistwoods Wayfarer is multiplied by 2.
Recommended: level 16Hotkey: EMax level: 4Mana: 35
17
Sharpshooter
R
Sharpshooter
Hoodwink charges up and fires a deadly bolt from her crossbow, dealing heavy damage, break and slow to an enemy Hero. The damage and debuff duration scale up to max after x0.75 seconds, and the bolt is fired automatically after x0.75 seconds. Hoodwink is knocked backwards for a distance of 350 from the force of the shot. Creeps hit by the bolt are damaged for half the values.
Recommended: level 17Hotkey: RMax level: 3Cooldown: 45sMana: 100 / 150 / 200
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Sharpshooter Provides Vision While Charging
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+max damage Sharpshooter Max Damage

1
Acorn Shot
Q
Acorn Shot
Fires Hoodwink's attack with an acorn at the target unit. The acorn bounces to nearby targets, slowing them and dealing a percentage of Hoodwink's attack with bonus damage. If point targeted, a tree is created at the target position and the acorn will bounce to nearby targets. The ability may be placed on alt-cast to force this behavior.
Recommended: level 1Hotkey: QMax level: 4Cooldown: 16 / 14 / 12 / 10sMana: 70 / 80 / 90 / 100
2
Bushwhack
W
Bushwhack
Tosses a net trap that stuns enemies if they are near a tree in the area. Affected enemies take damage over time and are pulled towards the tree nearest to them within the target area, and have their vision reduced to 0 for the duration of the stun.
Recommended: level 2Hotkey: WMax level: 4Cooldown: 15 / 14 / 13 / 12sMana: 90 / 100 / 110 / 120
3
Scurry
E
Scurry
Hoodwink gains bonus movement speed, phased movement, and tree-walking for a brief time. While active, the redirect chance of Mistwoods Wayfarer is multiplied by 2.
Recommended: level 3Hotkey: EMax level: 4Mana: 35
4
Acorn Shot
Q
Acorn Shot
Fires Hoodwink's attack with an acorn at the target unit. The acorn bounces to nearby targets, slowing them and dealing a percentage of Hoodwink's attack with bonus damage. If point targeted, a tree is created at the target position and the acorn will bounce to nearby targets. The ability may be placed on alt-cast to force this behavior.
Recommended: level 4Hotkey: QMax level: 4Cooldown: 16 / 14 / 12 / 10sMana: 70 / 80 / 90 / 100
5
Acorn Shot
Q
Acorn Shot
Fires Hoodwink's attack with an acorn at the target unit. The acorn bounces to nearby targets, slowing them and dealing a percentage of Hoodwink's attack with bonus damage. If point targeted, a tree is created at the target position and the acorn will bounce to nearby targets. The ability may be placed on alt-cast to force this behavior.
Recommended: level 5Hotkey: QMax level: 4Cooldown: 16 / 14 / 12 / 10sMana: 70 / 80 / 90 / 100
6
Sharpshooter
R
Sharpshooter
Hoodwink charges up and fires a deadly bolt from her crossbow, dealing heavy damage, break and slow to an enemy Hero. The damage and debuff duration scale up to max after x0.75 seconds, and the bolt is fired automatically after x0.75 seconds. Hoodwink is knocked backwards for a distance of 350 from the force of the shot. Creeps hit by the bolt are damaged for half the values.
Recommended: level 6Hotkey: RMax level: 3Cooldown: 45sMana: 100 / 150 / 200
7
Acorn Shot
Q
Acorn Shot
Fires Hoodwink's attack with an acorn at the target unit. The acorn bounces to nearby targets, slowing them and dealing a percentage of Hoodwink's attack with bonus damage. If point targeted, a tree is created at the target position and the acorn will bounce to nearby targets. The ability may be placed on alt-cast to force this behavior.
Recommended: level 7Hotkey: QMax level: 4Cooldown: 16 / 14 / 12 / 10sMana: 70 / 80 / 90 / 100
8
Bushwhack
W
Bushwhack
Tosses a net trap that stuns enemies if they are near a tree in the area. Affected enemies take damage over time and are pulled towards the tree nearest to them within the target area, and have their vision reduced to 0 for the duration of the stun.
Recommended: level 8Hotkey: WMax level: 4Cooldown: 15 / 14 / 13 / 12sMana: 90 / 100 / 110 / 120
9
Bushwhack
W
Bushwhack
Tosses a net trap that stuns enemies if they are near a tree in the area. Affected enemies take damage over time and are pulled towards the tree nearest to them within the target area, and have their vision reduced to 0 for the duration of the stun.
Recommended: level 9Hotkey: WMax level: 4Cooldown: 15 / 14 / 13 / 12sMana: 90 / 100 / 110 / 120

10Talent
+total damage Bushwhack Damage
11
Bushwhack
W
Bushwhack
Tosses a net trap that stuns enemies if they are near a tree in the area. Affected enemies take damage over time and are pulled towards the tree nearest to them within the target area, and have their vision reduced to 0 for the duration of the stun.
Recommended: level 11Hotkey: WMax level: 4Cooldown: 15 / 14 / 13 / 12sMana: 90 / 100 / 110 / 120
12
Sharpshooter
R
Sharpshooter
Hoodwink charges up and fires a deadly bolt from her crossbow, dealing heavy damage, break and slow to an enemy Hero. The damage and debuff duration scale up to max after x0.75 seconds, and the bolt is fired automatically after x0.75 seconds. Hoodwink is knocked backwards for a distance of 350 from the force of the shot. Creeps hit by the bolt are damaged for half the values.
Recommended: level 12Hotkey: RMax level: 3Cooldown: 45sMana: 100 / 150 / 200
13
Scurry
E
Scurry
Hoodwink gains bonus movement speed, phased movement, and tree-walking for a brief time. While active, the redirect chance of Mistwoods Wayfarer is multiplied by 2.
Recommended: level 13Hotkey: EMax level: 4Mana: 35
14
Scurry
E
Scurry
Hoodwink gains bonus movement speed, phased movement, and tree-walking for a brief time. While active, the redirect chance of Mistwoods Wayfarer is multiplied by 2.
Recommended: level 14Hotkey: EMax level: 4Mana: 35
15Talent
+AbilityCharges Scurry Ability Charge
16
Scurry
E
Scurry
Hoodwink gains bonus movement speed, phased movement, and tree-walking for a brief time. While active, the redirect chance of Mistwoods Wayfarer is multiplied by 2.
Recommended: level 16Hotkey: EMax level: 4Mana: 35
17
Sharpshooter
R
Sharpshooter
Hoodwink charges up and fires a deadly bolt from her crossbow, dealing heavy damage, break and slow to an enemy Hero. The damage and debuff duration scale up to max after x0.75 seconds, and the bolt is fired automatically after x0.75 seconds. Hoodwink is knocked backwards for a distance of 350 from the force of the shot. Creeps hit by the bolt are damaged for half the values.
Recommended: level 17Hotkey: RMax level: 3Cooldown: 45sMana: 100 / 150 / 200
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Sharpshooter Provides Vision While Charging
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+max damage Sharpshooter Max Damage

Talent tree

AbilityCharges Acorn Shot Charges

Lv25Pick one

+max damage Sharpshooter Max Damage

+bounce count Acorn Shot Bounces

Lv20Pick one

Sharpshooter Provides Vision While Charging

+10 Agility

Lv15Pick one

+AbilityCharges Scurry Ability Charge

+175 Health

Lv10Pick one

+total damage Bushwhack Damage

Item Builds

Based on real match data from OpenDota. Sorted by popularity.

Starting Items

8 items

Iron Branch

55g

Targets the ground to plant a happy little tree that lasts for 20 seconds.

Tango

90g

Consumes a target tree to gain 7 health regeneration for 16 seconds. Consuming an Ironwood Tree doubles the heal duration. Comes with 3 charges. Can be used on an allied hero to give them one Tango. Tree Range: 165

Blood Grenade

50g

Throw a grenade at the target area. Enemies in the area will take 50 damage on impact, and be slowed by -15% and take 15 damage every 1s for 5 seconds. Radius 300.

Faerie Fire

65g

Instantly restores 85 health.

Observer and Sentry Wards

50g

Plant the currently active ward. Double-Click to switch the currently active ward.

Sentry Ward

50g

Plants a Sentry Ward, an invisible watcher that grants True Sight, the ability to see invisible enemy units and wards, to any existing allied vision within a 1050 radius. Lasts 7 minutes. Does not grant ground vision. Hold Control to give one Sentry Ward to an allied hero.

Magic Stick

200g

Instantly restores 15 health and mana per charge stored. Max 10 charges. Gains a charge whenever a visible enemy within 1200 range uses an ability.

Circlet

155g

Early Game

8 items

Urn of Shadows

825g

Provides 30 health regeneration when cast on allies, and deals 25 damage per second when cast on enemies. Lasts 8 seconds. Gains charges every time an enemy hero dies within 1500 units.

Arcane Boots

1,500g

Restores 150 mana to all nearby allies. Radius: 1200

Wraith Band

505g

Essence Distiller

1,775g

Provides 40 health regeneration when cast on allies. Can be ground targeted to lie dormant for up to 15s and attach to the first enemy that comes within 400 radius. When on enemies, deals 25 damage per second and provides True Sight over them and shares their vision with the wearer's team. Lasts 8 seconds. Gains charges every time an enemy hero dies within 1500 units.

Power Treads

1,400g

Switches between +10 Strength, +10 Agility, or +10 Intelligence.

Perseverance

1,400g

Null Talisman

505g

Orb of Corrosion

1,050g

Your attacks reduce the target's armor by -2, slows their movement by -16% (-8% against melee targets), and reduces Health Restoration by 16%. Lasts for 3 seconds.

Mid Game

8 items

Arcane Boots

1,500g

Restores 150 mana to all nearby allies. Radius: 1200

Essence Distiller

1,775g

Rod of Atos

2,250g

Roots the target for 2 seconds.

Force Staff

2,200g

Pushes any target unit 600 units in the direction it is facing.

Glimmer Cape

2,150g

After a 0.5 second delay, grants invisibility, 20 movement speed and a magic damage barrier that absorbs up to 375 damage to you or a target allied unit for 5 seconds. Can be cast while channeling.

Blink Dagger

2,250g

Teleport to a target point up to 1200 units away. Blink Dagger cannot be used for 3 seconds after taking damage from an enemy hero or Roshan.

Eul's Scepter of Divinity

2,600g

Sweeps a target unit up into a cyclone, making them invulnerable for 2.5 seconds. Cyclone can only be cast on enemy units or yourself. Enemy units take 50 magical damage upon landing. Dispel Type: Basic Dispel

Spirit Vessel

2,725g

When used against enemies, it reduces health by 4% of current health per second, and reduces Health Restoration by 70%. Deals 25 damage per second. When used on allies, it provides 40 health regeneration per second. Lasts 8 seconds. Gains charges every time an enemy hero dies within 1500 units or the user dies.

Late Game

8 items

Scythe of Vyse

5,200g

Turns a target unit into a harmless critter for 2.8 seconds. The target has a base movement speed of 140 and will be silenced, muted, and disarmed. Instantly destroys illusions.

Gleipnir

4,650g

Roots all enemies in a 350 radius for 2 seconds.

Lotus Orb

3,850g

Applies a shield to the target unit for 5 seconds which re-casts most targeted spells back to their caster. The shielded unit will still take damage from the spell. Dispel Type: Basic Dispel

Aghanim's Scepter

4,200g

Upgrades the ultimate, and some abilities, of all heroes.

Guardian Greaves

4,450g

Restores 325 health and 200 mana to nearby allies, and removes most negative effects from the caster. Radius: 1200 Dispel Type: Basic Dispel

Wind Waker

6,800g

Sweeps a target unit up into a cyclone, making them invulnerable for 2.5 seconds. Cyclone can be cast on yourself, enemy units or allied units. When cast on yourself, you can move the tornado at a speed of 300. Enemy units take 50 magical damage upon landing. Dispel Type: Basic Dispel

Pipe of Insight

3,725g

Gives a magic damage barrier that absorbs 425 damage to all nearby allies. Lasts 8 seconds. Radius: 1200

Monkey King Bar

5,000g

Grants each attack a 80% chance to pierce through evasion and deal 70 bonus magical damage.