
Io
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
TetherQ - 2
SpiritsW - 3
OverchargeE - 4
TetherQ - 5
TetherQ - 6
RelocateR - 7
TetherQ - 8
SpiritsW - 9
SpiritsW - 10Talent+durations Overcharge Duration
- 11
SpiritsW - 12
RelocateR - 13
OverchargeE - 14
OverchargeE - 15Talent+movespeed% Tether Movement Speed
- 16
OverchargeE - 17
RelocateR - 18StatsStats
- 19StatsStats
- 20Talent+hp regen% Overcharge Max HP Regen Bonus
- 21StatsStats
- 22StatsStats
- 23StatsStats
- 24StatsStats
- 25Talent-cast delays Relocate Cast Delay
- 1
TetherQ - 2
SpiritsW - 3
OverchargeE - 4
TetherQ - 5
TetherQ - 6
RelocateR - 7
TetherQ - 8
SpiritsW - 9
SpiritsW - 10Talent+durations Overcharge Duration
- 11
SpiritsW - 12
RelocateR - 13
OverchargeE
- 14
OverchargeE - 15Talent+movespeed% Tether Movement Speed
- 16
OverchargeE - 17
RelocateR - 18StatsStats
- 19StatsStats
- 20Talent+hp regen% Overcharge Max HP Regen Bonus
- 21StatsStats
- 22StatsStats
- 23StatsStats
- 24StatsStats
- 25Talent-cast delays Relocate Cast Delay
- 1
TetherQ - 2
SpiritsW - 3
OverchargeE - 4
TetherQ - 5
TetherQ - 6
RelocateR - 7
TetherQ - 8
SpiritsW - 9
SpiritsW
- 10Talent+durations Overcharge Duration
- 11
SpiritsW - 12
RelocateR - 13
OverchargeE - 14
OverchargeE - 15Talent+movespeed% Tether Movement Speed
- 16
OverchargeE - 17
RelocateR - 18StatsStats
- 19StatsStats
- 20Talent+hp regen% Overcharge Max HP Regen Bonus
- 21StatsStats
- 22StatsStats
- 23StatsStats
- 24StatsStats
- 25Talent-cast delays Relocate Cast Delay
Talent tree
Item Builds
Based on real match data from OpenDota. Sorted by popularity.
Starting Items
8 items
Iron Branch
55gTargets the ground to plant a happy little tree that lasts for 20 seconds.

Tango
90gConsumes 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

Gauntlets of Strength
140g
Observer and Sentry Wards
50gPlant the currently active ward. Double-Click to switch the currently active ward.

Faerie Fire
65gInstantly restores 85 health.

Ring of Regen
175g
Magic Stick
200gInstantly restores 15 health and mana per charge stored. Max 10 charges. Gains a charge whenever a visible enemy within 1200 range uses an ability.

Blood Grenade
50gThrow 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.
Early Game
5 items
Soul Ring
805gConsume %abilityhealthcost% health to temporarily gain 170 mana. Lasts 10 seconds. If the mana gained cannot fit in your mana pool, it creates a buffer of mana that will be used before your mana pool.

Null Talisman
505g
Bracer
505g
Urn of Shadows
825gProvides 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.

Mekansm
1,775gRestores 250 health to allied units in a 1200 radius.
Mid Game
8 items
Mekansm
1,775gRestores 250 health to allied units in a 1200 radius.

Aghanim's Scepter
4,200gUpgrades the ultimate, and some abilities, of all heroes.

Holy Locket
2,250gTarget an allied unit to increase their incoming Heal Amplification by 10% for 4s and instantly restore 17 health and 15 mana per charge stored. Automatically gains a charge every 10 seconds and whenever a visible enemy within 1200 range uses an ability.

Black King Bar
4,050gApplies a basic dispel. Grants 60% magic resistance and immunity to reflected and pure damage. For the duration of the effect, any negative effect from enemy spells has no effect. Duration: 9s Dispel Type: Basic Dispel

Shiva's Guard
4,500gEmits a freezing wave that deals 260 magical damage to enemies and slows their movement by -40% for 4 seconds. Radius: 825

Maelstrom
2,950gGrants a 25% chance on attack to release a bolt of electricity that leaps between 4 targets within a 650 radius, dealing 110 magical damage to each. Lightning proc pierces evasion.

Pipe of Insight
3,725gGives a magic damage barrier that absorbs 425 damage to all nearby allies. Lasts 8 seconds. Radius: 1200

Arcane Boots
1,500gRestores 150 mana to all nearby allies. Radius: 1200
Late Game
8 items
Heart of Tarrasque
5,100gYour health regeneration is increased by 1.5% of your missing health.

Black King Bar
4,050gApplies a basic dispel. Grants 60% magic resistance and immunity to reflected and pure damage. For the duration of the effect, any negative effect from enemy spells has no effect. Duration: 9s Dispel Type: Basic Dispel

Scythe of Vyse
5,200gTurns 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.

Satanic
5,050gIncreases Lifesteal percentage to 175% for 6 seconds. Dispel Type: Basic Dispel

Mjollnir
5,500gPlaces a charged shield on a target unit for 15 seconds which has a 20% chance to release a 225 magical damage shocking bolt at a nearby attacker and 4 additional enemies.

Shiva's Guard
4,500gEmits a freezing wave that deals 260 magical damage to enemies and slows their movement by -40% for 4 seconds. Radius: 825

Daedalus
5,100gGrants each attack a 30% chance to deal 225% damage.
