Troll Warlord

Agility•Ranged•Carry, Pusher, Disabler, Durable

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
Whirling Axes (Ranged)
Q
Whirling Axes (Ranged)
Troll hurls a fistful of five axes in a cone shape over 950 range, slowing and damaging enemy units.
Recommended: level 1Hotkey: QMax level: 4Cooldown: 9s
2
Fervor
W
Fervor
With each continuous blow on the same target, Troll gains increased attack speed. If Troll changes targets, the stacks drop to zero.
Recommended: level 2Hotkey: WMax level: 4
3
Berserker's Rage
E
Berserker's Rage
While in melee form, Troll Warlord's attacks have a chance to ensnare, preventing the target from moving or using mobility spells and has additional movement speed. When in ranged form, Troll Warlord's attacks have a chance to Maim the target, dealing bonus damage, and slowing the target's movement and attack speed.
Recommended: level 3Hotkey: EMax level: 4
4
Whirling Axes (Ranged)
Q
Whirling Axes (Ranged)
Troll hurls a fistful of five axes in a cone shape over 950 range, slowing and damaging enemy units.
Recommended: level 4Hotkey: QMax level: 4Cooldown: 9s
5
Whirling Axes (Ranged)
Q
Whirling Axes (Ranged)
Troll hurls a fistful of five axes in a cone shape over 950 range, slowing and damaging enemy units.
Recommended: level 5Hotkey: QMax level: 4Cooldown: 9s
6
Battle Trance
R
Battle Trance
Troll unleashes a powerful battle trance, that forces you to continuously attack the closest enemy unit within 900 range, prioritizing heroes. Damage does not kill you during this mode. Grants you bonus lifesteal, attack speed and movement speed. Applies a Basic Dispel. DISPEL TYPE: Basic Dispel
Recommended: level 6Hotkey: RMax level: 3Cooldown: 90 / 80 / 70sMana: 150
7
Whirling Axes (Ranged)
Q
Whirling Axes (Ranged)
Troll hurls a fistful of five axes in a cone shape over 950 range, slowing and damaging enemy units.
Recommended: level 7Hotkey: QMax level: 4Cooldown: 9s
8
Fervor
W
Fervor
With each continuous blow on the same target, Troll gains increased attack speed. If Troll changes targets, the stacks drop to zero.
Recommended: level 8Hotkey: WMax level: 4
9
Fervor
W
Fervor
With each continuous blow on the same target, Troll gains increased attack speed. If Troll changes targets, the stacks drop to zero.
Recommended: level 9Hotkey: WMax level: 4
10Talent
+axe slow durations Whirling Axes Debuff Duration
11
Fervor
W
Fervor
With each continuous blow on the same target, Troll gains increased attack speed. If Troll changes targets, the stacks drop to zero.
Recommended: level 11Hotkey: WMax level: 4
12
Battle Trance
R
Battle Trance
Troll unleashes a powerful battle trance, that forces you to continuously attack the closest enemy unit within 900 range, prioritizing heroes. Damage does not kill you during this mode. Grants you bonus lifesteal, attack speed and movement speed. Applies a Basic Dispel. DISPEL TYPE: Basic Dispel
Recommended: level 12Hotkey: RMax level: 3Cooldown: 90 / 80 / 70sMana: 150
13
Berserker's Rage
E
Berserker's Rage
While in melee form, Troll Warlord's attacks have a chance to ensnare, preventing the target from moving or using mobility spells and has additional movement speed. When in ranged form, Troll Warlord's attacks have a chance to Maim the target, dealing bonus damage, and slowing the target's movement and attack speed.
Recommended: level 13Hotkey: EMax level: 4
14
Berserker's Rage
E
Berserker's Rage
While in melee form, Troll Warlord's attacks have a chance to ensnare, preventing the target from moving or using mobility spells and has additional movement speed. When in ranged form, Troll Warlord's attacks have a chance to Maim the target, dealing bonus damage, and slowing the target's movement and attack speed.
Recommended: level 14Hotkey: EMax level: 4
15Talent
+attack speed Fervor Attack Speed
16
Berserker's Rage
E
Berserker's Rage
While in melee form, Troll Warlord's attacks have a chance to ensnare, preventing the target from moving or using mobility spells and has additional movement speed. When in ranged form, Troll Warlord's attacks have a chance to Maim the target, dealing bonus damage, and slowing the target's movement and attack speed.
Recommended: level 16Hotkey: EMax level: 4
17
Battle Trance
R
Battle Trance
Troll unleashes a powerful battle trance, that forces you to continuously attack the closest enemy unit within 900 range, prioritizing heroes. Damage does not kill you during this mode. Grants you bonus lifesteal, attack speed and movement speed. Applies a Basic Dispel. DISPEL TYPE: Basic Dispel
Recommended: level 17Hotkey: RMax level: 3Cooldown: 90 / 80 / 70sMana: 150
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Whirling Axes Pierce Magic Immunity

1
Whirling Axes (Ranged)
Q
Whirling Axes (Ranged)
Troll hurls a fistful of five axes in a cone shape over 950 range, slowing and damaging enemy units.
Recommended: level 1Hotkey: QMax level: 4Cooldown: 9s
2
Fervor
W
Fervor
With each continuous blow on the same target, Troll gains increased attack speed. If Troll changes targets, the stacks drop to zero.
Recommended: level 2Hotkey: WMax level: 4
3
Berserker's Rage
E
Berserker's Rage
While in melee form, Troll Warlord's attacks have a chance to ensnare, preventing the target from moving or using mobility spells and has additional movement speed. When in ranged form, Troll Warlord's attacks have a chance to Maim the target, dealing bonus damage, and slowing the target's movement and attack speed.
Recommended: level 3Hotkey: EMax level: 4
4
Whirling Axes (Ranged)
Q
Whirling Axes (Ranged)
Troll hurls a fistful of five axes in a cone shape over 950 range, slowing and damaging enemy units.
Recommended: level 4Hotkey: QMax level: 4Cooldown: 9s
5
Whirling Axes (Ranged)
Q
Whirling Axes (Ranged)
Troll hurls a fistful of five axes in a cone shape over 950 range, slowing and damaging enemy units.
Recommended: level 5Hotkey: QMax level: 4Cooldown: 9s
6
Battle Trance
R
Battle Trance
Troll unleashes a powerful battle trance, that forces you to continuously attack the closest enemy unit within 900 range, prioritizing heroes. Damage does not kill you during this mode. Grants you bonus lifesteal, attack speed and movement speed. Applies a Basic Dispel. DISPEL TYPE: Basic Dispel
Recommended: level 6Hotkey: RMax level: 3Cooldown: 90 / 80 / 70sMana: 150
7
Whirling Axes (Ranged)
Q
Whirling Axes (Ranged)
Troll hurls a fistful of five axes in a cone shape over 950 range, slowing and damaging enemy units.
Recommended: level 7Hotkey: QMax level: 4Cooldown: 9s
8
Fervor
W
Fervor
With each continuous blow on the same target, Troll gains increased attack speed. If Troll changes targets, the stacks drop to zero.
Recommended: level 8Hotkey: WMax level: 4
9
Fervor
W
Fervor
With each continuous blow on the same target, Troll gains increased attack speed. If Troll changes targets, the stacks drop to zero.
Recommended: level 9Hotkey: WMax level: 4
10Talent
+axe slow durations Whirling Axes Debuff Duration
11
Fervor
W
Fervor
With each continuous blow on the same target, Troll gains increased attack speed. If Troll changes targets, the stacks drop to zero.
Recommended: level 11Hotkey: WMax level: 4
12
Battle Trance
R
Battle Trance
Troll unleashes a powerful battle trance, that forces you to continuously attack the closest enemy unit within 900 range, prioritizing heroes. Damage does not kill you during this mode. Grants you bonus lifesteal, attack speed and movement speed. Applies a Basic Dispel. DISPEL TYPE: Basic Dispel
Recommended: level 12Hotkey: RMax level: 3Cooldown: 90 / 80 / 70sMana: 150
13
Berserker's Rage
E
Berserker's Rage
While in melee form, Troll Warlord's attacks have a chance to ensnare, preventing the target from moving or using mobility spells and has additional movement speed. When in ranged form, Troll Warlord's attacks have a chance to Maim the target, dealing bonus damage, and slowing the target's movement and attack speed.
Recommended: level 13Hotkey: EMax level: 4

14
Berserker's Rage
E
Berserker's Rage
While in melee form, Troll Warlord's attacks have a chance to ensnare, preventing the target from moving or using mobility spells and has additional movement speed. When in ranged form, Troll Warlord's attacks have a chance to Maim the target, dealing bonus damage, and slowing the target's movement and attack speed.
Recommended: level 14Hotkey: EMax level: 4
15Talent
+attack speed Fervor Attack Speed
16
Berserker's Rage
E
Berserker's Rage
While in melee form, Troll Warlord's attacks have a chance to ensnare, preventing the target from moving or using mobility spells and has additional movement speed. When in ranged form, Troll Warlord's attacks have a chance to Maim the target, dealing bonus damage, and slowing the target's movement and attack speed.
Recommended: level 16Hotkey: EMax level: 4
17
Battle Trance
R
Battle Trance
Troll unleashes a powerful battle trance, that forces you to continuously attack the closest enemy unit within 900 range, prioritizing heroes. Damage does not kill you during this mode. Grants you bonus lifesteal, attack speed and movement speed. Applies a Basic Dispel. DISPEL TYPE: Basic Dispel
Recommended: level 17Hotkey: RMax level: 3Cooldown: 90 / 80 / 70sMana: 150
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Whirling Axes Pierce Magic Immunity

1
Whirling Axes (Ranged)
Q
Whirling Axes (Ranged)
Troll hurls a fistful of five axes in a cone shape over 950 range, slowing and damaging enemy units.
Recommended: level 1Hotkey: QMax level: 4Cooldown: 9s
2
Fervor
W
Fervor
With each continuous blow on the same target, Troll gains increased attack speed. If Troll changes targets, the stacks drop to zero.
Recommended: level 2Hotkey: WMax level: 4
3
Berserker's Rage
E
Berserker's Rage
While in melee form, Troll Warlord's attacks have a chance to ensnare, preventing the target from moving or using mobility spells and has additional movement speed. When in ranged form, Troll Warlord's attacks have a chance to Maim the target, dealing bonus damage, and slowing the target's movement and attack speed.
Recommended: level 3Hotkey: EMax level: 4
4
Whirling Axes (Ranged)
Q
Whirling Axes (Ranged)
Troll hurls a fistful of five axes in a cone shape over 950 range, slowing and damaging enemy units.
Recommended: level 4Hotkey: QMax level: 4Cooldown: 9s
5
Whirling Axes (Ranged)
Q
Whirling Axes (Ranged)
Troll hurls a fistful of five axes in a cone shape over 950 range, slowing and damaging enemy units.
Recommended: level 5Hotkey: QMax level: 4Cooldown: 9s
6
Battle Trance
R
Battle Trance
Troll unleashes a powerful battle trance, that forces you to continuously attack the closest enemy unit within 900 range, prioritizing heroes. Damage does not kill you during this mode. Grants you bonus lifesteal, attack speed and movement speed. Applies a Basic Dispel. DISPEL TYPE: Basic Dispel
Recommended: level 6Hotkey: RMax level: 3Cooldown: 90 / 80 / 70sMana: 150
7
Whirling Axes (Ranged)
Q
Whirling Axes (Ranged)
Troll hurls a fistful of five axes in a cone shape over 950 range, slowing and damaging enemy units.
Recommended: level 7Hotkey: QMax level: 4Cooldown: 9s
8
Fervor
W
Fervor
With each continuous blow on the same target, Troll gains increased attack speed. If Troll changes targets, the stacks drop to zero.
Recommended: level 8Hotkey: WMax level: 4
9
Fervor
W
Fervor
With each continuous blow on the same target, Troll gains increased attack speed. If Troll changes targets, the stacks drop to zero.
Recommended: level 9Hotkey: WMax level: 4

10Talent
+axe slow durations Whirling Axes Debuff Duration
11
Fervor
W
Fervor
With each continuous blow on the same target, Troll gains increased attack speed. If Troll changes targets, the stacks drop to zero.
Recommended: level 11Hotkey: WMax level: 4
12
Battle Trance
R
Battle Trance
Troll unleashes a powerful battle trance, that forces you to continuously attack the closest enemy unit within 900 range, prioritizing heroes. Damage does not kill you during this mode. Grants you bonus lifesteal, attack speed and movement speed. Applies a Basic Dispel. DISPEL TYPE: Basic Dispel
Recommended: level 12Hotkey: RMax level: 3Cooldown: 90 / 80 / 70sMana: 150
13
Berserker's Rage
E
Berserker's Rage
While in melee form, Troll Warlord's attacks have a chance to ensnare, preventing the target from moving or using mobility spells and has additional movement speed. When in ranged form, Troll Warlord's attacks have a chance to Maim the target, dealing bonus damage, and slowing the target's movement and attack speed.
Recommended: level 13Hotkey: EMax level: 4
14
Berserker's Rage
E
Berserker's Rage
While in melee form, Troll Warlord's attacks have a chance to ensnare, preventing the target from moving or using mobility spells and has additional movement speed. When in ranged form, Troll Warlord's attacks have a chance to Maim the target, dealing bonus damage, and slowing the target's movement and attack speed.
Recommended: level 14Hotkey: EMax level: 4
15Talent
+attack speed Fervor Attack Speed
16
Berserker's Rage
E
Berserker's Rage
While in melee form, Troll Warlord's attacks have a chance to ensnare, preventing the target from moving or using mobility spells and has additional movement speed. When in ranged form, Troll Warlord's attacks have a chance to Maim the target, dealing bonus damage, and slowing the target's movement and attack speed.
Recommended: level 16Hotkey: EMax level: 4
17
Battle Trance
R
Battle Trance
Troll unleashes a powerful battle trance, that forces you to continuously attack the closest enemy unit within 900 range, prioritizing heroes. Damage does not kill you during this mode. Grants you bonus lifesteal, attack speed and movement speed. Applies a Basic Dispel. DISPEL TYPE: Basic Dispel
Recommended: level 17Hotkey: RMax level: 3Cooldown: 90 / 80 / 70sMana: 150
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Whirling Axes Pierce Magic Immunity

Talent tree

Battle Trance Strong Dispels

Lv25Pick one

Whirling Axes Pierce Magic Immunity

+axe damage Whirling Axes Damage

Lv20Pick one

Allies Receive Battle Trance Attack Speed

+trance durations Battle Trance Duration

Lv15Pick one

+attack speed Fervor Attack Speed

+bonus move speed Berserker's Rage Movement Speed

Lv10Pick one

+axe slow durations Whirling Axes Debuff Duration

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.

Quelling Blade

100g

Destroy a target tree.

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.

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

Circlet

155g

Magic Wand

460g

Instantly restores 15 health and mana per charge stored. Max 20 charges. Gains a charge whenever a visible enemy within 1200 range uses an ability.

Faerie Fire

65g

Instantly restores 85 health.

Slippers of Agility

140g

Early Game

7 items

Power Treads

1,400g

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

Perseverance

1,400g

Null Talisman

505g

Wraith Band

505g

Phase Boots

1,450g

Gives 20% increased movement speed on melee heroes, and 10% on ranged heroes, and lets you move through units and turn more quickly for 3 seconds.

Bracer

505g

Falcon Blade

1,125g

Mid Game

8 items

Battle Fury

3,900g

Destroy a target tree.

Yasha

2,100g

Sange and Yasha

4,200g

Sange

2,100g

Maelstrom

2,950g

Grants 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.

Black King Bar

4,050g

Applies 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

Perseverance

1,400g

Echo Sabre

2,700g

Causes melee attacks to attack twice in quick succession. The double attacks apply a 100% movement slow for 0.8 seconds on the first strike.

Late Game

8 items

Black King Bar

4,050g

Silver Edge

5,700g

Makes you invisible for 17 seconds, or until you attack or cast a spell. While invisible, you move 25% faster and can move through units. Attacking to end the invisibility will deal 300 bonus physical damage, disable their passive abilities for 5 seconds, and cap their movement speed to 200.