If there is one hero that embodies absolute aggression and crowd control through self-sacrifice in DotA 1, it is Mogul Kahn, the Axe. Boasting one of the highest Strength gains in the game ($+3.4$ per level) and an enviable base health regeneration, Axe is designed to cut enemy creep waves, initiate chaotic team fights, and execute fleeing enemies without mercy.
Base Stats & Attributes
Hero Attributes
| Attribute |
Base Value |
Growth (per level) |
| Strength (Str) |
25 |
+3.4 |
| Agility (Agi) |
20 |
+2.2 |
| Intelligence (Int) |
18 |
+1.6 |
Statistics & Mechanics
| Statistic |
Value |
Mechanic |
Value |
| Damage |
52-56 |
Base HP Regen |
3 /s |
| HP |
700 (+5.5/s total) |
Turn Rate |
0.6 |
| MP |
266 (+0.91/s total) |
Move Speed |
310 |
| Armor |
0.9 |
BAT / Attack Range |
1.7 / 150 (Melee) |
Hero Skills Breakdown
1. Berserker's Call
Mogul Kahn focuses all of his enemies' hatred on him, causing them to attack him at all costs.
- Area of Effect (AoE): 300
- Bonus Armor: +30 Armor (granted instantly for the duration).
- Mechanics: Affects Spell Immune enemies. Taunt is cancelled immediately if Axe dies.
- Scepter Upgrade: Applies Battle Hunger to all affected units and reduces cooldown by 3 seconds.
| Level |
Duration |
Cooldown |
Cooldown (Scepter) |
Manacost |
| 1 |
2.0 sec |
17 sec |
14 sec |
80 |
| 2 |
2.4 sec |
15 sec |
12 sec |
90 |
| 3 |
2.8 sec |
13 sec |
10 sec |
100 |
| 4 |
3.2 sec |
11 sec |
8 sec |
110 |
2. Battle Hunger
Afflicts a target with a terrible killing hunger. The target takes magical damage per second until it kills a unit. Slows the target by 12% and grants Axe a 12% stacking movement bonus per affected enemy (bonuses are halved against non-heroes).
- Duration: 12 seconds.
- Dispel Condition: Target must kill a non-illusion enemy unit.
- Mechanics: Doesn't stack on the same target, but refreshes the duration.
- Scepter Upgrade: Reduces target's armor by 7 and increases Axe's armor by 7.
| Level |
Damage per Second |
Total Potential Damage |
Cooldown |
Manacost |
| 1 |
16 |
192 |
20 sec |
50 |
| 2 |
24 |
288 |
15 sec |
60 |
| 3 |
32 |
384 |
10 sec |
70 |
| 4 |
40 |
480 |
5 sec |
80 |
3. Counter Helix (Passive)
Mogul Kahn counters a portion of blows made to him, dealing divine (pure) damage to all nearby enemy units.
- Area of Effect (AoE): 275
- Internal Cooldown: 0.3 seconds.
- Mechanics: Cannot proc from missed attacks, or attacks made by structures or wards.
| Level |
Proc Chance |
Divine Damage |
| 1 |
17% |
60 |
| 2 |
18% |
100 |
| 3 |
19% |
140 |
| 4 |
20% |
180 |
4. Culling Blade (Ultimate)
Purges the weak from Mogul Kahn's sight. Deals moderate magical damage, but will instantly kill a target that has low HP, bypassing all defensive buffs or shields.
- Success Buff: Grants +30% movement and attack speed for 6 seconds to nearby allies.
- Success Mechanic: Does not go on cooldown and refunds manacost when a hero is executed.
| Level |
Regular Damage |
Kill Threshold (Instant Death) |
Cooldown |
Manacost |
| 1 |
150 (Magical) |
Below 250 HP |
75 sec |
60 |
| 2 |
250 (Magical) |
Below 350 HP |
65 sec |
120 |
| 3 |
300 (Magical) |
Below 450 HP |
55 sec |
180 |
Item Build Guide
| Phase |
Recommended Items |
Strategic Purpose |
| Early Game |
Stout Shield, Tangoes, Healing Salve, Boots of Speed |
Essential lane sustainability and damage block to trigger Counter Helix safely. |
| Core Items |
Kelen's Blink Dagger, Vanguard, Arcane Boots (or Power Treads) |
Blink Dagger is mandatory for initiation. Vanguard provides raw tankiness. Arcane Boots solve Axe's early mana issues. |
| Late Game |
Blade Mail, Aghanim's Scepter, Heart of Tarrasque, Shiva's Guard |
Blade Mail synergizes perfectly with Berserker's Call. Scepter and Shiva's upgrade your team-fight control exponentially. |
Quick Gameplay Tips
- Aggro Manipulation: Right-click an enemy hero while standing next to enemy creeps. The creeps will immediately target you, allowing you to force instant Counter Helix spins to shred the enemy laner.
- Mana Management: At level 1, Axe only has 266 mana. A single combo of Berserker's Call (80) and Battle Hunger (50) consumes half your pool. Use skills wisely until you secure your Arcane Boots or Intelligence items.
