Darkterror, the Faceless Void, is one of the most formidable hard-carry heroes in DotA 1, possessing an unmatched ability to manipulate time to dictate the pace of teamfights. Known for his game-changing ultimate, he excels at isolating key enemy targets and deleting them before they have a chance to react. With high base Strength and stellar Agility growth, Void transitions from a mobile, slippery skirmisher into an unstoppable juggernaut capable of controlling the battlefield and bending spacetime to his will.
2. Base Stats & Attributes
Hero Attributes
| Attribute |
Base Value |
Growth (per level) |
| Strength |
24 |
+2.4 |
| Agility |
23 |
+3.0 |
| Intelligence |
15 |
+1.5 |
Statistics & Mechanics
| Statistic |
Value |
Mechanic |
Value |
| Damage |
56-62 |
Base HP Regen |
0.75/s |
| HP |
680 |
HP Regen |
+3.15/s |
| MP |
230 |
MP Regen |
+0.76/s |
| Armor |
3.3 |
Turn Rate |
1 |
| Move Speed |
300 |
Base Attack Time (BAT) |
1.7 |
| Attack Range |
150 (melee) |
Attack Animations |
0.5 / 0.56 |
3. Hero Skills Breakdown
1. Time Walk
Faceless Void rushes to a target location, effectively reversing time and backtracking any damage he sustained during the previous few seconds of movement.
- Mechanic: Dash/Blink
- Damage Backtracking: Negates damage taken in the last 2 seconds
- Aghanim's Scepter Upgrade: Automatically applies Time Lock to all valid enemies caught near the landing location
| Level |
Cast Range |
Cooldown |
Manacost |
| 1 |
675 |
24 seconds |
40 |
| 2 |
675 |
18 seconds |
40 |
| 3 |
675 |
12 seconds |
40 |
| 4 |
675 |
6 seconds |
40 |
2. Time Dilation
Faceless Void traps all enemies in his immediate vicinity within a temporal field. This field freezes the cooldowns of any active abilities and significantly penalizes their mobility and combat speed based on the number of frozen abilities.
- Effect Type: Area of Effect (AoE) Debuff
- Area of Effect (AoE): 775 radius
- Speed Reduction: Movement and attack speed slow per frozen cooldown
| Level |
Duration |
Cooldown |
Manacost |
| 1 |
6 seconds |
40 seconds |
75 |
| 2 |
8 seconds |
34 seconds |
75 |
| 3 |
10 seconds |
28 seconds |
75 |
| 4 |
12 seconds |
22 seconds |
75 |
3. Time Lock
Faceless Void’s attacks have a chance to lock a target in time, stunning them and dealing bonus magical damage. While the target is locked, Void triggers an additional free attack from a phantom image. This free attack is capable of proccing any combat modifiers Void possesses, including additional Time Lock procs.
- Damage Type: Magical
- Unique Interaction: Does not stack with Cranium Basher or Abyssal Blade (cannot bash)
| Level |
Proc Chance |
Bonus Magical Damage |
Hero Stun Duration |
Non-Hero Stun Duration |
Cooldown |
Manacost |
| 1 |
12% |
25 |
0.65 seconds |
2.0 seconds |
Passive |
0 |
| 2 |
16% |
30 |
0.65 seconds |
2.0 seconds |
Passive |
0 |
| 3 |
20% |
35 |
0.65 seconds |
2.0 seconds |
Passive |
0 |
| 4 |
24% |
40 |
0.65 seconds |
2.0 seconds |
Passive |
0 |
4. Chronosphere
Faceless Void creates a spherical rip in spacetime, trapping all units within the area of effect for the duration of the event. While inside this sphere, all units are frozen in time, with the exception of Void and his owned units, who are granted a significant movement speed boost.
- Effect Type: Area of Effect (AoE) Lockdown
- Mobility: Grants 1000 movement speed to the caster while inside the sphere
| Level |
Sphere Duration |
Cooldown |
Manacost |
| 1 |
4 seconds |
160 seconds |
150 |
| 2 |
4.5 seconds |
160 seconds |
225 |
| 3 |
5 seconds |
160 seconds |
300 |
4. Item Build Guide
| Phase |
Recommended Items |
Strategic Purpose |
| Early Game |
Power Treads, Magic Wand, Mask of Madness |
Power Treads offer essential stats and attack speed. Magic Wand provides necessary recovery. Mask of Madness enables high-speed farming and extreme attack speed for early kills within the sphere. |
| Core Items |
Maelstrom, Black King Bar (BKB), Aghanim's Scepter |
Maelstrom provides flash-farming capability and attack speed. BKB is essential to ensure you are not interrupted during your ultimate. Aghanim's Scepter adds Time Lock to your Time Walk, boosting control and damage. |
| Late Game |
Daedalus, Butterfly, Eye of Skadi |
Daedalus scales damage output during Chronosphere. Butterfly provides unmatched evasion and Agility. Eye of Skadi adds durability and a chilling slow to keep enemies from escaping after the sphere ends. |
5. Quick Gameplay Tips
- The Double-Proc Logic: Remember that Time Lock triggers a secondary "phantom" attack. This secondary attack counts as a separate strike, meaning it can trigger another Time Lock, Maelstrom lightning, or critical strikes. This is why attack speed is the most valuable stat for Void; the faster you hit, the more likely you are to trigger a chain of locks that perma-stuns a target.
- Chronosphere Discipline: Do not be tempted to use your ultimate on single targets unless it is an essential kill. Chronosphere is the strongest team-fight spell in the game; wait for the enemy team to cluster, then jump in. Practice your positioning—placing the edge of the sphere on enemies allows you to strike them from outside, potentially leaving them unable to attack you while they are trapped.
- Backtracking Damage: Time Walk is not just an escape; it is a defensive cleanse. If you are struck by a heavy burst of damage (like Finger of Death or a heavy crit), immediately Time Walk toward the enemy. You will gain back the health you just lost, often frustrating an enemy who thought they had secured a kill.