Lina Inverse, the Slayer, is a formidable Intelligence-based nuker and semi-carry in DotA 1, feared for her capacity to deliver devastating burst damage and her rapid scaling with spellcasting. With an exceptional starting Intelligence and scaling, she dominates mid-lane matchups and excels at deleting high-priority targets with her ultimate. Her unique strength lies in her ability to weave high-impact spells with right-click attacks, utilizing her passive movement and attack speed bonuses to overwhelm opponents in sustained skirmishes.
2. Base Stats & Attributes
Hero Attributes
| Attribute |
Base Value |
Growth (per level) |
| Strength |
20 |
+2.4 |
| Agility |
23 |
+2.1 |
| Intelligence |
30 |
+3.7 |
Statistics & Mechanics
| Statistic |
Value |
Mechanic |
Value |
| Damage |
49-57 |
Base HP Regen |
0.25/s |
| HP |
600 |
HP Regen |
+2.25/s |
| MP |
410 |
MP Regen |
+1.51/s |
| Armor |
3.3 |
Turn Rate |
0.6 |
| Move Speed |
290 |
Base Attack Time (BAT) |
1.6 |
| Attack Range |
670 (missile: 1000) |
Attack Animations |
0.65 / 0.6 |
3. Hero Skills Breakdown
1. Dragon Slave
Lina releases a rolling wave of fire that travels forward in a straight line, scorching all enemy units caught in its path.
- Damage Type: Magical
- Area of Effect (AoE): Line-based
| Level |
Magical Damage |
Cooldown |
Manacost |
| 1 |
85 |
8 seconds |
100 |
| 2 |
160 |
8 seconds |
115 |
| 3 |
235 |
8 seconds |
130 |
| 4 |
310 |
8 seconds |
145 |
2. Light Strike Array
Lina summons a focused column of flames at a target location, damaging and temporarily stunning any enemies standing within the impact zone.
- Damage Type: Magical
- Mechanic: Ground-targeted area stun
| Level |
Magical Damage |
Stun Duration |
Cooldown |
Manacost |
| 1 |
80 |
1.6 seconds |
10 seconds |
100 |
| 2 |
120 |
1.6 seconds |
9 seconds |
105 |
| 3 |
160 |
1.6 seconds |
8 seconds |
110 |
| 4 |
200 |
1.6 seconds |
7 seconds |
115 |
3. Fiery Soul
Each time Lina casts a spell, she enters a state of heightened energy, granting significant bonuses to both her movement speed and attack speed. This effect stacks multiple times.
- Mechanic: Passive stacking buff
- Max Stacks: 3
- Duration: Buff duration refreshes upon each subsequent spell cast
| Level |
Attack Speed Bonus (per stack) |
Movement Speed Bonus (per stack) |
Cooldown |
Manacost |
| 1 |
+40 |
+5% |
Passive |
0 |
| 2 |
+60 |
+6% |
Passive |
0 |
| 3 |
+80 |
+7% |
Passive |
0 |
| 4 |
+100 |
+8% |
Passive |
0 |
4. Laguna Blade
Lina channels her fury into a single, concentrated bolt of lightning, striking a targeted enemy with overwhelming force.
- Damage Type: Magical
- Aghanim's Scepter Upgrade: Changes damage type to Divine (Pure damage)
| Level |
Magical Damage |
Cooldown |
Manacost |
| 1 |
500 |
70 seconds |
250 |
| 2 |
700 |
60 seconds |
400 |
| 3 |
900 |
50 seconds |
550 |
4. Item Build Guide
| Phase |
Recommended Items |
Strategic Purpose |
| Early Game |
Bottle, Null Talisman, Arcane Boots |
Bottle provides necessary sustain and rune control; Arcane Boots allow for frequent spell spam to keep Fiery Soul stacks active. |
| Core Items |
Euls Scepter, Aghanim's Scepter, Blink Dagger |
Euls Scepter provides a reliable setup for Light Strike Array; Blink Dagger ensures optimal positioning; Aghanim's Scepter allows Laguna Blade to pierce resistance. |
| Late Game |
Bloodthorn, Scythe of Vyse, Shiva's Guard |
Bloodthorn capitalizes on your attack speed; Scythe of Vyse offers vital lockdown; Shiva's Guard provides armor and an active slow to kite opponents. |
5. Quick Gameplay Tips
- The Euls Setup: Lina’s Light Strike Array has a slight delay. The most consistent way to land it is to cast Cyclone (from Euls Scepter) on an enemy. Time your stun to land exactly when the enemy is about to fall back to the ground; they will be stunned the moment they become targetable, ensuring a guaranteed combo into Dragon Slave and Laguna Blade.
- Fiery Soul Weaving: Always try to keep your Fiery Soul stacks up during teamfights, even if you have already used your main damage spells. Use your lower-cooldown spells like Dragon Slave to maintain your speed bonuses, which makes you much harder to catch and significantly increases your right-click damage output between casting phases.