Pugna is a potent Intelligence-based spellcaster who thrives on battlefield disruption, objective destruction, and massive magic burst. With exceptionally high Intelligence growth, he controls the flow of combat by punishing enemies for casting spells and rapidly draining their life essence, making him a nightmare for compositions reliant on active ability usage.
Base Stats & Attributes
Hero Attributes
| Attribute |
Base Value |
Growth (per level) |
| Strength |
19 |
2.0 |
| Agility |
24 |
1.3 |
| Intelligence |
24 |
5.2 |
Statistics & Mechanics
| Statistic |
Value |
Mechanic |
Value |
| Damage |
45-52 |
Base HP Regen |
0.25/s |
| HP |
580 |
HP Regen |
+2.15/s |
| MP |
338 |
MP Regen |
+1.21/s |
| Armor |
3.4 |
Turn Rate |
0.5 |
| Move Speed |
330 |
Base Attack Time (BAT) |
1.7 |
| Attack Range |
630 |
Attack Animations |
0.5 / 0.5 |
Hero Skills Breakdown
1. Nether Blast
Unleashes a volatile explosion from the Nether Plane, dealing damage to all units and structures caught within the blast radius.
- Damage Type: Magical
- Targeting: Affects structures (buildings) and units.
| Level |
Damage |
Cooldown |
Manacost |
| 1 |
100 |
5 seconds |
85 |
| 2 |
175 |
5 seconds |
105 |
| 3 |
250 |
5 seconds |
125 |
| 4 |
325 |
5 seconds |
145 |
2. Decrepify
Banishes the target to the ethereal plane, preventing them from attacking or being attacked. While in this state, enemies are slowed, and the target takes increased damage from magical sources. This spell does not slow allied units.
- Mechanic: Ethereal (cannot attack/be attacked)
- Duration: 3.5 seconds
| Level |
Move Slow % |
Bonus Magic Damage % |
Cast Range |
Cooldown |
Manacost |
| 1 |
30% |
30% |
400 |
15 seconds |
60 |
| 2 |
40% |
40% |
500 |
12 seconds |
60 |
| 3 |
50% |
50% |
600 |
9 seconds |
60 |
| 4 |
60% |
60% |
700 |
6 seconds |
60 |
3. Nether Ward
Summons a static ward that passively leeches mana from nearby enemies. If an enemy hero casts a spell while in range, the ward lashes out with Mana Flare, dealing magical damage based on the mana spent by the target.
- Area of Effect (AoE): 1600 radius
- Damage Type: Magical
| Level |
Mana Leech/sec |
Mana Flare Damage (Base + Modifier) |
Duration |
Cooldown |
Manacost |
| 1 |
0.6% |
50 + (1.0x mana spent) |
18 seconds |
35 seconds |
80 |
| 2 |
0.8% |
50 + (1.25x mana spent) |
22 seconds |
35 seconds |
80 |
| 3 |
1.0% |
50 + (1.5x mana spent) |
26 seconds |
35 seconds |
80 |
| 4 |
1.2% |
50 + (1.75x mana spent) |
30 seconds |
35 seconds |
80 |
4. Life Drain
Channels a powerful stream of life essence from the target enemy, converting it into hit points for Pugna. If Pugna is at full health, the spell will restore his mana instead. When cast on an ally, the process is reversed, with Pugna sacrificing his own health to heal them.
- Mechanic: Channeling
- Duration: 10 seconds
- Scepter Upgrade: Removes cooldown and increases damage output.
| Level |
HP Drain/sec |
Cooldown |
Manacost |
| 1 |
150 |
7 seconds |
125 |
| 2 |
225 |
7 seconds |
175 |
| 3 |
300 |
7 seconds |
225 |
Item Build Guide
| Phase |
Recommended Items |
Strategic Purpose |
| Early Game |
Null Talisman, Boots of Speed, Clarity |
Increase spell damage and lane movement speed. |
| Core Items |
Aether Lens, Aghanim's Scepter, Arcane Boots |
Extend cast ranges, remove ultimate cooldown, and provide mana. |
| Late Game |
Dagon, Ghost Scepter, Scythe of Vyse |
Maximize burst potential and add defensive/offensive utility. |
Quick Gameplay Tips
- Amplification Synergy: Always apply Decrepify to an enemy before casting your other spells. The increased magical damage taken by the target significantly boosts the effectiveness of both Nether Blast and Life Drain.
- Strategic Ward Placement: Place Nether Ward in obscured locations during team fights. Enemies often struggle to find it, forcing them to either stop casting spells to avoid taking massive damage from Mana Flare or commit positioning errors to destroy it.
- Healing Versatility: Do not forget that Life Drain can be used on allies. If a carry teammate is in trouble, you can act as a mobile "battery," transferring your own life essence to keep them alive while positioning safely behind them.