Ulfsaar, the Ursa Warrior, is a premier, close-quarters Agility carry in DotA 1, renowned for his unmatched single-target physical burst and elite objective-taking capabilities. Combining formidable Strength growth with a scaling damage mechanism, he specializes in locking down targets up close and shredding them within seconds. While his natural attack range is limited, Ulfsaar leverages high base movement speed, crowd control, and a defensive frenzy that grants near-invulnerability to easily overpower his foes in direct combat.
Base Stats & Attributes
Hero Attributes
| Attribute |
Base Value |
Growth (per level) |
| Strength |
24 |
+2.6 |
| Agility |
18 |
+2.4 |
| Intelligence |
16 |
+1.5 |
Statistics & Mechanics
| Statistic |
Value |
Mechanic |
Value |
| Damage |
42-46 |
Base HP Regen |
0.75/s |
| HP |
680 |
HP Regen |
+3.15/s |
| MP |
242 |
MP Regen |
+0.81/s |
| Armor |
3.6 |
Turn Rate |
0.5 |
| Move Speed |
310 |
Base Attack Time (BAT) |
1.7 |
| Attack Range |
150 (melee) |
Attack Animations |
0.3 / 0.3 |
Hero Skills Breakdown
1. Earthshock
Ursa leaps forward and slams the earth, causing a powerful shock. It deals magical damage to nearby enemies and slows their movement speed.
- Damage Type: Magical
- Leap Distance: 250 range
- Slow Duration: 4 seconds
| Level |
Magical Damage |
Movement Slow |
Cooldown |
Manacost |
| 1 |
75 |
10% |
11.0 sec |
85 |
| 2 |
125 |
20% |
10.0 sec |
85 |
| 3 |
175 |
30% |
9.0 sec |
85 |
| 4 |
225 |
40% |
8.0 sec |
85 |
2. Overpower
Sends Ulfsaar into a rage until he can expend his rapid energy on a target. This temporarily boosts his attack speed immensely for a limited number of attacks.
- Attack Speed Bonus: +400 attack speed
- Maximum Buff Duration: 20 seconds (expires early if attack limit is reached)
| Level |
Attack Limit |
Cooldown |
Manacost |
| 1 |
4 attacks |
15.0 sec |
40 |
| 2 |
5 attacks |
13.0 sec |
50 |
| 3 |
6 attacks |
11.0 sec |
60 |
| 4 |
7 attacks |
9.0 sec |
70 |
3. Fury Swipes
Each attack opens the wound deeper in the target, causing subsequent physical attacks to deal incrementally increased damage.
- Damage Type: Physical
- Mechanic: Consecutive attacks on the same target stack the damage bonus infinitely
- Special Duration (Roshan): Debuff lasts 10 seconds when applied on Roshan
| Level |
Bonus Damage per Attack |
Debuff Duration (Standard) |
Cooldown |
Manacost |
| 1 |
9 |
8 seconds |
Passive |
0 |
| 2 |
18 |
12 seconds |
Passive |
0 |
| 3 |
27 |
16 seconds |
Passive |
0 |
| 4 |
36 |
20 seconds |
Passive |
0 |
4. Enrage
Ursa goes into a violent frenzy, causing him to take significantly reduced damage from all incoming sources and granting him massive Status Resistance.
- Damage Reduction: 80% less damage from any source
- Status Resistance Bonus: +50% Status Resistance
- Dispel Condition: Removes any existing debuffs instantly upon cast (Basic Dispel)
- Aghanim's Scepter Upgrade: Reduces cooldown considerably and allows the ultimate to be cast even while fully disabled (such as during stuns, silences, or hexes).
| Level |
Enrage Duration |
Cooldown |
Manacost |
| 1 |
4.0 seconds |
70.0 sec |
0 |
| 2 |
4.5 seconds |
50.0 sec |
0 |
| 3 |
5.0 seconds |
30.0 sec |
0 |
Item Build Guide
| Phase |
Recommended Items |
Strategic Purpose |
| Early Game |
Phase Boots, Morbid Mask, Magic Wand |
Phase Boots helps close the gap on targets and navigate through unit collision. Morbid Mask provides passive lifesteal that works alongside Fury Swipes, unlocking early jungle farming and solo Roshan potential. |
| Core Items |
Blink Dagger, Black King Bar, Vladmir's Offering |
Blink Dagger is absolutely vital to solve Ulfsaar's kitability and jump directly on target squishy heroes. Black King Bar prevents him from being controlled during Overpower, and Vladmir's Offering grants lifesteal, armor, and mana regen. |
| Late Game |
Satanic, Abyssal Blade, Aghanim's Scepter |
Satanic synergizes with high physical damage to instantly heal back to full HP. Abyssal Blade adds a reliable, through-spell-immunity stun to lock down targets, while Aghanim's Scepter allows casting Enrage while stunned. |
Quick Gameplay Tips
- Pre-casting Overpower: Always activate Overpower several seconds before engaging in a fight. Because the buff lasts up to 20 seconds, you can jump in with your existing rapid attacks, expend them immediately, and then instantly cast Overpower again. This allows you to chain up to 14 lightning-fast attacks in a row, melting almost any hero.
- Early Solo Roshan: Thanks to Fury Swipes, Ulfsaar can solo Roshan extremely early in the game. Once you obtain a Morbid Mask (or Vladmir's Offering), head to the pit. Ensure the pit is dewarded, use Overpower to stack the Fury Swipes debuff rapidly, and rely on the lifesteal to keep your HP topped off.
- Baiting Spells with Scepter: With an Aghanim's Scepter, do not be afraid to play aggressively. Since you can cast Enrage while fully stunned, you can confidently bait the enemy's heaviest initiation and crowd control spells, purge them instantly upon casting your ultimate, and turn the fight on them with 80% damage reduction.