Visage, the Necro'lic, is a formidable Intelligence core that excels at sustained aggression and high-impact burst damage. By absorbing incoming damage to fuel his offensive abilities and commanding his powerful Familiars, Visage functions as a durable tank-caster capable of dominating lane trades and turning team fights into lethal encounters.
Base Stats & Attributes
Hero Attributes
| Attribute |
Base Value |
Growth (per level) |
| Strength |
22 |
2.8 |
| Agility |
11 |
1.3 |
| Intelligence |
22 |
2.9 |
Statistics & Mechanics
| Statistic |
Value |
Mechanic |
Value |
| Damage |
45-55 |
Base HP Regen |
0.25/s |
| HP |
640 |
HP Regen |
+2.45/s |
| MP |
314 |
MP Regen |
+1.11/s |
| Armor |
-0.4 |
Turn Rate |
0.5 |
| Move Speed |
285 |
Base Attack Time (BAT) |
1.7 |
| Attack Range |
600 |
Attack Animations |
0.46 / 0.54 |
Hero Skills Breakdown
1. Grave Chill
Visage drains the vital essence of a target, siphoning their mobility and combat speed to bolster his own.
- Behavior: Target is slowed; caster gains bonus stats equal to the amount removed.
- Duration: 6 seconds
| Level |
Attack Speed Modifier |
Movement Speed Modifier |
Cooldown |
Manacost |
| 1 |
34 |
17% |
16 seconds |
90 |
| 2 |
46 |
23% |
14 seconds |
90 |
| 3 |
58 |
29% |
12 seconds |
90 |
| 4 |
70 |
35% |
10 seconds |
90 |
2. Soul Assumption
The hero tracks the agony of surrounding units and converts that suffering into raw power. By absorbing damage taken by nearby allies and foes, the caster accumulates charges that can be unleashed as a singular blast of energy against an enemy.
- Damage Type: Magical
- Unique Mechanic: Charges are accumulated based on total damage suffered within a specific window of time.
| Level |
Max Soul Charges |
Cooldown |
Manacost |
| 1 |
3 |
4 seconds |
125 |
| 2 |
4 |
4 seconds |
125 |
| 3 |
5 |
4 seconds |
125 |
| 4 |
6 |
4 seconds |
125 |
3. Gravekeeper's Cloak
The hero emanates a shroud of deathly energy, providing a layered protective barrier to himself and his summoned creatures. This barrier significantly mitigates incoming damage but degrades as it is struck, requiring time to fully restore its defensive capacity.
- Mechanic: Damage reduction layers; only triggers if damage exceeds a specific threshold.
- Radius: 1200 AoE
| Level |
Reduction per Layer |
Layer Restoration Time |
Cooldown |
Manacost |
| 1 |
8% |
6 seconds |
Passive |
0 |
| 2 |
12% |
5 seconds |
Passive |
0 |
| 3 |
16% |
4 seconds |
Passive |
0 |
| 4 |
20% |
3 seconds |
Passive |
0 |
4. Summon Familiars
Visage conjures spectral creatures from the underworld to aid in battle. While these entities possess high combat speed and resilience, they are blind and offer a significant bounty to any enemy that destroys them. They can temporarily transform into stone to stun and damage enemies upon landing.
- Mechanic: Stone form heals the unit.
- Scepter Upgrade: Grants the "Silent as the Grave" ability.
| Level |
Familiar HP |
Attack Damage |
Landing Stun Duration |
Landing Damage |
Cooldown |
Manacost |
| 1 |
500 |
25 |
1.0 second |
60 |
130 seconds |
150 |
| 2 |
600 |
50 |
1.25 seconds |
100 |
130 seconds |
150 |
| 3 |
700 |
75 |
1.5 seconds |
140 |
130 seconds |
150 |
Item Build Guide
| Phase |
Recommended Items |
Strategic Purpose |
| Early Game |
Magic Wand, Tranquil Boots, Medallion of Courage |
Sustain early harassment and reduce enemy armor for damage amplification. |
| Core Items |
Aghanim's Scepter, Arcane Boots, Rod of Atos |
Unlock additional Familiar utility and provide team-wide mana support. |
| Late Game |
Solar Crest, Pipe of Insight, Scythe of Vyse |
Boost team survivability, grant extra utility, and provide hard lockdown. |
Quick Gameplay Tips
- Familiar Micro-Management: Use the Summon Familiars stone form landing to initiate fights or chain-stun enemies. Because landing resets the Familiars' HP, you can keep them active in the fight longer if you rotate them into stone form just before they take lethal damage.
- Soul Assumption Charging: Do not be afraid to play aggressively near skirmishes. Even if you are not taking the damage yourself, Soul Assumption builds charges from damage taken by nearby allies, allowing you to deal massive burst damage from a safe distance as soon as a fight erupts.
- Cloak Awareness: Keep track of your Gravekeeper's Cloak layers. If you have been heavily pressured, pull back briefly to allow the layers to restore. You are significantly more vulnerable when your cloak has been stripped, so re-engage only once you have at least 2-3 layers active to maximize your damage resistance.