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September 4th, 2011, 00:01 GMT · By Alexandru Niculaita

DotA Guide: Abaddon - Lord of Avernus Introduction

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DotA is the most popular custom made map for Warcraft III. To give players a better understanding of this complex and sometimes complicated game here is a hero guide.

Abaddon is a strength hero that can be recruited at the Scourge Strength Tavern. He is one of the best support heroes in DotA and can tank as well as turn the tide in ganks.

Let's learn a little more about this hero's background story: "A former paladin of great renown, Abaddon fell into darkness during the invasion of the Burning Legion, becoming possessed by many demons, corrupting both his soul and his powers.

Now a Death Knight set high in the Lich King's hierarchy of generals, he rides into battle against impossible odds, never stopping until he reaches the World Tree itself.
/>Whether enhancing his own fortitude with a shield of dark energy, or using his life force to aid in combat, the Lord of Avernus leads the armies of the Scourge ever onward, forever locked in combat with the forces of good, and his enemies who were once his greatest comrades."

This is a powerful hero with an amazing set of skills. While it's Death Coil and Frostmourne speel are used in offense, the Aphotic Shield and Borrowed Time can turn him into an invicible hero.

Death Coil (Shortkey D): Using a death coil you'll be able to damage (100/150/200/250) an enemies or heal (50/75/100/125) allies at the cost of some HP. A very important thing to remember is that you can deny yourself using this skill.

Aphotic Shield (Shortkey T) - This is one of the greatest skills in DotA, as it will debuff almost any disable in the game. The hero creates a shield, using dark energy, that absorbs 110/140/170/200 damage.

If the shield is damaged, before it expires, it will affect all units around the hero with the same damage it took.

Frostmourne (Shortkey F) - A very useful offensive skill where each time Abaddon hits an enemy with Frostmourne he slows the victim down by 5/10/15/20% and gains 10/20/30/40% attack speed. This will also affect allied units.

Borrowed Time (Shortkey B) - When activated, Lord of Avernus becomes untouchable and most negative buffs are removed. The skill will automatically be activated if your health drops under 400 HP. The skills duration can be improved by using Aghanim's Scepter from 3/4/5 to 5/6/7 seconds.


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Being a support hero, you'll always have to look out for your allies, and to do that you'll have to buy the right items. Here is a list of what I think is a must in this hero's inventory: Boots of Travel, Vladimir's Offering, Heart of Tarrasque and, if built early, even Radiance.

If you have any other suggestions please let all the DotA fans know in a comment.

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