Dota 2 Elder Titan Hero Guide: Builds, and Tips to Dominate the Game

Elder Titan’s abilities and auras allow him to have a huge hit on a game and are remarkably hard to get out of, making him one of the strongest and unique heroes in Dota 2. His mastery over space and debuffing the enemies attributes puts him on a pedestal. In this guide, we will comprehend Elder Titan's weaknesses and strengths, cover spending items, leveling of abilities and combat strategy.

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Strengths of Elder Titan

• Strong Crowd Control: With the help of Elder Titan’s Echo Stomp, the enemy would be able to in multiple enemies to one spot, creating a more easier target to attack.

• Debuff Reduction Of Opponents: Does a great job of enhancing your teams damage as Natural Order removes the Primary Armor and Magic Resistances of the enemy units.

• High Area of Effect Damage: Earth Splitter is a spell that is more effective against legends with greater strength due to its damage originating from a small percentage of the enemy’s health.

• Role Flexibility: Can fill the role of a support, offlaner or even midlaner, it just comes down to what is needed by the team.

Heroes Strong Against Elder Titan

Why? Why is that you may ask? Elder Titan thrives when fighting Sentinels or heroes who have little health. What further adds to the pain is his stripping capabilities and area blast which makes him a very strong candidate against these heroes.

Heroes Weak Against Elder Titan

Why? Heroes who deal a lot of damage and are mobile enough to reach the Elder Titan will be able to take him out before he even gets a chance to be useful.

Elder Titan Aspects

• Deconstruction: Focuses on reducing enemy attributes using Natural Order.

• Momentum: Emphasizes swift movement and attacks, leveraging bonuses from Astral Spirit.

Item Build for Elder Titan

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Starting Items:

Tango: Used to heal up during the laning phase.

Blood Grenade: Helps to be aggressive and deals extra damage.

Strength Gauntlets And Circlet Of Nobility: Increases Primary Stats.

Iron Branch (x2): Cheap stats and upgrades to a Magic Wand.

Sentry Ward: Used for vision to control the lane.

Early Game Items:

Magic Stick: Used for health and mana recovery.

Boots Of Speed: To move around fast during the game.

Bracer: To increases general stats and boost survivability.

Core Items:

Pavise: Northor’s support skill which increase the protection to his ally.

Drum Of Endurance: Aids your team in attack damage and increases their movement speed.

Vladmir's Offering: Provides an aura that ensures lifesteal and increased mana.

Situation Items:

Ghost Scepter: Protect your self from the melee and hunters.

Glimmer Cape: Increases defences against magic.

Force Staff: Great for yourself or allies getting into better position.

Lotus Orb: In order to again casts the Spells and also sheds the negative effects.

Elder Titan's Abilities

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• Astral Spirit: The Elder Titan starts the battle by sending a spirit that deals damage to their enemies before returning back to him for increased power.

• Echo Stomp: The Elder Titan and his spirit are able to Stun and deal damage to his nearby enemies within range.

• Natural Order: It is able to reduce the base armor and magic resistance of enemies in the vicinity.

• Earth Splitter: It produces a fissure which deals percentage damage based on maximum health and slows down enemies.

Elder Titan Ability Progression

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1. Astral Spirit

2. Echo Stomp

3. Astral Spirit

4. Echo Stomp

5. Astral Spirit

6. Earth Splitter

7. Astral Spirit

8. Echo Stomp

9. Echo Stomp

10. Natural Order

11. Natural Order

12. Earth Splitter

13. Natural Order

14. Natural Order

15. Talents

16. Talents

17. Earth Splitter

Elder Titan Talents

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• Level 10: +25 Attack Speed

• Level 15: +25 Astral Spirit Hero Attack

• Level 20: +100 Natural Order Radius or +100% Cleave Damage

• Level 25: +450 Echo Stomp Wake Threshold Damage or -60s Earth Splitter Cooldown

Conclusion

Elder Titan is a good hero as he can tend to strengthen the team quite greatly and will be of significant help in winning the battle. It will be important to understand his skills and itemization for the victory in order to be important for the any game. Be sure to remember his strengths and weaknesses, customize your item build to the context and most importantly keep supporting your team.

If you’re eager to improve your gameplay even more, be sure to check out our other in-depth Dota 2 hero guides. Whether you’re looking to master another offlaner or fine-tune your carry skills, our comprehensive guides cover everything you need to succeed on the battlefield.