What Skull Basher gives
A feared weapon in the right hands, this maul's ability to shatter the defenses of its opponents should not be underestimated.
Effects
- Bash (passive): Grants melee heroes a 25% chance on hit to stun the target for 1.2 seconds and deal 100 bonus physical damage. Bash chance for ranged heroes is 10%.
Stat bonuses
30, 10, 25, 10, 1.2, 2.3
Which heroes to build it on
Top-5 heroes for which this tool is part of the core build:
On each page above — a "Build" section, which says at what minute to grab the slot and in what order.
How to answer
If the opponent built this slot, these approaches reduce the effect:
- Disjoint mechanic (Manta, Eul) — drops a targeted cast before it lands.
- Magic resist (Pipe, Hood, Eternal Shroud) — reduces magic damage.
- Beat it on timing — build it before the opponent, take the first-move advantage.
- Lobby check — watch net worth, predict when the build completes.
Usage tips
- Timing matters more than the item. Close the slot before minute 25 — after that the potential is lost.
- Hotkey: a fast bind through the inventory. Automated via Item Auto-Use.
- Recharge: account for it in the push phase — cooldown 2 seconds.
- Build path: components first, then the recipe. Changing the order is not worth it — you lose the bonus of each fragment.
FAQ
How much does Skull Basher cost?
The full recipe — 2,875 gold. With Hand of Midas or Bottle by minute 5 the slot completes around minute 18–22 on core heroes.
When to buy?
Depends on the role. On a carry (Pos 1) — after the first core build. On a support (Pos 4/5) — right after Boots and Wand. Details — on the hero page.
Does it stack with similar gear?
Identical active slots (e.g. two Mantas) don't give a double effect. Different savers (Manta + BKB + Linken's) — are independent and work in turn.
Where is the current meta build?
On the hero page in /scripts/ — the "Build" section. We update it after each studio patch.