What Ethereal Blade gives
A flickering blade of a ghastly nature, it is capable of dealing damage in both magical and physical planes.
Effects
- Ether Blast (active): Converts the target unit to ethereal form, rendering them immune to physical damage, but unable to attack and -30% more vulnerable to magic damage. Enemy targets are also slowed by -80%, and take 1x the sum of all your attributes + 50 as magical damage. Duration: 4 seconds
Stat bonuses
24, 24, 24, -80, 4.0, 1.0
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 22 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 Ethereal Blade cost?
The full recipe — 5,200 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.