First Impressions: Witch Doctor

Paralyzing Cask Q R
	Ability Type Targeting Type Allowed Targets Active Unit C
	Launches a cask of paralyzing powder that ricochets between enemy units, stunning and damaging those it hits.

Voodoo Restoration W V
	Ability Type Targeting Type Allowed Targets Toggle Instant Allied units
	Witch Doctor focuses his magic to heal nearby allied units.

Maledict E E
	Ability Type Targeting Type Allowed Targets Active Area Enemy Heroes
	Curses an area such that enemy Heroes within it take damage 3 times over 4 seconds, adding bonus damage for every 100 HP lost since the curse began.

Death Ward D V
	Ability Type Targeting Type Allowed Targets Active Point Enemy Hero
	CHANNELED - Summons a deadly ward to attack enemy heroes. Lasts 8 seconds. SCEPTER UPGRADABLE: Increases ward damage and causes bounce damage.

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Witch Doctor Hero Showcase:

Review:

He's quite squishy and plays mainly as a support character, but Witch Doctor can be quite lethal if played correctly. Now I doubt that I was playing him at his best, but I enjoyed playing him nonetheless. He's got a stun, a healing aura, an AoE, and a channeling ultimate that deals massive damage to any enemy in the immediate vicinity. I've had some good moments with him, and I've had a few cringe-inducing moments with him, but I love his hero design and his voice acting. I feel like his hero illustration above makes him out to be a little more sinister than he really is (He looks more like a Witch Doctor/ Zombie in the illustration), but don't let that fool you. He's actually quite a charming guy.

As a big fan of Dazzle and other support heroes, I've gotta say, following the recommended build is not a farfetched idea, even for the most hardcore pros out there. Getting Phase Boots and that Aghanim's Scepter is not a bad idea with Witch Doctor. In teams fights, he can be a valuable player, both in dishing out damage and stuns, as well as providing healing support and buffs from the right items. However, there are probably other ways to build him that would work just as well. I'll keep playing him to find out what else works well with this hero.


(Sources: Recommended Items and Abilities from Dota 2 Wiki)