Helm of the Dominator


Abilities

Dominate
Not blocked by Linken`s Sphere. Pierces spell immunity. Play
Ability
Target Unit
Affects
Enemy Units
Take control of a non-hero, non-ancient target unit and sets its movement speed to 425. If a dominated creep`s base health is naturally below the health minimum, its base health will be raised to the health minimum.
Cast Range: 700
Max Units: 1
Minimum Base Health: 1500
Set Movement Speed: 425
Set Gold Bounty: 125
Cooldown symbol.png 60
Modifiers
Buff Dominated: Undispellable.
Buff Item Helm Of The Dominator Bonushealth: Undispellable.

Notes:

  • Dominating a creep while already having one dominated causes the previous dominated creep to die.
  • Sets the target`s movement speed to 425, regardless of its default movement speed.
  • Sets the target`s gold bounty to 125, regardless of its default bounty.
    • The target`s default gold bounty is not granted upon killing it, only the set value is. Its experience bounty is unchanged.
  • If the creep`s maximum health is below 1500, its health is set to that value.
  • If its health is below the minimum base health, it gets fully healed as well. If it is equal or above, then it does not get healed.
  • Does not restore the creep`s mana.


Dominator Aura
Can be used by illusions. Pierces spell immunity.
Ability
Aura
Affects
Allies
Increases health regen by 10 and attack speed by 10.
Radius: 900
Attack Speed Bonus: 10
Health Regeneration Bonus: 10
Can be used by illusions. Illusions do not benefit from the health regeneration bonus.
Modifiers
Buff Helm Of The Dominator Aura: Undispellable.

Notes:

  • Does not stack with multiple instances of Dominator Aura.
  • Fully stacks with other sources of attack speed and health regeneration bonuses.
  • Regenerates up to 600 health in one minute.


Strategy

It is commonly used to stack ancient camps or obtain useful neutral creep auras.

Info

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Helm of the Dominator
B
The powerful headpiece of a dead necromancer.
Cost
2025
Bought From
Artifacts Play “Singing trio.” It has been suggested that this article or section be split into multiple new articles. Reason given: The shop should get its own page Discussion to support or oppose the split should be dota2
Active Dominate
Passive Dominator Aura
Bonus +2 Strength Strength is the attribute that grants health and health regeneration. For each point of strength a hero gets: 20 Health 0.06 Health regeneration Additionally, strength heroes also get 1 attack damage per strength point. To dota2
+2 Agility Agility is the attribute that grants armor and attack speed. For each point of agility a hero gets: 0.14 (1/7) Armor 1 Attack speed Additionally, agility heroes also get 1 attack damage per agility point. dota2
+2 Intelligence Intelligence is the attribute that grants mana, mana regeneration and spell damage amplification. For each point of intelligence a hero gets: 11 Mana 0.04 Mana regeneration 0.07% Spell damage Additionally, intelligence heroes also get 1 dota2
+10 Attack speed   Item   Old Abilities   Changelogs   Known Bugs     Helm of the DominatorB The powerful headpiece of a dead necromancer. Cost2025 Bought FromArtifacts Active Dominate Passive Dominator Aura Bonus +2 Strength+2 Agility+2 dota2
Disassemble? No
Alert allies? No
Recipe

The Helm of the Dominator is an item Play “Singing trio.” It has been suggested that this article or section be split into multiple new articles. Reason given: The shop should get its own page Discussion to support or oppose the split should be dota2 purchasable at the Main Shop, under Artifacts Play “Singing trio.” It has been suggested that this article or section be split into multiple new articles. Reason given: The shop should get its own page Discussion to support or oppose the split should be dota2 .

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General

Helm of the Dominator (also known as Helm or HotD) is an Item purchasable at the Home Shop, under Artifacts.

Ability

Dominate
Ability: Unit Target
Affects: Enemy Creeps
Take control of a target creep. If the dominated creep`s base health is below the health minimum, its base health will be raised to the health minimum. The dominated creep also has a base speed set. Dominating a new creep will replace your currently controlled creep.

60
Minimum Base HP:
Base Speed:
Cast Range:
₠1400
₠425
₠700


Notes
  • Dominating a creep will raise its current health to 1400 and sets its gold bounty to 125.
  • Dominating a new creep immediately causes the previous dominated creep to die.
  • When Helm of the Dominator is sold or destroyed the dominated creep dies.
  • Owning multiple Helms does not allow for multiple creeps, the limit is still one.
  • Cannot target Ancients and Necronomicon units.
  • Cannot be Rearmed by Tinker.
Dominator Aura
Ability: Aura
Affects: Allied Units
Gives attack speed and HP regen to surrounding allies.
Attack Speed:
HP Regen:
Radius:
₠10
₠8
₠900


Notes
  • Multiple Dominator Auras do not stack.

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Version History

Patch Version Balance Changes
7.03
  • Reduced All Stats modifier from +4 to +2
  • Recipe cost increased from 725 to 800
7.02
  • Helm of the Dominator All Stats from 6 to 4
  • Helm of the Dominator creeps now give a constant 125 gold bounty
7.00
  • Dominate ability no longer requires 75 mana
  • Dominate now sets the converted unit to 425 movement speed instead of 350
  • Dominate can only have one creep active at a time
  • Reworked Recipe and Bonuses
6.86
  • Dominate now sets the dominated creeps` base movement speed to 350
6.85
  • Now sets the Dominated unit`s health to a minimum of 1400
6.83
  • Dominated unit bonus health increased from 250 to 500
6.82
  • Now provides +3 HP regeneration (to match its components)
  • Dominated units now have 250 bonus HP
6.79
  • Dominate can no longer control Necronomicon units
6.75
  • Dominate cooldown decreased from 300 to 60
  • Dominate no longer has a duration (was 20 minutes)
  • Dominating a creep when you already control one will replace your current one
6.61
  • Converted creeps now gain the Resistant Skin ability, making spells duration on them the same as heroes or Spirit Bear
6.50
  • Improved Helm of the Dominator damage from 10 to 20
6.49
  • Lowered mana cost on Helm of the Dominator

WC3 DotA Version

  • Warcraft III DotA - Helm of the Dominator