Javelin


Ability

Pierce
Not a Unique Attack Modifier. Cannot be used by illusions. Does not pierce spell immunity.
Ability
Passive
Affects
Enemies
Damage
Magical
Grants each attack a chance to deal bonus damage.
Proc Chance: 25%
Damage: 85

Notes:

  • The proc chances of Pierce from multiple Javelins work fully independently from each other.
    • This means that two of them can proc on the same attack and both deal their damage.


Trivia

In WC3 DotA, Javelin dealt Normal type physical damage. The change to magical damage in Dota 2 appears to be in intended fix rather than a bug, keeping consistency with the damage behavior of similar abilities such as Mini-Bash.

Info

General

Javelin is a basic item purchasable from the Armaments section of the Home Shop. It is a component of Skull Basher and Monkey King Bar.

Ability

Pierce
Ability: Passive
Affects: Enemy Units
Damage: Magical
Grants a chance to deal bonus damage.
Pierce Chance:
Pierce Damage:
₠25%
₠85
Affected By:₠
Notes
  • Blocked by Spell Immunity.

Recommended Heroes

Javelin should only be purchased in the process of building toward one of its higher tier items.

Version History

Patch Version Balance Changes
6.86
  • Pierce improved from 20% to deal 40 damage to 25% to deal 85 bonus damage
  • Damage bonus reduced from 21 to 10
6.58
  • Cost increased from 1400 to 1500 gold and damage from 16 to 21
6.55
  • Added Scroll of Town Portal to Goblin Shop replacing Javelin
6.50
  • Added Javelin to the Goblin Shops
6.49
  • New Item

WC3 DotA Version

  • Warcraft III DotA - Javelin