
Cursed Helmet
AoE-damage tank item that punishes enemies for standing near you and shreds their defense over time.
Stats
- HP
- +1200
- 1820
- Magic DEF
- +20
- 48
Each bar is scaled against the highest value of that stat on any item in the game — the faint number at the end of the track is that maximum.
Passives and actives
- Unique PassiveBurning Soul
Deals (1.2% Total HP) Magic Damage to nearby enemies per second. This damage is increased by 125(+15*Hero Level)% against creeps and minions.
- Unique PassiveCurse
Dealing damage with Burning Soul will reduce the target's Hybrid Defense by 3 for 3 seconds. Stacks up to 3 times.
When to build it
Build path
Built from
Molten Essence800g- +
Ares Belt700g - +
Magic Resist Cloak220g
Cursed Helmet
Heroes who build Cursed Helmet
16 recommended builds on this site include it.
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