Agility heroes make up pretty much 95% of the carry heroes in the game, it’s safe to say that the safe laners decide the trajectory of the game. Pick a wrong hero and boom! Down goes your MMR! With so many agility heroes to choose from, one may be overwhelmed with the choices.
Worry not! We have compiled a list of the best 10 Agility heroes in the game that are able to effortlessly wreck their enemies and turn them into dust! This list contains only the most relevant heroes in the current meta!
10. Clinkz
Hailing from the cursed land of the forest kingdom, Clinkz is the sole protector of this unholy territory. His immortality is a gift that he uses to his strengths, his threatening aura and vigor have made him a threatening archer that no one has the power to compete with. Clinkz is the ultimate bone fletcher. His excellency and deadly gameplay make him a suitable pick in the safe lane. Clinkz is currently blessed with buffs, making him a relevant entity.
Why is Clinkz a great agility hero?
- High physical damage output
- Immense wave clear
- Escape potential with Shadow Walk
Items to buy on Clinkz
- Desolator
- Bloodthorn
- Sange and Yasha
- Black King Bar
- Daedalus
9. Slark
This lethal creature of the deep sea knows no bounds! Slark is one of the stealthiest and deadly carry heroes in the game. His lethal skills make him quite popular in the current meta. Diffusal Blade makes him immensely strong as it causes Tinker to lose mana quickly. He can also purge off Tinker’s laser, allowing him to chase the latter effortlessly. Slark also farms faster compared to the Tinker, and is capable of dodging all his spells!
Why is Slark a great agility hero?
- Dark Pact dispels a ton of targeted abilities.
- Slark frequently builds Shadow Blade, which allows him to catch his enemies off guard.
- Pounce prevents enemies from escaping, helps him chase.
Items to buy on Slark
- Silver Edge
- Aghanim’s Scepter
- Eye of Skadi
- Butterfly
- Black King Bar
8. Luna
The Moon rider herself! Luna is essentially a beginner-friendly hero, but we frequently see it getting picked in both pub and pro games. The reason is her quick farming abilities and massive AoE damage output. Luna offers tremendous wave clearance, which returns her a great deal of gold. Luna farms fairly well in the early game and offers decent damage to her nearby allies. This is an example of great synergy, Luna can be picked alongside massive crowd control heroes.
Why is Luna a great agility hero?
- Great wave clearing abilities.
- Eclipse deals magic damage, which is essential for heroes with high armor/HP.
- Immense farming potential thanks to the Moon Glaives passive
Items to buy on Luna
- Eye of Skadi
- Satanic
- Black King Bar
- Butterfly
- Manta Style
- Hurricane Pike
7. Troll Warlord
Jah’rakal the Troll Warlord has seen his fair share of battles, he has drawn so much blood that it puts Bloodseeker to shame! From being able to survive 1v5, Troll is also capable of farming quickly and turning his foes into dust! He is nimble and agile enough to rip his enemies apart in the nick of time! He is also one of the few heroes who are able to solo kill Roshan! His fearless spirit and vigor is unparalleled.
Why is Troll Warlord a great agility hero?
- Troll is more reliant on levels as opposed to farm
- That being said, he farms relatively well compared to his foes due to his AoE abilities
- He can stand his ground with Battle Trance.
Items to buy on Troll Warlord
- Skull Basher
- Satanic
- Battle fury
- Diffusal Blade
- Monkey King Bar
6. Drow Ranger
This skilled markswoman is very precise and deadly. Her cool and calm demeanor is deceiving due to her lethal force on the battlefield. Drow might be a slow laner but her late-game potential is unmatched. She can deal heavy damage with just a few items in her inventory! She can destroy enemies effortlessly as she acquires items and gains levels. Having a high attack range provides her with an edge over her foes!
What makes Drow Ranger a great agility hero?
- Can mow down towers and squishy heroes easily
- Aghanim’s Scepter works wonders on her
- High physical damage output and movement speed
Items to buy on Drow Ranger
- Hurricane Pike
- Silver Edge
- Satanic
- Butterfly
- Manta Style
5. Juggernaut
The masked Samurai is a deadly hero that is better left untamed. It is impossible to contain him if he unleashes his true potential. Juggernaut is considered to be a beginner-friendly hero but only the advanced players understand the true potential and mechanics of this hero. Not only is he great at farming, but he can also control the tempo with his ultimate. He is also known as one of the most flexible heroes in the game in terms of item builds.
Why is Juggernaut a great agility hero?
- Does more with levels as opposed to farm.
- Great base movement speed, armor, and attack speed.
- Great talent tree that scales well with items.
Items to buy on Juggernaut
- Diffusal Blade
- Sange and Yasha
- Aghanim’s Scepter and shard
- Butterfly
- Eye of Skadi
4. Arc Warden
Zet, the Arc Warden knows no bounds, his foes know no ways of countering him, as there are often two of him! Known to deal massive damage right off the bat, Arc secures the laning phase versus his opponent. He is also a quick farmer, as he can just duplicate and make his clone push out the lane while he farms the jungle! Late game Arc Warden can disable and obliterate enemies within a few hits and clicks of spells!
Why is Arc Warden a great agility hero?
- High farming potential with Tempest Double
- Can split push lanes effortlessly
- High DPS and AoE magical output
- Immense physical damage output
Items to Buy on Arc Warden
- Bloodthorn
- Monkey King Bar
- Scythe of Vyse
- Daedalus
3. Morphling
Mastering Morphling requires quick decision-making skills, which only come with time and experience. Even if he lacks during the early game, he can easily catch up later on. Most people shy away from Morphling due to the complex nature of his abilities, but if you can master him, there is no way your enemies can have an upper hand! Morphling is a nuisance to enemy supporters due to the infamous “shotgun” combo.
Why is Morph a great agility hero?
- Can “Shotgun” enemy heroes with the Adaptive Strike ability and Ethereal Blade.
- Morph allows him to turn into enemy heroes (or allies if you purchase the Aghanim Scepter), which can often lead to deadly combos or allow him to escape team fights.
- Can easily survive a long team fight with the Attribute Shift ability.
Items to buy on Morphling
- Ethereal Blade
- Dragon Lance
- Linken’s Sphere
- Satanic
- Butterfly
2. Ursa
This ferocious and breathtaking bear is a force to be reckoned with! Ursa is one of the most played carry heroes in the game, known for his ability to jungle smoothly and slay Roshan alone. His third ability, Fury Swipes, combined with his second, Overpower, can obliterate squishy enemy support heroes in the early game. Buying a Morbid mask allows him to sustain in lane and turn around a fight swiftly coupled with his ultimate, Enrage.
Why is Ursa a great agility hero?
- Menace against squishy heroes.
- Less reliable on items, more reliable on abilities.
- Can easily secure Roshan alone, gaining the Aegis of Immortality.
Items to buy on Ursa
- Blink Dagger
- Diffusal Blade
- Satanic
- Abyssal Blade
1. Phantom Assassin
All support heroes fear the presence of Phantom Assassin as she is known to obliterate them with only a few hits! She is agile and silent in her moves, as an assassin should be! Phantom Assassin is one of the most played heroes in the game. She has great base movement and attack speed, which is rarely found in a carry hero. Her spells may seem underwhelming in the early game but as she reaches the late game mark, she can do a lot with just one Stifling Dagger.
Why is Phantom Assassin a great agility hero?
- Has great mobility with the Phantom Strike spell, can be used both defensively and offensively.
- The damage is supplemented with allies that provide armor reduction spells or abilities.
- The Blur spell provides up to 50% evasion, which is a great spell in the early game.
- Is capable of dealing over 2k critical damage!
Items to buy on Phantom Assassin
- Desolator
- Skull Basher
- Satanic
- Butterfly
- Monkey King Bar
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