DotA2 Skill: Pit of Malice

Pit of Malice

A deadly pit is conjured at the target location; any unit that enters will be damaged and rooted for 0.9 / 1.2 / 1.5 / 1.8 seconds. Each enemy unit within the pit are affected every 3.6 seconds.

Cast Point: 0.25
Cast Range: 675
Damage Upon Rooting A Unit: 20 / 30 / 40 / 50
Effect Radius: 375
Root Duration: 1.2 / 1.4 / 1.6 / 1.8 (+0.4, Level 25 Talent Skilled)
Pit Duration: 12
Effect Interval: 3.6


Increases radius of the Pit of Malice.

• The visual and audio effects at the targeted area during the cast time are visible and audible to allies only.
• The pit checks for and snares enemies in 0.5 second intervals, starting immediately upon cast.
• Roots the affected units, meaning they can still turn, cast spells, use items and attack.
• Affects invisible units and provides True Sight over them.
• Creates a distinct visual effect around affected heroes, but not around other affected units, including illusions.