The Turbo game mode is a lifesaver for all the players who don’t get enough time to play a normal game of Dota but still want to slay some noobs! This mode has half the time allotted for picking, along with double XP and gold right off the bat. This makes the game intense right from the early stages. Heroes come out with items faster than ever and the game is destined to end in under 30 minutes!

We bring you the Best 15 Heroes which can deal great damage in the Turbo mode. The majority of these heroes are very relevant in the current patch, and can also be played in the normal game mode!

15. Zeus

Zeus proves to be one of the best mid laners regardless of your status as a new or experienced player, this is highly attributed to his extreme DPS spells and wave clearance abilities. He is a must-play hero as he is very annoying against his enemies right from the laning phase. He can dish out some serious damage with spells and constantly harass his opponents. He is also infamous for having the potential to solo kill enemies from miles away on the map with the right items and levels.

Why is Zeus a great hero for turbo? 

• High magical damage and low cooldown on spells!
• High kill potential right off the bat
• Great talent tree that scales well with levels and items

Items to buy on Zeus

• Octraine Core
• Refresher’s Or
• Bloodstone
• Aghanim’s Scepter

https://dota2.fandom.com/wiki/Zeus

 

14. 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 are unparalleled. 

Why is Troll Warlord a great turbo 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

https://dota2.fandom.com/wiki/Troll_Warlord

 

13. Warlock

This mystical wizard is quite underestimated, but is utilized to his full potential, can decimate warriors and mages of all kinds. Warlock is favored by all the beginners and rookie players of the game because of his easy skill set. He can heal and deal destruction with his spells. Fatal Bonds combined with Shadow Word can deal some heavy damage. Chaotic Offering ensures you disable your enemies and control the crowd while your team follows you up with damage!

Why is Warlock a great turbo hero? 

• Chaotic Offering deals immense damage and has great kill potential 
• Easy to use spells
• Immense damage and healing from spells 

Items to buy on Warlock

• Aghanim’s Scepter
• Force Staff
• Hand of Midas
• Referesher’s Orb

https://dota2.fandom.com/wiki/Warlock

 

12. Storm Spirit

This charming and electrifying hero is a top pick in this meta. This is due to his highly active play style and fast farming speed. He is widely regarded as one of the best mid laners in the game. Storm is mostly played as a fast tempo mid hero, meaning he usually rotates to gank other lanes and quickly goes back to farming or taking towers. His high mana pool enables him to jump into enemy heroes and catch them off-guard. Late game Storm is a disaster for the enemy team!

What makes Storm Spirit a great turbo hero?

• More dependant on levels as opposed to items.
• Insane magic damage output with long-range ultimate.
• Immense mobility with the Lighting Ball ultimate.

Items to buy on Storm Spirit

• Bloodstone
• Orchid of Maleovalence
• Aghanim’s Scepter
• Scythe of Vyse
• Sange and Kaya
• Black King Bar

https://dota2.fandom.com/wiki/Storm_Spirit

11. Bristleback

Bristleback has quite literally been a thorn in the side for every other hero in the game in the recent meta. He takes no damage while dealing quite a ton of damage and neutralizing his foes! Often considered to be an obnoxious laner, he is hated with passion by millions of dota players all over the world! He is quite the fun hero to play since all he does is spam his spells, which he can do effortlessly as he is backed by his insanely high armor! 

Why is Bristleback a great turbo hero?

• Low CD on spells
• Only has two active abilities
• High kill potential and sustainability

Items to buy on Bristleback

• Ethereal Shroud
• Kaya and Sange
• Octraine Core
• Blademail

https://dota2.fandom.com/wiki/Bristleback

 

10. Shadow Shaman

Many have come and gone but none can withstand the cursed abilities of this Shaman. Shadow Shaman is a great addition to your team against escape heroes as he offers you insane disable potential allowing your team to follow up with damage and spells. Apart from disabling, he is also known to push out lanes effortlessly and deal damage to buildings with his ultimate! He can also rat well in the late game if he has all the right items!

Why is Shadow Shaman a great turbo hero? 

• Shackle locks down the enemy, dealing damage over time
• Low CD on spells, especially on his ultimate

Items to Buy on Shadow Shaman

• Aether Lens
• Blink Dagger
• Force Staff
• Glimmer Cape
• Aghanim’s Scepter

https://dota2.fandom.com/wiki/Shadow_Shaman/Guide

9. Broodmother

Whether you have Arachnophobia or not, I’m sure you’re afraid of the almighty Broodmother. Unless you’re an AoE damage dealing core, you should be afraid of this 8-legged menace. Her foes do no AoE damage unless they have Radiance or multiple AoE spells, which means Brood has free rein for the first 30 minutes of the game, and may possibly be knocking at your tier 3s. All it takes is Insatiable Hunger and Diffusal Blade to melt enemies!

Why is Broodmother a great hero for turbo? 

• Broodmother can easily clear waves and micro efficiently.
• Great for ratting and backdoor, does that exceptionally well if she has a great laning phase
• With Diffusal Blade, Broodmother can prevent enemies from using spells

Items to Buy on Broodmother

• Aghanim’s Scepter
• Black King Bar
• Diffusal Blade
• Bloodthorn

https://dota2.fandom.com/wiki/Broodmother

8. Leshrac

It’s quite advantageous to pick a ranged hero if you’re facing melee heroes. Leshrac solves all your problems against them due to his high magical damage, AoE, and lockdown potential. The best part is that Leshrac is often picked as a flex hero, meaning he can be played in quite any lane! Apart from countering heroes with illusions, Lesh can also mow down buildings with Edict and farm faster than quite literally any hero in the game! A successful early game translates to domination in the late game!

Why is Leshrac a great turbo hero?

• Immense farming and wave clear potential
• High AoE magical damage output
• Low CD on spells

Items to Buy Leshrac

• Aghanim’s Shard
• Bloodstone
• Eul’s Scepter
• Kaya and Sange
• Black King Bar

https://dota2.fandom.com/wiki/Leshrac

 

7. Wraith King

None stand a chance against the Wraith King! He resurrects from his shattered bones and comes back with a vengeance! His vigor and lifesteal make him one of the most badass heroes in the game. Wraith King is a great addition to your team if you are lacking a hard-hitting carry. He is known to farm quickly with the addition of the skeletons, which allows him to split push, he is also durable in fights due to his ultimate which brings him back to life!

Why is Wraith King a great turbo hero?

• Great Lifesteal and Crit potential
• His skeletons can push lanes while he farms away
• Extremely high physical damage, great for pushing towers
• High base damage

Items to buy on Wraith King

• Blink Dagger
• Armlet of Mordiggian
• Monkey King Bar
• Desolator
• Black King Bar
• Assault Cuirass

https://dota2.fandom.com/wiki/Wraith_King

 

6. 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 most heroes, especially if they’re melee. 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 his foes within a few hits.

Why is Arc Warden a great turbo hero? 

• Arc Warden can use his Tempest Double to split-push lanes.
• Flux is also an instant spell (and therefore unavoidable) with a heavy slow and damage over time, which disrupts enemy movements.
• Can buy items that can essentially deal two folds the damage
• Potentially can 1v5

Items to Buy on Arc Warden

• Scythe of Vyse
• Bloodthorn
• Ethereal Blade
• Daedalus

https://dota2.fandom.com/wiki/Arc_Warden

 

5. Naga Siren 

Emerging from the deep seas is a beautiful yet threatening entity whose voice can cure the worst diseases! Naga Siren deals some heavy physical damage right off the get-go, her looks can deceive you! Along with her damage, she can also lock enemies down with her net or the ultimate. You may pierce the ultimate with BKB, but with her Aghanim’s Scepter, you can’t pierce the net! She can pin you down and rip you into pieces with the assistance of her mirror illusions!

Why is Naga Siren a great turbo hero? 

• Great late-game hero, who can rip through most enemies
• Immense disable and crowd control potential with Song of the Siren
• Can farm and split push effortlessly with illusions 

Items to Buy on Naga Siren

• Diffusal Blade
• Butterfly
• Manta Style
• Eye of Skadi
• Heart of Tarrasque 
• Aghanim’s Scepter

https://dota2.fandom.com/wiki/Naga_Siren

 

4. Nature’s Prophet

The ultimate rat hero! Nature’s Prophet is pretty much the embodiment of this role. His green and serene appearance make him a leader amongst the jungle creatures. NP is one of the most jungled heroes in the game, mostly due to his treants, which soak up the damage and provide extra damage while farming. With high base attack speed, he can prove to be a nuisance in the laning stage, constantly harassing enemies or jungling faster. A late-game NP is a threat that not all players can contain. 

What makes Nature’s Prophet a great turbo hero? 

• Incredible global presence, even better with the removed cooldown on teleport as a level 25 talent. 
• Can split push with treants while farming the jungle.

Items to buy on Nature’s Prophet

• Glepnir
• Shadow Blade
• Solar Crest
• Black King Bar
• Scythe of Vyse

https://dota2.fandom.com/wiki/Nature%27s_Prophet

 

3. Spectre 

Spectre is a melee carry, which is already a disadvantageous position to be in, despite all the odds, Spectre manages to triumph by naturally being a tanky hero and farming faster than her foes in the early game. The late-game potential to quickly solo kill squishy heroes and supports from anywhere on the map is unmatched by any other carry in the game! All you need is a few items to face against an entire team alone.

Why is Spectre a great turbo hero? 

• Haunt instantly allows her to get up and close to her foes, and Spectral Dagger makes it difficult to escape from her.
• Spectre out carries most counterparts due to her farming potential.
• Immense global presence

Items to buy on Spectre

• Blade Mail
• Radiance
• Diffusal Blade
• Abyssal Blade

https://dota2.fandom.com/wiki/Spectre

2. Medusa

Medusa is quite hard to play against, her identity and prowess cement her as one of the most lethal heroes in the game. Medusa is an ultra late-game hero, even if her early game is disastrous, she can bounce back and turn the game around just with one fight. Her tankiness allows her to be the center of the fight without worrying much about her HP. If not ganked and ignored, she can obliterate enemies and win the game even with a 1v5 situation. Medusa farms fast than most other heroes in the game. 

Why is Medusa a great turbo hero? 

• Tanky right from the early game
• Can split push and farm effortlessly with Split Shot
• High physical damage output 
• Can turn around fights with Stone Gaze

Items to buy on Medusa

• Eye of Skadi
• Butterfly
• Daedalus
• Hurricane Pike
• Satanic
• Monkey King Bar

https://dota2.fandom.com/wiki/Medusa

 

1. Anti-Mage

This charismatic warrior has a bone to pick against the mages! His hatred for the arcane arts is unmatchable. He is the Anti-Mage! He has what you need to counter most mage heroes, mana break! An early game AM can effortlessly decimate his enemies' mana and make him buy mangoes or Soul Ring to compensate. This will slow down their farm while AM is known to farm at a faster pace, allowing him to get ahead in the net worth charts.

Why is Anti-Mage a great hero for turbo? 

• Blink allows him to escape and farm quickly
• Farms fast compared to counterparts.
• Can essentially destroy mana dependent heroes with one click of a button

Items to Buy on AM

• Black King Bar
• Manta Style 
• Abyssal Blade
• Butterfly 
• Battlefury
• Heart of Tarrasque

https://dota2.fandom.com/wiki/Anti-Mage

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