Elder Titan
As one of the primordial creators, Elder Titan shaped worlds with cosmic blows. Now he seeks to mend his broken soul and the fractured reality he inadvertently created.
At a Glance
Core Principles
“Reality itself was forged in the cosmic furnace. By understanding its fractures, we control the battlefield itself.”
Position Above All
Your strength comes from where you stand. Control Natural Order's placement and Earth Splitter's trajectory to dominate the geometry of battle.
The Spirit Scout
Your Astral Spirit is your third eye. Use it to see what enemies cannot, set up plays they cannot anticipate, and claim resources they cannot reach.
Master the Tempo
Your abilities are slow but decisive. Understand their timing, predict enemy movements, and strike when they cannot escape your cosmic rhythm.
Amplify Destruction
Natural Order doesn't deal damage - it reveals weakness. Your victory comes from enabling allies to deliver catastrophic blows to softened targets.
The Earth-Shattering Finale
Earth Splitter from maximum distance wins teamfights before enemies can react. Perfect execution creates devastations that turn the tide of entire games.
Cosmic Patience
You are an entity of cosmic scale. Do not rush your movements. Wait for the perfect moment, then unleash the full force of creation upon the battlefield.
Hero Overview
Elder Titan is a positional powerhouse who excels at softening up enemies for his team. Through his Natural Order aura, he strips away base armor and magic resistance, making squishy heroes vulnerable and tanks melt faster. His Astral Spirit provides incredible utility for scouting, stacking camps, and amplifying his damage output.
Elder Titan's gameplay revolves around masterful positioning and preparation. Send your Astral Spirit to stack camps and scout, then combine Echo Stomp with Earth Splitter for devastating initiation. His abilities are slow but incredibly impactful when timed correctly. The key is using Natural Order to amplify your team's damage while controlling space with your Spirit abilities.
Pros
- Powerful Natural Order aura amplifies all team damage
- Excellent initiation with Echo Stomp + Earth Splitter
- Astral Spirit provides unmatched utility for scouting and farming
- Strong against tanky heroes due to armor/magic resistance reduction
- Great teamfight presence and area control
Cons
- Very slow spell animations and projectile speeds
- High mana requirements for ability combos
- Relies heavily on good positioning and timing
- Vulnerable to mobile heroes who can dodge his abilities
- Long cooldowns on key abilities
Ability Analysis
Echo Stomp
ActiveElder Titan and his Astral Spirit slam the ground, dealing damage and putting enemies to sleep in an area.
Notes: Cast when Spirit is returning home for surprise damage. Both magical and physical damage instances work from your hero. Sleep duration persists until enemies take enough damage or duration expires.
Astral Spirit
ActiveElder Titan sends forth his Astral Spirit to wander the earth, dealing damage and returning with bonus damage and movement speed.
Notes: Spirit moves at your current movement speed - use Phase Boots then cast. Can stack camps, scout, and provide vision. Right-click enemies to have Spirit follow them.
Natural Order
PassiveReduces enemy base armor and magic resistance in large areas around Elder Titan and his Astral Spirit.
Notes: Armor reduction aura centers on hero, magic resistance on Spirit. Removes base armor and magic resistance from AGI/INT. Extremely powerful against tanky heroes.
Earth Splitter
ActiveElder Titan smashes the ground, sending a crack toward the target location that damages and slows enemies.
Notes: Cast from maximum distance for minimal reaction time. Combos perfectly with Echo Stomp. The crack travels slowly but has huge range and AoE impact.
Echo Stomp (Shard Upgrade)
ActiveEcho Stomp places a debuff on enemies that chains to nearby units, dealing damage and slowing movement speed.
Notes: The Shard upgrade adds crowd control chain effect. Creates additional pressure in teamfights and makes Echo Stomp much more threatening even if enemies wake up.
Earth Splitter (Aghanim's Scepter)
ActiveEarth Splitter creates two parallel cracks, increasing width and allowing you to choose which crack activates.
Notes: Doubles the width of Earth Splitter and gives choice control. Makes the ultimate much harder to dodge and allows for better positioning control in teamfights.
Developer's Notes
Developer Insights
Elder Titan is a cosmic manipulator who reshapes battles through positioning and aura management. His Natural Order is one of the most powerful teamfight abilities - removing base armor and magic resistance from entire enemy teams.
Key Insights:
- Astral Spirit speed scales with your movement speed - Phase Boots dramatically improve scouting
- Echo Stomp can be cast through your Spirit when taunted
- Earth Splitter has deceptive range and AoE - max distance for best initiation
Elder Titan rewards strategic positioning and timing. His abilities are slow but devastating when executed perfectly!
Game Strategy
Early Game
Timeframe: 0-15 minutes Objective: Establish lane presence and farm core items Key: Use Astral Spirit to scout and stack jungle camps; Harass with Echo Stomp + auto-attack combos; Position Natural Order aura to weaken enemies; Maintain mana for spell combinations Items: Arcane Boots (Mana sustain); Tranquil Boots (Positioning); Magic Wand (Enemy spell counterplay) Tips: Stack multiple camps with Astral Spirit for massive damage boosts; Use Spirit to check rune spots and avoid ganks; Echo Stomp works through your Spirit when taunted; Natural Order makes enemies surprisingly vulnerable in trades
Mid Game
Timeframe: 15-30 minutes Objective: Teamfight initiation and map control Key: Use Blink Dagger for perfect Earth Splitter positioning; Combo Echo Stomp + Earth Splitter for devastating initiation; Control vision with Astral Spirit placement; Amplify team damage with Natural Order Items: Blink Dagger (Positioning tool); Force Staff (Mobility); Aether Lens (Ability range) Tips: Cast Earth Splitter from maximum distance for best results; Use Spirit to block choke points during chases; Time Echo Stomp to interrupt key enemy abilities; Natural Order makes tanky heroes melt in teamfights
Late Game
Timeframe: 30+ minutes Objective: Game-changing initiation and support utility Key: Perfect Blink + Earth Splitter to initiate crucial fights; Aghanim's Scepter for dual Earth Splitter control; Refresher Orb for devastating multi-combo potential; Provide team protection with support items Items: Aghanim's Scepter (Ultimate upgrade); Refresher Orb (Double combos); Shiva's Guard (Team utility and armor) Tips: Earth Splitter can win fights from across the map; Use Spirit to scout ahead of team movements; Natural Order becomes increasingly powerful vs late-game tanks; Consider positioning for Tip the Scales team buff timing
Tips & Strategies
Astral Spirit Mastery
- Spirit inherits your movement speed - Phase Boots before casting for fast scouting
- Right-click enemies to have Spirit follow them automatically
- Can stack camps from ~1800 range away with proper positioning
- Spirit can use Twin Gates for long-distance repositioning
Echo Stomp Techniques
- Cast when Spirit is returning for surprise damage from both units
- Works through your Spirit when taunted - unique mechanic
- Cancel cast animation with stop command to extend Spirit return time
- Sleep ends after damage threshold, not just duration - plan damage cap
Natural Order Positioning
- Armor reduction aura centers on hero, magic reduction on Spirit
- Most effective against heroes with high AGI/INT growth
- Makes enemy tanks surprisingly vulnerable despite items
- Effective range is large - position to affect multiple teamfights
Item Guide
Starting Items
Mana regeneration and intelligence for early spell casting. Elder Titan is mana-hungry so starting with regen is essential.
Clarity, Tangos, Mantle of Intelligence
Core Items
Arcane for mana sustain, Tranquil for positioning. Blink Dagger is game-changing for perfect Earth Splitter positioning and Echo Stomp initiation.
Arcane Boots/Tranquil Boots, Magic Wand, Blink Dagger
Situational Items
Force Staff for mobility, Glimmer for team protection, Aether for ability range, Veil to amplify your combo damage.
Force Staff, Glimmer Cape, Aether Lens, Veil of Discord
Counter Guide
Good With
Elder Titan synergizes perfectly with heroes who need enemies to be vulnerable and grouped. Earthshaker becomes an absolute monster with Natural Order reducing enemy armor for his Fissure and Enchant Totem combos. Tidehunter benefits from Elder Titan's ability to soften up targets before his Ravage, while Magnus can follow up Earth Splitter with devastating Reverse Polarity combos. Enigma creates nightmares for enemies caught between Black Hole and Natural Order's debuffs. Tiny and Sven become even more terrifying with their physical damage amplified. Crystal Maiden and Jakiro can safely channel AoE ultimates behind Elder Titan's initiation. The key is pairing with heroes who deal amplified damage to softened targets - Elder Titan provides the perfect setup.
Bad Against
Elder Titan struggles against highly mobile heroes who can evade his slow spells and exploit his low mobility. Phantom Assassin and Riki can dodge Earth Splitter and instantly eliminate Elder Titan before he can react. Anti-Mage burns through Elder Titan's limited mana pool, preventing crucial spell combinations. Templar Assassin can dodge abilities with Meld and Refraction makes her resistant to damage. Storm Spirit and Queen of Pain have the mobility to easily avoid Earth Splitter's slow crack. Sniper can harass Elder Titan from extreme range where his abilities are ineffective. Faceless Void can dodge entire combos with Time Walk and lock Elder Titan down with Chronosphere. Heroes with high burst damage, mobility, mana burn, or spell immunity timing all pose significant threats to Elder Titan's deliberate playstyle.
Good Against
Elder Titan dominates tanky heroes who rely on high armor and magic resistance. Bristleback, Dragon Knight, and Wraith King become surprisingly squishy when Natural Order strips their base defenses. Terrorblade and Medusa lose much of their survivability when their resistance reductions are removed. Centaur Warrunner and Timbersaw find their durability evaporating despite their powerful defensive abilities. Spectre and Phantom Lancer struggle when their illusions take amplified damage from Natural Order. Heroes with high AGI/INT growth like Morphling and Outworld Destroyer lose significant defensive stats. Even BKB-piercing abilities become more effective with magic resistance reduction. Elder Titan excels at turning seemingly unkillable heroes into vulnerable targets, making him invaluable against the tankiest opponents.