Faceless Void
As a visitor from Claszureme, a realm outside time, Faceless Void manipulates temporal mechanics to frustrate his enemies and aid allies in their quest for the Nemesis Stones.
At a Glance
Core Principles
“Time is not your enemy. It is your weapon. Master these temporal truths, and you shall rewrite the very outcome of battle.”
Chronoplacement is Everything
A perfect Chronosphere wins games instantly. Practice positioning religiously. One bad Chrono loses fights; one good Chrono wins games.
Control Time's Flow
Time Walk isn't just mobility—it's invulnerability and healing. Time Dilation isn't just damage—it's temporal control. Every bend of time serves a purpose.
The Time Prison Strategy
Your Chronosphere creates the perfect battlefield. Inside, you are king. Outside, your enemies are helpless. Learn to use this asymmetry perfectly.
Resource Management Master
Every bit of efficiency matters. Tread switching for mana, precise Time Walk healing windows—details that separate good Voids from great ones.
Patience is Power
Void doesn't fight fair—he fights smart. Wait for the perfect Chrono moment, not any moment. Sometimes the best play is not Chrono at all.
The Late Game Promise
Void scales terrifyingly well into the late game. Survive the early hardship, farm efficiently, and become the temporal god who decides who lives and dies.
Hero Overview
Faceless Void is a temporal manipulator who excels at creating isolated combat scenarios where time itself is his weapon. As an agility carry, he scales incredibly well into the late game, combining high physical damage output with unparalleled crowd control through his time-bending abilities.
Void's gameplay revolves around using Time Walk for mobility and survivability, Time Dilation to disrupt enemy spell timing, and Chronosphere to create perfect engagement scenarios. He thrives in chaos, turning enemies' own abilities against them while his allies freely move within his time prison. The perfect Chronosphere placement is an art form - catching multiple high-value targets while keeping your team in position to follow up.
Pros
- Excellent teamfight control with Chronosphere
- Time Walk provides escape and damage negation
- Time Dilation counters ability-heavy heroes
- Reveals invisible units with Chronosphere
- Strong late-game scaling with high physical damage
Cons
- High skill ceiling with Chronosphere placement
- Vulnerable during long cooldowns
- Relies on positioning and timing
- Weak when caught without abilities
- Can be countered by dispels and break effects
Ability Analysis
Time Walk
ActiveFaceless Void rips through spacetime, becoming invulnerable during the travel time and healing damage taken in the last 2 seconds.
Notes: Use the invulnerability frames to dodge projectiles like Phoenix Supernova stun or Gyrocopter's Homing Missile. Tread switch to INT before casting for mana efficiency. Works as both escape and initiation tool.
Time Dilation
ActiveFaceless Void traps enemies in a time dilation field, stealing their magic and preventing cooldown progress while dealing damage.
Notes: Devastrates heroes with low cooldowns like Timbersaw, Invoker, Lina. Stacks with multiple casts. Can be dispelled by enemies - coordinate with team to capitalize on the window.
Time Lock
PassiveFaceless Void's attacks have a chance to lock enemies in time, dealing bonus damage and stunning briefly.
Notes: Can proc other effects like lifesteal and diminish. Has no cooldown - can proc multiple times rapidly. Basher/Abyssal don't stack with this passive - game prevents multiple bash sources.
Chronosphere
ActiveCreates a time prison where all enemies are frozen in time while Faceless Void and his allies move freely within.
Notes: Reveals invisible units inside. You and your controlled units can move freely. Enemy couriers are not frozen. Shadow Demon/DS illusions also move freely. Perfect for isolating key targets.
Developer's Notes
Developer Insights
Faceless Void is the master of time manipulation, capable of creating isolated battlefields where he controls the flow of combat. His Chronosphere is one of the most game-changing ultimates in Dota 2.
Key Insights:
- Time Walk provides invulnerability frames perfect for dodging projectiles
- Time Dilation devastates heroes with ability-heavy kits
- Chronosphere creates perfect 1v1 scenarios inside the time prison
Void rewards precise positioning and timing. A well-placed Chronosphere can single-handedly win teamfights and turn around seemingly lost games!
Game Strategy
Early Game
Timeframe: 0-15 minutes Objective: Farm efficiently and secure core items Key: Focus on last hitting with Quelling Blade bonus; Use Time Walk defensively to escape ganks; Harass with Time Dilation against ability-heavy enemies; Play safe until level 6 for Chronosphere safety Items: Power Treads (Essential for tread switching); Mask of Madness (Attack speed); Quelling Blade upgrade to Poor Man's Shield Tips: Tread switch to INT before casting spells; Use creep camps when lane is pushed out; Save Time Walk for emergencies, not aggressive plays; Position conservatively - you're immobile without it
Mid Game
Timeframe: 15-30 minutes Objective: Control teamfights with Chronosphere Key: Use Chronosphere to isolate key enemy targets; Cast Time Dilation before engaging to disrupt cooldowns; Activate MoM immediately before Chrono placement; Coordinate positioning with team for follow-up Items: Manta Style (Dispel and damage); Black King Bar (Against magic burst); Power Treads optimisation Tips: Chronosphere placement is crucial - practice positioning; Don't be afraid to use Chrono defensively to save yourself; Time Dilation can turn teamfights before they start; Communicate Chrono intentions to avoid trapping allies
Late Game
Timeframe: 30+ minutes Objective: Win decisive teamfights and push objectives Key: Focus on isolating enemy carries with Chronosphere; Use Refresher for double Chrono plays; Position for perfect Chrono placement in base sieges; Maximize physical damage output inside time prison Items: Aghanim's Scepter (Team utility); Butterfly (Evasion and damage); Daedalus (Critical strikes); Refresher Orb (Double ultimate) Tips: One perfect Chrono can win the entire game; Consider buying BKB if focused by magic damage; Practice Chrono positioning - it's make or break; Stay alive for crucial teamfights with your game-changing ultimate
Tips & Strategies
Time Walk Mastery
- Time Walk makes you invulnerable during travel - perfect for dodging Phoenix Supernova stun.
- Heals damage taken in last 2 seconds - use after taking poke damage before engaging.
- Always tread switch to INT before casting for mana efficiency.
- Can be used both as escape and aggressive positioning tool.
Chronosphere Placement
- Reveals invisible units - use to catch Shadow Blade users.
- You and your units move freely inside - illusions, summons, controlled units.
- Enemy couriers are NOT frozen - interesting quirk!
- Practice positioning to avoid trapping allies while maximizing enemy catches.
Time Dilation Strategy
- Devastrates heroes with low cooldowns like Invoker, Timbersaw, Lina.
- Debuffs stack with multiple casts on same enemy.
- Can be dispelled - coordinate with team to capitalize on the effect window.
- Consider as engaging tool before Chrono to disrupt enemy spell timings.
Item Guide
Starting Items
Basic farming tools and sustain for early lane dominance. Quelling helps with last hits while tangos provide sustain.
Quelling Blade, Tangos, Slippers of Agility
Core Items
Treads for tread switching, MoM for attack speed in chrono, Manta for dispels and extra damage inside time prison.
Power Treads, Mask of Madness, Manta Style
Situational Items
BKB against magic burst, Butterfly for evasion and agility, MKB against evasion heroes, Aghs for team utility.
BKB, Butterfly, Monkey King Bar, Aghanim's Scepter
Counter Guide
Good With
Faceless Void excels with heroes who can capitalize on his Chronosome setup. Crystal Maiden can safely channel Freezing Field while enemies are frozen. Jakiro's Dual Breath and Liquid Fire melt immobilized targets. Shadow Shaman provides follow-up disables with Shackles and Mass Serpent Wards. Enigma creates devastating Black Hole + Chronosphere combinations. Earthshaker can Echo Slash inside the time prison for massive AoE damage. Lina can safely cast Laguna Blade without interruption. Void creates the perfect battlefield; these heroes deliver the punishment while enemies sit helplessly in his time prison.
Bad Against
Void struggles against heroes who exploit his weaknesses or neutralize his strengths. Ancient Apparition completely counters Time Walk healing with Ice Blast. Sniper and Razor can kite Void from outside his effective range, making it impossible for him to land good Chronosphere. Viper and Silver Edge carriers apply break, disabling Time Lock and making Void much less threatening. Nyx Assassin with Vendetta can burst Void before he can react. Storm Spirit and Anti-Mage can easily escape Chronosphere's radius. Eul's Scepter provides cheap counters to waste Chrono duration. Heroes with strong kiting, break effects, or mobility can render Void's time prison useless against them.
Good Against
Void dominates heroes who depend on positioning or have low cooldown abilities. Ability spammers like Timbersaw, Bristleback, Invoker, and Lina suffer immensely from Time Dilation's cooldown steal. Channel heroes like Enigma (Black Hole), Crystal Maiden (Freezing Field), and Shadow Shaman (Shackles) become helpless when caught in Chronosphere. Illusion heroes like Phantom Lancer and Naga Siren can't escape Void's focused physical damage inside the time prison. Position-dependent heroes like Sniper and Sniper lose their advantage when suddenly trapped in melee range. Void's ability to isolate key targets while nullifying enemy spell timing makes him a nightmare for heroes who rely on their abilities or positioning.