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AnyintermediateBlademaster MI 1 grunt into HHs 2 burrow tech
Blademaster Mirror Image 1 grunt into HHs 2 burrow tech. See replay for clarity.
By Thaedalius (Thae)· Updated 23 September 2026
About this build
BM Mirror image variation of 2 burrow tech with 1 fast grunt into HHs. Allows for heavy creeping in the early game without needing a voodoo lounge right away
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Build order · 21 steps
| # | Time | Food | Instruction |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0:00 | 5 |  Train Peon |
| 2 | 0:01 | 6 |  Build Altar of Storms |
| 3 | 0:07 | 6 | Train Peon |
| 4 | 0:12 | 7 |  Build Orc Burrow |
| 5 | 0:32 | 7 |  Build Barracks |
| 6 | 0:33 | 7 | Train Peon |
| 7 | 0:45 | 8 | Train Peon |
| 8 | 1:05 | 9 |  Build War Mill |
| 9 | 1:06 | 9 |  Hero: Blademaster |
| 10 | 1:10 | 14 | Train Peon |
| 11 | 1:32 | 15 |  Train Grunt |
| 12 | 1:38 | 18 | Train Peon |
| 13 | 1:55 | 19 | Build Orc Burrow |
| 14 | 2:18 | 19 |  Train Troll Headhunter |
| 15 | 2:41 | 21 |  Build Stronghold |
| 16 | 2:52 | 21 | Train Troll Headhunter |
| 17 | 3:07 | 23 |  Build Voodoo Lounge |
| 18 | 3:16 | 23 | Train Troll Headhunter |
| 19 | 3:32 | 25 | Build Orc Burrow |
| 20 | 3:45 | 25 | Train Troll Headhunter |
| 21 | 4:09 | 27 | Train Troll Headhunter |
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Creep routes for this build
BM Mirror Image 1 grunt into HHs fast level 3
Highly efficient fast level 3 creep route on Last Refuge for strong mid and late game
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AnyHero: Blademaster·3 stops·by ThaedaliusIncludes a videoHas a source linkstandard23 Sept · 3 stops
BM Mirror Image 1 grunt into HHs fast level 3
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Quick level 3 route with 2 opportunities for claws/gloves on blade and an opportunity to score big heal/big invul and buy a gloves or claw from the marketplace for an immediate strong midgame
vsAnyHero: Blademaster·4 stops·by ThaedaliusIncludes a videoHas a source linkstandard23 Sept · 4 stops
BM Mirror Image 1 grunt into HHs fast level 3
Quick and efficient route on AL with 2 opportunities for gloves/claws and early pickup of circlet
vsAnyHero: Blademaster·3 stops·by ThaedaliusIncludes a videoHas a source linkstandard23 Sept · 3 stops
BM Mirror Image 1 grunt into HHs fast level 3
Fast level 3 route picking up mercs for strong midgame strength with early access to shop after hitting level 3
vsAnyHero: Blademaster·4 stops·by ThaedaliusIncludes a videoHas a source linkstandard23 Sept · 4 stops
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