Dota 2 · Juggernaut · Omnislash
Why does Juggernaut Omnislash hit creeps instead of one hero?
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Omnislash can slash nearby enemy units as well as the initial target. Enemy creeps near the hero can therefore split the attack sequence instead of leaving every slash on that hero.
What to do next ↓ · Find the failure cause ↓Mechanics source checked October 17, 2026 · Not match-tested · Practical recommendations are editorial, not guaranteed outcomes.
Identify this ability in your client: Omnislash. Icon © Valve. Official Juggernaut page.
The initial target selection is not a promise of single-target damage for the whole ultimate. Before committing, inspect the units around the target and the fight’s movement, rather than judging the cast only by the hero you clicked.
What to do, in order
- Identify your intended hero target and inspect the nearby enemy units before casting.
- If your plan needs concentrated damage, look for a moment when the target is separated from the enemy wave rather than using the spell automatically inside it.
- Cast with a follow-up plan if other enemies remain nearby. Treat the outcome as distributed attacks, not a guaranteed solo kill.
- Watch what Omnislash actually hits. If the damage was split, do not diagnose the result as a missing damage stat first.
- After the sequence ends, reassess the surviving enemies and your escape options; invulnerability during the ability is temporary.
Match the symptom to the cause
I clicked the hero but saw slashes elsewhere
The spell description explicitly includes other nearby enemy units. The clicked target is not the only possible recipient.
The cast was strong in one fight and weak in another
Nearby units and target arrangement can change how concentrated the sequence is. Compare the surroundings before changing your entire build.
I expected a fixed number of attacks from the duration
The skill has an increased attack rate. Duration is not by itself a complete attack-count calculation.
See the ability in the game
Apply it to one concrete situation
Compare a hero standing beside an enemy creep wave with the same hero separated from it. The first setup gives the ultimate more nearby enemy units to hit. This is a target-selection explanation, not a measured damage comparison or a promise that isolation guarantees a kill.
Current base tooltip values
Values below are the unmodified fields in Valve’s dated English ability data. Slash-separated entries are listed level values, not a recommended skill build. Read the field label: damage, range, duration and percentages have different meanings. Upgrades and modifiers can change your client’s values.
| Tooltip field | Listed base value(s) |
|---|---|
| Mana cost | 200 / 275 / 350 |
| Cooldown (seconds) | 120 |
| SLASHES RATE MULTIPLIER | 1.4 |
| BONUS DAMAGE | 25 / 30 / 35 |
| BONUS ATTACK SPEED | 40 |
| DURATION | 3 / 3.25 / 3.5 |
| SLASH JUMP RADIUS | 425 |
Limits that matter
Base jump radius is listed as 425. This guide does not provide a full visibility, invulnerability or attack-modifier interaction list; those can affect individual sequences.
Related questions
Can I use items during Omnislash?
Valve’s official note says items can be used. Check the particular item’s targeting and restrictions.
Is Juggernaut invulnerable during it?
The current description says he is invulnerable for its duration. That does not extend beyond the sequence.
Sources and review date
Valve’s English Juggernaut ability data, retrieved October 17, 2026, supplies the mechanics and numeric fields used here. Valve’s official hero page supplies the ability identity and official presentation. Our diagnostic sequence and worked situations are independently written explanations, not copied match reports. No ranked win-rate, personal playtest or current item-build claim is made.