https://dota2.fandom.com/wiki/Bane/Guide
Bane is a strong laner, thanks to the damage output and heal of Brain Sap, and the safety of Nightmare, as well as strong starting attributes and attack damage. Being a universal hero with great damage, Bane can spend his gold with survivability and/or mobility items, like Glimmer Cape, Force Staff, or Blink Dagger, to enhance usage abilities. At level 6, use Fiend's Grip to lock down an enemy

https://www.dota2.com/hero/bane
When the gods have nightmares, it is Bane Elemental who brings them. Also known as Atropos, Bane was born from the midnight terrors of the goddess Nyctasha. ... Wakefulness is no protection, for Bane's black blood, continuously dripping, is a tar that traps his enemies in nightmare. In the presence of Bane, every Hero remembers to fear the dark.

https://liquipedia.net/dota2/Bane
Nightmare. Sleeping units now aren't awakened by any damage dealt by Bane; Bane now gains +15/25/35/45 attack speed against sleeping units Fiend's Grip. Now removes Nightmare effect from the targeted enemy Talent. Level 10 Talent Brain Sap Cooldown Reduction increased from 2s to 3s; Level 25 Talent Brain Sap Damage/Heal increased from +200 to +250

https://www.dotafire.com/dota-2/skill/nightmare-11
As long as a unit is affected by Nightmare, it is replaced by the sub-ability Nightmare End which allows Bane to wake the unit up. Applies a sleep on affected units, preventing them from acting. Turns affected targets invulnerable for 1 second, preventing affected units from waking up. Reduces affected enemy unit's vision to 200.

https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/53033/what-are-the-exact-mechanics-for-banes-nightmare-skill
1. Yes, Bane Nightmare's skill can be used to deny allies. Nightmare can damage allies (and Bane), and can thus be used to deny hero kills. reference. Regarding the damage required to wake up the target can be any type: AoE, target skill or auto-attack, even Radiance can do it. This is the reason why playing Bane within low pub teams can be

https://liquipedia.net/dota2game/Bane
The theme and abilities of Bane are based on the game Tactics Ogre: The Knight of Lodis. In this game, there is a Bane "element" which provides spells that are named Enfeeble, Brain Sap, Nightmare and Fiend's Grip, with a similar theme of Bane in Dota 2. His move line Link ️ "Sleep no more!" is a reference to Shakespeare's play Hamlet, in

https://www.ign.com/wikis/dota-2/Bane
Bane is a ranged Intelligence hero with strong disabling ... continuously dripping, is a tar that traps his enemies in nightmare. In the presence of Bane, every Hero remembers to fear the dark.

https://www.dotafire.com/dota-2/guide/bane-your-worst-nightmare-4679
Nightmare. Nightmare is a disabling spell with great strengths, but some potentially serious drawbacks. Even at level 1 it provides a 4 second disable(!), and also inflicts 20 damage per second. It makes it incredibly easy to catch and get position on fleeing heroes, to disable half a laning partnership while you beat on their partner, or escape.

https://estnn.com/dota-2-bane-guide/
Nightmare - Targeted enemy or friendly Hero is put to sleep. When a sleeping unit is damaged, it awakens. The Nightmare is transferred to the assaulting unit if the target is hit directly. Bane is free to damage targets under Nightmare and gains an increased 45 attack speed when hitting them. This ability can set up kills, save allies, or

https://dota.fandom.com/wiki/Bane_(DotA_2)
Atropos the Bane Elemental is a hero from Dota Allstars and Dota 2. He is an Intelligence Scourge Hero. When the gods have nightmares, it is Bane Elemental who brings them. ... Nightmare. Puts the target enemy or friendly Hero to sleep and deals damage per second. Sleeping units are awakened when attacked, but the Nightmare passes to the

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNv9tQP4QoA
Here we go! Second video about dodging with spells is out. This time is bane, one who is quite underrated in his abilities, especially his potential in dodgi

https://dotacoach.gg/hero/bane/abilities/bane-nightmare
Nightmare. Puts the target enemy or friendly Hero to sleep. Sleeping units are awakened when damaged. If the target was directly attacked, the Nightmare passes to the attacking unit. Bane can attack and damage nightmared targets freely with bonus attack speed.

https://www.esports.net/news/dota/bane-dota-2-guide/
Nightmare. Bane puts the friendly or enemy target to sleep, making them invulnerable for 1 second and disabling them for several seconds afterwards. If the target is attacked by any hero other than Bane, then the nightmare will transfer to that unit. This is prioritized secondly as it reduces the cooldown and increases the duration.

https://www.dotabuff.com/heroes/bane/abilities
Puts the target enemy or friendly Hero to sleep. Sleeping units are awakened when damaged. If the target was directly attacked, the Nightmare passes to the attacking unit. Bane can attack and damage nightmared targets freely with bonus attack speed. In the first second of Nightmare, the unit is invulnerable. Bane can wake himself from Nightmare.

https://www.dotafire.com/dota-2/hero/bane-50
Wakefulness is no protection, for Bane's black blood, continuously dripping, is a tar that traps his enemies in nightmare. In the presence of Bane, every Hero remembers to fear the dark. Expand. Bane Builds & Guides. Hero Videos. Hero Questions. Immortal Dream Stalker Bane Support - 7.36b. by Mrki55 updated June 17, 2024. 7.36b.

https://www.reddit.com/r/learndota2/comments/rblo50/how_to_use_banes_nightmare_as_a_saving_spell/
So beyond trying to save someone from a right click carry that doesn't want to Nightmare, Bane being able to protect his teammate from 1 second of certain spells may very well be able to prevent the majority of the damage and keep that person alive. Think Chronosphere there as well. timing. that's all.

https://www.reddit.com/r/DotA2/comments/qxgglu/hard_support_guide_how_to_play_bane_like_insania/
Brain sap > Nightmare > Brainsap, max Brainsap, Max Nightmare, thats' it. All of Bane's talents are viable. (Decide in each game whatever you need) Item build -. Start with salves, tangoes and mangoes, sentries. and if you have gold branches. Rush stick (If needed) Boots. Arcanes > Dissasemble, get aether lense.

https://dotesports.com/dota-2/news/the-best-bane-build-in-dota-2
The best Bane build in Dota 2. Your Nightmare is here. Bane is a ranged intelligence-oriented Dota 2 hero usually played as a support. His kit offers plenty of crowd control against enemies

https://www.reddit.com/r/DotA2/comments/q7fac/banes_nightmare_a_couple_questions/
Bane's Nightmare - a couple questions. Hey, as a pretty new player to Dota 2 I'm seeking the wisdom of you guys who know the game really well. Bane just came out and he seems primarily a disabler. But the Nightmare ability seems like it can mess up your own team if there isn't communication. Should you only use Bane with a team with good

https://www.dotafire.com/dota-2/guide/bane-support-nightmares-never-end-28293
Find top Bane build guides by DotA 2 players. Create, share and explore a wide variety of DotA 2 hero guides, builds and general strategy in a friendly community. ... -3s Nightmare Cooldown +5% Fiend's Grip Max Mana Drain. 15 +13 Enfeeble Damage per second +20% Enfeeble Cast Range Reduction. 10-3s Brain Sap Cooldown. Quick Comment () View Comments.

https://www.reddit.com/r/learndota2/comments/4mxs55/bane_nightmare_mechanics_clarification_vs_reapers/
Bane nightmare mechanics clarification (vs reapers scythe) I recently played Bane and by accident saved my Ursa from a killing blow with reaper's scythe by nightmaring him. TBH I wasn't sure whether it would save him at the time. I had a look at the dotapedia page for nightmare and it says. "Nightmare turns affected targets invulnerable for 1

https://bravewords.com/reviews/phantom-transylvanian-nightmare
Transylvanian Nightmare is a four-track EP and follow's their 2023 full-length Reaper's Bane. That Skeletor looking fella reeks of an evil '80s aesthetic, and the mad speed and ferocity displayed reminds of the burgeoning early-'80s thrash out to destroy and slay.

https://www.reddit.com/r/learndota2/comments/2ary14/banes_nightmare/
Nightmare someone in the back to take them out of the fight, or nightmare your teammate who is stunned and being attacked (or self nightmare). Keep in mind most aoe damage will wake nightmared targets. If you have a radiance, ember spirit, or leshrac on your team, don't expect nightmare to keep enemies asleep.

https://www.reddit.com/r/DotA2/comments/18gvd4l/why_are_bane_players_maxing_nightmare_first/
If this was a lane issue, Bane would max both Enfeeble and Brain Sap, and just get a point in Nightmare for the utility. The thing is, as a Bane player, you absolutely need that maxed Nightmare for the mid game, it's not optional. So you have to either get and max Enfeeble or Brain Sap.