{"id":243599,"date":"2025-03-03T05:28:14","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T05:28:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=243599"},"modified":"2025-03-03T05:28:14","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T05:28:14","slug":"does-nullifier-work-on-bkb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-nullifier-work-on-bkb\/","title":{"rendered":"Does nullifier work on BKB?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-nullifier-work-on-bkb\/#Does_Nullifier_Work_on_BKB\" title=\"Does Nullifier Work on BKB?\">Does Nullifier Work on BKB?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-nullifier-work-on-bkb\/#Understanding_BKB_and_Nullifier\" title=\"Understanding BKB and Nullifier\">Understanding BKB and Nullifier<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-nullifier-work-on-bkb\/#How_Nullifier_and_BKB_Interact\" title=\"How Nullifier and BKB Interact\">How Nullifier and BKB Interact<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-nullifier-work-on-bkb\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Nullifier_Work_on_BKB\"><\/span>Does Nullifier Work on BKB?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Nullifier does not dispel <strong>Black King Bar (BKB)<\/strong> when it is applied after BKB&#8217;s activation, but it can dispel BKB if applied before its activation. The interaction between <strong>Nullifier<\/strong> and <strong>BKB<\/strong> is complex, and understanding their relationship can greatly impact gameplay strategy, especially in the <strong>late game<\/strong> where both items are commonly used.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_BKB_and_Nullifier\"><\/span>Understanding BKB and Nullifier<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To delve into the specifics of how Nullifier interacts with BKB, it&#8217;s essential to understand what each item does. <strong>BKB<\/strong> provides <strong>magic immunity<\/strong> and a <strong>basic dispel<\/strong>, making the hero invulnerable to most spells and debuffs. On the other hand, <strong>Nullifier<\/strong> dispels and applies a debuff to the target, which can be particularly effective against heroes relying on certain abilities or items for survival or mobility.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Nullifier_and_BKB_Interact\"><\/span>How Nullifier and BKB Interact<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Given the properties of both items, the question of whether Nullifier works on BKB hinges on the timing of their use. If a hero has BKB active, applying Nullifier will not dispel the BKB itself but can still apply its debuff. However, if Nullifier is applied first, it can dispel BKB when it is activated afterward.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>What Does Nullifier Work Against?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Nullifier is particularly useful against <strong>illusions<\/strong> as it helps differentiate the real hero from illusions due to its visual effects and debuffs. It also dispels various items and abilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Does Nullifier Dispel Invisibility?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Yes, Nullifier can dispel <strong>invisibility<\/strong>, including the <strong>invisibility rune<\/strong>, making it a valuable tool against heroes relying on stealth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>What Items Does Nullifier Dispel?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Nullifier can dispel <strong>Pavise<\/strong>, <strong>Glimmer Cape<\/strong>, <strong>Eul&#8217;s Scepter of Divinity &#038; Wind Waker<\/strong>, <strong>Crimson Guard<\/strong>, <strong>Solar Crest<\/strong>, <strong>Aeon Disk<\/strong>, <strong>Ghost Scepter<\/strong>, and <strong>Ethereal Blade<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Does Sunder Work on BKB?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Sunder can work on heroes with BKB if the sundering hero is not the one with BKB, as <strong>magic immunity<\/strong> does not stop sunder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Can You Use BKB While Silenced?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Yes, you can use BKB through most silences, except for <strong>Doom&#8217;s<\/strong> silence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Does BKB Dispel Halberd?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>You can halberd a target affected by BKB, but the target is not disarmed despite having the disarm debuff.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Does BKB Block Pure Damage?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>BKB provides <strong>spell immunity<\/strong> but does not reduce <strong>pure damage<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Does Silver Edge Break Pierce BKB?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Silver Edge&#8217;s break can go through BKB, but BKB purges the Silver Edge break if applied afterward.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>What Skills Can Penetrate BKB?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Certain skills like <strong>Berseking Call<\/strong> and <strong>Culling Blade<\/strong> (from Ax), <strong>Primal Roar<\/strong> (from Beastmaster), and <strong>Quill Spray<\/strong> and <strong>Hairball<\/strong> (from Bristleback) can penetrate BKB.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Does BKB Counter Enchantress?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>BKB can counter Enchantress by making her passive not work on the hero with BKB active.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Does Nullifier Dispel Silence?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nullifier does not mute or dispel silence; it only dispels and applies its debuff.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Does Nullifier Work on Windrun?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Yes, Nullifier can dispel <strong>Windrun<\/strong>, making it useful against <strong>Windranger<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Does Nullifier Work on Astral Imprisonment?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nullifier cannot be cast on units made invulnerable by <strong>Astral Imprisonment<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Can You Nullify Ghost Shroud?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Yes, Nullifier renders <strong>Ghost Shroud<\/strong> ineffective during its duration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Does BKB Stop Untouchable?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>BKB only works to remove the <strong>Untouchable<\/strong> debuff if used immediately after being affected by it, and only for the first attack.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>By understanding how Nullifier interacts with BKB and addressing these FAQs, players can better navigate complex game situations and make informed decisions about item builds and strategies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Does Nullifier Work on BKB? Nullifier does not dispel Black King Bar (BKB) when it is applied after BKB&#8217;s activation, but it can dispel BKB if applied before its activation. The interaction between Nullifier and BKB is complex, and understanding their relationship can greatly impact gameplay strategy, especially in the late game where both items &#8230; <a title=\"Does nullifier work on BKB?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-nullifier-work-on-bkb\/\" aria-label=\"More on Does nullifier work on BKB?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-243599","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/243599","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=243599"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/243599\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=243599"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=243599"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=243599"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}