How To Counterpick Every Hero In Dota 2

Summary

This video explores the complex world of Dota 2 counterpicks, highlighting how certain heroes struggle against specific opponents due to unique abilities and mechanics. From Abdon’s dread of Shadow Demon to the elusive counterplay against heroes like Broodmother and Huskar, the script covers a wide range of matchups and strategic insights. The presenter delves into the nuances of hero interactions, suggesting optimal counters and strategies that can turn the tide in both casual and competitive games. The video is a fun and educational dive into the ever-evolving Dota 2 meta.

Takeaways

• 😀 Abaddon struggles against Shadow Demon due to his ultimate being disrupted, and the auto attack passive slowing him down afterward.
• 😀 Alchemist can't stand playing against Anti-Mage (AA), but can kill him with a blink and an Aon Disc.
• 😀 Weaver counters AA by healing through his ultimate and killing him in just a few hits.
• 😀 Huskar is a nightmare for Anti-Mage because he counters mana-based heroes, and Huskar has none.
• 😀 Broodmother poses a huge problem for Ark Warden with her army of spiders, making her one of the hardest counters for him.
• 😀 TimberWaw is a great pick against Axe due to his stat-reducing damage and lack of attack speed, making Axe's Call ineffective.
• 😀 Bane struggles against Lycan due to his speedy units overwhelming him before his ultimate can end.
• 😀 Queen of Pain counters Bat Rider by blinking out of Firefly and using her ultimate to push him out of fights.
• 😀 Beastmaster’s zoo is countered by Elder Titan’s stacking damage and the threat of Echo Stomp.
• 😀 Bounty Hunter's invisibility is countered by Slark’s ability to purge Track and prevent him from escaping.
• 😀 Marcy can easily destroy Enchantress with her ultimate, ignoring attack speed reductions and dealing massive damage.

Q & A

Why does Abaddon dislike playing against Shadow Demon?

Abaddon dislikes playing against Shadow Demon for two main reasons: he spends a significant portion of his ultimate in disruption, and once he gets out of it, he is slowed by his own auto-attack passive, making him vulnerable.

Why is Alchemist particularly vulnerable to Anti-Mage (AA)?

Alchemist is vulnerable to Anti-Mage because AA can easily blink in and kill him quickly, despite Alchemist's strong healing from his ultimate. An AON disc might be required to survive against him.

What makes Huskar a troublesome matchup for Anti-Mage?

Huskar is a troublesome matchup for Anti-Mage because Huskar relies on his mana, which Anti-Mage can drain. Furthermore, Huskar counters other heroes with his mana pool, making him even more difficult for AM.

How does Broodmother present a challenge for Ark Warden?

Broodmother presents a challenge for Ark Warden because she is a walking ball of death made up of multiple units that target fragile heroes like Ark Warden. His frailty and reliance on single-target damage make him an easy target.

What makes TimberSaw a good counter to Axe?

TimberSaw is a good counter to Axe because his stat-reducing damage works well against strength heroes like Axe. Additionally, TimberSaw's lack of attack speed makes Axe's call nearly useless against him.

Why does Bane struggle against Lycan?

Bane struggles against Lycan because even if Bane casts Nightmare or his ultimate on Lycan, Lycan’s fast, hasty units are enough to overwhelm Bane before he can complete his fiend's grip.

How does Queen of Pain counter Batrider?

Queen of Pain counters Batrider by blinking away if he tries to initiate with Firefly. Additionally, her ultimate can push Batrider out of a team fight, preventing him from exploiting his sticky napalm.

Why is Bloodseeker a good counter to Exorcism?

Bloodseeker is a good counter to Exorcism because he discourages movement with his Rupture, making it hard for Death Prophet to stay mobile and make the most out of her ultimate in team fights.

What makes Slark a good counter to Bounty Hunter?

Slark counters Bounty Hunter by being able to purge the track and deal damage with his Q. Additionally, Slark’s passive makes it clear when Bounty Hunter is near, allowing him to avoid the threat.

How does Earth Spirit perform against Disruptor?

Earth Spirit counters Disruptor by ignoring Disruptor's Glimpse and ultimate while in his ball form, allowing Earth Spirit to disrupt the team fight without being controlled or displaced by Disruptor.