Who counters the most popular heroes of patch 7.41, and who should you pair them with? Each guide picks a hero's hardest counter and best teammate from ranked match statistics, explains why the matchup works in the lane, in fights and in the late game, and lists other heroes that counter it or play well with it.
Spectre hunts the hero who stands alone at the back, and Centaur Warrunner gives Sniper a front line and a safe seat in his cart.
Clinkz fights Juggernaut on his own terms, and Razor turns a strong lane into a stronger one.
Warlock punishes Lifestealer before he comes online, while Ringmaster carries him into fights and makes his targets flee.
Axe punishes Phantom Assassin early with pure damage that evasion can't stop, while Rubick holds targets for her critical hits.
Tidehunter clears Phantom Lancer's illusions and blocks their weak hits, while Ancient Apparition turns his army into a kill zone.
Phantom Lancer buries Wraith King's single-target attacks under illusions, while Ancient Apparition stops enemies from healing through his fights.
Axe is the hero Anti-Mage least wants to face and the one he most wants on his side: the same Call that traps him protects him when Axe is an ally.
Viper Strike shuts off Dragon Knight's passive defences, while Bounty Hunter tracks and delivers him to his targets.
Techies punish Slark with mines and disarms he can't hide from, while Silencer takes away the spells enemies use to catch him.
Drow Ranger outranges and silences Luna, while Spirit Breaker charges in with Luna's damage behind him.
Every other hero has its counters, teammates, tips and peak times on its own page: see all Dota 2 heroes. To counter a full enemy draft, use the Counter & Synergy Picker.
