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How to counter Anti-Mage in Dota 2
Best counters to Anti-Mage: Tiny, Spirit Breaker, Wraith King. None of the spells pierce BKB.
Best counters to Anti-Mage
win rate vs this hero in public matchesWorst picks vs Anti-Mage
Anti-Mage spells: BKB and dispel
what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
Burns an opponent's mana on each attack and deals damage equal to a percentage of the mana burnt.

Short distance teleportation that allows Anti-Mage to move in and out of combat.

Passively grants magic resistance. Counterspell may be activated to create an anti-magic shell around Anti-Mage that blocks and reflects any targeted spells.

Attacks slow enemies based on how much mana they are missing. Min slow at 50% mana, up to max slow at 0% mana. No effect if enemy is above 50% mana.

For each point of mana missing by the target unit, damage is dealt to it and surrounding enemies. The main target is also mini-stunned.
Items against Anti-Mage
6 counter items with buy timings and conditions: when to buy and which of Anti-Mage’s spells each one shuts down. Tailored to your hero and role.
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When Anti-Mage is strongest
FAQ
Who counters Anti-Mage?
By public match stats, Tiny, Spirit Breaker, Wraith King do best against Anti-Mage.
Do Anti-Mage's spells pierce BKB?
No — none of Anti-Mage's spells pierce BKB.
Which heroes struggle against Anti-Mage?
Ring Master, Warlock, Lich struggle the most against Anti-Mage.
Which of Anti-Mage's effects can be dispelled?
Dispellable: Counterspell.
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