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Arc Warden

How to counter Arc Warden in Dota 2

Best counters to Arc Warden: Ogre Magi. Through BKB: Magnetic Field.

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Best counters to Arc Warden

win rate vs this hero in public matches

Worst picks vs Arc Warden

Arc Warden spells: BKB and dispel

what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
FluxBlocked by BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD 16

Infuses a lone enemy unit with swirling, volatile energy, dealing damage over time and slowing the target. The damage is not applied if another enemy unit is near the target.

Magnetic FieldPierces BKBInstant EffectCD 20 / 19 / 18 / 17

Arc Warden generates a circular distortion field of magnetic energy. The Magnetic Field grants bonus attack speed and protects allied units within it by evading attacks coming from outside the field. The Magnetic Field pulls runes, and runes inside Magnetic Field automatically activate.

Spark WraithBlocked by BKBInstant EffectMagicalCD 4

Summons a Spark Wraith that slowly materializes and patrols a targeted area until an enemy comes within its range. Once a target has been found the wraith fuses with them, dealing magical damage and slowing the unit.

Runic InfusionPassive / BuffInstant EffectCD —

Runes of Power fuse to the Self. Arc Warden gains +1.5 all attributes permanently whenever Arc Warden or the Tempest Double activates a Power Rune.

Tempest DoublePassive / BuffInstant EffectCD 60 / 55 / 50

Briefly refocusing its fractured elements into a single form, the Arc Warden is able to create a perfect electrical duplication of itself. The duplicate can use all of Arc Warden's current items and spells, except most consumables and items that drop on death. The duplicate has separate item and ability cooldowns. The Tempest Double loses its sense of self and fractures over time, becoming slower

Items against Arc Warden

6 counter items with buy timings and conditions: when to buy and which of Arc Warden’s spells each one shuts down. Tailored to your hero and role.

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What Arc Warden builds

popular purchases by stage
Early game
Hand of MidasBoots of SpeedJavelinMithril HammerPower Treads
Mid game
MaelstromMjollnirOblivion StaffOrchid MalevolenceBoots of Travel
Late game
BloodthornForce StaffHurricane PikeScythe of VyseBlack King Bar

When Arc Warden is strongest

Laning (0–12m)
2/5
Mid Game (12–28m)
4/5
Late Game (28m+)
4/5
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FAQ

Who counters Arc Warden?

By public match stats, Ogre Magi do best against Arc Warden.

Do Arc Warden's spells pierce BKB?

Through BKB: Magnetic Field. BKB blocks the rest.

Which heroes struggle against Arc Warden?

Ogre Magi struggle the most against Arc Warden.

Which of Arc Warden's effects can be dispelled?

Dispellable: Flux.

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