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How to counter Batrider in Dota 2

Best counters to Batrider: Enigma, Oracle, Bane. Through BKB: Flaming Lasso.

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Best counters to Batrider

win rate vs this hero in public matches

Worst picks vs Batrider

Batrider spells: BKB and dispel

what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
Sticky NapalmBlocked by BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD 3

Drenches an area in sticky oil, amplifying damage from Batrider's attacks and abilities and slowing the movement speed and turn rate of enemies. Additional casts of Sticky Napalm continue to increase damage, up to 20 stacks. Applies a small amount of damage with each cast.

FlamebreakBlocked by BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD 22 / 19 / 16 / 13

Hurls an explosive cocktail that explodes when it reaches the target location, knocking back, slowing and dealing damage over time to enemies in the area.

FireflyBlocked by BKBCannot be DispelledMagicalCD 45 / 40 / 35 / 30

Batrider takes to the skies, moving increasingly fast and laying down a trail of flames from the air. The fire damages any enemies it touches and destroys trees below Batrider. Maximum movement speed bonus is reached at the end of Firefly's duration.

APPLICATION DAMAGE:Blocked by BKBBasic DispelCD —

Smoldering ResinPassive / BuffInstant EffectCD —

Batrider's attacks apply a debuff that deals 20% of the attack damage every 1s for 2s.

Flaming LassoPierces BKBStrong Dispel OnlyMagicalCD 90 / 75 / 60

Lassoes an enemy and drags them in Batrider's wake. Dragged units cannot move, attack, or use abilities. Teleporting or blinking will break the lasso.

Items against Batrider

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What Batrider builds

popular purchases by stage
Early game
Boots of SpeedTranquil BootsBracerNull TalismanDrum of Endurance
Mid game
Blink DaggerBlack King BarDrum of EnduranceRing of TarrasqueBoots of Bearing
Late game
Aghanim's ScepterBlack King BarForce StaffShiva's GuardAether Lens

When Batrider is strongest

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

Who counters Batrider?

By public match stats, Enigma, Oracle, Bane do best against Batrider.

Do Batrider's spells pierce BKB?

Through BKB: Flaming Lasso. BKB blocks the rest.

Which heroes struggle against Batrider?

Crystal Maiden, Death Prophet, Necrophos struggle the most against Batrider.

Which of Batrider's effects can be dispelled?

Dispellable: Sticky Napalm, Flamebreak, APPLICATION DAMAGE:, Flaming Lasso.

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