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Centaur Warrunner

How to counter Centaur Warrunner in Dota 2

Best counters to Centaur Warrunner: Treant Protector, Io, Bounty Hunter. Through BKB: Retaliate, Work Horse, Hitch A Ride.

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Best counters to Centaur Warrunner

win rate vs this hero in public matches

Worst picks vs Centaur Warrunner

Centaur Warrunner spells: BKB and dispel

what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
Hoof StompBlocked by BKBStrong Dispel OnlyMagicalCD 18 / 16 / 14 / 12

After a brief windup, Centaur Warrunner slams the ground, stunning and damaging nearby enemy units. During the delay, he is disarmed but can move.

Double EdgeBlocked by BKBInstant EffectMagicalCD 3.5

Centaur strikes a mighty blow at melee range, damaging both himself and a small area around the target. Deals extra damage based on your strength. Centaur cannot die from Double Edge.

RetaliatePierces BKBBasic DispelPhysicalCD —

Centaur counters all attacks, dealing damage back to the attacker. Returns a fixed amount plus a percentage of your strength. Deals half damage to towers.

Work HorsePierces BKBCannot be DispelledCD 35

Centaur hitches a cart behind him. While active, Centaur gains the benefit of Stampede for the current level of Stampede, and can cast Hitch a Ride on a target ally.

Hitch A RidePierces BKBCannot be DispelledCD 30

Centaur tosses an ally into a cart hitched behind him. While in the cart, the ally is invulnerable and can still cast and attack normally, but cannot move independently or be targeted by opponents. Increases the attack range of melee heroes by 200.

StampedePassive / BuffCannot be DispelledMagicalCD 100 / 95 / 90

Centaur leads all allies into a vicious charge causing them to move through units at max speed and slow any enemy units they trample. Trampled enemies take damage based on Centaur Warrunner's strength. Each enemy can be trampled once.

HorsepowerPassive / BuffInstant EffectCD —

Centaur Warrunner gains 30% of his strength as bonus movement speed. This Movement speed bonus does not stack with bonuses from boots.

Items against Centaur Warrunner

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

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What Centaur Warrunner builds

popular purchases by stage
Early game
Helm of Iron WillHelm of the DominatorBracerRing of HealthRing of Tarrasque
Mid game
Blink DaggerRing of TarrasqueHeart of TarrasqueLotus OrbAghanim's Shard
Late game
Black King BarShiva's GuardAghanim's ScepterHeart of TarrasqueOverwhelming Blink

When Centaur Warrunner is strongest

Laning (0–12m)
3/5
Mid Game (12–28m)
4/5
Late Game (28m+)
3/5
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FAQ

Who counters Centaur Warrunner?

By public match stats, Treant Protector, Io, Bounty Hunter do best against Centaur Warrunner.

Do Centaur Warrunner's spells pierce BKB?

Through BKB: Retaliate, Work Horse, Hitch A Ride. BKB blocks the rest.

Which heroes struggle against Centaur Warrunner?

Medusa, Faceless Void, Bane struggle the most against Centaur Warrunner.

Which of Centaur Warrunner's effects can be dispelled?

Dispellable: Hoof Stomp, Retaliate.

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