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Chaos Knight

How to counter Chaos Knight in Dota 2

Best counters to Chaos Knight: Mars, Techies, Jakiro. Through BKB: Chaos Strike.

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Best counters to Chaos Knight

win rate vs this hero in public matches
Mars 66.7%42 gamesTechies 65.7%35 gamesJakiro 62.3%69 gamesInvoker 62.3%53 gamesWindranger 61.2%49 gamesBeastmaster 61.1%36 gamesMonkey King 60.6%33 gamesDoom 59.5%42 games

Worst picks vs Chaos Knight

Lich 27.3%44 gamesNature's Prophet 40.5%37 gamesViper 42.9%35 gamesWitch Doctor 43.3%30 gamesTemplar Assassin 43.8%73 gamesSlardar 43.8%32 gamesLegion Commander 43.8%32 gamesAxe 44.0%50 games

Chaos Knight spells: BKB and dispel

what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
Chaos BoltBlocked by BKBStrong Dispel OnlyMagicalCD 13 / 12 / 11 / 10

Throws a mysterious bolt of energy at the target unit. It stuns for a random duration and deals random damage.

Reality RiftBlocked by BKBBasic DispelCD 15 / 12 / 9 / 6

Teleports Chaos Knight, any illusions he has, and the target unit to a point along the line between him and the target. The enemy unit has their armor reduced for 6s.

Chaos StrikePierces BKBInstant EffectCD —

Chaos Knight and his illusions' attacks have a chance to deal a critical strike of varying strength with bonus lifesteal. Lifesteal from creeps is reduced.

Fundamental ForgingPassive / BuffInstant EffectCD —

PhantasmPassive / BuffInstant EffectCD 75

Summons several phantasmal copies of the Chaos Knight from alternate dimensions. The phantasms are illusions that deal 100% damage, but take 350% damage. DISPEL TYPE: Basic Dispel

Items against Chaos Knight

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

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What Chaos Knight builds

popular purchases by stage
Early game
Boots of SpeedPower TreadsBracerHelm of Iron WillArmlet of Mordiggian
Mid game
Armlet of MordiggianOblivion StaffBlink DaggerOrchid MalevolenceEcho Sabre
Late game
Heart of TarrasqueBloodthornBlink DaggerBlack King BarManta Style

When Chaos Knight is strongest

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

Who counters Chaos Knight?

By public match stats, Mars, Techies, Jakiro do best against Chaos Knight.

Do Chaos Knight's spells pierce BKB?

Through BKB: Chaos Strike. BKB blocks the rest.

Which heroes struggle against Chaos Knight?

Lich, Nature's Prophet, Viper struggle the most against Chaos Knight.

Which of Chaos Knight's effects can be dispelled?

Dispellable: Chaos Bolt, Reality Rift.

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