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How to counter Clinkz in Dota 2

Best counters to Clinkz: Treant Protector, Spirit Breaker, Silencer. Through BKB: Strafe, Searing Arrows, Burning Barrage.

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Best counters to Clinkz

win rate vs this hero in public matches

Worst picks vs Clinkz

Clinkz spells: BKB and dispel

what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
StrafePierces BKBBasic DispelCD 30 / 25 / 20 / 15

Clinkz gains attack speed and has bonus attack range. Any current Skeleton Archers within a 1200 radius of Clinkz also gain bonus attack range and 40% of the attack speed bonus. Casting Strafe does not break Skeleton Walk invisibility.

Searing ArrowsPierces BKBInstant EffectPhysicalCD —

Imbues Clinkz's arrows with fire for extra damage. Skeleton Archers will fire Searing Arrows at targets Clinkz attacks for 50% damage.

Death PactPassive / BuffCannot be DispelledCD —

Clinkz consumes the target enemy creep or friendly Skeleton Archer, healing and gaining max health. Does not take Clinkz out of Skeleton Walk.

Burning BarragePierces BKBInterrupt with Stun / SilencePhysicalCD 17

CHANNELED - Clinkz channels and shoots multiple piercing arrows in the target direction that hit all enemy units dealing a percentage of Clinkz' attack damage and applying attack modifiers.

Burning ArmyPassive / BuffInstant EffectPhysicalCD 70

Summons a row of Burning Skeleton Archers in the target location.

Skeleton WalkPassive / BuffCannot be DispelledCD 24 / 21 / 18

Clinkz moves invisibly through units until the moment he attacks or uses items. Leaving Skeleton Walk creates Skeleton Archers. Skeleton Archers are immobile and die within multiple attacks from a hero or tower. Skeleton Archers deal a percentage of Clinkz' damage, and deal 75% less damage to buildings. Attack range is equal to Clinkz' attack range.

Infernal ShredPassive / BuffCannot be DispelledCD —

Clinkz and his skeletons apply a stacking debuff that causes their attacks to pierce up to 20% of the target's total physical armor (does not reduce their armor). Clinkz applies 3% per attack, and skeletons apply 1%. Lasts 5 seconds.

Items against Clinkz

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

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What Clinkz builds

popular purchases by stage
Early game
Boots of SpeedPower TreadsFalcon BladeSoul RingMithril Hammer
Mid game
DesolatorAghanim's ShardDragon LanceCrystalysForce Staff
Late game
CrystalysDaedalusBlack King BarAghanim's ScepterHurricane Pike

When Clinkz 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 Clinkz?

By public match stats, Treant Protector, Spirit Breaker, Silencer do best against Clinkz.

Do Clinkz's spells pierce BKB?

Through BKB: Strafe, Searing Arrows, Burning Barrage. BKB blocks the rest.

Which heroes struggle against Clinkz?

Clockwerk, Skywrath Mage, Ancient Apparition struggle the most against Clinkz.

Which of Clinkz's effects can be dispelled?

Dispellable: Strafe.

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