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Crystal Maiden

How to counter Crystal Maiden in Dota 2

Best counters to Crystal Maiden: Batrider, Nyx Assassin, Razor. Through BKB: Arcane Aura.

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Best counters to Crystal Maiden

win rate vs this hero in public matches
Batrider 71.9%32 gamesNyx Assassin 71.8%39 gamesRazor 71.1%45 gamesWeaver 62.5%32 gamesSlark 62.5%32 gamesMirana 61.0%41 gamesTechies 60.8%79 gamesDark Willow 60.4%48 games

Worst picks vs Crystal Maiden

Pugna 36.6%41 gamesMagnus 38.2%34 gamesAnti-Mage 39.4%33 gamesSlardar 40.4%94 gamesNecrophos 40.5%79 gamesPhantom Lancer 40.5%37 gamesUnderlord 41.3%75 gamesChaos Knight 41.6%89 games

Crystal Maiden spells: BKB and dispel

what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
Crystal NovaBlocked by BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD 11 / 10 / 9 / 8

A burst of damaging frost slows enemy movement in the targeted area.

FrostbiteBlocked by BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD 9 / 8 / 7 / 6

Encases an enemy unit in ice, prohibiting movement and attack, while dealing damage over time. Deals 4x damage to non-ancient creeps.

Arcane AuraPierces BKBInstant EffectCD —

Gives mana regeneration to all friendly units on the map. Allies within a 1200 radius of Crystal Maiden receive more mana regeneration. Crystal Maiden passively gains mana regen amplification.

Crystal CloneBlocked by BKBInstant EffectCD 10

Slides in a direction, creating a crystal clone of herself in her place and disjointing incoming projectiles. If the clone takes enough damage or times out, it shatters, Frostbiting enemies in a 450 AoE around its place. The Clone can also be destroyed by Crystal Maiden's own spells.

Glacial GuardBlocked by BKBBasic DispelCD —

A portion of the mana Crystal Maiden spends on her abilities is converted into a physical barrier.

Freezing FieldBlocked by BKBInterrupt with Stun / SilenceMagicalCD 100 / 95 / 90

CHANNELED - Surrounds Crystal Maiden with 100 random icy explosions that slow enemies and deal massive damage. Lasts 10 seconds.

Stop Freezing FieldPassive / BuffInstant EffectCD 1

Immediately stops the Freezing Field

Items against Crystal Maiden

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

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What Crystal Maiden builds

popular purchases by stage
Early game
Boots of SpeedTranquil BootsSoul RingNull TalismanDrum of Endurance
Mid game
Aghanim's ShardGlimmer CapeBlink DaggerForce StaffPavise
Late game
Blink DaggerGlimmer CapeBlack King BarForce StaffAghanim's Scepter

When Crystal Maiden is strongest

Laning (0–12m)
4/5
Mid Game (12–28m)
3/5
Late Game (28m+)
2/5
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FAQ

Who counters Crystal Maiden?

By public match stats, Batrider, Nyx Assassin, Razor do best against Crystal Maiden.

Do Crystal Maiden's spells pierce BKB?

Through BKB: Arcane Aura. BKB blocks the rest.

Which heroes struggle against Crystal Maiden?

Pugna, Magnus, Anti-Mage struggle the most against Crystal Maiden.

Which of Crystal Maiden's effects can be dispelled?

Dispellable: Crystal Nova, Frostbite, Glacial Guard.

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