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How to counter Dark Willow in Dota 2
Best counters to Dark Willow: Treant Protector, Bounty Hunter, Brewmaster. None of the spells pierce BKB.
Best counters to Dark Willow
win rate vs this hero in public matches
Treant Protector 68.9%74 games
Bounty Hunter 66.7%48 games
Brewmaster 64.6%82 games
Alchemist 63.6%33 games
Silencer 63.2%57 games
Enigma 61.5%39 games
Pudge 61.1%108 games
Legion Commander 60.6%33 gamesWorst picks vs Dark Willow
Zeus 38.1%42 games
Crystal Maiden 39.6%48 games
Weaver 41.4%58 games
Templar Assassin 42.2%102 games
Pangolier 42.3%156 games
Tiny 43.9%157 games
Batrider 44.6%92 games
Vengeful Spirit 44.7%47 gamesDark Willow spells: BKB and dispel
what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
Dark Willow creates a 500 AoE maze of 8 brambles that grow in the target area after 0.3 seconds. Enemies that walk into a bramble are rooted and take damage over time. Lasts 12 seconds.
Dark Willow recedes into the shadows, becoming untargetable. Her next attack has 600 bonus attack range and deals bonus magic damage, and will end Shadow Realm. Damage scales based on how long she remains under the effects of Shadow Realm, the maximum being reached after 3 seconds.
Dark Willow casts an ancient fae curse on the target. After a delay, the target and nearby enemies are stunned.
Dark Willow sends her pet wisp to roam around herself for the duration, rapidly attacking nearby enemies. Bedlam cannot be used while Terrorize is active.
Dark Willow gains 20% bonus Health and Mana Regeneration, increased to 100% while she is untargetable or invulnerable.
Dark Willow releases her pet wisp to terrorize her enemies. After a short delay, all enemies in the target area become fearful and run toward their home fountain. Terrorize cannot be used while Bedlam is active.
Items against Dark Willow
4 counter items with buy timings and conditions: when to buy and which of Dark Willow’s spells each one shuts down. Tailored to your hero and role.
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FAQ
Who counters Dark Willow?
By public match stats, Treant Protector, Bounty Hunter, Brewmaster do best against Dark Willow.
Do Dark Willow's spells pierce BKB?
No — none of Dark Willow's spells pierce BKB.
Which heroes struggle against Dark Willow?
Zeus, Crystal Maiden, Weaver struggle the most against Dark Willow.
Which of Dark Willow's effects can be dispelled?
Dispellable: Bramble Maze, Cursed Crown, Terrorize.
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