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How to counter Dawnbreaker in Dota 2

Best counters to Dawnbreaker: Treant Protector, Faceless Void, Alchemist. Through BKB: Starbreaker, Luminosity, Solar Guardian.

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Best counters to Dawnbreaker

win rate vs this hero in public matches

Worst picks vs Dawnbreaker

Dawnbreaker spells: BKB and dispel

what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
StarbreakerPierces BKBInstant EffectPhysicalCD 17 / 15 / 13 / 11

Dawnbreaker whirls her hammer around 3 times, damaging enemies with her attack plus bonus damage. On the final strike, she smashes her hammer down, stunning and damaging enemies in front of her.

Celestial HammerBlocked by BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD 18 / 16 / 14 / 12

Dawnbreaker hurls her weapon at a target, damaging enemies struck along the way. The hammer pauses for 2 seconds at the destination before flying back to her, leaving a trail of fire that slows enemies. Dawnbreaker can recall the hammer at any time, pulling her towards it so they meet in the middle.

LuminosityPierces BKBInstant EffectCD —

ConvergeBlocked by BKBCannot be DispelledCD 0.25

Dawnbreaker recalls her hammer, pulling them together so they meet in the middle.

Break of DawnPassive / BuffInstant EffectCD —

Whenever the sun comes out, Dawnbreaker gains bonus base damage and vision that decreases throughout the course of the day. If Dawnbreaker causes the day these bonuses are at full power for the entirety of that daytime.

Solar GuardianPierces BKBInterrupt with Stun / SilenceMagicalCD 110 / 100 / 90

CHANNELED - Dawnbreaker creates a pulsing effect at a location within 350 units of an allied hero anywhere on the map and creates daylight for 6s. Each pulse damages enemies and heals allies. After a short duration, she flies to the target location and deals additional damage and stuns enemies upon landing. Once channeled, Dawnbreaker cannot stop the ability.

Items against Dawnbreaker

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What Dawnbreaker builds

popular purchases by stage
Early game
Boots of SpeedSoul RingChainmailPhase BootsBracer
Mid game
Echo SabreAghanim's ShardHarpoonBlack King BarPhase Boots
Late game
Skull BasherAssault CuirassBlack King BarSangeAbyssal Blade

When Dawnbreaker is strongest

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

Who counters Dawnbreaker?

By public match stats, Treant Protector, Faceless Void, Alchemist do best against Dawnbreaker.

Do Dawnbreaker's spells pierce BKB?

Through BKB: Starbreaker, Luminosity, Solar Guardian. BKB blocks the rest.

Which heroes struggle against Dawnbreaker?

Medusa, Outworld Devourer, Brewmaster struggle the most against Dawnbreaker.

Which of Dawnbreaker's effects can be dispelled?

Dispellable: Celestial Hammer.

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