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How to counter Dazzle in Dota 2

Best counters to Dazzle: Gyrocopter, Brewmaster, Treant Protector. Through BKB: Shallow Grave, Shadow Wave.

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Best counters to Dazzle

win rate vs this hero in public matches

Worst picks vs Dazzle

Dazzle spells: BKB and dispel

what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
Poison TouchBlocked by BKBBasic DispelPhysicalCD 24 / 21 / 18 / 15

Releases a cone of poison that strikes multiple enemy units. Deals damage over time and slows the targets. Anytime the targets get attacked by Dazzle, the debuff duration is refreshed and slow is increased.

Shallow GravePierces BKBCannot be DispelledCD 30 / 26 / 22 / 18

An ally blessed with Shallow Grave, no matter how close to death, cannot die while under its protection. Healing on that ally is also amplified for the duration based on the hero's HP.

Shadow WavePierces BKBInstant EffectPhysicalCD 10 / 9 / 8 / 7

Sends out a bolt of power that arcs between allies, healing them while damaging any enemy units standing nearby. Dazzle is always healed by Shadow Wave.

WeavePassive / BuffInstant EffectCD —

Dazzle's abilities apply Weave to both allies and enemies they affect, increasing allied armor and reducing enemy armor. Multiple instances of this effect stack.

Nothl ProjectionPassive / BuffCannot be DispelledCD 70 / 60 / 50

Dazzle departs his body, traveling through the Nothl Realm as an invulnerable spirit that can cast spells, attack, and use items, leaving his body behind in the world with a visible tether. While active, Dazzle's basic abilities are empowered: Poison Touch hexes enemies, Shallow Grave heals upon expiration, and Shadow Wave has a shorter cooldown. The effect can be ended early, and Dazzle returns t

End ProjectionPassive / BuffInstant EffectCD —

Ends Dazzle's sojourn in the Nothl Realm and returns his spirit to his body.

Items against Dazzle

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

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What Dazzle builds

popular purchases by stage
Early game
Boots of SpeedArcane BootsUrn of Shadows
Mid game
Holy LocketArcane BootsMekansmBlink DaggerPavise
Late game
Blink DaggerGlimmer CapeGuardian GreavesAeon DiskSolar Crest

When Dazzle is strongest

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

Who counters Dazzle?

By public match stats, Gyrocopter, Brewmaster, Treant Protector do best against Dazzle.

Do Dazzle's spells pierce BKB?

Through BKB: Shallow Grave, Shadow Wave. BKB blocks the rest.

Which heroes struggle against Dazzle?

Skywrath Mage, Clinkz, Beastmaster struggle the most against Dazzle.

Which of Dazzle's effects can be dispelled?

Dispellable: Poison Touch.

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