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How to counter Death Prophet in Dota 2
Best counters to Death Prophet: Sniper, Clockwerk, Batrider. Through BKB: Exorcism.
Best counters to Death Prophet
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Death Prophet spells: BKB and dispel
what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
Sends a swarm of winged beasts to savage enemy units in front of Death Prophet.

Fires a projectile that prevents enemy units in a target area from casting spells.

Creates a spirit link between Death Prophet and an enemy unit, draining health from the enemy.


Unleashes evil spirits to drain the life of nearby enemy units and structures. Spirits need to return back to Death Prophet in order to attack again. At the end of the spell's duration, Death Prophet is healed in proportion to the damage dealt. Deals 50% damage to buildings. Lasts 40 seconds.
Items against Death Prophet
6 counter items with buy timings and conditions: when to buy and which of Death Prophet’s spells each one shuts down. Tailored to your hero and role.
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FAQ
Who counters Death Prophet?
By public match stats, Sniper, Clockwerk, Batrider do best against Death Prophet.
Do Death Prophet's spells pierce BKB?
Through BKB: Exorcism. BKB blocks the rest.
Which heroes struggle against Death Prophet?
Underlord, Viper, Slardar struggle the most against Death Prophet.
Which of Death Prophet's effects can be dispelled?
Dispellable: Silence.
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