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How to counter Dragon Knight in Dota 2
Best counters to Dragon Knight: Brewmaster, Venomancer, Bounty Hunter. None of the spells pierce BKB.
Best counters to Dragon Knight
win rate vs this hero in public matches
Brewmaster 63.5%52 games
Venomancer 63.2%76 games
Bounty Hunter 62.7%75 games
Abaddon 61.8%157 games
Monkey King 61.8%76 games
Largo 61.0%82 games
Anti-Mage 61.0%41 games
Broodmother 60.0%35 gamesWorst picks vs Dragon Knight
Oracle 34.3%35 games
Morphling 37.0%81 games
Naga Siren 38.1%42 games
Phantom Lancer 39.5%38 games
Troll Warlord 41.7%84 games
Huskar 42.4%66 games
Sand King 43.2%88 games
Alchemist 43.2%44 gamesDragon Knight spells: BKB and dispel
what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
Unleashes a breath of fire in front of Dragon Knight that burns enemies and reduces the damage their attacks deal.
Dragon Knight smites an enemy unit with his shield, stunning and damaging it and units close to it.
The life blood of the Dragon improves Dragon Knight's abilities and items to have increased AoE and causes his attacks to deal additional magic damage to enemy units.
Ignites an area, dealing damage over time that lingers on enemies in it. Has reduced cast range when melee.
The life blood of the Dragon improves Dragon Knight's health regeneration and armor. Regen and armor are increased by 50% during Elder Dragon Form.
Dragon Knight assumes the form of the Elder Dragon, increasing the range of his abilities, gaining bonus movement speed, and a ranged attack with various properties. The Dragon evolves per level. The bonuses are cumulative. Level 1 Green: Grants a corrosive damage over time that can also damage buildings. Level 2 Red: Grants splash damage to the dragon's attacks. Level 3 Blue: Grants a debuff
Items against Dragon Knight
6 counter items with buy timings and conditions: when to buy and which of Dragon Knight’s spells each one shuts down. Tailored to your hero and role.
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When Dragon Knight is strongest
FAQ
Who counters Dragon Knight?
By public match stats, Brewmaster, Venomancer, Bounty Hunter do best against Dragon Knight.
Do Dragon Knight's spells pierce BKB?
No — none of Dragon Knight's spells pierce BKB.
Which heroes struggle against Dragon Knight?
Oracle, Morphling, Naga Siren struggle the most against Dragon Knight.
Which of Dragon Knight's effects can be dispelled?
Dispellable: Breathe Fire, Dragon Tail.
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