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Drow Ranger

How to counter Drow Ranger in Dota 2

Best counters to Drow Ranger: Earth Spirit, Alchemist, Nature's Prophet. Through BKB: Multishot, Marksmanship.

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Best counters to Drow Ranger

win rate vs this hero in public matches

Worst picks vs Drow Ranger

Drow Ranger spells: BKB and dispel

what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
Frost ArrowsBlocked by BKBBasic DispelPhysicalCD —

Adds a freezing effect to Drow's attacks, slowing enemy movement and dealing bonus damage. Slow lasts 1.5 seconds.

GustBlocked by BKBBasic DispelCD 19 / 17 / 15 / 13

Releases a wave that silences and knocks back and reveals invisible enemy units. Knockback distance is relative to how close they are to Drow.

MultishotPierces BKBInterrupt with Stun / SilencePhysicalCD 24 / 21 / 18 / 15

CHANNELED - Drow releases a flurry of arrows in continuous salvos, hitting enemies for extra damage and applying Frost Arrows. Lasts up to 1.75 seconds. Drow can move slowly and use items while casting Multishot.

GlacierBlocked by BKBInstant EffectMagicalCD 25

Drow creates a hill of ice beneath her, knocking away nearby enemies. Units on the hill gain flying vision and Drow and her ranged allies gain bonus attack range. Drow gains additional damage while on the Glacier and attacking targets below her. The front of the hill obscures vision and cannot be moved through except by Drow. Does not interrupt Multishot when cast.

Precision AuraPassive / BuffInstant EffectCD —

Grants Drow bonus agility based on Drow's current agility and level. Nearby ranged heroes received 50% of the bonus agility.

MarksmanshipPierces BKBInstant EffectPhysicalCD —

Drow's experiences in battle grant her a chance to launch arrows with incredible accuracy and effectiveness. Pierces through the enemy's defenses, ignoring their base armor. This ability is disabled if there is an enemy hero within 325 range.

Items against Drow Ranger

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

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What Drow Ranger builds

popular purchases by stage
Early game
Boots of SpeedPower TreadsFalcon BladeBlade of AlacrityWraith Band
Mid game
YashaDragon LanceManta StyleForce StaffHurricane Pike
Late game
Black King BarButterflyCrystalysShadow BladeSilver Edge

When Drow Ranger is strongest

Laning (0–12m)
2/5
Mid Game (12–28m)
4/5
Late Game (28m+)
4/5
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FAQ

Who counters Drow Ranger?

By public match stats, Earth Spirit, Alchemist, Nature's Prophet do best against Drow Ranger.

Do Drow Ranger's spells pierce BKB?

Through BKB: Multishot, Marksmanship. BKB blocks the rest.

Which heroes struggle against Drow Ranger?

Witch Doctor, Pudge, Underlord struggle the most against Drow Ranger.

Which of Drow Ranger's effects can be dispelled?

Dispellable: Frost Arrows, Gust.

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