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Earth Spirit

How to counter Earth Spirit in Dota 2

Best counters to Earth Spirit: Enigma, Marci, Razor. Through BKB: Magnetize.

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Best counters to Earth Spirit

win rate vs this hero in public matches

Worst picks vs Earth Spirit

Earth Spirit spells: BKB and dispel

what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
Boulder SmashBlocked by BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD 20 / 17 / 14 / 11

Earth Spirit smashes the target enemy or ally, sending them in the direction he is facing. If Earth Spirit targets an area, he will smash the nearest unit in a 200 radius, prioritizing Stone Remnants. The travelling unit or Remnant damages all enemy units it hits. If an enemy is hit by a Stone Remnant, they are also slowed. Stone Remnants travel further than other units.

Rolling BoulderBlocked by BKBStrong Dispel OnlyMagicalCD 16 / 12 / 8 / 4

Earth Spirit gathers himself into a boulder and, after a 0.6s delay, rolls toward the target location, dealing 60 + 100% STR damage and stunning enemy units. He will stop if he collides with an enemy hero or is stunned. If he rolls over a Stone Remnant, he will travel further and faster, and stun enemies for longer.

Geomagnetic GripBlocked by BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD 13

Earth Spirit pulls the target Stone Remnant or Allied Unit. Enemies struck by the gripped target will be silenced. Pulled Remnants also deal damage to struck enemies. Cast range is reduced when targeting an ally.

Stone RemnantPassive / BuffInstant EffectCD —

Call a Stone Remnant to the target location. Stone Remnants have no vision and are invulnerable, and can be used with Earth Spirit's abilities. Calling a Stone Remnant consumes a charge, which recharge over time. Stone Remnant has 7 charges. Earth Spirit passively gains 2.5% bonus damage per unused Stone Remnant charge, and gains an additional 7.5% bonus damage for 10s when a Stone Remnant is tar

Enchant RemnantBlocked by BKBCannot be DispelledMagicalCD 45

Earth Spirit temporarily enchants a hero, granting them the properties of a Stone Remnant. After a short duration the remnant shatters, releasing the hero and damaging nearby enemies. Can be cast on Stone Remnants. Has a 5 second cooldown when used that way. Has a larger cast range when cast on an ally hero.

MagnetizePierces BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD 100 / 90 / 80

Magnetizes units in a small nearby area, causing them to take damage for a short duration. Magnetized heroes cause nearby Stone Remnants to explode, destroying the remnant and refreshing Magnetize's duration on all nearby enemies. This process can repeat multiple times. If an enemy hero is affected by Geomagnetic Grip or Boulder Smash, all magnetized heroes share the effects.

Items against Earth Spirit

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What Earth Spirit builds

popular purchases by stage
Early game
Boots of SpeedBottleUrn of ShadowsPower TreadsDiadem
Mid game
Spirit VesselBlack King BarKayaPower TreadsSange
Late game
Shiva's GuardSoul BoosterSangeKaya and SangeKaya

When Earth Spirit is strongest

Laning (0–12m)
4/5
Mid Game (12–28m)
3/5
Late Game (28m+)
2/5
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FAQ

Who counters Earth Spirit?

By public match stats, Enigma, Marci, Razor do best against Earth Spirit.

Do Earth Spirit's spells pierce BKB?

Through BKB: Magnetize. BKB blocks the rest.

Which heroes struggle against Earth Spirit?

Drow Ranger, Timbersaw, Pudge struggle the most against Earth Spirit.

Which of Earth Spirit's effects can be dispelled?

Dispellable: Boulder Smash, Rolling Boulder, Geomagnetic Grip, Magnetize.

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