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How to counter Gyrocopter in Dota 2

Best counters to Gyrocopter: Treant Protector, Alchemist, Nyx Assassin. Through BKB: Flak Cannon, Side Gunner.

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Best counters to Gyrocopter

win rate vs this hero in public matches
Treant Protector 73.2%71 gamesAlchemist 69.7%33 gamesNyx Assassin 65.0%40 gamesRazor 64.5%62 gamesPudge 62.2%98 gamesShadow Demon 61.2%183 gamesMarci 61.2%67 gamesPugna 60.3%68 games

Worst picks vs Gyrocopter

Earthshaker 29.3%41 gamesDazzle 35.4%48 gamesAbaddon 38.3%115 gamesTemplar Assassin 38.9%126 gamesEnchantress 38.9%54 gamesLuna 41.0%83 gamesTroll Warlord 41.1%56 gamesDark Willow 41.6%89 games

Gyrocopter spells: BKB and dispel

what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
Rocket BarrageBlocked by BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD 7 / 6.5 / 6 / 5.5

Launches a salvo of rockets at nearby enemy units in a radius around the Gyrocopter. Lasts 3 seconds.

Homing MissileBlocked by BKBStrong Dispel OnlyMagicalCD 30 / 24 / 18 / 12

Fires a homing missile to seek the targeted enemy unit. The missile gains speed over time, dealing damage and stunning when it impacts the target. Enemy units can destroy the missile before it reaches its target.

Flak CannonPierces BKBCannot be DispelledPhysicalCD 26 / 24 / 22 / 20

Gyrocopter's attacks hit all enemy units in an area around it for a limited number of attacks. Only the main target of attacks will receive attack bonuses such as Critical Strike. Lasts 12 seconds or until the attacks are used.

AfterburnerPassive / BuffInstant EffectCD —

Gyrocopter gains movement speed for a short duration after damaging an enemy with his attacks or abilities.

Side GunnerPierces BKBInstant EffectPhysicalCD —

Call DownBlocked by BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD 90 / 75 / 60

Call down 3 aerial missile strikes that slow and damage enemy units in a target area. Each strike is 500 distance from the previous one.

Items against Gyrocopter

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

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What Gyrocopter builds

popular purchases by stage
Early game
Boots of SpeedFalcon BladePower TreadsBlade of AlacrityWraith Band
Mid game
Dragon LanceAghanim's ShardCrystalysYashaManta Style
Late game
DaedalusSatanicBlink DaggerBlack King BarForce Staff

When Gyrocopter 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 Gyrocopter?

By public match stats, Treant Protector, Alchemist, Nyx Assassin do best against Gyrocopter.

Do Gyrocopter's spells pierce BKB?

Through BKB: Flak Cannon, Side Gunner. BKB blocks the rest.

Which heroes struggle against Gyrocopter?

Earthshaker, Dazzle, Abaddon struggle the most against Gyrocopter.

Which of Gyrocopter's effects can be dispelled?

Dispellable: Rocket Barrage, Homing Missile, Call Down.

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