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How to counter Hoodwink in Dota 2

Best counters to Hoodwink: Meepo, Magnus, Keeper of the Light. None of the spells pierce BKB.

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Best counters to Hoodwink

win rate vs this hero in public matches

Worst picks vs Hoodwink

Hoodwink spells: BKB and dispel

what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
Acorn ShotBlocked by BKBInstant EffectPhysicalCD 16 / 14 / 12 / 10

Fires Hoodwink's attack with an acorn at the target unit. The acorn bounces to nearby targets, slowing them and dealing a percentage of Hoodwink's attack with bonus damage. If point targeted, a tree is created at the target position and the acorn will bounce to nearby targets. The ability may be placed on alt-cast to force this behavior.

BushwhackPassive / BuffStrong Dispel OnlyMagicalCD 15 / 14 / 13 / 12

Tosses a net trap that stuns enemies if they are near a tree in the area. Affected enemies take damage over time and are pulled towards the tree nearest to them within the target area, and have their vision reduced to 0 for the duration of the stun.

ScurryPassive / BuffInstant EffectCD —

Hoodwink gains bonus movement speed, phased movement, and tree-walking for a brief time. While active, the redirect chance of Mistwoods Wayfarer is multiplied by 2.

DecoyPassive / BuffBasic DispelCD 30

Hoodwink turns invisible, increasing her movement speed, and creates a decoy illusion that starts aiming a decreased damage Sharpshooter at the nearest enemy hero. If the illusion is attacked or hit by a targeted ability, it is destroyed and it throws a lesser bushwhack towards the enemy.

Hunter's BoomerangBlocked by BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD 18

Tosses a boomerang in an arc. Upon contact, it returns to Hoodwink. The boomerang will deal damage as it passes through or hits enemies, and apply a debuff that causes affected enemies to be slowed and be more vulnerable to spell damage.

SharpshooterBlocked by BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD 45

Hoodwink charges up and fires a deadly bolt from her crossbow, dealing heavy damage, break and slow to an enemy Hero. The damage and debuff duration scale up to max after x0.75 seconds, and the bolt is fired automatically after x0.75 seconds. Hoodwink is knocked backwards for a distance of 350 from the force of the shot. Creeps hit by the bolt are damaged for half the values.

End SharpshooterPassive / BuffInstant EffectCD —

Release the charged up shot, regain ability to move and attack.

Mistwoods WayfarerPassive / BuffInstant EffectCD —

Items against Hoodwink

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

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What Hoodwink builds

popular purchases by stage
Early game
Boots of SpeedUrn of ShadowsArcane BootsChainmail
Mid game
Essence DistillerArcane BootsBlink DaggerPaviseForce Staff
Late game
Blink DaggerForce StaffEul's Scepter of DivinityScythe of VyseGlimmer Cape

When Hoodwink is strongest

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

Who counters Hoodwink?

By public match stats, Meepo, Magnus, Keeper of the Light do best against Hoodwink.

Do Hoodwink's spells pierce BKB?

No — none of Hoodwink's spells pierce BKB.

Which heroes struggle against Hoodwink?

Phantom Assassin, Oracle, Phantom Lancer struggle the most against Hoodwink.

Which of Hoodwink's effects can be dispelled?

Dispellable: Bushwhack, Decoy, Hunter's Boomerang, Sharpshooter.

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