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How to counter Invoker in Dota 2

Best counters to Invoker: Treant Protector, Chen, Lone Druid. Through BKB: Alacrity, Sun Strike.

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Best counters to Invoker

win rate vs this hero in public matches

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Invoker spells: BKB and dispel

what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
QuasPassive / BuffBasic DispelCD —

Allows manipulation of ice elements. Active Quas instances imbue Invoker with bonus hp regeneration. Passively grants bonus strength per level of Quas.

WexPassive / BuffCannot be DispelledCD —

Allows manipulation of storm elements. Active Wex instances imbue Invoker with bonus movement and attack speed. Passively grants bonus agility per level of Wex.

ExortPassive / BuffCannot be DispelledCD —

Allows manipulation of fire elements. Active Exort instances imbue Invoker with bonus attack damage. Passively grants bonus intelligence per level of Exort.

Invoked SpellPassive / BuffInstant EffectCD —

Casting Invoke will replace this slot with one of ten unique spells based on Invoker's currently active Quas, Wex, and Exort buffs.

Invoked SpellPassive / BuffInstant EffectCD —

Casting Invoke will replace this slot with one of ten unique spells based on Invoker's currently active Quas, Wex, and Exort buffs.

InvokePassive / BuffInstant EffectCD 7

Combines the properties of the elements currently being manipulated to create a new spell for Invoker to use. Invoke cooldown is reduced by 0.3 seconds for each orb level. Invoker's vast knowledge of magic allows him to choose from Multiple Aghanim's Scepter and Shard options. The items must be activated before they can be used, and cannot be changed after they are chosen. Click the help button

Cold SnapBlocked by BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD 18

Invoker draws the heat from an enemy, chilling them to their very core for a duration based on the level of Quas. The enemy will take damage and be briefly frozen. Further damage taken in this state will freeze the enemy again, dealing bonus damage. The enemy can only be frozen so often, but the freeze cooldown decreases based on the level of Quas.

Ghost WalkBlocked by BKBCannot be DispelledCD 32

Invoker manipulates the ice and electrical energies around him, rendering his body invisible and gaining health and mana regen. The elemental imbalance created as a consequence slows nearby enemies based on the level of Quas, and slows Invoker as well based on the level of Wex.

TornadoBlocked by BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD 27

Unleashes a fast moving tornado that picks up enemy units in its path, suspending them helplessly in the air shortly before allowing them to plummet to their doom. Travels further based on the level of Wex. Holds enemies in the air for a duration based on the level of Quas. Deals base damage plus added damage based on levels in Wex. DISPEL TYPE: Basic Dispel

E.M.P.Blocked by BKBInstant EffectMagicalCD 27

Invoker builds up a charge of electromagnetic energy at a targeted location which automatically detonates after 2.9 seconds. The detonation covers an area, draining mana based on the level of Wex. Deals damage for each point of mana drained. If EMP drains mana from an enemy hero, Invoker gains 25% of the mana drained.

AlacrityPierces BKBBasic DispelPhysicalCD 15

Invoker infuses an ally with an immense surge of energy, increasing their attack speed based on the level of Wex and their damage based on the level of Exort.

Chaos MeteorBlocked by BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD 50

Invoker pulls a flaming meteor from space onto the targeted location. Upon landing, the meteor rolls forward, constantly dealing damage based on the level of Exort, and rolling further based on the level of Wex. Units hit by the meteor will also be set on fire for a short time, receiving additional damage based on the level of Exort.

Sun StrikePierces BKBInstant EffectPureCD 23

Sends a catastrophic ray of fierce energy from the sun at any targeted location, incinerating all enemies standing beneath it once it reaches the earth. Deals damage based on the level of Exort, however this damage is spread evenly over all enemies hit.

Forge SpiritBlocked by BKBInstant EffectCD 27

Invoker forges a spirit embodying the strength of fire and fortitude of ice. Damage and armor are based on the level of Exort while attack range, health, and duration are based on the level of Quas. The elemental's scorching attack is capable of melting the armor of enemy heroes. The number of spirits spawned is determined by the lower level of Quas and Exort.

Ice WallBlocked by BKBCannot be DispelledMagicalCD 23

Generates a wall of solid ice directly in front of Invoker for a duration based on the level of Quas. The bitter cold emanating from it greatly slows nearby enemies based on the level of Quas and deals damage each second based on the level of Exort.

Deafening BlastBlocked by BKBCannot be DispelledMagicalCD 36

Invoker unleashes a mighty sonic wave in front of him, dealing damage to any enemy unit it collides with based on the level of Exort. The sheer impact from the blast is enough to knock those enemy units back for a duration based on the level of Quas, then disarm their attacks for a duration based on the level of Wex.

Items against Invoker

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

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What Invoker builds

popular purchases by stage
Early game
Null TalismanStaff of WizardryBoots of SpeedKayaMeteor Hammer
Mid game
Boots of TravelBlack King BarMeteor HammerKayaSoul Booster
Late game
Shiva's GuardOctarine CoreSoul BoosterScythe of VyseBlack King Bar

When Invoker 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 Invoker?

By public match stats, Treant Protector, Chen, Lone Druid do best against Invoker.

Do Invoker's spells pierce BKB?

Through BKB: Alacrity, Sun Strike. BKB blocks the rest.

Which heroes struggle against Invoker?

Magnus, Outworld Devourer, Chaos Knight struggle the most against Invoker.

Which of Invoker's effects can be dispelled?

Dispellable: Quas, Cold Snap, Tornado, Alacrity, Chaos Meteor.

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