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Keeper of the Light

How to counter Keeper of the Light in Dota 2

Best counters to Keeper of the Light: Treant Protector, Venomancer, Bane. Through BKB: Chakra Magic.

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Best counters to Keeper of the Light

win rate vs this hero in public matches

Worst picks vs Keeper of the Light

Keeper of the Light spells: BKB and dispel

what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
IlluminateBlocked by BKBInterrupt with Stun / SilenceMagicalCD 13

CHANNELED - Channels light energy, building power the longer it's channeled. Once released, a wave is sent forth that deals damage and gives vision in its path. The longer it is channeled, the more damage is dealt.

Blinding LightBlocked by BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD 24 / 21 / 18 / 15

A blinding light flashes over the targeted area, knocking back units to the edge of the area and blinding them, causing them to miss some attacks. Minimum knockback distance is 175 range over 0.6 seconds.

Chakra MagicPierces BKBInstant EffectCD 19 / 16 / 13 / 10

Restores mana to the target unit and reduces cooldowns of all basic abilities currently on cooldown by a fixed amount. Is 30% more effective when used on himself.

Solar BindBlocked by BKBBasic DispelCD 14

Weakens an enemy's magical resistance, and applies a slow that increases in strength the more the target moves.

Will-O-WispBlocked by BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD 60

Summons Ignis Fatuus at the targeted area. Alternates on and off, drawing enemies closer with its mesmerising flicker.

Spirit FormPassive / BuffCannot be DispelledCD 85 / 80 / 75

Ezalor temporarily turns his body luminescent, gaining cast range, increasing the speed bonus from Bright Speed, and allows Illuminate to be channeled by a separate spirit and heal allies.

Release IlluminatePassive / BuffInstant EffectCD —

Release the channel early.

Bright SpeedPassive / BuffInstant EffectCD —

Keeper of the Light gains 1 movement speed for every 2.5 Intelligence. Whenever Keeper of the Light moves 300 distance, he leaves behind light that allows him to see 400 range for 3 seconds.

Items against Keeper of the Light

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

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What Keeper of the Light builds

popular purchases by stage
Early game
Boots of SpeedUrn of ShadowsDiademSpirit VesselTranquil Boots
Mid game
Force StaffHoly LocketBoots of TravelSoul BoosterOctarine Core
Late game
Aghanim's ScepterScythe of VyseSoul BoosterForce StaffOctarine Core

When Keeper of the Light is strongest

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

Who counters Keeper of the Light?

By public match stats, Treant Protector, Venomancer, Bane do best against Keeper of the Light.

Do Keeper of the Light's spells pierce BKB?

Through BKB: Chakra Magic. BKB blocks the rest.

Which heroes struggle against Keeper of the Light?

Alchemist, Warlock, Undying struggle the most against Keeper of the Light.

Which of Keeper of the Light's effects can be dispelled?

Dispellable: Blinding Light, Solar Bind, Will-O-Wisp.

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