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Kunkka

How to counter Kunkka in Dota 2

Best counters to Kunkka: Marci, Shadow Demon, Enchantress. None of the spells pierce BKB.

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Best counters to Kunkka

win rate vs this hero in public matches
Marci 64.7%34 gamesShadow Demon 61.4%57 gamesEnchantress 61.3%31 gamesShadow Shaman 60.3%63 gamesTemplar Assassin 60.3%58 gamesNecrophos 59.5%37 gamesKeeper of the Light 58.8%34 gamesVoid Spirit 58.3%36 games

Worst picks vs Kunkka

Bristleback 35.4%48 gamesTechies 36.4%33 gamesSkywrath Mage 38.0%71 gamesFaceless Void 38.7%31 gamesPangolier 38.9%54 gamesNyx Assassin 40.0%35 gamesDawnbreaker 40.5%37 gamesWeaver 40.5%37 games

Kunkka spells: BKB and dispel

what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
TorrentBlocked by BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD 16 / 14 / 12 / 10

Summons a rising torrent that, after a short delay, hurls enemy units into the sky, stunning, dealing damage and slowing movement speed.

TidebringerPassive / BuffInstant EffectPhysicalCD 13 / 10 / 7 / 4

Kunkka's legendary sword grants increased damage and cleaves a large area of effect in front of him for a single strike.

X Marks the SpotBlocked by BKBCannot be DispelledCD 24 / 20 / 16 / 12

Targets a friendly or enemy Hero, marks their position with an X, and returns them to it after several seconds. Kunkka can trigger the return at any time during the duration. Lasts twice as long on allied heroes.

Admiral's RumPassive / BuffInstant EffectCD 60.5

Tidal WaveBlocked by BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD 12

Releases a Tidal Wave that spawns behind Kunkka. Deals damage and drags enemies along it. Enemies cannot attack while being dragged.

GhostshipBlocked by BKBCannot be DispelledMagicalCD 90 / 80 / 70

Summons a ghostly ship that sails through the battle before smashing apart, damaging and stunning all enemies caught near the wreckage. Allied heroes touched by the Ghostship are given a 2x strong swig of The Admiral's Rum.

ReturnBlocked by BKBInstant EffectCD 1

Returns the marked hero to the X.

Items against Kunkka

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

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What Kunkka builds

popular purchases by stage
Early game
BracerBoots of SpeedChainmailPhase BootsOgre Axe
Mid game
Black King BarAghanim's ScepterAghanim's ShardBlade MailRadiance
Late game
Shiva's GuardAghanim's ScepterBlack King BarDaedalusCrystalys

When Kunkka 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 Kunkka?

By public match stats, Marci, Shadow Demon, Enchantress do best against Kunkka.

Do Kunkka's spells pierce BKB?

No — none of Kunkka's spells pierce BKB.

Which heroes struggle against Kunkka?

Bristleback, Techies, Skywrath Mage struggle the most against Kunkka.

Which of Kunkka's effects can be dispelled?

Dispellable: Torrent, Tidal Wave.

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