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How to counter Legion Commander in Dota 2

Best counters to Legion Commander: Tusk, Vengeful Spirit, Abaddon. Through BKB: Duel.

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Best counters to Legion Commander

win rate vs this hero in public matches
Tusk 71.4%35 gamesVengeful Spirit 67.7%31 gamesAbaddon 65.7%35 gamesStorm Spirit 63.3%30 gamesSniper 59.6%52 gamesJuggernaut 58.8%34 gamesHoodwink 58.0%50 gamesNature's Prophet 57.1%42 games

Worst picks vs Legion Commander

Timbersaw 31.4%35 gamesLuna 35.8%53 gamesPangolier 38.2%34 gamesVenomancer 38.5%39 gamesDark Willow 39.4%33 gamesVoid Spirit 40.5%37 gamesSkywrath Mage 41.2%51 gamesBristleback 42.6%54 games

Legion Commander spells: BKB and dispel

what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
Overwhelming OddsBlocked by BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD 18

Turns the foes' numbers against them, dealing a 100% impact slow for 0.3s and damage to all enemies in the area. Damage increases with each enemy unit or hero in the area, and grants Legion Commander bonus attack speed.

Press The AttackBlocked by BKBBasic DispelCD 16 / 15 / 14 / 13

Removes debuffs and disables from the target friendly unit, and grants bonus movement speed and health regen for a short time. DISPEL TYPE: Strong Dispel

Moment of CouragePassive / BuffInstant EffectCD 0.3

When attacked a number of times, Legion Commander will counter-attack her target with bonus lifesteal.

Outfight Them!Passive / BuffInstant EffectCD —

Passively grants Legion Commander armor. If Legion or an allied Hero within 1200 range casts an ability, they gain bonus armor for 6s; allies gain 50% of the value. This bonus stacks independently.

DuelPierces BKBCannot be DispelledCD 60 / 55 / 50

Legion Commander and the target enemy hero are forced to attack each other for a short duration. Neither hero can use items, and the target enemy hero cannot use abilities. If either hero dies during the duration, the hero winning the Duel gains permanent bonus damage.

Items against Legion Commander

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

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What Legion Commander builds

popular purchases by stage
Early game
Boots of SpeedBracerChainmailPhase BootsBroadsword
Mid game
Blink DaggerBlade MailBlack King BarCrystalysShadow Blade
Late game
Black King BarShadow BladeAssault CuirassAghanim's ScepterNullifier

When Legion Commander is strongest

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

Who counters Legion Commander?

By public match stats, Tusk, Vengeful Spirit, Abaddon do best against Legion Commander.

Do Legion Commander's spells pierce BKB?

Through BKB: Duel. BKB blocks the rest.

Which heroes struggle against Legion Commander?

Timbersaw, Luna, Pangolier struggle the most against Legion Commander.

Which of Legion Commander's effects can be dispelled?

Dispellable: Overwhelming Odds, Press The Attack.

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