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How to counter Lina in Dota 2
Best counters to Lina: Keeper of the Light, Leshrac, Enchantress. None of the spells pierce BKB.
Best counters to Lina
win rate vs this hero in public matchesWorst picks vs Lina
Lina spells: BKB and dispel
what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
Lina channels the breath of a dragon, sending out a wave of fire that scorches every enemy in its path.

Summons a column of flames that damages and stuns enemies.

Grants bonus attack and movement speed each time Lina hits an enemy with a spell. Stacks with itself. Lasts 18 seconds.

Grants Lina unobstructed movement and increases her spell damage and magic resistance. Grants max fiery soul stacks on activation.

Lina's abilities deal an additional 64% damage as burn damage over 4s.

Fires off a bolt of lightning at a single enemy unit, dealing massive damage.
Items against Lina
6 counter items with buy timings and conditions: when to buy and which of Lina’s spells each one shuts down. Tailored to your hero and role.
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When Lina is strongest
FAQ
Who counters Lina?
By public match stats, Keeper of the Light, Leshrac, Enchantress do best against Lina.
Do Lina's spells pierce BKB?
No — none of Lina's spells pierce BKB.
Which heroes struggle against Lina?
Sand King, Dazzle, Void Spirit struggle the most against Lina.
Which of Lina's effects can be dispelled?
Dispellable: Light Strike Array.
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