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How to counter Lion in Dota 2
Best counters to Lion: Enigma, Treant Protector, Chen. None of the spells pierce BKB.
Best counters to Lion
win rate vs this hero in public matchesWorst picks vs Lion
Lion spells: BKB and dispel
what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
Rock spikes burst from the earth along a straight path. Enemy units are hurled into the air, then are stunned and take damage when they fall.

Transforms an enemy unit into a harmless beast, with all special abilities disabled.

CHANNELED - Channels magical energy, taking mana and slowing enemies over time. If the enemy has no mana remaining, the slow is increased by 15%. Can target allies to give them mana and movement speed at a 50% rate.

Lion gains 20% debuff duration after killing or assisting in a Hero kill while that Hero is dead. Lion gains 20% spell amplification for 90s after respawning or resurrecting or until he gets a kill or assist.

Rips at an enemy unit, trying to turn it inside-out, dealing massive damage to the target. After using Finger of Death, Lion's hand becomes empowered, allowing him to use a cleaving melee attack with 250 range with bonus movement speed. Finger of Death gains permanent bonus damage for it and the fist for each enemy Hero it or the fist kills. The melee attack may be disabled by setting the abil
Items against Lion
6 counter items with buy timings and conditions: when to buy and which of Lion’s spells each one shuts down. Tailored to your hero and role.
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When Lion is strongest
FAQ
Who counters Lion?
By public match stats, Enigma, Treant Protector, Chen do best against Lion.
Do Lion's spells pierce BKB?
No — none of Lion's spells pierce BKB.
Which heroes struggle against Lion?
Spectre, Grimstroke, Sven struggle the most against Lion.
Which of Lion's effects can be dispelled?
Dispellable: Earth Spike, Hex.
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