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How to counter Magnus in Dota 2

Best counters to Magnus: Juggernaut, Nature's Prophet, Ember Spirit. Through BKB: Empower, Reverse Polarity.

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Best counters to Magnus

win rate vs this hero in public matches
Juggernaut 73.7%38 gamesNature's Prophet 67.7%31 gamesEmber Spirit 65.1%43 gamesInvoker 63.6%55 gamesRubick 63.5%96 gamesCrystal Maiden 61.8%34 gamesTusk 61.2%80 gamesTreant Protector 60.0%30 games

Worst picks vs Magnus

Puck 36.1%36 gamesSkywrath Mage 36.4%55 gamesHoodwink 36.9%65 gamesPhoenix 38.0%50 gamesPudge 39.1%69 gamesWarlock 41.5%41 gamesLuna 41.8%55 gamesUndying 41.9%31 games

Magnus spells: BKB and dispel

what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
ShockwaveBlocked by BKBInstant EffectMagicalCD 13 / 12 / 11 / 10

Magnus sends out a wave of force, damaging enemy units in a line, pulling them towards him, and slowing them for a brief period.

EmpowerPierces BKBBasic DispelCD 8

When cast on an ally, grants them bonus damage and cleave on attack. Empower is always on Magnus with 30% larger bonus.

SkewerBlocked by BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD 22 / 20 / 18 / 16

Magnus rushes forward, goring enemy units on his massive tusk. Heroes hit on the way will be dragged to the destination, then damaged and affected by slowed movement speed. The damage is increased based on distance traveled.

Horn TossBlocked by BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD 30

Magnus tosses any enemies in front of him, launching them to his rear. Enemies take damage, spend 0.6 seconds in the air, and are stunned while in the air and an additional amount of time after landing.

Solid CorePassive / BuffInstant EffectCD —

Magnus has increased slow resistance and suffers less knockback from enemy's abilities and items.

Reverse PolarityPierces BKBStrong Dispel OnlyMagicalCD 115

Items against Magnus

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

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What Magnus builds

popular purchases by stage
Early game
Boots of SpeedPower TreadsBracerWraith BandBroadsword
Mid game
Blink DaggerEcho SabreBlack King BarHarpoonYasha
Late game
HarpoonBlack King BarRefresher OrbAghanim's ScepterShadow Blade

When Magnus is strongest

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

Who counters Magnus?

By public match stats, Juggernaut, Nature's Prophet, Ember Spirit do best against Magnus.

Do Magnus's spells pierce BKB?

Through BKB: Empower, Reverse Polarity. BKB blocks the rest.

Which heroes struggle against Magnus?

Puck, Skywrath Mage, Hoodwink struggle the most against Magnus.

Which of Magnus's effects can be dispelled?

Dispellable: Empower, Skewer, Horn Toss, Reverse Polarity.

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