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How to counter Marci in Dota 2

Best counters to Marci: Phoenix, Treant Protector, Razor. Through BKB: Bodyguard.

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Best counters to Marci

win rate vs this hero in public matches

Worst picks vs Marci

Marci spells: BKB and dispel

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

Marci grabs an allied or enemy target and throws it effortlessly behind her, damaging and slowing the unit if it's an enemy. Any enemy units in the landing area will also be damaged and slowed.

ReboundBlocked by BKBStrong Dispel OnlyMagicalCD 24 / 20 / 16 / 12

Marci bounds to the targeted allied unit, choosing a direction and distance she will spring away from it. Upon reaching the unit, Marci lunges to her final destination, damaging and stunning enemies where she lands. When Rebound is set to alt-cast, Marci brings the target ally with her to her final destination. The ally receives 15% bonus movement speed for 4s.

BodyguardPierces BKBBasic DispelPhysicalCD 20

Passively grants Marci lifesteal and bonus attack damage. When cast on an ally, she provides them with 75% of her passive lifesteal and attack damage bonus. Additionally Marci creates a shared all damage barrier for herself and her partner. As Marci attacks heroes, 30% of the damage dealt restores the barrier.

Special DeliveryPassive / BuffInstant EffectCD 245

Marci whistles to instantly summon her courier to her. If the courier started in the fountain, it will take items from Marci's stash. After teleporting it will transfer these items to Marci and head back to the fountain. Passively grants all allied couriers 3 bonus levels and 1 bonus health.

UnleashPassive / BuffCannot be DispelledMagicalCD 80 / 70 / 60

Marci taps a hidden power, gaining Fury charges that allow her to deliver a rapid sequence of strikes that slow movement and attack speed of the target for 2s. The last strike in every Fury combo creates a damaging pulse around the target. In between Fury combos, Marci is unable to attack for 1.5s. Marci gains 15% movement speed when Unleash is cast.

Items against Marci

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

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What Marci builds

popular purchases by stage
Early game
Boots of SpeedChainmailPhase BootsBracerHelm of Iron Will
Mid game
Phase BootsBlack King BarPaviseSolar CrestAghanim's Shard
Late game
Blink DaggerSkull BasherBlack King BarSangeAbyssal Blade

When Marci is strongest

Laning (0–12m)
4/5
Mid Game (12–28m)
4/5
Late Game (28m+)
2/5
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FAQ

Who counters Marci?

By public match stats, Phoenix, Treant Protector, Razor do best against Marci.

Do Marci's spells pierce BKB?

Through BKB: Bodyguard. BKB blocks the rest.

Which heroes struggle against Marci?

Kunkka, Techies, Earth Spirit struggle the most against Marci.

Which of Marci's effects can be dispelled?

Dispellable: Dispose, Rebound, Bodyguard.

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