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How to counter Muerta in Dota 2
Best counters to Muerta: Slark, Grimstroke, Sand King. None of the spells pierce BKB.
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Build my plan →Best counters to Muerta
win rate vs this hero in public matches
Slark 68.9%45 games
Grimstroke 66.0%53 games
Sand King 61.5%39 games
Primal Beast 61.2%67 games
Huskar 61.2%49 games
Ursa 60.0%85 games
Lifestealer 58.2%55 games
Drow Ranger 58.1%31 gamesWorst picks vs Muerta
Lina 37.5%32 games
Lich 39.3%61 games
Techies 39.3%61 games
Bristleback 40.4%99 games
Necrophos 40.4%89 games
Tusk 41.0%188 games
Dark Willow 41.8%91 games
Faceless Void 42.0%50 gamesMuerta spells: BKB and dispel
what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
Dead Shot
The Calling
Gunslinger
Spectral Slug
Pierce the Veil
Supernatural
Items against Muerta
6 counter items with buy timings and conditions: when to buy and which of Muerta’s spells each one shuts down. Tailored to your hero and role.
Open in the plan →What Muerta builds
popular purchases by stageEarly game
Mid game
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When Muerta is strongest
Laning (0–12m)2/5
Mid Game (12–28m)4/5
Late Game (28m+)4/5
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Build my plan →FAQ
Who counters Muerta?
By public match stats, Slark, Grimstroke, Sand King do best against Muerta.
Do Muerta's spells pierce BKB?
No — none of Muerta's spells pierce BKB.
Which heroes struggle against Muerta?
Lina, Lich, Techies struggle the most against Muerta.
Which of Muerta's effects can be dispelled?
Dispellable: Dead Shot, The Calling, Spectral Slug.
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