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How to counter Necrophos in Dota 2

Best counters to Necrophos: Batrider, Razor, Ancient Apparition. Through BKB: Heartstopper Aura.

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Best counters to Necrophos

win rate vs this hero in public matches

Worst picks vs Necrophos

Necrophos spells: BKB and dispel

what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
Death PulsePassive / BuffInstant EffectMagicalCD 8 / 7 / 6 / 5

Necrophos releases a wave of death around him, dealing damage to enemy units and healing allied units.

Ghost ShroudBlocked by BKBBasic DispelCD 28 / 24 / 20 / 16

Necrophos slips into the realm that separates the living from the dead. Unable to attack or be attacked, he emits an aura that slows enemies around him. He takes additional magic damage in this form, but his restorative powers are amplified.

Heartstopper AuraPierces BKBCannot be DispelledMagicalCD —

Necrophos stills the hearts of his opponents, causing nearby enemy units to lose a percentage of their max health over time.

Death SeekerBlocked by BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD 19

Necrophos turns into a large Death Pulse towards the target unit's position. Once it arrives to the location, the Death Pulse spreads towards nearby enemies and allies.

SadistPassive / BuffInstant EffectCD —

Necrophos gains stacking regen for 8 seconds for each unit he kills. Hero kills multiply the effect.

Reaper's ScytheBlocked by BKBCannot be DispelledMagicalCD 100

Stuns the target enemy hero, then deals damage based on how much life it is missing. If Necrophos kills an enemy this way, he'll permanently gain Health and Mana Regen. Any kill under this effect is credited to Necrophos.

Items against Necrophos

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

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What Necrophos builds

popular purchases by stage
Early game
Boots of SpeedBoots of TravelBracerNull TalismanSacred Relic
Mid game
RadianceAghanim's ShardBoots of TravelYashaConsecrated Wraps
Late game
Heart of TarrasqueShiva's GuardBlack King BarBoots of Travel 2Aghanim's Scepter

When Necrophos 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 Necrophos?

By public match stats, Batrider, Razor, Ancient Apparition do best against Necrophos.

Do Necrophos's spells pierce BKB?

Through BKB: Heartstopper Aura. BKB blocks the rest.

Which heroes struggle against Necrophos?

Underlord, Terrorblade, Witch Doctor struggle the most against Necrophos.

Which of Necrophos's effects can be dispelled?

Dispellable: Ghost Shroud, Death Seeker.

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