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Ogre Magi

How to counter Ogre Magi in Dota 2

Best counters to Ogre Magi: Mirana, Pugna, Broodmother. Through BKB: Bloodlust.

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Best counters to Ogre Magi

win rate vs this hero in public matches
Mirana 67.6%37 gamesPugna 66.2%65 gamesBroodmother 64.7%34 gamesTreant Protector 63.9%72 gamesAlchemist 63.3%49 gamesBounty Hunter 63.0%54 gamesPhoenix 62.8%148 gamesEnchantress 60.4%48 games

Worst picks vs Ogre Magi

Medusa 36.4%88 gamesBristleback 37.1%116 gamesZeus 40.8%206 gamesWinter Wyvern 40.9%44 gamesTerrorblade 41.8%79 gamesArc Warden 41.9%31 gamesPhantom Lancer 43.7%71 gamesMorphling 44.3%115 games

Ogre Magi spells: BKB and dispel

what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
FireblastBlocked by BKBStrong Dispel OnlyMagicalCD 11 / 10 / 9 / 8

Blasts an enemy unit with a wave of fire, dealing damage and stunning the target.

IgniteBlocked by BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD 17

Drenches the target and another random unit in volatile chemicals, causing it to burst into flames. The target is in immense pain, taking damage and moving more slowly.

BloodlustPierces BKBBasic DispelCD 20 / 18 / 16 / 14

Incites a frenzy in a friendly unit, increasing its movement speed and attack speed. Gives bonus attack speed if cast on Ogre himself. Can be cast on towers.

Unrefined FireblastBlocked by BKBStrong Dispel OnlyMagicalCD 7

Blasts an enemy unit with a wave of fire, dealing 150 + 1.5x Ogre's Strength in damage and stunning the target. Its mana cost is 35% of Ogre Magi's current mana.

Fire ShieldBlocked by BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD 15

Creates a shield around the target ally, absorbing a percentage of the damage of next 3 attacks from enemy heroes. When damage is absorbed, a fireball is launched at the attacker. Can be cast on towers.

Dumb LuckPassive / BuffInstant EffectCD —

MulticastPassive / BuffInstant EffectCD —

Enables Ogre Magi to cast his abilities and items multiple times with each use. Each point of Strength adds to Multicast chance. Every 16 Strength adds 1%.

Items against Ogre Magi

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

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What Ogre Magi builds

popular purchases by stage
Early game
Boots of SpeedSoul RingBracerArcane BootsHand of Midas
Mid game
Arcane BootsHand of MidasBlink DaggerAghanim's ScepterPavise
Late game
Glimmer CapeScythe of VyseBlink DaggerBlack King BarHand of Midas

When Ogre Magi is strongest

Laning (0–12m)
4/5
Mid Game (12–28m)
3/5
Late Game (28m+)
2/5
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FAQ

Who counters Ogre Magi?

By public match stats, Mirana, Pugna, Broodmother do best against Ogre Magi.

Do Ogre Magi's spells pierce BKB?

Through BKB: Bloodlust. BKB blocks the rest.

Which heroes struggle against Ogre Magi?

Medusa, Bristleback, Zeus struggle the most against Ogre Magi.

Which of Ogre Magi's effects can be dispelled?

Dispellable: Fireblast, Ignite, Bloodlust, Unrefined Fireblast, Fire Shield.

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