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How to counter Pangolier in Dota 2

Best counters to Pangolier: Largo, Juggernaut, Pugna. Through BKB: Swashbuckle.

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Best counters to Pangolier

win rate vs this hero in public matches

Worst picks vs Pangolier

Pangolier spells: BKB and dispel

what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
SwashbucklePierces BKBInstant EffectPhysicalCD 19 / 16 / 13 / 10

Pangolier dashes along the target line, then slashes and briefly slows all enemies in the drawn direction with several quick swipes. Lucky Shot has a chance to activate from this damage.

Shield CrashBlocked by BKBBasic DispelPhysicalCD 15 / 12 / 9 / 6

Pangolier jumps in the air and slams back to the ground in front of his current position damaging all enemies in a radius. Pangolier gains an all damage barrier for a short time if Shield Crash hits an enemy hero. Forward movement is maintained if Shield Crash is used while Rolling Thunder is active, and allows Rolling Thunder to clear walls or cliffs.

Lucky ShotBlocked by BKBBasic DispelCD —

Pangolier rolls the dice and lets fate decide the outcome for his enemies. Grants a chance to drastically slow their attack speed and reduce armor on any damage dealt by Pangolier's attacks or abilities.

Roll UpBlocked by BKBCannot be DispelledMagicalCD 40

Pangolier curls into an immobile protective ball, gaining debuff immunity, 80% magic resistance, and allowing him to turn. Can be cast during Rolling Thunder to temporarily hit the brakes. Can cast Rolling Thunder and Shield Crash during Roll Up. If enemies attack Pangolier during this, he will roll away from the attacker, applying Rolling Thunder damage/stun if there are enemies in the way.

Rolling ThunderBlocked by BKBCannot be DispelledPhysicalCD 90 / 85 / 80

Pangolier curls into a debuff immune ball with 80% magic resistance and rolls out. When rolling, he moves at an increased speed and can move through trees, but has a decreased ability to turn. Striking enemies knocks them back, inflicting damage proportional to his attack damage and stunning them when they land. Colliding with walls or cliffs will cause a temporary pause while Pangolier reverses

Stop RollingPassive / BuffInstant EffectCD —

Halt!

End Roll UpPassive / BuffInstant EffectCD —

Ends Pangolier's Roll Up early.

Fortune Favors the BoldPassive / BuffInstant EffectCD —

Random item and ability effects of enemies near Pangolier have a reduced chance to affect him.

Items against Pangolier

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What Pangolier builds

popular purchases by stage
Early game
Boots of SpeedBottleBlade of AlacrityPower TreadsFalcon Blade
Mid game
Blink DaggerDiffusal BladeAghanim's ShardPower TreadsAghanim's Scepter
Late game
Aghanim's ScepterSkull BasherSoul BoosterOctarine CoreDisperser

When Pangolier is strongest

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

Who counters Pangolier?

By public match stats, Largo, Juggernaut, Pugna do best against Pangolier.

Do Pangolier's spells pierce BKB?

Through BKB: Swashbuckle. BKB blocks the rest.

Which heroes struggle against Pangolier?

Clinkz, Lina, Medusa struggle the most against Pangolier.

Which of Pangolier's effects can be dispelled?

Dispellable: Shield Crash, Lucky Shot.

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