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Primal Beast

How to counter Primal Beast in Dota 2

Best counters to Primal Beast: Sniper, Largo, Silencer. Through BKB: Pulverize.

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Best counters to Primal Beast

win rate vs this hero in public matches

Worst picks vs Primal Beast

Primal Beast spells: BKB and dispel

what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
OnslaughtBlocked by BKBBasic DispelPhysicalCD 25 / 22 / 19 / 16

Primal Beast charges up and then runs in the chosen direction, knocking back enemies and allies alike. Enemy units are damaged and stunned on impact. The longer the charge duration, the farther Primal Beast's momentum will carry him. Can be cancelled at any time with the Stop command.

TrampleBlocked by BKBCannot be DispelledMagicalCD 30 / 27 / 24 / 21

Primal Beast stomps over everything. For every 140 units traveled, all enemies around the Beast receive damage. Deals base damage plus a multiplier of Primal Beast's attack damage. Primal Beast is disarmed for the duration of the ability.

UproarPassive / BuffCannot be DispelledCD —

The Beast's temper causes every instance of 50 hero damage or more to grant a stack of Uproar. When activated, Primal Beast releases a roar that slows surrounding enemies and grants the Beast additional attack damage and armor for 7 seconds based on his current stacks of Uproar.

Rock ThrowBlocked by BKBInstant EffectPhysicalCD 20

Primal Beast throws a rock at the target location that stuns and damages enemies. The rock cannot be thrown within a minimum range of Primal Beast. After landing, the rock splits into 3 additional fragments that land behind the initial target location. Rock Throw increases stacks of Uproar for each hero hit.

Begin OnslaughtPassive / BuffInstant EffectCD 0.3

Begins the rush to the specified location.

PulverizePierces BKBInterrupt with Stun / SilenceMagicalCD 40 / 35 / 30

CHANNELED - Primal Beast channels his rage, grabbing the target enemy and slamming them into the ground repeatedly, damaging and mini-stunning any enemies caught in the AoE. Each consecutive hit deals bonus damage. Lasts 2.3 seconds.

ColossalPassive / BuffInstant EffectCD —

Items against Primal Beast

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

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What Primal Beast builds

popular purchases by stage
Early game
ChainmailBoots of SpeedPhase BootsSoul RingBottle
Mid game
Blink DaggerBlack King BarAghanim's ShardAghanim's ScepterConsecrated Wraps
Late game
Shiva's GuardAghanim's ScepterBlack King BarSoul BoosterHeart of Tarrasque

When Primal Beast is strongest

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

Who counters Primal Beast?

By public match stats, Sniper, Largo, Silencer do best against Primal Beast.

Do Primal Beast's spells pierce BKB?

Through BKB: Pulverize. BKB blocks the rest.

Which heroes struggle against Primal Beast?

Terrorblade, Shadow Shaman, Muerta struggle the most against Primal Beast.

Which of Primal Beast's effects can be dispelled?

Dispellable: Onslaught.

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