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How to counter Pugna in Dota 2

Best counters to Pugna: Crystal Maiden, Centaur Warrunner, Chen. None of the spells pierce BKB.

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Best counters to Pugna

win rate vs this hero in public matches

Worst picks vs Pugna

Pugna spells: BKB and dispel

what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
Nether BlastBlocked by BKBInstant EffectMagicalCD 5

An exploding pulse deals damage to enemies and structures in the area. Deals 65% damage to structures.

DecrepifyBlocked by BKBBasic DispelCD 16 / 13 / 10 / 7

A powerful banishing spell that slows a unit and renders it unable to attack or be attacked. Healing on affected allies is increased, while afflicted enemies take extra magic damage instead.

Nether WardBlocked by BKBInstant EffectMagicalCD 40

Pugna places a Nether Ward at the target location. The ward will fire at any enemy hero who casts a spell dealing base damage plus the damage multiplier of the mana spent by the enemy hero.

Oblivion SavantPassive / BuffInstant EffectCD —

Pugna can cast spells and use items while channeling. Pugna receives 1.5% spell amplification per destroyed tower.

Life DrainBlocked by BKBInterrupt with Stun / SilenceMagicalCD 7

CHANNELED - When cast on an enemy, Pugna drains health from the target enemy unit to heal himself and granting vision over the target. When cast on an ally, Pugna will drain his own health into his ally.

Items against Pugna

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

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What Pugna builds

popular purchases by stage
Early game
Boots of SpeedArcane BootsNull TalismanStaff of WizardryBottle
Mid game
Arcane BootsGlimmer CapeAether LensKayaForce Staff
Late game
Aether LensGlimmer CapeBlink DaggerForce StaffAeon Disk

When Pugna 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 Pugna?

By public match stats, Crystal Maiden, Centaur Warrunner, Chen do best against Pugna.

Do Pugna's spells pierce BKB?

No — none of Pugna's spells pierce BKB.

Which heroes struggle against Pugna?

Ogre Magi, Pangolier, Gyrocopter struggle the most against Pugna.

Which of Pugna's effects can be dispelled?

Dispellable: Decrepify.

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