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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.
Best counters to Pugna
win rate vs this hero in public matchesWorst picks vs Pugna
Pugna spells: BKB and dispel
what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
An exploding pulse deals damage to enemies and structures in the area. Deals 65% damage to structures.

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.

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.

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

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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When Pugna is strongest
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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