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How to counter Rubick in Dota 2

Best counters to Rubick: Chen, Naga Siren, Earth Spirit. Through BKB: Spell Steal.

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Best counters to Rubick

win rate vs this hero in public matches

Worst picks vs Rubick

Rubick spells: BKB and dispel

what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
TelekinesisBlocked by BKBStrong Dispel OnlyCD 22 / 19 / 16 / 13

Rubick uses his telekinetic powers to lift the enemy into the air briefly and then hurls them back at the ground. The unit lands on the ground with such force that it stuns nearby enemies.

Fade BoltBlocked by BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD 16 / 14 / 12 / 10

Rubick creates a powerful stream of arcane energy that travels between enemy units, dealing damage and reducing their attack and spell damage. Each jump deals less damage.

Arcane SupremacyPassive / BuffInstant EffectCD —

Rubick's mastery of the arcane allows him to have a larger cast range and bonus spell amplification.

Stolen SpellPassive / BuffInstant EffectCD —

Spells acquired with Spell Steal will replace this slot.

Stolen SpellPassive / BuffInstant EffectCD —

Spells acquired with Spell Steal will replace this slot.

Spell StealPierces BKBCannot be DispelledCD 16 / 10 / 4

Rubick studies the trace magical essence of one enemy hero, learning the secrets of the last spell the hero cast. Rubick can use this spell as his own for several minutes or until he dies.

Telekinesis LandPassive / BuffInstant EffectCD —

Chooses the location the target will land when Telekinesis finishes.

CuriosityPassive / BuffInstant EffectCD —

Rubick gains 1 stack of Curiosity per level that grants him 1 base damage, 0.3% Buff/Debuff Duration, and 2 AOE Bonus. If Rubick sees an enemy Hero cast an ability within 1200 distance of him, he gains 2 Curiosity for 20 seconds. If an enemy Hero dies while Rubick has Curiosity from them and he damaged them in the last 3 seconds, he gains 1 Curiosity permanently.

Telekinesis LandPassive / BuffInstant EffectCD —

Chooses the location you will land when Telekinesis finishes.

Items against Rubick

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

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What Rubick builds

popular purchases by stage
Early game
Boots of SpeedUrn of ShadowsBottleRing of HealthVoid Stone
Mid game
Essence DistillerBlink DaggerAghanim's ShardArcane BootsGhost Scepter
Late game
Blink DaggerAghanim's ScepterAether LensAeon DiskConsecrated Wraps

When Rubick 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 Rubick?

By public match stats, Chen, Naga Siren, Earth Spirit do best against Rubick.

Do Rubick's spells pierce BKB?

Through BKB: Spell Steal. BKB blocks the rest.

Which heroes struggle against Rubick?

Bloodseeker, Weaver, Magnus struggle the most against Rubick.

Which of Rubick's effects can be dispelled?

Dispellable: Telekinesis, Fade Bolt.

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