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How to counter Sand King in Dota 2
Best counters to Sand King: Largo, Kez, Alchemist. None of the spells pierce BKB.
Best counters to Sand King
win rate vs this hero in public matchesWorst picks vs Sand King
Sand King spells: BKB and dispel
what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
Sand King burrows into the ground and tunnels forward, damaging and stunning enemy units above him as he resurfaces. Adds Caustic Finale poison to heroes hit Can be put on alt-cast to immediately cast in the desired direction, without walking towards the targeted location.

Sand King creates a fearsome sandstorm that damages enemy units and grants Sand King Invisibility while he is in it. The effect ends when Sand King leaves the area.

Sand King strikes an area, performing an attack on all enemies in the area of effect, dealing extra damage to each. Enemies within an innermost radius of 125 take 40% extra damage. Applies Caustic Finale and a slow to all enemies hit.

Sand King's attacks inject a venom that causes enemy units to violently explode when they die that does a flat amount of damage and an additional amount based on the dying units max health.

After a cast point of 2 seconds, Sand King sends a disturbance into the earth, causing it to shudder violently. All enemies caught within range will take damage and become slowed. Each subsequent pulse increases the radius of damage dealt.
Items against Sand King
4 counter items with buy timings and conditions: when to buy and which of Sand King’s spells each one shuts down. Tailored to your hero and role.
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FAQ
Who counters Sand King?
By public match stats, Largo, Kez, Alchemist do best against Sand King.
Do Sand King's spells pierce BKB?
No — none of Sand King's spells pierce BKB.
Which heroes struggle against Sand King?
Templar Assassin, Muerta, Lion struggle the most against Sand King.
Which of Sand King's effects can be dispelled?
Dispellable: Burrowstrike, Caustic Finale.
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