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How to counter Shadow Fiend in Dota 2

Best counters to Shadow Fiend: Enigma, Lone Druid, Monkey King. Through BKB: Presence of the Dark Lord.

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Best counters to Shadow Fiend

win rate vs this hero in public matches

Worst picks vs Shadow Fiend

Shadow Fiend spells: BKB and dispel

what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
ShadowrazeBlocked by BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD 9

Shadow Fiend razes the ground directly in front of him, dealing damage to enemy units in the area, dealing bonus damage based on his current Necromastery Soul amount. Adds a stacking damage amplifier on the target that causes the enemy to take bonus Shadowraze damage per stack.

ShadowrazeBlocked by BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD 9

Shadow Fiend razes the ground a short distance away from him, dealing damage to enemy units in the area, dealing bonus damage based on his current Necromastery Soul amount. Adds a stacking damage amplifier on the target that causes the enemy to take bonus Shadowraze damage per stack.

ShadowrazeBlocked by BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD 9

Shadow Fiend razes the ground a longer distance away from him, dealing damage to enemy units in the area, dealing bonus damage based on his current Necromastery Soul amount. Adds a stacking damage amplifier on the target that causes the enemy to take bonus Shadowraze damage per stack.

Feast of SoulsPassive / BuffBasic DispelCD 21

Shadow Fiend gains Bonus Movement and Attack Speed for 8 seconds. For the duration of the effect, every 0.5s he collects souls from 2 enemies in a 600 radius. After the effect is over, he loses the souls whose owners are still alive, retaining the rest for 8s, after which souls that are over the Necromastery max stack count are also lost. Can only collect souls once from each individual enemy.

Presence of the Dark LordPierces BKBInstant EffectCD —

Shadow Fiend's presence reduces the armor of nearby enemies.

Requiem of SoulsBlocked by BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD 120 / 110 / 100

Shadow Fiend gathers up to 20 of his captured souls to release them as lines of demonic energy. Units near Shadow Fiend when the souls are released can be damaged by several lines of energy. Any unit damaged by Requiem of Souls will be feared and have its movement speed and magic resistance reduced for 0.6 seconds for each line hit up to a maximum of 2.15. Lines of energy are created for every sou

NecromasteryPassive / BuffInstant EffectCD —

Shadow Fiend steals the soul from units he kills, gaining 1.35 bonus damage per soul. Hero kills grant 4 souls. On death, he releases 30% of them from bondage.

Items against Shadow Fiend

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

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What Shadow Fiend builds

popular purchases by stage
Early game
Boots of SpeedPower TreadsFalcon BladeMorbid MaskBroadsword
Mid game
Dragon LanceYashaManta StyleMask of MadnessForce Staff
Late game
CrystalysSatanicDaedalusBlack King BarSilver Edge

When Shadow Fiend 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 Shadow Fiend?

By public match stats, Enigma, Lone Druid, Monkey King do best against Shadow Fiend.

Do Shadow Fiend's spells pierce BKB?

Through BKB: Presence of the Dark Lord. BKB blocks the rest.

Which heroes struggle against Shadow Fiend?

Medusa, Oracle, Night Stalker struggle the most against Shadow Fiend.

Which of Shadow Fiend's effects can be dispelled?

Dispellable: Shadowraze, Shadowraze, Shadowraze, Feast of Souls, Requiem of Souls.

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