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How to counter Spectre in Dota 2

Best counters to Spectre: Lion, Snapfire, Rubick. Through BKB: Shadow Step, Dispersion, Desolate, Haunt.

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Best counters to Spectre

win rate vs this hero in public matches

Worst picks vs Spectre

Spectre spells: BKB and dispel

what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
Spectral DaggerPassive / BuffBasic DispelMagicalCD 22 / 20 / 18 / 16

Spectre flings a dagger to draw a Shadow Path, dealing damage and slowing the movement speed of any enemies along the trail. Units hit by the dagger also trail a Shadow Path. While treading the path, Spectre moves faster and phases through otherwise impassable terrain.

Shadow StepPierces BKBInstant EffectCD 24 / 21 / 18 / 15

Sends an uncontrollable illusion at a target that follows and attacks the target. The Reality sub-ability may be used to teleport to the illusion, destroying it.

DispersionPierces BKBInstant EffectCD —

Spectre disperses part of the damage dealt to her, reflecting it to all nearby enemies. The effect lessens with distance.

RealityPassive / BuffInstant EffectCD 1.5

Spectre assumes the target Shadow Step or Haunt illusion, destroying it.

DesolatePierces BKBInstant EffectPureCD —

Spectre and her illusions deal bonus Pure damage if attacking an enemy that does not have any allied units within a 350 radius around them.

HauntPierces BKBInstant EffectCD 160 / 150 / 140

Creates a spectral nemesis to haunt all enemy Heroes. Haunt illusions are uncontrollable, take extra damage, and deal less damage than Spectre herself. They ignore terrain. The Reality sub-ability may be used to teleport to the illusion, destroying it.

Items against Spectre

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

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What Spectre builds

popular purchases by stage
Early game
Boots of SpeedPower TreadsUrn of ShadowsWraith BandBroadsword
Mid game
RadianceYashaManta StyleHand of MidasBlade Mail
Late game
Eye of SkadiManta StyleSkull BasherSangeAbyssal Blade

When Spectre is strongest

Laning (0–12m)
1/5
Mid Game (12–28m)
3/5
Late Game (28m+)
5/5
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FAQ

Who counters Spectre?

By public match stats, Lion, Snapfire, Rubick do best against Spectre.

Do Spectre's spells pierce BKB?

Through BKB: Shadow Step, Dispersion, Desolate, Haunt. BKB blocks the rest.

Which heroes struggle against Spectre?

Windranger, Axe, Rubick struggle the most against Spectre.

Which of Spectre's effects can be dispelled?

Dispellable: Spectral Dagger.

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