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Storm Spirit

How to counter Storm Spirit in Dota 2

Best counters to Storm Spirit: Mirana, Treant Protector, Huskar. None of the spells pierce BKB.

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Best counters to Storm Spirit

win rate vs this hero in public matches

Worst picks vs Storm Spirit

Storm Spirit spells: BKB and dispel

what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
Static RemnantBlocked by BKBInstant EffectMagicalCD 3.5

Creates an explosively charged image of Storm Spirit that walks to the target position and lasts for 12 seconds. Will detonate and deal damage if an enemy unit comes near it.

Electric VortexBlocked by BKBStrong Dispel OnlyCD 20 / 18 / 16 / 14

A vortex that pulls an enemy unit to Storm Spirit's location.

OverloadBlocked by BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD —

Casting a spell creates an electrical charge, which is released in a burst on Storm's next attack, dealing damage and slowing nearby enemies.

Ball LightningBlocked by BKBInstant EffectMagicalCD —

Storm Spirit becomes volatile electricity, charging across the battlefield until he depletes his mana or reaches his target. The activation mana cost is 25+7.5% of his total mana pool, and the cost per 100 units traveled is 10+0.65% of his total mana pool. Damage is expressed in damage per 100 units traveled.

GalvanizedPassive / BuffCannot be DispelledCD —

Storm Spirit gains a charge of 0.2 mana regeneration per kill. Loses 2 charges per death. Additionally every time he gains a charge he also gains 0.1 Mana Regen permanently.

Items against Storm Spirit

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

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What Storm Spirit builds

popular purchases by stage
Early game
Boots of SpeedBottlePower TreadsSoul RingNull Talisman
Mid game
KayaOblivion StaffSangeKaya and SangeWitch Blade
Late game
ParasmaBlack King BarWitch BladeAghanim's ScepterSange

When Storm Spirit is strongest

Laning (0–12m)
3/5
Mid Game (12–28m)
4/5
Late Game (28m+)
4/5
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FAQ

Who counters Storm Spirit?

By public match stats, Mirana, Treant Protector, Huskar do best against Storm Spirit.

Do Storm Spirit's spells pierce BKB?

No — none of Storm Spirit's spells pierce BKB.

Which heroes struggle against Storm Spirit?

Bounty Hunter, Io, Death Prophet struggle the most against Storm Spirit.

Which of Storm Spirit's effects can be dispelled?

Dispellable: Electric Vortex, Overload.

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