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How to counter Techies in Dota 2

Best counters to Techies: Phoenix, Monkey King, Kunkka. None of the spells pierce BKB.

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Best counters to Techies

win rate vs this hero in public matches

Worst picks vs Techies

Techies spells: BKB and dispel

what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
Sticky BombBlocked by BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD 16 / 13 / 10 / 7

Lobs a Sticky Bomb towards the target area. If it lands next to an enemy hero, the bomb will stick to it, slowing its movement speed. After a few seconds the bomb will explode, dealing damage in an area around the detonation and applying a secondary slow for 3 seconds.

Reactive TazerBlocked by BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD 26 / 22 / 18 / 14

Techies trigger an electric charge on the target ally, giving them bonus movement speed for a short period of time. Enemies attacking the target take damage and are temporarily disarmed and get a Basic Dispel. At the end of the effect or if detonated early with the sub-ability, the charge explodes, disarming all enemies within the radius and dealing damage.

Blast Off!Blocked by BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD 40 / 35 / 30 / 25

Techies hurtle themselves into the enemy's midst, detonating charges upon impact which deal massive area of effect damage and stun enemies. Upon landing, the assault deals Techies non-lethal damage equal to a percentage of their current health.

M.A.D.Blocked by BKBInstant EffectMagicalCD —

Techies gain a percentage of their mana pool as bonus mana regeneration. When Techies die, they leave behind a barrel that explodes after 1.5s, damaging enemies in an area around it. Damage is based on Techies' max mana.

Minefield SignPassive / BuffInstant EffectCD 60

Plant a warning sign, causing Proximity Mines within its radius to be invulnerable and deal 15% more damage. Only one sign can exist at a time. Lasts 240 seconds. When an enemy Hero walks within 200 units of a minefield sign, the 1000 units area around the sign will become a minefield for 10 seconds, dealing damage to enemy Heroes any time they move within its area. Minefield Sign is destroyed af

Proximity MinesBlocked by BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD —

Plant an invisible mine that cannot be detected by True Sight, but is visible if an enemy is within the active 500 AoE of the mine. Mines detonate if an enemy is standing within the active AoE for 1 seconds dealing damage and temporarily reducing the enemy's Magic Resistance. The explosion deals full damage if the target is within 150 radius and decreases up to 60% on the edge. Deals 30% damage to

Detonate TazerPassive / BuffInstant EffectCD 0.5

Detonate Reactive Tazer immediately.

Detonate M.A.D.Passive / BuffInstant EffectMagicalCD 1

Detonate your planted M.A.D.

Items against Techies

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

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What Techies builds

popular purchases by stage
Early game
Boots of SpeedTranquil BootsSoul RingArcane BootsUrn of Shadows
Mid game
Arcane BootsPaviseConsecrated WrapsSolar CrestForce Staff
Late game
Force StaffScythe of VyseConsecrated WrapsSolar CrestGlimmer Cape

When Techies is strongest

Laning (0–12m)
4/5
Mid Game (12–28m)
3/5
Late Game (28m+)
2/5
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FAQ

Who counters Techies?

By public match stats, Phoenix, Monkey King, Kunkka do best against Techies.

Do Techies's spells pierce BKB?

No — none of Techies's spells pierce BKB.

Which heroes struggle against Techies?

Chaos Knight, Outworld Devourer, Razor struggle the most against Techies.

Which of Techies's effects can be dispelled?

Dispellable: Sticky Bomb, Reactive Tazer, Blast Off!, Proximity Mines.

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