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How to counter Timbersaw in Dota 2

Best counters to Timbersaw: Legion Commander, Bane, Nyx Assassin. None of the spells pierce BKB.

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Best counters to Timbersaw

win rate vs this hero in public matches

Worst picks vs Timbersaw

Timbersaw spells: BKB and dispel

what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
Whirling DeathBlocked by BKBBasic DispelPureCD 7.5 / 7 / 6.5 / 6

Timbersaw whirls extremely sharp edges, damaging enemies and destroying trees around him in an area. If an enemy hero is affected, it loses some of its primary attribute for a short duration. Whirling Death will deal bonus damage per tree destroyed.

Timber ChainBlocked by BKBInstant EffectPureCD 4

Timbersaw fires a chain that embeds itself in the first tree it hits, pulling him towards it. Any enemy in the path takes damage.

Reactive ArmorPassive / BuffCannot be DispelledMagicalCD undefined

Each time Timbersaw is attacked, he gains increased health regen and armor. Hero attacks are counted as 4x the amount.

FlamethrowerBlocked by BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD 20

Releases a flame in the direction Timbersaw is facing. Applies a debuff that deals damage per second and slows enemy movement speed. Affects buildings for reduced damage.

ChakramBlocked by BKBCannot be DispelledPureCD 8

Fires Timbersaw's main saw blade at the target location where it will spin in place, dealing damage in an area around it. Enemies caught in the saw blade will move more slowly for every 5% of health missing. The blade deals damage and cuts down trees in its path when fired and retracted. While active the ability costs mana, and Timbersaw loses the ability to attack.

Return ChakramPassive / BuffInstant EffectCD —

Returns the Chakram to Timbersaw.

Exposure TherapyPassive / BuffInstant EffectCD —

Whenever Timbersaw destroys a tree, he gains mana.

Items against Timbersaw

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

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What Timbersaw builds

popular purchases by stage
Early game
Boots of SpeedSoul RingBracerChainmailPhase Boots
Mid game
KayaSangeKaya and SangeBlink DaggerBlack King Bar
Late game
Shiva's GuardBlack King BarHeart of TarrasqueBlink DaggerScythe of Vyse

When Timbersaw 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 Timbersaw?

By public match stats, Legion Commander, Bane, Nyx Assassin do best against Timbersaw.

Do Timbersaw's spells pierce BKB?

No — none of Timbersaw's spells pierce BKB.

Which heroes struggle against Timbersaw?

Earthshaker, Lina, Anti-Mage struggle the most against Timbersaw.

Which of Timbersaw's effects can be dispelled?

Dispellable: Whirling Death, Flamethrower.

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