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How to counter Underlord in Dota 2

Best counters to Underlord: Treant Protector, Lycan, Death Prophet. None of the spells pierce BKB.

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Best counters to Underlord

win rate vs this hero in public matches
Treant Protector 70.1%97 gamesLycan 69.0%42 gamesDeath Prophet 67.6%37 gamesDrow Ranger 66.7%66 gamesLone Druid 65.6%61 gamesMirana 65.3%72 gamesWinter Wyvern 65.2%69 gamesKez 64.6%79 games

Worst picks vs Underlord

Ancient Apparition 36.2%47 gamesAbaddon 38.8%49 gamesWraith King 39.4%33 gamesTemplar Assassin 41.8%91 gamesZeus 42.2%45 gamesGrimstroke 43.8%48 gamesMars 44.8%192 gamesKunkka 44.9%49 games

Underlord spells: BKB and dispel

what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
FirestormBlocked by BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD 16 / 15 / 14 / 13

Calls down waves of fire that damage enemy units in the target area, burning for additional damage over time.

Pit of MaliceBlocked by BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD 30 / 25 / 20 / 15

A deadly pit is conjured at the target location; any unit that enters will be damaged and rooted. Each enemy unit within the pit are affected by the root only every 3.6 seconds.

Atrophy AuraPassive / BuffCannot be DispelledPhysicalCD —

Nearby enemy units are weakened, losing a portion of their base damage. If an enemy dies while under this effect, Underlord gains temporary bonus damage.

Invading ForcePassive / BuffInstant EffectCD —

After an allied hero Teleports, they temporarily gain Damage Reduction and Movement Speed. Allies receive 2x bonuses if teleporting via Fiend's Gate.

Fiend's GatePassive / BuffBasic DispelCD 110 / 105 / 100

Opens 2 portals, one next to Underlord and one in the target location. Heroes can channel a portal for 3.5 seconds to teleport to the other side. Portals have to be at least 1500 away from each other.

Items against Underlord

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

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What Underlord builds

popular purchases by stage
Early game
Boots of SpeedSoul RingBracerChainmailPower Treads
Mid game
Aghanim's ScepterAghanim's ShardRod of AtosRing of TarrasquePhase Boots
Late game
Shiva's GuardBlack King BarSoul BoosterCrella's CrozierLotus Orb

When Underlord 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 Underlord?

By public match stats, Treant Protector, Lycan, Death Prophet do best against Underlord.

Do Underlord's spells pierce BKB?

No — none of Underlord's spells pierce BKB.

Which heroes struggle against Underlord?

Ancient Apparition, Abaddon, Wraith King struggle the most against Underlord.

Which of Underlord's effects can be dispelled?

Dispellable: Firestorm, Pit of Malice, Fiend's Gate.

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