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How to counter Ursa in Dota 2

Best counters to Ursa: Mirana, Naga Siren, Treant Protector. Through BKB: Fury Swipes, Enrage.

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Best counters to Ursa

win rate vs this hero in public matches

Worst picks vs Ursa

Ursa spells: BKB and dispel

what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
EarthshockBlocked by BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD 15 / 13 / 11 / 9

Ursa leaps forward 250 units and slams the earth, causing a powerful shock to damage and slow all enemy units in a nearby area for 4 seconds.

OverpowerPassive / BuffBasic DispelCD 12 / 11 / 10 / 9

Using his skill in combat, Ursa gains increased attack speed and slow resistance for a number of subsequent attacks.

Fury SwipesPierces BKBCannot be DispelledPhysicalCD —

Ursa's claws dig deeper wounds in the enemy, causing consecutive attacks to the same enemy to deal more damage. If the same target is not attacked after 8 seconds, the bonus damage is lost.

MaulPassive / BuffInstant EffectCD —

Ursa gains bonus damage equal to a percentage of his Current HP.

EnragePierces BKBCannot be DispelledCD 60 / 45 / 30

Ursa goes into a frenzy, providing damage reduction and status resistance. Removes any existing debuffs. DISPEL TYPE: Strong Dispel

Items against Ursa

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

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What Ursa builds

popular purchases by stage
Early game
Boots of SpeedChainmailRing of HealthPhase BootsVoid Stone
Mid game
Battle FuryBlink DaggerBlack King BarSkull BasherAghanim's Scepter
Late game
SangeAbyssal BladeSkull BasherBlack King BarMonkey King Bar

When Ursa is strongest

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

Who counters Ursa?

By public match stats, Mirana, Naga Siren, Treant Protector do best against Ursa.

Do Ursa's spells pierce BKB?

Through BKB: Fury Swipes, Enrage. BKB blocks the rest.

Which heroes struggle against Ursa?

Underlord, Phantom Lancer, Death Prophet struggle the most against Ursa.

Which of Ursa's effects can be dispelled?

Dispellable: Earthshock, Overpower.

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