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How to counter Viper in Dota 2

Best counters to Viper: Lone Druid, Venomancer, Zeus. Through BKB: Viper Strike.

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Best counters to Viper

win rate vs this hero in public matches

Worst picks vs Viper

Viper spells: BKB and dispel

what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
Poison AttackBlocked by BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD —

Intensifies Viper's venom, adding an effect to his normal attack that applies a stacking movement speed slow and magic resistance deduction while dealing damage over time. Stacks up to 6 times.

NethertoxinBlocked by BKBInstant EffectMagicalCD 14

Viper releases a Nethertoxin at the targeted area. Units in that area take an increasing damage over time based on how long they remain in it. Units in it have their attack speed slowed.

Corrosive SkinBlocked by BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD —

Viper exudes an infectious toxin that damages and slows the attack speed of any enemy that damages it in a 1200 radius. The acid exudate also increases Viper's resistance to magic.

NosediveBlocked by BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD 20

Viper slams into the ground, releasing a Nethertoxin and splattering each enemy in a 500 AoE for 4 seconds with the effect of Corrosive Skin.

PredatorBlocked by BKBBasic DispelPhysicalCD —

Viper StrikePierces BKBCannot be DispelledMagicalCD 50 / 40 / 30

Viper slows the targeted enemy unit's movement and attack speed while also disabling their passives and dealing poison damage over time. The slowing effect reduces over the duration of the poison.

Items against Viper

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

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What Viper builds

popular purchases by stage
Early game
Boots of SpeedWraith BandPower TreadsNull TalismanBracer
Mid game
Dragon LanceForce StaffHurricane PikeYashaManta Style
Late game
Black King BarEye of SkadiHurricane PikeForce StaffManta Style

When Viper is strongest

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

Who counters Viper?

By public match stats, Lone Druid, Venomancer, Zeus do best against Viper.

Do Viper's spells pierce BKB?

Through BKB: Viper Strike. BKB blocks the rest.

Which heroes struggle against Viper?

Outworld Devourer, Faceless Void, Night Stalker struggle the most against Viper.

Which of Viper's effects can be dispelled?

Dispellable: Poison Attack, Corrosive Skin, Nosedive, Predator.

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