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How to counter Viper in Dota 2
Best counters to Viper: Lone Druid, Venomancer, Zeus. Through BKB: Viper Strike.
Best counters to Viper
win rate vs this hero in public matchesWorst picks vs Viper
Viper spells: BKB and dispel
what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
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.

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.

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.

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.


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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When Viper is strongest
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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