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How to counter Visage in Dota 2

Best counters to Visage: Shadow Fiend, Snapfire, Rubick. None of the spells pierce BKB.

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Best counters to Visage

win rate vs this hero in public matches

Worst picks vs Visage

Visage spells: BKB and dispel

what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
Grave ChillBlocked by BKBBasic DispelCD 17 / 15 / 13 / 11

Visage drains the movement and attack speed of the targeted unit, gaining the drained speed for itself and nearby Familiars.

Soul AssumptionBlocked by BKBInstant EffectMagicalCD 4

Visage gathers charges of soul essence each time nearby heroes take more than 100 damage. When the essence is released, it deals base damage as well as damage for each gathered soul charge.

Gravekeeper's CloakPassive / BuffInstant EffectCD —

Visage generates a layered barrier that protects him from damage. If he receives damage from a player, one layer is removed, and takes time to recover. Visage's Familiars are protected by his cloak when within 900 range of him, based on the number of layers Visage has.

Stone FormBlocked by BKBCannot be DispelledCD —

Orders the Familiar closest to Visage to cast Stone Form in its current location, turning into stone and smashing into the ground, stunning and damaging all targets in the area. The Familiar becomes invulnerable, and will regain its health very rapidly. After 6 seconds, the Familiar will automatically leave Stone Form. Can be alt-cast to order the closest Familiar to the target location to move

Silent as the GraveBlocked by BKBCannot be DispelledCD 45.75

Visage gains flying movement and bonus movement speed. Upon attacking or casting, the speed and flying movement are lost and Visage and his familiars deal additional attack damage for 2s.

Summon FamiliarsPassive / BuffInstant EffectPhysicalCD 120 / 110 / 100

Conjures 2 blind Familiars to fight for Visage. Familiars possess the Stone Form ability, that allows them to turn into stone, stunning enemies upon landing. While in Stone Form, Familiars are invulnerable, and rapidly regenerate their health. Familiars grant high bounty when killed. The ability can be cast in the alt-cast state to recall Visages familiars after 4s, during which they cannot attac

Stone FormBlocked by BKBStrong Dispel OnlyMagicalCD 11

After a short delay, the Familiar turns into stone and smashes into the ground, stunning and damaging all targets in the area. The Familiar becomes invulnerable, and will regain its health very rapidly. After 6 seconds, the Familiar will automatically leave Stone Form. Can be alt-cast to order the Familiar to move to the target location and cast Stone Form.

Items against Visage

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

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What Visage builds

popular purchases by stage
Early game
Boots of SpeedNull TalismanTranquil BootsDrum of EnduranceBracer
Mid game
Drum of EnduranceVladmir's OfferingRing of TarrasqueAghanim's ShardBoots of Bearing
Late game
Assault CuirassAghanim's ScepterScythe of VyseBoots of BearingPipe of Insight

When Visage 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 Visage?

By public match stats, Shadow Fiend, Snapfire, Rubick do best against Visage.

Do Visage's spells pierce BKB?

No — none of Visage's spells pierce BKB.

Which heroes struggle against Visage?

Rubick, Snapfire, Shadow Fiend struggle the most against Visage.

Which of Visage's effects can be dispelled?

Dispellable: Grave Chill, Stone Form.

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