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How to counter Warlock in Dota 2

Best counters to Warlock: Keeper of the Light, Bane, Anti-Mage. Through BKB: Chaotic Offering.

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Best counters to Warlock

win rate vs this hero in public matches

Worst picks vs Warlock

Warlock spells: BKB and dispel

what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
Fatal BondsBlocked by BKBBasic DispelCD 42 / 34 / 26 / 18

Binds several visible enemy units together, causing a percentage of the damage dealt to one of them to be felt by the others.

Shadow WordBlocked by BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD 15 / 14 / 13 / 12

Warlock whispers an incantation, casting a spell on a unit that makes it deal damage to nearby enemy units and heal nearby ally units. Target Unit will also heal or be damaged depending on whether they are ally or enemy.

UpheavalBlocked by BKBInterrupt with Stun / SilenceMagicalCD 60 / 50 / 40 / 30

CHANNELED - A powerful slowing and damaging current that grows stronger as it's channeled. Lasts up to 10 seconds. Enemies are slowed for 1 second after leaving the area or the spell ends.

Eldritch SummoningBlocked by BKBBasic DispelMagicalCD —

Whenever an enemy unit dies while afflicted by one or more of Warlock's abilities, a minor imp is summoned that lasts for 15 seconds and explodes on death. Imps will automatically seek out nearby units, favoring fatally bonded heroes, and will explode when reaching their prey.

Chaotic OfferingPierces BKBStrong Dispel OnlyCD 165

Summons a Golem from the depths, stunning enemies for 0.8 seconds. The Golem lives 60 seconds, takes reduced damage from spells, has increased Slow Resistance, has Permanent Immolation and Flaming Fists on attack.

Items against Warlock

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

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What Warlock builds

popular purchases by stage
Early game
Boots of SpeedArcane BootsNull Talisman
Mid game
Arcane BootsGlimmer CapeAghanim's ShardPaviseSolar Crest
Late game
Aghanim's ScepterBlink DaggerGlimmer CapeForce StaffSolar Crest

When Warlock 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 Warlock?

By public match stats, Keeper of the Light, Bane, Anti-Mage do best against Warlock.

Do Warlock's spells pierce BKB?

Through BKB: Chaotic Offering. BKB blocks the rest.

Which heroes struggle against Warlock?

Phantom Assassin, Drow Ranger, Sand King struggle the most against Warlock.

Which of Warlock's effects can be dispelled?

Dispellable: Fatal Bonds, Shadow Word, Eldritch Summoning, Chaotic Offering.

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