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Witch Doctor

How to counter Witch Doctor in Dota 2

Best counters to Witch Doctor: Sniper, Drow Ranger, Void Spirit. Through BKB: Voodoo Restoration, Death Ward.

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Best counters to Witch Doctor

win rate vs this hero in public matches

Worst picks vs Witch Doctor

Witch Doctor spells: BKB and dispel

what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
Paralyzing CaskBlocked by BKBStrong Dispel OnlyMagicalCD 20 / 18 / 16 / 14

Launches a cask of paralyzing powder that ricochets between enemy units, stunning and damaging those it hits. Damage increases each bounce.

Voodoo RestorationPierces BKBCannot be DispelledMagicalCD —

Witch Doctor focuses his magic to heal nearby allied units, costing Witch Doctor mana every second Voodoo Restoration is active.

MaledictBlocked by BKBCannot be DispelledMagicalCD 30 / 26 / 22 / 18

Curses all enemy Heroes and player-controlled units in a small area, causing them to take a set amount of damage each second, as well as bursts of damage every 4 seconds based on how much health they have lost since the curse began.

Voodoo SwitcherooPassive / BuffCannot be DispelledCD 50

Turns Witch Doctor into a Death Ward briefly with reduced attack speed. He is hidden during this time.

Gris-GrisPassive / BuffInstant EffectCD —

Witch Doctor gets a Gris-Gris, an item that cannot be dropped or placed in the backpack. When the owner dies, 100% of the gold lost from death is added to the item, and will be refunded when the item is consumed. The value of the Gris-Gris is increased by 1 every 3s. Right-click to consume and permanently remove the item.

Death WardPierces BKBInterrupt with Stun / SilencePureCD 100 / 90 / 80

CHANNELED - Summons a deadly ward to attack enemy heroes within its attack range. Lasts a maximum of 8 seconds. Death Ward has 50% bonus accuracy.

Items against Witch Doctor

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

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What Witch Doctor builds

popular purchases by stage
Early game
Boots of SpeedArcane BootsUrn of ShadowsChainmailBracer
Mid game
Arcane BootsPaviseGlimmer CapeAghanim's ShardSolar Crest
Late game
Blink DaggerAeon DiskConsecrated WrapsForce StaffSolar Crest

When Witch Doctor is strongest

Laning (0–12m)
4/5
Mid Game (12–28m)
3/5
Late Game (28m+)
2/5
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FAQ

Who counters Witch Doctor?

By public match stats, Sniper, Drow Ranger, Void Spirit do best against Witch Doctor.

Do Witch Doctor's spells pierce BKB?

Through BKB: Voodoo Restoration, Death Ward. BKB blocks the rest.

Which heroes struggle against Witch Doctor?

Terrorblade, Outworld Devourer, Underlord struggle the most against Witch Doctor.

Which of Witch Doctor's effects can be dispelled?

Dispellable: Paralyzing Cask.

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