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Wraith King

How to counter Wraith King in Dota 2

Best counters to Wraith King: Tusk, Pudge, Underlord. Through BKB: Bone Guard, Mortal Strike.

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Best counters to Wraith King

win rate vs this hero in public matches
Tusk 64.5%31 gamesPudge 62.5%88 gamesUnderlord 60.6%33 gamesInvoker 60.0%60 gamesHoodwink 59.0%39 gamesNecrophos 56.8%37 gamesLegion Commander 55.6%36 gamesOgre Magi 54.9%91 games

Worst picks vs Wraith King

Abaddon 25.8%31 gamesZeus 29.6%54 gamesAnti-Mage 33.3%30 gamesShadow Demon 38.7%31 gamesTemplar Assassin 41.1%56 gamesShadow Shaman 41.3%46 gamesLina 41.7%36 gamesWitch Doctor 42.1%38 games

Wraith King spells: BKB and dispel

what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
Wraithfire BlastBlocked by BKBStrong Dispel OnlyMagicalCD 14 / 12 / 10 / 8

Wraith King sears an enemy unit with spectral fire, dealing damage and stunning, then dealing damage over time and slowing the target.

Bone GuardPierces BKBInstant EffectPhysicalCD 42

Gains a Charge for every 2 creeps killed and 2 charges per hero killed. Activate to spend all charges, summoning skeletons that respawn once when killed. Skeletons benefit from Vampiric Spirit's lifesteal.

Mortal StrikePierces BKBInstant EffectCD 6 / 5.5 / 5 / 4.5

Wraith King passively deals bonus damage on an attack with a cooldown.

Vampiric SpiritPassive / BuffInstant EffectCD —

Grants Wraith King Lifesteal. When slain Wraith King turns into a free pathing Wraith with Bonus Attack and Movement Speed for a short duration, delaying his death. Wraith King cannot reincarnate after being a Wraith.

ReincarnationBlocked by BKBBasic DispelCD 180 / 150 / 120

Wraith King's form regroups after death, allowing him to resurrect when killed in battle. Upon death, enemy units in a 600 radius are slowed. Skeletons spawn and attack each nearby enemy hero. Can be self-cast to kill Wraith King instantly.

Items against Wraith King

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

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What Wraith King builds

popular purchases by stage
Early game
Boots of SpeedChainmailPhase BootsBracerHelm of Iron Will
Mid game
RadianceBlink DaggerArmlet of MordiggianAghanim's ShardDesolator
Late game
Black King BarBlink DaggerAssault CuirassAghanim's ScepterOrchid Malevolence

When Wraith King is strongest

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

Who counters Wraith King?

By public match stats, Tusk, Pudge, Underlord do best against Wraith King.

Do Wraith King's spells pierce BKB?

Through BKB: Bone Guard, Mortal Strike. BKB blocks the rest.

Which heroes struggle against Wraith King?

Abaddon, Zeus, Anti-Mage struggle the most against Wraith King.

Which of Wraith King's effects can be dispelled?

Dispellable: Wraithfire Blast, Reincarnation.

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