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How to counter Zeus in Dota 2
Best counters to Zeus: Enchantress, Wraith King, Void Spirit. None of the spells pierce BKB.
Best counters to Zeus
win rate vs this hero in public matches
Enchantress 71.0%31 games
Wraith King 70.4%54 games
Void Spirit 69.5%59 games
Nyx Assassin 65.9%41 games
Juggernaut 65.7%70 games
Treant Protector 63.4%41 games
Kez 62.9%35 games
Dark Willow 61.9%42 gamesWorst picks vs Zeus
Winter Wyvern 31.0%42 games
Viper 37.0%46 games
Faceless Void 37.8%37 games
Slardar 40.8%49 games
Anti-Mage 41.2%34 games
Nature's Prophet 41.9%62 games
Morphling 41.9%31 games
Phantom Lancer 41.9%31 gamesZeus spells: BKB and dispel
what BKB blocks and what can be dispelled
Hurls a bolt of lightning that leaps through nearby enemy units that deal damage.
Calls down a bolt of lightning to strike an enemy unit, causing damage and a mini-stun. When cast, Lightning Bolt briefly provides unobstructed vision and True Sight around the target in a 600 radius. Can be cast on the ground, affecting the closest enemy hero in 325 range.
Zeus performs a Heavenly Jump, leaping forward and shocking the closest visible nearby enemy (prioritizing heroes), dealing damage as well as reducing their movement and attack speed. Zeus gets 900 unobstructed vision around him for 3 seconds.
Creates a storm cloud anywhere on the map that automatically casts Lightning Bolt on nearby enemies.
Zeus gains bonus attack speed and his attacks create Arc Lightnings that deal a percentage of its damage. Can be toggled off to stop this effect.
Strikes all enemy heroes with a bolt of lightning, dealing damage no matter where they may be. Provides True Sight around each hero before they are struck.
Zeus shocks any enemy that he attacks or is hit by his abilities, causing damage equal to a percentage of their current health.
Items against Zeus
6 counter items with buy timings and conditions: when to buy and which of Zeus’s spells each one shuts down. Tailored to your hero and role.
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When Zeus is strongest
FAQ
Who counters Zeus?
By public match stats, Enchantress, Wraith King, Void Spirit do best against Zeus.
Do Zeus's spells pierce BKB?
No — none of Zeus's spells pierce BKB.
Which heroes struggle against Zeus?
Winter Wyvern, Viper, Faceless Void struggle the most against Zeus.
Which of Zeus's effects can be dispelled?
Dispellable: Heavenly Jump, Lightning Hands.
Zeus: win rate by rank, builds and common mistakes →