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Lone Druid in Dota 2: counters, win rate and common mistakes
Lone Druid — Agility, ranged; roles: Carry, Pusher, Durable. Public match win rate — 49.3%. In short: Lone Druid is strong against Underlord, Pangolier, Shadow Fiend but suffers against Tiny, Ember Spirit, Rubick.
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Lone Druid win rate by rank
public matches, OpenDota data · scale 40–60%Herald49.9%
Guardian50.2%
Crusader48.8%
Archon48.8%
Legend49.1%
Ancient50.1%
Divine50.6%
Immortal—
Lone Druid is strong against
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Who counters Lone Druid
How to play Lone Druid against counters
items, your spells and what to fear — per enemy
vs TinyTiny bursts the bear or druid with Avalanche + Toss — keep them spaced apart and get BKB on time.53.1%
What to build against it
Black King BarAvalanche doesn't pierce BKB, so Tiny's combo loses most of its control.
Assault CuirassArmor reduces Tiny's physical hits and Tree Grab splash.
Linken's SphereToss is unit-targeted; Linken's on bear or druid blocks the throw.
Heaven's HalberdDisarm shuts down Tiny's right-click damage in fights.
How to use the spells of Lone Druid
EntangleEntangle pierces BKB — root Tiny after his combo so he can't escape or walk in for Toss.
Savage RoarRoar breaks Tiny's approach; use it when he walks up to the bear for Avalanche.
True FormActivate True Form before fights — bonus health and armor help survive the burst.
Watch out for Tiny
TossDon't stack bear and druid together — Toss hurls a unit onto a target and hits both.
AvalancheAvalanche hits an area; spread out and avoid farming in tight spots without vision.
vs Ember SpiritEmber is slippery and roots you — use Entangle and punish him when remnants are down.54.4%
What to build against it
Black King BarSearing Chains and Ember's magic don't pierce BKB.
Pipe of InsightProtects the team from Fire Remnant and Immolation magic damage.
Orchid MalevolenceSilence stops Ember from activating remnants to escape.
Assault CuirassArmor cuts Sleight of Fist, which is physical.
How to use the spells of Lone Druid
EntangleRoot Ember after Sleight of Fist so he can't walk away.
Spirit LinkShared lifesteal helps both bear and druid sustain through constant Immolation.
Savage RoarRoar pushes Ember away when he dives you, relieving pressure.
Watch out for Ember Spirit
Searing ChainsChains grab nearby enemies; don't clump up with your bear.
Fire RemnantTrack remnants on the map — Ember uses them to engage and escape.
vs RubickRubick threatens with control and can steal Entangle — pressure him early with the bear.55.4%
What to build against it
Linken's SphereTelekinesis and Spell Steal are unit-targeted; Linken's blocks them.
Lotus OrbReflects Telekinesis and Fade Bolt back to Rubick.
Black King BarTelekinesis and Fade Bolt don't pierce BKB.
How to use the spells of Lone Druid
EntangleCast Entangle out of Rubick's sight or after his steal so he can't take your root.
Summon Spirit BearUse the bear to pressure Rubick in lane — he's fragile.
Watch out for Rubick
Spell StealSpell Steal pierces BKB; remember he can hit back with your last spell.
TelekinesisTelekinesis landing stuns nearby units; don't stand next to your bear.
vs HoodwinkHoodwink breaks passives with Sharpshooter and kites via trees — stay in open areas.55.6%
What to build against it
Black King BarSharpshooter and Acorn Shot don't pierce BKB.
Gem of True SightDecoy makes Hoodwink invisible — Gem reveals her.
Pipe of InsightAbsorbs Sharpshooter and Boomerang magic damage.
Lotus OrbAcorn Shot can be unit-targeted — Lotus reflects it.
How to use the spells of Lone Druid
EntangleRoot Hoodwink — she can't escape with Scurry.
Savage RoarRoar can disrupt Sharpshooter before the shot if you're close.
Watch out for Hoodwink
SharpshooterStep off the bolt line — it hits hard and applies break.
BushwhackStun only works near trees — avoid fighting in the woods.
vs WindrangerWindrun gives evasion — buy MKB and root her with Entangle.56.1%
What to build against it
Monkey King BarTrue strike beats Windrun's evasion.
Linken's SphereShackleshot and Focus Fire are unit-targeted; Linken's blocks them.
Blade MailReturns Focus Fire damage back to her.
Black King BarShackleshot and Powershot don't pierce BKB.
How to use the spells of Lone Druid
EntangleRoot stops her running; apply it after Windrun while you hit her.
Savage RoarRoar interrupts Focus Fire and pushes her out.
Watch out for Windranger
ShackleshotDon't stand in line with trees or your bear behind you.
Focus FirePierces BKB; hide or use Blade Mail when she Focus Fires.
Tips are based on ability descriptions and matchup stats — a guideline, not a rule.
Lone Druid builds by role
purchase popularity on the hero, split by item type; hover an itemStarting items
Iron Branch60%
Faerie Fire16%
Orb of Blight10%
Quelling Blade6%
Tango6%
Magic Stick1%
Circlet1%Early game
Boots of Speed30%
Power Treads29%
Javelin24%
Mithril Hammer10%
Maelstrom3%
Orb of Corrosion1%
Chainmail1%Mid game
Ogre Axe10%
Blade of Alacrity9%
Hyperstone9%
Mjollnir9%
Staff of Wizardry9%
Point Booster9%
Aghanim's Scepter9%Late game
Demon Edge14%Black King Bar12%
Eaglesong11%
Silver Edge10%
Shadow Blade6%
Butterfly6%
Aghanim's Blessing4%Situational items on Lone Druid: when to buy
red — heroes that counter Lone DruidMonkey King BarAgainst evasion: pierces Evasion and ButterflyEspecially vs heroes that counter Lone Druid: Windranger
Phantom Assassin
BrewmasterOrchid MalevolenceSilence for slippery, spell-based escape heroesEspecially vs heroes that counter Lone Druid: Ember Spirit
Storm Spirit
Queen of Pain
Puck
Anti-Mage
Void Spirit
Weaver
NullifierDispels saves: Ghost, Glimmer, Eul's, WindrunEspecially vs heroes that counter Lone Druid: Windranger
Omniknight
OracleBlack King BarAgainst heavy disables and magic damage
Lion
Shadow Shaman
Lina
Zeus
Skywrath Mage
Earthshaker
Tidehunter
Invoker
BaneSilver EdgeDisables passives (Break)
Bristleback
Spectre
Huskar
Slark
Ursa
Timbersaw
AxeLinken's SphereBlocks single-target disables and ultimates
Doom
Legion Commander
Batrider
Beastmaster
Pudge
Necrophos
Manta StyleDispels silences and roots
Silencer
Death Prophet
Riki
Drow Ranger
Diffusal BladeBurns mana of mana-dependent heroes
Medusa
LeshracHeaven's HalberdDisarms right-click carries
Troll Warlord
Juggernaut
Sven
Faceless VoidWhy players lose on Lone Druid
from matches analyzed on DotaLeak: 8- Low fight participationin 4 of 8 matches
- Too many deaths and fed goldin 3 of 8 matches
- Weak farmin 3 of 8 matches
- Dying right before losing Roshan or buildingsin 2 of 8 matches
- Dying first in deciding fightsin 2 of 8 matches
- Wrong items vs the enemyin 1 of 8 matches
FAQ
Who counters Lone Druid?
Lone Druid loses most often against Tiny, Ember Spirit, Rubick. What to build and how to play vs them →
Who is Lone Druid good against?
Best matchups: Underlord, Pangolier, Shadow Fiend.
What is Lone Druid's win rate?
In public matches — 49.3%. It varies by rank, see the table above.
What to build on Lone Druid?
In the mid game players most often buy Ogre Axe, Blade of Alacrity, Hyperstone. Situational items depend on the enemy — see above.
