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Nature's Prophet in Dota 2: counters, win rate and common mistakes
Nature's Prophet — Universal, ranged; roles: Carry, Pusher, Escape, Nuker. Public match win rate — 43.7%. In short: Nature's Prophet is strong against Pangolier, Dark Willow, Clockwerk but suffers against Pudge, Timbersaw, Primal Beast.
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Nature's Prophet win rate by rank
public matches, OpenDota data · scale 40–60%Herald46.8%
Guardian44.5%
Crusader43.0%
Archon42.2%
Legend42.8%
Ancient43.3%
Divine45.6%
Immortal—
Nature's Prophet is strong against
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Who counters Nature's Prophet
How to play Nature's Prophet against counters
items, your spells and what to fear — per enemy
vs PudgeStay behind creeps and treants, avoid open hook lines, and punish Pudge with split-pushing while he roams.44.4%
What to build against it
Force StaffLets you escape Rot and create distance after a hook, before Dismember starts.
Linken's SphereDismember is a unit-target spell, so Linken's Sphere blocks it.
Spirit VesselCuts Dismember healing and helps burn through a tanky Pudge with Meat Shield.
Orchid MalevolenceSilence stops Pudge from starting his Hook and Dismember combo.
How to use the spells of Nature's Prophet
Nature's CallTreants are units and catch hooks. Keep them between yourself and Pudge.
SproutTrap Pudge in Sprout and attack from range so his Rot can't reach you.
TeleportationWhen Pudge goes missing, teleport to push a far lane instead of farming jungle alone.
Watch out for Pudge
Meat HookHook pierces BKB. Don't stand in open lines without creeps; hide in fog and behind units.
DismemberDismember pierces BKB. Stay near allies who can interrupt the channel.
vs TimbersawTimbersaw cuts trees and breaks your Sprout and Curse. Don't fight him head-on; pressure the map and push.44.9%
What to build against it
Orchid MalevolenceSilence shuts off Timber Chain, so he can't escape or engage.
Scythe of VyseHex reliably disables a hero who lives on constant spellcasting.
Spirit VesselCuts the huge regen from Reactive Armor.
Black King BarWhirling Death, Chakram and Chain don't pierce BKB, so it saves you from his pure damage in fights.
How to use the spells of Nature's Prophet
TeleportationPush lanes where he isn't; Timbersaw struggles to defend multiple lanes.
Nature's CallSend treants to push rather than prolonged attacking him; every hit stacks Reactive Armor.
SproutSprout only after Chain is used, otherwise he cuts the trees and leaves.
Watch out for Timbersaw
Whirling DeathDeals pure damage, drains your primary stat and cuts trees. Don't stand in melee range.
ChakramLeave the Chakram area immediately; the slow grows as your health drops.
vs Primal BeastDon't let Primal Beast open with Onslaught; keep distance and have an answer to Pulverize.45.0%
What to build against it
Black King BarOnslaught, Trample and Rock Throw don't pierce BKB.
Linken's SpherePulverize is unit-target, so Linken's blocks it.
Force StaffHelps escape Trample and dodge the Onslaught line.
Lotus OrbReflects Pulverize since it's unit-target.
How to use the spells of Nature's Prophet
SproutSprout him during Trample so he stomps in place and can't reach you.
Curse of the OldgrowthUse Curse to slow him after a failed Onslaught so he can't catch you.
TeleportationWhen he charges Onslaught, leave or teleport out early instead of waiting.
Watch out for Primal Beast
OnslaughtWatch the charge-up and sidestep; don't line up with allies.
PulverizePulverize pierces BKB; stay out of reach or carry Linken's.
vs KezKez is mobile and grapples trees. Don't give him Sprout trees; play distance and saves.45.4%
What to build against it
Ghost ScepterSaves you from Kez's physical attacks and Kazurai Katana.
Force StaffBreaks distance after Grappling Claw.
Dust of AppearanceReveals the invisibility from Raven's Veil.
Scythe of VyseHex shuts down slippery Kez more reliably than regular control.
How to use the spells of Nature's Prophet
SproutGrappling Claw latches onto trees, so avoid Sprouting near him unless it's to trap him.
TeleportationTeleport out early when he's close; Kez kills fast in melee.
Nature's CallTreants soak his attacks and Echo Slash while you retreat.
Watch out for Kez
Raptor DanceRaptor Dance pierces BKB and grants invulnerability; don't waste disables at its start.
Kazurai KatanaKatana's activation roots you and pierces BKB; stay outside his attack range.
vs JuggernautWait out Blade Fury and use treants to soak Omnislash so it doesn't all hit you.45.4%
What to build against it
Ghost ScepterProtects against physical attacks and Blade Dance crits.
Force StaffPushes you out of Blade Fury and helps you escape afterward.
Scythe of VyseHex before Blade Fury prevents him from going debuff immune.
Aeon DiskSaves you from burst through Omnislash and Swiftslash.
How to use the spells of Nature's Prophet
Nature's CallSummon treants near you; Omnislash hits nearby units and some slashes go to them.
SproutDon't Sprout during Blade Fury—he's debuff immune; trap him after the spin.
Wrath of NatureUse Wrath to finish Juggernaut and his Healing Ward once the spin ends.
Watch out for Juggernaut
OmnislashOmnislash pierces BKB; don't stand alone—keep treants or allies nearby.
Blade FuryDuring Blade Fury he's debuff immune with high magic resist; walk away and wait.
Tips are based on ability descriptions and matchup stats — a guideline, not a rule.
Nature's Prophet builds by role
purchase popularity on the hero, split by item type; hover an itemStarting items
Iron Branch33%
Circlet29%
Faerie Fire18%
Tango14%
Magic Wand2%
Magic Stick2%
Quelling Blade1%Early game
Boots of Speed29%
Power Treads28%
Javelin20%
Mithril Hammer8%
Wraith Band3%
Maelstrom2%
Diadem2%Mid game
Mithril Hammer14%
Blade of Alacrity10%
Dragon Lance9%
Hyperstone9%
Mjollnir9%Maelstrom8%
Ogre Axe7%Late game
Demon Edge12%
Daedalus8%
Eaglesong7%Hyperstone7%
Reaver7%
Butterfly7%
Satanic7%Situational items on Nature's Prophet: when to buy
red — heroes that counter Nature's ProphetBlack King BarAgainst heavy disables and magic damageEspecially vs heroes that counter Nature's Prophet: Zeus
Lion
Shadow Shaman
Lina
Skywrath Mage
Earthshaker
Tidehunter
Invoker
Bane
Silver EdgeDisables passives (Break)Especially vs heroes that counter Nature's Prophet: Timbersaw
Bristleback
Phantom Assassin
Spectre
Huskar
Slark
Ursa
AxeLinken's SphereBlocks single-target disables and ultimatesEspecially vs heroes that counter Nature's Prophet: Pudge
Doom
Legion Commander
Batrider
Beastmaster
NecrophosOrchid MalevolenceSilence for slippery, spell-based escape heroesEspecially vs heroes that counter Nature's Prophet: Ember Spirit
Storm Spirit
Queen of Pain
Anti-Mage
Void Spirit
Weaver
Heaven's HalberdDisarms right-click carriesEspecially vs heroes that counter Nature's Prophet: Juggernaut
Troll Warlord
Sven
Faceless Void
Drow Ranger
Shiva's GuardCuts attack speed and healingEspecially vs heroes that counter Nature's Prophet: Juggernaut
Clinkz
Alchemist
Eternal ShroudAgainst magic damageEspecially vs heroes that counter Nature's Prophet: Zeus
LeshracAeon DiskSaves you from burst and single-target combosEspecially vs heroes that counter Nature's Prophet: Zeus
Pipe of InsightTeam-wide magic shieldEspecially vs heroes that counter Nature's Prophet: Zeus
JakiroWhy players lose on Nature's Prophet
from matches analyzed on DotaLeak: 12- Too many deaths and fed goldin 10 of 12 matches
- Dying right before losing Roshan or buildingsin 7 of 12 matches
- Ultimate or BKB not used in fightsin 6 of 12 matches
- Lost lanein 5 of 12 matches
- Wrong items vs the enemyin 3 of 12 matches
- Dying first in deciding fightsin 3 of 12 matches
FAQ
Who counters Nature's Prophet?
Nature's Prophet loses most often against Pudge, Timbersaw, Primal Beast. What to build and how to play vs them →
Who is Nature's Prophet good against?
Best matchups: Pangolier, Dark Willow, Clockwerk.
What is Nature's Prophet's win rate?
In public matches — 43.7%. It varies by rank, see the table above.
What to build on Nature's Prophet?
In the mid game players most often buy Mithril Hammer, Blade of Alacrity, Dragon Lance. Situational items depend on the enemy — see above.
