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Skywrath Mage counters and build in Dota 2

Skywrath Mage in Dota 2: who counters it, who it beats, best allies and the build — start, boots and items through the game on the latest patch.

Skywrath Mage build

Start
  1. Tango
  2. Mantle of Intelligence
  3. Circlet
  4. Blood Grenade
  5. Sentry Ward
  6. ×2Iron Branch
Boots
  1. 13 minArcane Boots
  2. 39 minBoots of Travel
Through the game
  1. 2 minNull Talisman
  2. 5 minMagic Wand
  3. 8 minRing of Basilius
  4. 20 minRod of Atos
  5. 26 minKaya
  6. 35 minAghanim's Scepter
Talents
  1. +1.5x Arcane Bolt Int Multiplier 28%+400 Mystic Flare Damage 72%25
  2. Global Concussive Shot 35%+10% Ancient Seal Increased Magic Damage 65%20
  3. -6s Ancient Seal Cooldown 79%+20% Concussive Shot Slow 21%15
Skill build
  1. lvl 8Arcane Bolt
  2. lvl 11Concussive Shot
  3. lvl 12Ancient Seal
All ranksHerald — GuardianCrusader — ArchonLegend — AncientDivine — Immortal
  • Position 4: Support48%
  • Position 5: Hard Support36%
  • Position 2: Mid Lane16%

Strong against Skywrath Mage

HeroAdvantageWin rateMatches
Lycan+3.0%52.9%1,732
Broodmother+2.7%54.3%2,308
Riki+2.5%55.4%8,012
Bristleback+2.2%51.4%8,608
Sven+2.1%54.2%14,735
Oracle+2.0%52.5%4,650
Medusa+1.9%51.7%3,735
Bane+1.8%51.4%3,704
Puck+1.7%48.9%2,872
Wraith King+1.7%57.1%18,531
Kez+1.6%47.3%4,298
Tidehunter+1.6%51.5%10,547

Skywrath Mage is strong against

HeroAdvantageWin rateMatches
Necrophos+3.5%52.5%17,701
Clockwerk+2.4%54.8%3,724
Timbersaw+2.2%55.6%4,700
Ember Spirit+2.1%52.6%8,071
Muerta+2.0%53.9%2,529
Phoenix+2.0%50.1%5,947
Primal Beast+1.8%52.0%3,673
Faceless Void+1.8%53.3%9,639
Lifestealer+1.7%49.8%19,159
Queen of Pain+1.6%54.2%11,291
Keeper of the Light+1.5%51.8%5,190
Dark Seer+1.5%51.7%6,010

Best allies for Skywrath Mage

HeroSynergyWin rateMatches
Naga Siren+2.5%51.2%1,406
Morphling+2.2%50.5%4,499
Meepo+2.2%57.8%1,631
Phantom Lancer+2.0%54.9%16,425
Faceless Void+1.6%49.4%11,983
Brewmaster+1.4%52.2%2,790
Mirana+1.4%52.3%9,445
Lone Druid+1.4%50.5%3,451
Phantom Assassin+1.3%52.2%16,494
Batrider+1.3%45.0%642
Primal Beast+1.3%50.4%3,463
Ember Spirit+1.2%50.1%7,518
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