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Anti-Mage win rate by rank
public matches, OpenDota data · scale 40–60%Herald50.6%
Guardian50.5%
Crusader51.2%
Archon51.2%
Legend51.6%
Ancient51.2%
Divine51.1%
Immortal—
Anti-Mage is strong against
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Who counters Anti-Mage
How to play Anti-Mage against counters
items, your spells and what to fear — per enemy
vs LionLion chains disables and drains your mana — save Counterspell for Hex/Finger and kill him first.46.0%
What to build against it
Linken's SphereBlocks Hex or Finger of Death, his unit-target spells.
Black King BarNone of Lion's spells pierce BKB, so you can fight freely.
Abyssal BladeLocks fragile Lion before he can chain his spells.
Manta StylePurges debuffs and confuses his target choice.
How to use the spells of Anti-Mage
CounterspellHold Counterspell for Hex or Finger — reflecting them often kills Lion.
BlinkBlink right onto Lion to break Mana Drain channel and deny his spacing.
Mana BreakA few hits burn Lion's mana; without it he can't chain disables.
Watch out for Lion
HexHex disables Blink — don't commit without Counterspell or Linken's.
Finger of DeathMassive single-target damage — keep HP high and Counterspell ready.
vs Ogre MagiOgre is tanky with Fireblast stuns; burn his big mana pool and avoid his Bloodlusted carry.47.3%
What to build against it
Linken's SphereBlocks Fireblast, Ogre's unit-target stun.
Black King BarFireblast and Ignite don't pierce BKB.
Manta StylePurges Ignite slow and speeds up mana burning.
How to use the spells of Anti-Mage
CounterspellPress it into Fireblast — reflected stun hits Ogre himself.
Mana BreakOgre has a big mana pool — Mana Break strips it fast, denying stuns.
BlinkBlink out of Ignite and fights when Ogre buffs his carry.
Watch out for Ogre Magi
FireblastMulticast stuns can lock you long — have Counterspell ready beforehand.
BloodlustDon't trade with a Bloodlusted carry without an advantage.
vs Skywrath MageSkywrath bursts through Ancient Seal — reflect it and jump him, he's fragile.48.6%
What to build against it
Black King BarAll his spells are magical and don't pierce BKB.
Linken's SphereBlocks Ancient Seal or Arcane Bolt.
Manta StylePurges Seal and Concussive Shot slow.
Abyssal BladeCatches Skywrath before his combo.
How to use the spells of Anti-Mage
CounterspellActivate into Seal — a reflected Seal leaves Skywrath silenced.
BlinkKeep moving after blinking — leave the Mystic Flare area quickly.
Mana BreakA few hits burn his limited mana.
Watch out for Skywrath Mage
Ancient SealSeal amplifies magic damage — blink away or Manta immediately.
Mystic FlareLeave the Flare area immediately; don't stand in it.
vs Shadow FiendSF wins early with razes — farm safely, later burn his mana and catch him before Requiem.50.0%
What to build against it
Black King BarRazes and Requiem are magical and don't pierce BKB.
Abyssal BladeStops him before he can cast Requiem.
Manta StyleMana Break illusions quickly drain SF's mana.
Eye of SkadiSlows SF so he can't kite or escape.
How to use the spells of Anti-Mage
BlinkBlink sideways to change distance so razes miss.
Mana BreakBurn his mana — without it SF can't raze or Requiem.
Mana VoidOnce his mana is burnt, Void finishes SF.
Watch out for Shadow Fiend
Requiem of SoulsDon't stay near SF after his blink — BKB or back off.
Presence of the Dark LordHis aura lowers your armor — avoid early straight trades.
vs Storm SpiritStorm lives on mana — every hit cripples Ball Lightning; save Counterspell for Vortex.50.3%
What to build against it
Linken's SphereBlocks Electric Vortex, his unit-target pull.
Abyssal BladeLocks Storm so he can't Ball Lightning away.
Manta StyleIllusions burn Storm's mana from multiple angles.
Black King BarHis damage is magical and doesn't pierce BKB.
How to use the spells of Anti-Mage
CounterspellPress into Vortex — the reflected pull drags Storm to you.
BlinkBlink onto Storm right after his ball ends while mana is low.
Mana VoidVoid after some hits — Storm spends mana on balls, damage is big.
Watch out for Storm Spirit
Electric VortexVortex holds you in place — save Counterspell.
Ball LightningBall lets him engage and escape — strike when his mana is low.
Tips are based on ability descriptions and matchup stats — a guideline, not a rule.
Anti-Mage builds by role
purchase popularity on the hero, split by item type; hover an itemStarting items
Iron Branch32%
Circlet20%
Tango13%
Faerie Fire11%
Quelling Blade11%
Magic Stick7%
Slippers of Agility3%Early game
Boots of Speed22%
Power Treads21%
Ring of Health21%
Broadsword17%
Void Stone6%
Wraith Band6%
Perseverance5%Mid game
Broadsword14%
Blade of Alacrity12%
Yasha12%
Battle Fury11%
Diadem11%Manta Style11%Perseverance9%Late game
Ultimate Orb13%
Eaglesong10%Black King Bar10%
Skull Basher10%
Butterfly9%Eye of Skadi9%
Sange8%Situational items on Anti-Mage: when to buy
red — heroes that counter Anti-MageBlack King BarAgainst heavy disables and magic damageEspecially vs heroes that counter Anti-Mage: Lion, Skywrath Mage
Shadow Shaman
Lina
Zeus
Earthshaker
Tidehunter
Invoker
BaneLinken's SphereBlocks single-target disables and ultimatesEspecially vs heroes that counter Anti-Mage: Lion, Pudge
Doom
Legion Commander
Batrider
Beastmaster
Necrophos
Diffusal BladeBurns mana of mana-dependent heroesEspecially vs heroes that counter Anti-Mage: Storm Spirit, Skywrath Mage
Medusa
LeshracManta StyleDispels silences and rootsEspecially vs heroes that counter Anti-Mage: Skywrath Mage
Silencer
Death Prophet
Riki
Drow Ranger
Orchid MalevolenceSilence for slippery, spell-based escape heroesEspecially vs heroes that counter Anti-Mage: Storm Spirit
Queen of Pain
Puck
Anti-Mage
Ember Spirit
Void Spirit
Weaver
Eternal ShroudAgainst magic damageEspecially vs heroes that counter Anti-Mage: Skywrath Mage
Aeon DiskSaves you from burst and single-target combosEspecially vs heroes that counter Anti-Mage: Lion
Phantom Assassin
Pipe of InsightTeam-wide magic shieldEspecially vs heroes that counter Anti-Mage: Skywrath Mage
Jakiro
Monkey King BarAgainst evasion: pierces Evasion and Butterfly
Windranger
BrewmasterWhy players lose on Anti-Mage
from matches analyzed on DotaLeak: 3Not enough analyzed Anti-Mage matches yet. Analyze yours — it will count.
FAQ
Who counters Anti-Mage?
Anti-Mage loses most often against Lion, Ogre Magi, Skywrath Mage. What to build and how to play vs them →
What is Anti-Mage's win rate?
In public matches — 51.2%. It varies by rank, see the table above.
What to build on Anti-Mage?
In the mid game players most often buy Broadsword, Blade of Alacrity, Yasha. Situational items depend on the enemy — see above.
