Arc Warden in Dota 2: counters, win rate and common mistakes

What to build against it

Black King BarFireblast and Ignite don't pierce BKB, leaving Ogre useless in the fight.

Linken's SphereFireblast is a unit-target stun, so Linken's blocks it.

Lotus OrbReflects Fireblast and Ignite back at Ogre.

Magic WandOgre spams spells, Wand refunds HP and mana against his harass.

How to use the spells of Arc Warden

Spark WraithPlace Spark Wraith on Ogre's path from range, staying out of Fireblast range.

Magnetic FieldField protects against Bloodlusted right-clickers; fight inside so outside attacks miss.

Tempest DoubleSend the Double to farm elsewhere so Ogre can't pick it off with stuns.

Watch out for Ogre Magi

FireblastMulticast Fireblast can lock you long — don't approach Ogre without BKB or Linken's.

IgniteIgnite slows and hits another unit — don't stand next to allies when Ogre is near.

What to build against it

Linken's SphereTelekinesis, Fade Bolt and Spell Steal are unit-target, Linken's blocks them.

Black King BarTelekinesis and Fade Bolt don't pierce BKB.

Lotus OrbReflects Telekinesis and Fade Bolt back to Rubick.

Hurricane PikeHelps you disengage and burst the fragile Rubick with right-clicks.

How to use the spells of Arc Warden

FluxFlux Rubick when he wanders away from allies — a lone target takes full damage.

Tempest DoubleLet the Double bait Rubick's spells while the main hero stays out of reach.

Magnetic FieldAvoid casting Field near Rubick if he can steal it for his own cores.

Watch out for Rubick

TelekinesisLifts and stuns — have Linken's or BKB ready and don't clump with allies.

Spell StealYour last cast can be stolen — be mindful what you used last in his view.

What to build against it

Black King BarRazes and Requiem don't pierce BKB, nullifying SF's burst.

Hurricane PikePushes SF away, breaking raze and Requiem range.

Scythe of VyseHexing SF before he blinks in stops Requiem.

Eternal ShroudReduces magical damage from razes and Requiem.

How to use the spells of Arc Warden

FluxSF often farms alone — Flux and Spark Wraith chip him and slow his soul stacking.

Spark WraithDrop Spark Wraith on SF's farming spot from outside raze range.

Magnetic FieldField makes SF's outside attacks miss — use it to kite or outtrade him.

Watch out for Shadow Fiend

Requiem of SoulsRequiem hits hardest point-blank — hold BKB or keep distance when SF has blink.

ShadowrazeRazes stack a damage amp — move unpredictably, don't stand at fixed distances.

What to build against it

Black King BarShadow Strike and Scream don't pierce BKB; Sonic Wave does, but alone rarely kills.

Orchid MalevolenceSilence stops Blink so QoP can't escape or combo.

Scythe of VyseHex reliably catches mobile QoP before she blinks.

Spirit VesselCuts her spell lifesteal from Succubus.

How to use the spells of Arc Warden

FluxFlux slows QoP after her Blink when she's alone, making her easy to chase.

Tempest DoubleDouble with Hex or Orchid doubles your lockdown on QoP.

Spark WraithPlace Spark Wraith where she blinks in to punish her jumps.

Watch out for Queen of Pain

Sonic WavePure damage, pierces BKB — don't line up with allies, keep HP high.

Shadow StrikeLong slow — don't wander away from allies while poisoned.

What to build against it

Black King BarScatterblast, Spit Out and Mortimer Kisses don't pierce BKB.

Force StaffLets you escape Kisses puddles and Scatterblast cone.

Hurricane PikePushes Snapfire away, denying her point-blank Boomstick bonus.

Eternal ShroudReduces her magical spell damage.

How to use the spells of Arc Warden

FluxSnapfire often stays alone in the back — Flux drains her and limits escape.

Magnetic FieldField makes outside Lil' Shredder attacks miss — stand inside when she trades.

Tempest DoubleSplit hero and Double so one Mortimer Kisses barrage can't hit both.

Watch out for Snapfire

Mortimer KissesPuddles slow and burn — step sideways immediately, not backwards along the barrage.

Firesnap CookieHop stun — don't stand near allies she can cookie onto you.