Bane in Dota 2: counters, win rate and common mistakes

Bane — Universal, ranged; roles: Support, Disabler, Nuker, Durable. Public match win rate — 48.6%. In short: Bane is strong against Axe, Snapfire, Warlock but suffers against Centaur Warrunner, Beastmaster, Dark Willow.

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Bane win rate by rank

public matches, OpenDota data · scale 40–60%

Herald

43.4%

Guardian

46.2%

Crusader

47.7%

Archon

48.3%

Legend

49.4%

Ancient

49.9%

Divine

50.3%

Immortal

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Bane is strong against

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Axe62.2%88 games

Snapfire59.3%102 games

Warlock59.0%62 games

Tiny58.5%128 games

Puck57.7%77 games

Timbersaw57.3%64 games

Dawnbreaker57.0%68 games

Batrider56.3%66 games

Who counters Bane

Centaur Warrunner40.3%94 games

Beastmaster46.7%75 games

Dark Willow47.5%79 games

Lich47.5%60 games

Treant Protector48.8%61 games

Kez48.8%65 games

Slardar49.0%85 games

Storm Spirit49.0%89 games

How to play Bane against counters

items, your spells and what to fear — per enemy

vs Centaur WarrunnerCentaur is too tanky for your damage and initiates himself — stay out of Stomp range and save Grip for his core, not him.40.3%

What to build against it

Glimmer CapeSaves you from focus after Hoof Stomp and Stampede, giving time to reposition.

Force StaffLets you push out of Stomp's area during its windup.

Blink DaggerLets you Grip a target from the edge of the fight without standing near Centaur.

Aether LensMore cast range so you can cast while staying outside Stomp range.

How to use the spells of Bane

NightmareSleep Centaur as he runs in to initiate — without Stomp his engage falls apart.

Brain SapUse it as sustain in lane after Double Edge; avoid right-clicking him due to Retaliate.

Fiend's GripDon't waste ult on Centaur — he'll survive. Save Grip for their carry or mid.

Watch out for Centaur Warrunner

Hoof StompStomp has a windup — when he runs at you, step away immediately, don't stand close.

RetaliateDon't harass him with attacks: Retaliate pierces BKB and reflects damage.

vs BeastmasterBeastmaster pressures with summons and catches with Primal Roar — stay back, and keep Grip and sleep for him.46.7%

What to build against it

Glimmer CapeHelps survive focus after Primal Roar and summon attacks.

Force StaffGets you out after Raptor roots and away from sped-up summons.

Aeon DiskInsures against burst after Primal Roar, which pierces BKB.

Magic WandFrequent Wild Axes feed charges for instant healing.

How to use the spells of Bane

Fiend's GripGrip Beastmaster before he Roars — it pierces BKB and shuts down his initiation.

EnfeeblePut it on Beastmaster before fights — lowers his attack damage and Roar cast range.

NightmareSleep Beastmaster as he moves in; his summons lose their leader.

Watch out for Beastmaster

Primal RoarPierces BKB — don't show first, stay behind allies outside his range.

Summon RaptorsHawks root heroes — don't stand alone, retreat early.

vs Dark WillowWillow is slippery and has her own control — landing Grip or sleep before her Terrorize decides it.47.5%

What to build against it

Glimmer CapeSaves you from Bedlam burst and the Shadow Realm hit.

Force StaffPulls you out of Bramble Maze and Cursed Crown's area before the stun.

Lotus OrbReflects the unit-target Cursed Crown back at her.

Blink DaggerLets you suddenly Grip her before she enters Shadow Realm.

How to use the spells of Bane

NightmareSleep her before Terrorize; after Shadow Realm she's targetable again — wait for her to exit.

Fiend's GripFragile target: Grip often kills her. Cast when Shadow Realm is on cooldown.

EnfeebleLowers her cast range — Crown and Maze are harder to land on you.

Watch out for Dark Willow

Cursed CrownThere's a delay after cast — step away from allies so the stun doesn't hit everyone.

TerrorizeFear interrupts Grip's channel — don't start ult while Terrorize is up and she's near.

vs LichLich wins lane with Frost Blast spam and can interrupt Grip — keep distance and ult when he's disabled.47.5%

What to build against it

Magic WandFrequent Frost Blasts charge the wand for healing.

Glimmer CapeMagic resistance against Chain Frost and Frost Blast.

Lotus OrbReflects the unit-target Frost Blast and Sinister Gaze.

Pipe of InsightProtects the team from bouncing Chain Frost.

How to use the spells of Bane

NightmareSleep Lich before your Grip so he can't interrupt the channel with Sinister Gaze.

Brain SapAnswer his harass with Brain Sap — pure damage and heal even out trades.

Fiend's GripGripping Lich is valuable too — he's fragile and the ult drains mana for Chain Frost.

Watch out for Lich

Sinister GazeThe channel pulls you toward Lich and drains mana — stay farther and ask allies to interrupt.

Chain FrostDon't clump with allies in fights so the orb can't bounce through everyone.

vs Treant ProtectorTreant heals allies and catches with Overgrowth — sleep him before his ult and don't fight Living Armor head-on.48.8%

What to build against it

Force StaffPulls you out of Nature's Grasp and Overgrowth's edge before the cast.

Glimmer CapeReduces magic damage from Overgrowth and Leech Seed.

Sentry WardReveals Nature's Guise invisibility and his tree-line engages.

Spirit VesselCuts healing from Living Armor and Leech Seed pulses.

How to use the spells of Bane

NightmareSleep Treant as he comes out of the trees — Overgrowth won't land.

Fiend's GripGrip pierces BKB — use it on a core Treant can't save while disabled.

EnfeebleReduces Treant's attack damage — his hits and Leech Seed are weaker.

Watch out for Treant Protector

OvergrowthPierces BKB and blocks blinking — avoid standing near trees where he can hide.

Living ArmorArmor blocks damage — don't waste Brain Sap on a target under Living Armor.

Tips are based on ability descriptions and matchup stats — a guideline, not a rule.

Bane builds by role

purchase popularity on the hero, split by item type; hover an item

Starting items

Iron Branch21%

Observer and Sentry Wards17%

Tango13%

Faerie Fire10%

Early game

Boots of Speed92%

Bracer2%

Void Stone1%

Mid game

Point Booster18%

Ogre Axe16%

Staff of Wizardry10%

Blink Dagger3%

Late game

Aghanim's Scepter44%

Blink Dagger28%

Boots of Travel2%

Boots of Travel 21%

Situational items on Bane: when to buy

red — heroes that counter Bane

Linken's SphereBlocks single-target disables and ultimatesEspecially vs heroes that counter Bane: Beastmaster

Orchid MalevolenceSilence for slippery, spell-based escape heroesEspecially vs heroes that counter Bane: Storm Spirit

Diffusal BladeBurns mana of mana-dependent heroesEspecially vs heroes that counter Bane: Storm Spirit

Dust of AppearanceReveal invisible heroesEspecially vs heroes that counter Bane: Treant Protector

Black King BarAgainst heavy disables and magic damage

Monkey King BarAgainst evasion: pierces Evasion and Butterfly

Phantom Assassin

Windranger

Brewmaster

Silver EdgeDisables passives (Break)

Manta StyleDispels silences and roots

Heaven's HalberdDisarms right-click carries

Why players lose on Bane

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FAQ

Who counters Bane?

Bane loses most often against Centaur Warrunner, Beastmaster, Dark Willow. What to build and how to play vs them →

Who is Bane good against?

Best matchups: Axe, Snapfire, Warlock.

What is Bane's win rate?

In public matches — 48.6%. It varies by rank, see the table above.

What to build on Bane?

In the mid game players most often buy Point Booster, Ogre Axe, Aether Lens. Situational items depend on the enemy — see above.

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