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

Beastmaster — Universal, melee; roles: Initiator, Disabler, Durable, Nuker. Public match win rate — 46.0%. In short: Beastmaster is strong against Clockwerk, Shadow Shaman, Lifestealer but suffers against Batrider, Pangolier, Juggernaut.

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Beastmaster win rate by rank

public matches, OpenDota data · scale 40–60%

Herald

47.3%

Guardian

45.0%

Crusader

45.1%

Archon

44.2%

Legend

45.4%

Ancient

46.3%

Divine

48.5%

Immortal

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Beastmaster is strong against

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Clockwerk57.3%151 games

Shadow Shaman56.9%107 games

Lifestealer56.6%69 games

Ursa56.0%115 games

Undying55.8%60 games

Dawnbreaker55.5%149 games

Queen of Pain54.5%184 games

Viper54.5%85 games

Who counters Beastmaster

Batrider42.8%134 games

Pangolier43.7%203 games

Juggernaut43.8%61 games

Tusk45.5%254 games

Kunkka45.9%136 games

Nature's Prophet46.5%99 games

Alchemist46.7%60 games

Sand King46.8%126 games

How to play Beastmaster against counters

items, your spells and what to fear — per enemy

vs BatriderBat picks you off with Lasso from fog: carry Linken's, keep vision and Roar the fragile Bat first.42.8%

What to build against it

Linken's SphereFlaming Lasso is unit-targeted, so Linken's blocks it.

Lotus OrbReflects Lasso back onto Bat, and can be cast on an ally.

Black King BarBlocks Napalm and Flamebreak, which don't pierce BKB.

Observer and Sentry WardsFlank vision stops Bat from flying in unseen.

How to use the spells of Beastmaster

Primal RoarRoar pierces BKB — use it on Bat as soon as he commits to initiate.

Summon RaptorsHawks prioritize heroes: keep them close to punish Bat when he dives.

Wild AxesAxes cut trees — open the jungle so Bat has fewer hidden angles.

Watch out for Batrider

Flaming LassoPierces BKB. Don't walk alone without vision, keep Linken's up.

Sticky NapalmNapalm stacks amplify his damage — don't linger in the oil.

vs PangolierPango is debuff immune while rolling: survive the ball, then catch him with Roar.43.7%

What to build against it

Force StaffPushes you out of Rolling Thunder's path since he turns poorly.

Black King BarProtects from Lucky Shot debuffs and Shield Crash.

Assault CuirassOffsets Lucky Shot's armor reduction.

Blade MailPunishes his physical damage when he commits on you.

How to use the spells of Beastmaster

Primal RoarWait for the ball or Roll Up to end, then Roar so he can't escape.

Wild AxesThrow axes after the ball: they amplify your and your units' damage on him.

Summon RazorbackBoar poison slows attack and move speed, limiting Pango's follow-up.

Watch out for Pangolier

Rolling ThunderAvoid narrow spots and walls, sidestep his rolling path.

SwashbucklePierces BKB — don't stand in a line with allies.

vs JuggernautDon't waste disables into Blade Fury, and let your units soak Omnislash hits.43.8%

What to build against it

Spirit VesselCuts healing from Healing Ward.

Ghost ScepterEthereal form saves you from Omnislash physical damage.

Linken's SphereOmnislash and Swiftslash are unit-targeted, Linken's blocks them.

Assault CuirassArmor reduces his physical damage and crits.

How to use the spells of Beastmaster

Summon RaptorsKeep hawks and boar nearby — Omnislash jumps to them, wasting slashes.

Primal RoarRoar after Blade Fury ends, once its dispel is gone.

Summon RazorbackUse the boar to kill the Healing Ward while Jugg spins.

Watch out for Juggernaut

OmnislashPierces BKB and Jugg is invulnerable — don't stand alone, keep units close.

Blade FuryMagic and debuffs don't work — step back and wait it out.

vs TuskTusk traps you and Punches: stay away from Shards and answer with Roar.45.5%

What to build against it

Linken's SphereSnowball is unit-targeted, Linken's blocks it.

Black King BarBlocks Ice Shards and Snowball, which don't pierce BKB.

Force StaffLets you escape the Ice Shards barrier.

Blink DaggerEscape from the trap and fast Roar initiation.

How to use the spells of Beastmaster

Primal RoarRoar pierces BKB — use it on Tusk as he walks up for Punch.

Summon RazorbackBoar poison slows Tusk's attacks, reducing his pressure.

Summon RaptorsBitter Chill slows attacks near him — let hawks and boar do the work.

Watch out for Tusk

Walrus PUNCH!Pierces BKB — don't let him reach melee range unsupported.

Ice ShardsAvoid fight edges where Shards cut off your retreat.

vs KunkkaKunkka relies on X + Torrent + Ghostship combos: dodge Torrent and stop him with Roar.45.9%

What to build against it

Linken's SphereX Marks the Spot is unit-targeted, Linken's breaks his combo.

Black King BarTorrent, Ghostship and Tidal Wave don't pierce BKB.

Lotus OrbReflects X Marks back onto Kunkka.

Pipe of InsightReduces team magic damage from Ghostship and Torrent.

How to use the spells of Beastmaster

Primal RoarRoar Kunkka before his ship — it pierces BKB and breaks the combo.

Summon RazorbackDon't stack boar and hawks in front of Kunkka — Tidebringer cleaves them.

Wild AxesAxes damage from range — harass without stepping into cleave.

Watch out for Kunkka

TorrentIt has a delay — see the bubbles, move immediately.

X Marks the SpotAfter X you get pulled back into Torrent — time BKB for the return.

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

Beastmaster builds by role

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Starting items

Iron Branch48%

Sage's Mask13%

Tango12%

Magic Stick7%

Circlet6%

Faerie Fire5%

Quelling Blade4%

Early game

Helm of Iron Will29%

Boots of Speed25%

Helm of the Dominator21%

Null Talisman8%

Bottle2%

Power Treads2%

Point Booster2%

Mid game

Ogre Axe13%

Ultimate Orb12%

Helm of the Overlord12%

Blink Dagger12%

Mithril Hammer8%

Black King Bar5%

Blade of Alacrity5%

Late game

Black King Bar15%

Assault Cuirass13%

Hyperstone11%

Blink Dagger6%

Boots of Travel5%

Mystic Staff5%

Sacred Relic4%

Situational items on Beastmaster: when to buy

red — heroes that counter Beastmaster

Shiva's GuardCuts attack speed and healingEspecially vs heroes that counter Beastmaster: Juggernaut, Alchemist

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

Heaven's HalberdDisarms right-click carriesEspecially vs heroes that counter Beastmaster: Juggernaut

Spirit VesselCuts healing and regenerationEspecially vs heroes that counter Beastmaster: Alchemist

Dust of AppearanceReveal invisible heroesEspecially vs heroes that counter Beastmaster: Sand King

Ghost ScepterImmunity to physical damageEspecially vs heroes that counter Beastmaster: Juggernaut

Black King BarAgainst heavy disables and magic damage

Monkey King BarAgainst evasion: pierces Evasion and Butterfly

Phantom Assassin

Windranger

Brewmaster

Silver EdgeDisables passives (Break)

Why players lose on Beastmaster

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FAQ

Who counters Beastmaster?

Beastmaster loses most often against Batrider, Pangolier, Juggernaut. What to build and how to play vs them →

Who is Beastmaster good against?

Best matchups: Clockwerk, Shadow Shaman, Lifestealer.

What is Beastmaster's win rate?

In public matches — 46.0%. It varies by rank, see the table above.

What to build on Beastmaster?

In the mid game players most often buy Ogre Axe, Ultimate Orb, Helm of the Overlord. Situational items depend on the enemy — see above.

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