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

What to build against it

Linken's SphereBlocks targeted Disruption and Demonic Purge, his main tools against you.

Lotus OrbReflects Disruption and Purge back onto Shadow Demon, punishing his cast.

Orchid MalevolenceSilencing Shadow Demon stops him from saving allies with Disruption or casting Purge.

Black King BarProtects from Shadow Poison and Disruption in fights, though Purge still goes through BKB.

How to use the spells of Broodmother

Insatiable HungerPop Hunger after his Purge is used or on cooldown, otherwise he simply dispels it.

Spawn SpiderlingsUse Spawn on Shadow Demon in lane; the slow and damage stop him from walking up for poisons.

Spin WebKeep webs ready to retreat while Disruption is up; leave immediately after the banish ends.

Watch out for Shadow Demon

Demonic PurgePierces BKB and removes Hunger; don't commit everything first, bait his cast.

Shadow PoisonStacks wipe spiders and you; don't line up with them and back off at 3+ stacks.

What to build against it

Black King BarAvalanche doesn't pierce BKB, and without the stun his combo is much weaker.

Heaven's HalberdDisarm shuts off Tiny's tree-empowered attacks, his main late-game damage.

Orchid MalevolenceSilence before he jumps prevents Avalanche and Toss.

Ghost ScepterSaves you from Tree Grab and Tree Volley physical damage when focused.

How to use the spells of Broodmother

Spawn SpiderlingsKeep spiders around you: Toss grabs the nearest unit, so Tiny may throw a spider instead of you.

Incapacitating BiteBite's miss chance cuts his tree-attack damage in lane trades.

Spin WebFarm on webs and leave on them the moment Tiny shows; free movement helps you escape.

Watch out for Tiny

AvalancheAoE stun; don't clump with spiders and keep BKB ready.

TossToss throws you into his team; stay outside 300 range of Tiny when no spiders are nearby.

What to build against it

Orchid MalevolenceSilence interrupts Upheaval and stops Fatal Bonds.

Linken's SphereBlocks targeted Fatal Bonds or Shadow Word.

Black King BarProtects from Upheaval, Bonds and Shadow Word, but the Golem stun pierces BKB.

How to use the spells of Broodmother

Spawn SpiderlingsSpawn on Warlock to pressure him during Upheaval and slow him down.

Insatiable HungerHunger's lifesteal keeps you and spiders alive versus the Golem; fight it only with Hunger up.

Spin WebFree movement on webs helps you leave Upheaval's area quickly.

Watch out for Warlock

UpheavalGrows over time; pull spiders out at once or interrupt the channel.

Chaotic OfferingGolem stuns through BKB and burns spiders; back off and return once it expires.

What to build against it

Black King BarIce Path and Macropyre don't pierce BKB, so you stay active in fights.

Pipe of InsightMagic barrier reduces Dual Breath and Macropyre damage on you.

Orchid MalevolenceSilencing the fragile Jakiro prevents Ice Path and his ultimate.

Magic WandHe spams spells often, so Wand gives emergency healing in lane.

How to use the spells of Broodmother

Spawn SpiderlingsLast-hit with Spawn and push Jakiro with spiders; he's slow and fragile.

Spin WebPlace webs to the side to exit Macropyre sideways fast.

Insatiable HungerUse Hunger as you jump Jakiro, not while you're stunned by Ice Path.

Watch out for Jakiro

Ice PathLine stun; hold BKB and don't approach him in a straight line.

MacropyreWide fire wipes spiders; step out of the line immediately, never fight in it.

What to build against it

Linken's SphereLasso is unit-target, so Linken's blocks it even though it pierces BKB.

Lotus OrbReflects Flaming Lasso back onto Batrider.

Black King BarNapalm, Flamebreak and Firefly don't pierce BKB, protecting you in fights.

How to use the spells of Broodmother

Incapacitating BiteBite's miss chance and slow win trades against his attacks in lane.

Spawn SpiderlingsKeep spiders close; they attack Batrider while he drags you.

Spin WebFarm webs closer to your towers; Firefly and Lasso are deadly deep in webs.

Watch out for Batrider

Flaming LassoPierces BKB; have Linken's or Lotus ready and avoid map edges.

Sticky NapalmStacks amplify his damage and slow; leave the area, spiders melt fast.