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Centaur Warrunner in Dota 2: counters, win rate and common mistakes
Centaur Warrunner — Strength, melee; roles: Durable, Initiator, Disabler, Nuker, Escape. Public match win rate — 49.6%. In short: Centaur Warrunner is strong against Bane, Terrorblade, Weaver but suffers against Treant Protector, Sniper, Keeper of the Light.
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Centaur Warrunner win rate by rank
public matches, OpenDota data · scale 40–60%Herald51.0%
Guardian50.5%
Crusader50.5%
Archon50.1%
Legend49.0%
Ancient49.1%
Divine47.9%
Immortal—
Centaur Warrunner is strong against
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Who counters Centaur Warrunner
How to play Centaur Warrunner against counters
items, your spells and what to fear — per enemy
vs Treant ProtectorTreant heals and roots his team: cut healing with Vessel and don't commit while Overgrowth is up.39.6%
What to build against it
Spirit VesselReduces healing from Living Armor and Leech Seed pulses.
Black King BarProtects from Leech Seed root and Nature's Grasp, but not Overgrowth.
Pipe of InsightBarrier vs magical damage from Overgrowth and Nature's Grasp for the whole team.
Blink DaggerLets you initiate first before Treant gets Overgrowth off.
How to use the spells of Centaur Warrunner
Hoof StompOvergrowth doesn't block casting: if Treant is close, Stomp him while rooted.
RetaliateTreant must hit you for Leech Seed; every attack returns damage, trade favors you.
StampedeUse Stampede when Overgrowth is on cooldown, or your team gets stuck in vines.
Watch out for Treant Protector
OvergrowthPierces BKB and blocks blink: don't clump, keep distance until he commits.
Living ArmorBlocks hero damage: switch targets or break the block with multiple hits.
vs SniperSniper kills from range: close the gap with Blink and Stampede, up close he's helpless.44.9%
What to build against it
Blink DaggerInstantly closes distance past Shrapnel and Keen Scope.
Black King BarBlocks Concussive Grenade, Shrapnel and Assassinate; none pierce BKB.
Linken's SphereBlocks the unit-target Assassinate.
Blade MailSniper lives on attacks; reflected damage plus Retaliate melts him.
How to use the spells of Centaur Warrunner
Hoof StompPress right after Blink: the stun stops his Concussive Grenade escape.
StampedeStampede gives max speed and unit-walking: perfect for reaching Sniper.
Work HorseUse it to chase him down while Stampede is on cooldown.
Watch out for Sniper
Concussive GrenadeKnocks back and disarms: bait the cooldown or go in with BKB.
AssassinateDon't stay visible on low HP; break line with trees.
vs Keeper of the LightKeeper pushes you away and kites: catch him with Blink and Stomp before Blinding Light.45.3%
What to build against it
Blink DaggerCatches the fast Keeper and lets you stun before he knocks you back.
Black King BarImmunity to Blinding Light, Will-O-Wisp and Solar Bind.
Pipe of InsightTeam barrier against Illuminate's magic damage.
How to use the spells of Centaur Warrunner
Hoof StompStun interrupts Illuminate's channel; jump in while he charges it.
Double EdgeKeeper is fragile: Stomp plus Double Edge often nearly kills him.
StampedeTeam speed boost outruns his Bright Speed in a chase.
Watch out for Keeper of the Light
Blinding LightKnocks you out of Stomp range: Stomp instantly after Blink.
Will-O-WispPulls you in while disabled: keep BKB for teamfights.
vs EnchantressEnchantress hits harder from afar: stick close and kill with magic, not attacks.45.4%
What to build against it
Blink DaggerRemoves the distance that powers Impetus damage.
Spirit VesselCuts Nature's Attendants healing.
Blade MailReflects Impetus pure damage back at her.
Black King BarBlocks Enchant, Little Friends and Impetus; none pierce BKB.
How to use the spells of Centaur Warrunner
Double EdgeMagical damage ignores Untouchable; your main damage on her.
Hoof StompStomp has windup: cast right after Blink or she Sproinks away.
RetaliateEvery attack she lands returns damage; she loses long trades.
Watch out for Enchantress
ImpetusDamage grows with distance: don't run straight away, close the gap.
Little FriendsRoots you and sics creeps: avoid fighting near her creeps and neutrals.
vs TimbersawTimbersaw drains strength and tanks hits: use magic, cut regen, avoid Chakram.45.5%
What to build against it
Spirit VesselReduces the big regen from Reactive Armor.
Blade MailReflects pure damage from Whirling Death, Chain and Chakram.
Black King BarBlocks all his spells; none pierce BKB.
Pipe of InsightBarrier against the magical Flamethrower.
How to use the spells of Centaur Warrunner
Double EdgeMagical damage bypasses Reactive Armor stacks; don't right-click him.
Hoof StompStomp when he chains in close; stops his chain escape.
StampedeUse it to pull your team out of Chakram slow zone.
Watch out for Timbersaw
Whirling DeathSteals strength, weakening Retaliate and Double Edge; avoid standing near trees.
ChakramLeave the saw immediately; slow grows with missing HP.
Tips are based on ability descriptions and matchup stats — a guideline, not a rule.
Centaur Warrunner builds by role
purchase popularity on the hero, split by item type; hover an itemStarting items
Gauntlets of Strength31%
Iron Branch26%
Ring of Protection19%
Tango8%
Faerie Fire5%
Circlet4%
Quelling Blade2%Early game
Helm of Iron Will48%
Helm of the Dominator40%
Bracer5%
Ring of Health2%
Ring of Tarrasque2%
Soul Ring1%Blink Dagger0%Mid game
Blink Dagger18%Ring of Tarrasque18%
Reaver15%
Heart of Tarrasque13%
Platemail10%
Perseverance6%
Aghanim's Shard4%Late game
Black King Bar19%
Shiva's Guard18%
Aghanim's Scepter13%Reaver11%Heart of Tarrasque11%
Overwhelming Blink5%Blink Dagger4%Starting items
Iron Branch26%Tango8%Faerie Fire5%
Enchanted Mango2%Early game
Helm of Iron Will48%Bracer5%Ring of Health2%Ring of Tarrasque2%Soul Ring1%Mid game
Blink Dagger18%Ring of Tarrasque18%Platemail10%Perseverance6%Aghanim's Shard4%Late game
Blink Dagger4%Situational items on Centaur Warrunner: when to buy
red — heroes that counter Centaur Warrunner
Monkey King BarAgainst evasion: pierces Evasion and ButterflyEspecially vs heroes that counter Centaur Warrunner: Brewmaster
Phantom Assassin
Windranger
Silver EdgeDisables passives (Break)Especially vs heroes that counter Centaur Warrunner: Timbersaw
Bristleback
Spectre
Huskar
Slark
Ursa
Dust of AppearanceReveal invisible heroesEspecially vs heroes that counter Centaur Warrunner: Treant Protector
Riki
Clinkz
Bounty Hunter
Nyx Assassin
Mirana
Invoker
Templar Assassin
Sand KingBlack King BarAgainst heavy disables and magic damage
Lion
Shadow Shaman
Skywrath Mage
Earthshaker
TidehunterLinken's SphereBlocks single-target disables and ultimates
Doom
Legion Commander
Batrider
Beastmaster
Pudge
Necrophos
Manta StyleDispels silences and roots
Silencer
Death Prophet
Drow Ranger
Orchid MalevolenceSilence for slippery, spell-based escape heroes
Storm Spirit
Queen of Pain
Anti-Mage
Ember Spirit
Void Spirit
Diffusal BladeBurns mana of mana-dependent heroes
Medusa
Leshrac
Heaven's HalberdDisarms right-click carries
Troll Warlord
Juggernaut
Sven
Faceless VoidWhy players lose on Centaur Warrunner
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FAQ
Who counters Centaur Warrunner?
Centaur Warrunner loses most often against Treant Protector, Sniper, Keeper of the Light. What to build and how to play vs them →
Who is Centaur Warrunner good against?
Best matchups: Bane, Terrorblade, Weaver.
What is Centaur Warrunner's win rate?
In public matches — 49.6%. It varies by rank, see the table above.
What to build on Centaur Warrunner?
In the mid game players most often buy Blink Dagger, Ring of Tarrasque, Reaver. Situational items depend on the enemy — see above.
