Clockwerk in Dota 2: counters, win rate and common mistakes
Clockwerk — Strength, melee; roles: Initiator, Disabler, Durable, Nuker. Public match win rate — 47.5%. In short: Clockwerk is strong against Tidehunter, Underlord, Luna but suffers against Clinkz, Beastmaster, Nature's Prophet.
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Clockwerk win rate by rank
public matches, OpenDota data · scale 40–60%Herald46.7%
Guardian48.1%
Crusader47.6%
Archon46.8%
Legend47.2%
Ancient47.0%
Divine49.0%
Immortal—
Clockwerk is strong against
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Who counters Clockwerk
How to play Clockwerk against counters
items, your spells and what to fear — per enemy
vs ClinkzClinkz lives in invisibility — without detection you can't catch him, but once revealed he dies to one hook and cogs.41.0%
What to build against it
Dust of AppearanceDust removes Skeleton Walk so he can't escape the fight or sneak behind you.
Sentry WardSentries on his farm and escape paths reveal him during Skeleton Walk.
Ghost ScepterHis damage is physical attacks and Burning Barrage; Ghost Scepter shuts them off temporarily.
Blade MailFragile Clinkz under Strafe will kill himself on reflected damage.
How to use the spells of Clockwerk
Battery AssaultBattery Assault ministuns interrupt Burning Barrage channel — activate as soon as he starts it.
Power CogsDrop cogs right on him after revealing him: he's trapped and can't kite you.
HookshotHook him the moment he breaks invis with an attack — he has no disable to answer.
Watch out for Clinkz
Skeleton WalkLeaving invis spawns archers — focus Clinkz first, don't waste time on skeletons.
Burning ArmyThe archer row deals heavy ranged damage — step out of their line or fight outside their range.
vs BeastmasterDon't fight inside his army and get Lotus Orb against Primal Roar — catch Beastmaster himself, not his summons.42.7%
What to build against it
Lotus OrbPrimal Roar is unit-targeted, so Lotus reflects it back at Beastmaster.
Crimson GuardDamage block cuts physical hits from the boar and Inner Beast-boosted attacks.
Blade MailBeastmaster with Drums of Slom hits you up close for long — reflection punishes him.
How to use the spells of Clockwerk
Power CogsTrap Beastmaster in cogs separated from his boar and hawks — without his army he's weak.
HookshotHook after Roar is used, otherwise he stuns you right after you land.
Rocket FlareUse Flare to finish hawks and harass his jungle farm.
Watch out for Beastmaster
Primal RoarRoar pierces BKB — keep Lotus ready and don't stand in line with allies.
Summon RaptorsHawks root heroes first — kill them before initiating so you don't get stuck.
vs Nature's ProphetProphet escapes with Teleportation and splitpushes — catch him alone in the jungle with hook and cogs.43.8%
What to build against it
Force StaffForce Staff pushes you out of the Sprout tree ring.
Lotus OrbUnit-targeted Sprout gets reflected back onto Prophet by Lotus.
Blade MailAgainst Prophet and treants up close, reflection quickly punishes their attacks.
Town Portal ScrollAlways carry a TP to answer his splitpush and defend towers.
How to use the spells of Clockwerk
Rocket FlareFlares give vision — scout his jungle and lanes before smoking or hooking.
HookshotHook when Teleportation is on cooldown — otherwise he simply flies away.
Power CogsCogs cut off treants and stop him from retreating to trees.
Watch out for Nature's Prophet
SproutSprout locks you before or after a hook — save Force Staff or cut trees.
Curse of the OldgrowthThe curse is stronger near trees — fight in open areas away from the forest.
vs Shadow DemonShadow Demon saves targets with Disruption and purges you — get Lotus and hook him directly.44.6%
What to build against it
Lotus OrbDisruption and Demonic Purge are unit-targeted — Lotus reflects them back.
Linken's SphereLinken's blocks Disruption or Purge before your initiation.
Pipe of InsightPipe reduces magical damage from Shadow Poison stacks for the whole team.
How to use the spells of Clockwerk
HookshotHook Shadow Demon first — without him enemies lose their Disruption save.
Power CogsTrap Demon in cogs so allies kill him before he casts Disruption.
Battery AssaultMinistuns disrupt his casting — turn it on right after landing the hook.
Watch out for Shadow Demon
DisruptionIf he banishes your target, hold cogs — wait until Disruption ends.
Shadow PoisonDon't collect many poison stacks — dodge the line, the deferred damage is huge.
vs Storm SpiritStorm grabs you with Vortex and escapes with Ball Lightning — drain his mana with cogs and hook him when grounded.44.9%
What to build against it
Lotus OrbElectric Vortex is unit-targeted — Lotus reflects the pull onto Storm.
Black King BarAll his damage and control are magical and don't pierce BKB.
Orchid MalevolenceSilence stops him from escaping with Ball Lightning after your hook.
How to use the spells of Clockwerk
Power CogsCog shocks burn mana — Storm without mana can't fly.
HookshotHook when he finishes a ball and stands still — follow up with cogs.
Rocket FlareFlares give vision and finish him after fights when he zips away low.
Watch out for Storm Spirit
Electric VortexVortex pulls you into his Overload hits — have Lotus or BKB ready.
Ball LightningDon't chase him across the map — wait until he spends mana, then initiate.
Tips are based on ability descriptions and matchup stats — a guideline, not a rule.
Clockwerk builds by role
purchase popularity on the hero, split by item type; hover an itemStarting items
Observer and Sentry Wards17%
Tango15%
Iron Branch14%
Boots of Speed8%
Faerie Fire4%Early game
Boots of Speed44%
Staff of Wizardry1%
Void Stone1%
Bracer1%Mid game
Essence Distiller29%Staff of Wizardry20%
Blink Dagger14%Late game
Blink Dagger23%
Aeon Disk5%
Mystic Staff4%Starting items
Tango15%Iron Branch14%
Blood Grenade13%Boots of Speed8%
Smoke of Deceit7%Sentry Ward7%Faerie Fire4%Early game
Tranquil Boots45%Boots of Speed44%
Urn of Shadows9%Mid game
Force Staff8%
Pavise8%
Solar Crest5%
Eul's Scepter of Divinity4%
Glimmer Cape3%Late game
Force Staff23%Eul's Scepter of Divinity18%Glimmer Cape7%Solar Crest5%
Wind Waker3%Situational items on Clockwerk: when to buy
red — heroes that counter ClockwerkDust of AppearanceReveal invisible heroesEspecially vs heroes that counter Clockwerk: Clinkz, Treant Protector
Riki
Bounty Hunter
Weaver
Nyx Assassin
Mirana
Invoker
Templar Assassin
Sand KingLinken's SphereBlocks single-target disables and ultimatesEspecially vs heroes that counter Clockwerk: Beastmaster
Doom
Legion Commander
Bane
Lion
Batrider
Pudge
Shadow Shaman
NecrophosOrchid MalevolenceSilence for slippery, spell-based escape heroesEspecially vs heroes that counter Clockwerk: Storm Spirit
Puck
Anti-Mage
Ember Spirit
Diffusal BladeBurns mana of mana-dependent heroesEspecially vs heroes that counter Clockwerk: Storm Spirit
Medusa
Leshrac
Skywrath Mage
Shiva's GuardCuts attack speed and healingEspecially vs heroes that counter Clockwerk: Clinkz
Troll Warlord
Ursa
Juggernaut
AlchemistSentry WardReveal invisible heroes and dewardEspecially vs heroes that counter Clockwerk: Clinkz
Lotus OrbReflects targeted spells and dispelsEspecially vs heroes that counter Clockwerk: Shadow Demon
LinaBlack King BarAgainst heavy disables and magic damage
Zeus
Earthshaker
Monkey King BarAgainst evasion: pierces Evasion and Butterfly
Phantom Assassin
BrewmasterWhy players lose on Clockwerk
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FAQ
Who counters Clockwerk?
Clockwerk loses most often against Clinkz, Beastmaster, Nature's Prophet. What to build and how to play vs them →
Who is Clockwerk good against?
Best matchups: Tidehunter, Underlord, Luna.
What is Clockwerk's win rate?
In public matches — 47.5%. It varies by rank, see the table above.
What to build on Clockwerk?
In the mid game players most often buy Essence Distiller, Staff of Wizardry, Blink Dagger. Situational items depend on the enemy — see above.
