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Dark Seer win rate by rank
public matches, OpenDota data · scale 40–60%Herald48.1%
Guardian48.4%
Crusader48.4%
Archon48.6%
Legend48.8%
Ancient50.1%
Divine50.5%
Immortal—
Dark Seer is strong against
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Who counters Dark Seer
How to play Dark Seer against counters
items, your spells and what to fear — per enemy
vs Ember SpiritBreak Flame Guard with magic, get Pipe, and catch Ember in Vacuum once he dives into the fight.40.6%
What to build against it
Pipe of InsightReduces magic damage from Searing Chains, Fire Remnant and Immolation for the whole team.
Heaven's HalberdDisarm shuts down Ember's attacks, the core of his physical damage.
Ghost ScepterPhysical immunity saves you from the attacks during Sleight of Fist.
Crimson GuardDamage block cuts Sleight of Fist's physical damage across your team.
How to use the spells of Dark Seer
Ion ShellIon Shell's magic damage chews through Flame Guard; once broken, its area damage is lost too.
VacuumUse Vacuum after Ember lands via Remnant into the fight, then drop Wall of Replica immediately.
Wall of ReplicaEmber's replica distracts and hits his team; place the wall along his escape path.
Watch out for Ember Spirit
Sleight of FistPierces BKB; don't clump up so he can't hit everyone at once.
Searing ChainsKeep distance from Ember; chains grab nearby enemies around him.
vs SvenReflect Storm Hammer and never let Sven cleave a clumped team under God's Strength.45.2%
What to build against it
Lotus OrbStorm Hammer is unit-targeted, so Lotus reflects it back onto Sven.
Heaven's HalberdDisarm takes Sven out during God's Strength.
Ghost ScepterPhysical immunity saves you from his cleaving hits.
Force StaffLets you push yourself or an ally away from Sven after the stun.
How to use the spells of Dark Seer
Wall of ReplicaSven's replica cleaves his own team—cast the wall once he pops his ultimate.
SurgeSurge an ally to outrun Sven under Warcry; the target can't be slowed.
VacuumUse Vacuum to pull enemies away from your allies, not into a spot where Sven cleaves everyone.
Watch out for Sven
Storm HammerArea stun: don't stand next to the target and keep Lotus ready.
God's StrengthBack off and kite during his ultimate until a disarm or disable is ready.
vs TinyDon't stand near Tiny—his whole threat is the Avalanche + Toss combo.46.5%
What to build against it
Black King BarAvalanche doesn't pierce BKB, so his magic combo loses its stun and damage.
Pipe of InsightThe magic barrier reduces Avalanche and Toss damage on your team.
Ghost ScepterSaves you from physical hits and Tree Throw after the combo.
Force StaffHelps keep distance so Tiny can't grab you with Toss.
How to use the spells of Dark Seer
VacuumPull Tiny into his allies and immediately follow with Wall of Replica.
SurgeSurge yourself or an ally to leave Toss range before he closes in.
Ion ShellIon Shell on creeps speeds pushing and denies Tiny easy farm.
Watch out for Tiny
TossGrabs the nearest unit nearby—don't stand close when he walks forward.
AvalancheMagic area stun: step out of the zone; BKB blocks it.
vs LionDefend against single-target Hex and Finger and punish Lion with Vacuum and Normal Punch.47.2%
What to build against it
Linken's SphereBlocks one unit-targeted spell: Hex or Finger of Death.
Lotus OrbReflects Hex and Finger back onto Lion.
Black King BarNone of Lion's spells pierce BKB.
Aeon DiskSaves you from the Finger of Death burst after his chain disable.
How to use the spells of Dark Seer
VacuumVacuum disrupts Lion, drags him to your team and breaks Mana Drain.
Normal PunchBuild distance with Surge, then Normal Punch Lion for a True Strike stun.
SurgeSurge carries you out of Earth Spike's line and helps catch fragile Lion.
Watch out for Lion
HexHex disables your abilities—have Linken or Lotus ready before initiating.
Mana DrainDrains your mana—break the link or you'll lack mana for Vacuum and Wall.
vs WindrangerAvoid trees against Shackleshot and punish Windrun with magic and True Strike.48.7%
What to build against it
Lotus OrbShackleshot is unit-targeted, so Lotus reflects it.
Linken's SphereBlocks Shackleshot or Focus Fire, both unit-targeted.
Ghost ScepterPhysical immunity against Focus Fire attacks.
Heaven's HalberdDisarm shuts down Windranger's attacks.
How to use the spells of Dark Seer
Normal PunchTrue Strike ignores Windrun evasion—land Normal Punch after building distance.
Ion ShellIon Shell's magic damage isn't affected by Windrun evasion.
VacuumVacuum interrupts Powershot's charge and pulls her to your team.
Watch out for Windranger
ShackleshotDon't stand in line with a tree or ally behind you, or the stun gets full duration.
Focus FireUnder Focus Fire break her line of sight or use Ghost Scepter.
Tips are based on ability descriptions and matchup stats — a guideline, not a rule.
Dark Seer builds by role
purchase popularity on the hero, split by item type; hover an itemStarting items
Iron Branch42%
Tango15%
Circlet12%
Sage's Mask10%
Mantle of Intelligence7%
Quelling Blade5%
Magic Stick3%Early game
Helm of Iron Will30%
Helm of the Dominator27%
Null Talisman18%
Soul Ring14%
Boots of Speed5%
Chasm Stone1%
Platemail1%Mid game
Platemail19%
Shiva's Guard16%
Blink Dagger11%
Aghanim's Shard10%
Ogre Axe9%
Mithril Hammer6%Black King Bar4%Late game
Black King Bar12%
Soul Booster11%Blink Dagger10%
Mystic Staff9%
Scythe of Vyse7%
Crella's Crozier7%
Aghanim's Scepter6%Starting items
Iron Branch42%Tango15%Magic Stick3%
Clarity2%Early game
Boots of Speed5%
Arcane Boots2%Mid game
Platemail19%Blink Dagger11%Aghanim's Shard10%Ogre Axe9%Mithril Hammer6%Late game
Blink Dagger10%Situational items on Dark Seer: when to buy
red — heroes that counter Dark SeerBlack King BarAgainst heavy disables and magic damageEspecially vs heroes that counter Dark Seer: Lion
Shadow Shaman
Lina
Zeus
Skywrath Mage
Earthshaker
Tidehunter
Invoker
Bane
Monkey King BarAgainst evasion: pierces Evasion and ButterflyEspecially vs heroes that counter Dark Seer: Windranger
Phantom Assassin
BrewmasterLinken's SphereBlocks single-target disables and ultimatesEspecially vs heroes that counter Dark Seer: Lion
Doom
Legion Commander
Batrider
Beastmaster
Pudge
Necrophos
Orchid MalevolenceSilence for slippery, spell-based escape heroesEspecially vs heroes that counter Dark Seer: Ember Spirit
Storm Spirit
Queen of Pain
Puck
Anti-Mage
Void Spirit
WeaverHeaven's HalberdDisarms right-click carriesEspecially vs heroes that counter Dark Seer: Sven
Troll Warlord
Juggernaut
Ursa
Slark
Faceless Void
Drow Ranger
NullifierDispels saves: Ghost, Glimmer, Eul's, WindrunEspecially vs heroes that counter Dark Seer: Windranger
Omniknight
OracleAeon DiskSaves you from burst and single-target combosEspecially vs heroes that counter Dark Seer: Lion
Lotus OrbReflects targeted spells and dispelsEspecially vs heroes that counter Dark Seer: Lion
Shadow DemonGhost ScepterImmunity to physical damageEspecially vs heroes that counter Dark Seer: Sven
Why players lose on Dark Seer
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FAQ
Who counters Dark Seer?
Dark Seer loses most often against Ember Spirit, Sven, Tiny. What to build and how to play vs them →
What is Dark Seer's win rate?
In public matches — 49.2%. It varies by rank, see the table above.
What to build on Dark Seer?
In the mid game players most often buy Platemail, Shiva's Guard, Blink Dagger. Situational items depend on the enemy — see above.
