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Death Prophet in Dota 2: counters, win rate and common mistakes
Death Prophet — Universal, ranged; roles: Carry, Pusher, Nuker, Disabler. Public match win rate — 48.5%. In short: Death Prophet is strong against Ogre Magi, Dragon Knight, Crystal Maiden but suffers against Snapfire, Rubick, Lion.
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Death Prophet win rate by rank
public matches, OpenDota data · scale 40–60%Herald47.9%
Guardian47.8%
Crusader47.8%
Archon48.7%
Legend48.2%
Ancient49.1%
Divine49.1%
Immortal—
Death Prophet is strong against
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Who counters Death Prophet
How to play Death Prophet against counters
items, your spells and what to fear — per enemy
vs SnapfireSnapfire breaks your Exorcism dive with stuns and slows — commit after Cookie is used and avoid the firespit pools.41.9%
What to build against it
Black King BarBlocks Cookie stun, Scatterblast and Mortimer Kisses pools, none of which pierce BKB.
Force StaffLets you push out of Mortimer Kisses zone or away from point-blank Scatterblast.
Pipe of InsightBarrier absorbs her magical spell and ultimate damage for your team.
Eternal ShroudMagic resistance and mana from magic damage against constant pools and blasts.
How to use the spells of Death Prophet
SilenceSilence Snapfire before she Cookies — silenced, she can't stun or hop.
Spirit SiphonSiphon from range, don't get close — point-blank Scatterblast hits harder.
ExorcismUse Exorcism when Mortimer Kisses is on cooldown, or you'll be slowed out of the fight.
Watch out for Snapfire
Mortimer KissesMinimum range is 600 — close the gap on Snapfire or zigzag out of the pools.
Firesnap CookieWatch allies near her: Cookie can hop them onto you with a stun.
vs RubickRubick steals Silence and Exorcism — cast smartly and silence him first.44.7%
What to build against it
Linken's SphereBlocks Telekinesis, Fade Bolt and Spell Steal — all unit-target.
Black King BarTelekinesis and Fade Bolt don't pierce BKB — you can stand in Exorcism freely.
Blink DaggerLets you engage with Exorcism from outside his vision, giving no time to react.
How to use the spells of Death Prophet
SilenceSilence Rubick first — without Telekinesis and Spell Steal he's useless in the fight.
ExorcismDon't flash your ult in front of Rubick needlessly — a stolen Exorcism hits your team.
Crypt SwarmMake Crypt Swarm your last cast before fights so he steals a weak spell.
Watch out for Rubick
Spell StealSpell Steal pierces BKB; remember what your last cast was.
TelekinesisTelekinesis slams you into allies and stuns them — don't clump up.
vs LionLion catches you with Hex and Finger — without single-target protection your Exorcism won't survive.45.1%
What to build against it
Linken's SphereBlocks Hex, Finger of Death or Mana Drain — all unit-target.
Black King BarNone of Lion's spells pierce BKB — pop it before diving.
Lotus OrbReflects Hex and Finger back at Lion.
Eternal ShroudMagic resistance against Earth Spike and Finger burst.
How to use the spells of Death Prophet
SilenceSilence Lion before he initiates so he can't Hex or Finger.
Spirit SiphonSiphon Lion to punish his fragility; stay out of Earth Spike line.
ExorcismUlt when Hex is used or Lion is silenced.
Watch out for Lion
HexHex disables you while others burst — keep Linken's or BKB ready.
Finger of DeathDon't drop low in his range — Finger finishes you.
vs Shadow FiendSF wins with raze burst and Requiem — control him with Silence and stay out of raze range.45.9%
What to build against it
Black King BarRazes and Requiem don't pierce BKB — SF's magic burst is nullified.
Eternal ShroudMagic resistance against stacking razes.
Force StaffLets you escape Requiem radius or break raze spacing.
Pipe of InsightBarrier absorbs Requiem magic damage for the team.
How to use the spells of Death Prophet
SilenceSilence SF as he moves in for Requiem or blink — it shuts off his ult.
Crypt SwarmHarass with Crypt Swarm in lane to deny him souls.
Spirit SiphonCast Siphon at max range, outside all three raze distances.
Watch out for Shadow Fiend
Requiem of SoulsRequiem is deadliest up close — save Silence for his engage or back off.
ShadowrazeRazes stack a damage amp — don't stand at a fixed distance, keep moving.
vs WindrangerWindranger evades your attacks and shackles you — play through magic and Silence.45.9%
What to build against it
Monkey King BarPierces Windrun evasion for your attacks.
Linken's SphereBlocks unit-target Shackleshot.
Black King BarShackleshot and Powershot don't pierce BKB.
Ghost ScepterProtects against Focus Fire's physical damage.
How to use the spells of Death Prophet
Spirit SiphonSiphon is magical, Windrun evasion doesn't stop it; use it while she's evading.
SilenceSilence her before Windrun or Shackleshot — she can't escape without spells.
Crypt SwarmFinish with Crypt Swarm while she Windruns — she dodges physical, not magic.
Watch out for Windranger
ShackleshotDon't stand in front of trees or allies in her line — long stun.
Focus FireFocus Fire pierces BKB — counter with Ghost Scepter or by retreating.
Tips are based on ability descriptions and matchup stats — a guideline, not a rule.
Death Prophet builds by role
purchase popularity on the hero, split by item type; hover an itemStarting items
Iron Branch44%
Tango14%
Faerie Fire13%
Circlet10%
Mantle of Intelligence2%
Magic Stick2%
Observer and Sentry Wards2%Early game
Boots of Speed25%
Bottle12%
Null Talisman12%
Power Treads9%
Chainmail8%
Phase Boots7%
Staff of Wizardry6%Mid game
Staff of Wizardry14%
Ogre Axe13%
Mithril Hammer7%
Vitality Booster7%
Consecrated Wraps6%Black King Bar5%
Kaya5%Late game
Shiva's Guard11%Black King Bar11%Blink Dagger11%
Mystic Staff7%
Kaya and Sange5%
Scythe of Vyse4%
Soul Booster4%Situational items on Death Prophet: when to buy
red — heroes that counter Death ProphetBlack King BarAgainst heavy disables and magic damageEspecially vs heroes that counter Death Prophet: Lion
Shadow Shaman
Lina
Zeus
Skywrath Mage
Earthshaker
Tidehunter
Invoker
BaneMonkey King BarAgainst evasion: pierces Evasion and ButterflyEspecially vs heroes that counter Death Prophet: Windranger
Phantom Assassin
BrewmasterLinken's SphereBlocks single-target disables and ultimatesEspecially vs heroes that counter Death Prophet: Lion
Doom
Legion Commander
Batrider
Beastmaster
Pudge
Necrophos
NullifierDispels saves: Ghost, Glimmer, Eul's, WindrunEspecially vs heroes that counter Death Prophet: Windranger
Omniknight
Oracle
Aeon DiskSaves you from burst and single-target combosEspecially vs heroes that counter Death Prophet: Lion
Pipe of InsightTeam-wide magic shieldEspecially vs heroes that counter Death Prophet: Jakiro
Leshrac
Queen of Pain
Silver EdgeDisables passives (Break)
Bristleback
Spectre
Huskar
Slark
Ursa
Timbersaw
Axe
Manta StyleDispels silences and roots
Silencer
Death Prophet
Riki
Drow Ranger
Orchid MalevolenceSilence for slippery, spell-based escape heroes
Storm Spirit
Puck
Anti-Mage
Ember Spirit
Void Spirit
WeaverWhy players lose on Death Prophet
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FAQ
Who counters Death Prophet?
Death Prophet loses most often against Snapfire, Rubick, Lion. What to build and how to play vs them →
Who is Death Prophet good against?
Best matchups: Ogre Magi, Dragon Knight, Crystal Maiden.
What is Death Prophet's win rate?
In public matches — 48.5%. It varies by rank, see the table above.
What to build on Death Prophet?
In the mid game players most often buy Staff of Wizardry, Ogre Axe, Mithril Hammer. Situational items depend on the enemy — see above.
