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Doom win rate by rank
public matches, OpenDota data · scale 40–60%Herald47.9%
Guardian46.3%
Crusader45.8%
Archon46.9%
Legend47.5%
Ancient48.9%
Divine50.3%
Immortal—
Doom is strong against
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Who counters Doom
How to play Doom against counters
items, your spells and what to fear — per enemy
vs AbaddonAbaddon survives through heals and dispels — land Doom before Borrowed Time and cut his healing.44.2%
What to build against it
Spirit VesselCuts healing from Mist Coil and the heal during Borrowed Time.
NullifierRemoves Aphotic Shield from the target and keeps it from being reapplied quickly.
Black King BarProtects from Mist Coil and the Curse of Avernus slow in fights.
How to use the spells of Doom
DoomDoom Abaddon himself: he can't cast Shield or Coil and can't heal.
Infernal BladeDon't waste Infernal Blade into Aphotic Shield — wait for the shield to pop.
Scorched EarthUse Scorched Earth to keep regen up and chase through the Curse slow.
Watch out for Abaddon
Borrowed TimeDon't hit into Borrowed Time — damage heals him; back off or switch targets.
Aphotic ShieldShield strong-dispels allies — Doom Abaddon rather than the target he protects.
vs LargoLargo sustains his team with songs and healing — Doom on him shuts off all support.44.4%
What to build against it
Black King BarImmunity against Frogstomp ministuns and Catchy Lick damage.
Lotus OrbReflects the targeted Catchy Lick back at Largo.
Blink DaggerLets you jump past the frontline onto Largo and Doom him instantly.
Spirit VesselCuts Island Elixir healing and Catchy Lick regen.
How to use the spells of Doom
DoomDoom Largo during Amphibian Rhapsody — he can't play songs or heal.
Scorched EarthUse Scorched Earth to run out of the Frogstomp zone.
Infernal BladeHit Largo with Infernal Blade while he's disarmed in his ultimate.
Watch out for Largo
FrogstompMinistuns every second — leave the area immediately or use BKB.
Catchy LickLick pulls and dispels — don't stand at the fight's edge near him.
vs KezKez is slippery with dispels — Doom him early before he uses Raptor Dance or goes invisible.45.5%
What to build against it
Lotus OrbReflects the targeted Grappling Claw and Talon Toss.
Blade MailPunishes Kez for his chain of attacks and slashes on you.
Dust of AppearanceReveals Kez after Raven's Veil.
Heaven's HalberdDisarm shuts down his Katana and Sai attacks.
How to use the spells of Doom
DoomDoom him before Raptor Dance or Raven's Veil — without spells he can't escape or heal.
Infernal BladeDon't swing Infernal Blade into Shodo Sai parry — wait until he drops the block.
Scorched EarthScorched Earth gives regen against Katana DoT and speed to chase.
Watch out for Kez
Raptor DanceMax-HP damage, pierces BKB and dispels — don't stay point-blank on low HP.
Shodo SaiParry stuns attackers — stop hitting while he's blocking.
vs Treant ProtectorTreant ruins fights with Overgrowth and saves with Living Armor — Doom him before his ult.45.7%
What to build against it
Black King BarProtects against Leech Seed root and Nature's Grasp damage.
Spirit VesselCuts Living Armor healing and Leech Seed pulses.
Dust of AppearanceReveals Treant during Nature's Guise invisibility.
How to use the spells of Doom
DoomDoom Treant first — he can't cast Overgrowth or Living Armor.
Infernal BladeInfernal Blade deals % max HP — effective against tanky Treant.
Scorched EarthScorched Earth helps run through Nature's Grasp vines and keep regen.
Watch out for Treant Protector
OvergrowthPierces BKB and blocks blinking — don't clump up near him.
Living ArmorArmor blocks damage — switch to an unbuffed target or strip it with small hits.
vs Dragon KnightDK lives on regen and stuns with Tail — Doom shuts off both regen and spells.46.0%
What to build against it
Black King BarImmunity to Dragon Tail, Breathe Fire and Fireball.
Linken's SphereBlocks the targeted Dragon Tail.
Spirit VesselCuts the strong regen from Dragon Blood.
Shiva's GuardSlows DK's attack speed in Elder Dragon Form.
How to use the spells of Doom
DoomDoom DK — no Dragon Blood regen and no Tail stuns.
Infernal BladeInfernal Blade deals % HP magical damage, bypassing his high armor.
Scorched EarthUse Scorched Earth on lane to out-regen his harass.
Watch out for Dragon Knight
Dragon TailClose-range stun — keep BKB or Linken's ready for his engage.
Breathe FireReduces your attack damage — don't trade right after his Breathe Fire.
Tips are based on ability descriptions and matchup stats — a guideline, not a rule.
Doom builds by role
purchase popularity on the hero, split by item type; hover an itemStarting items
Iron Branch34%
Gauntlets of Strength33%
Tango9%
Circlet7%
Magic Stick6%
Quelling Blade4%
Faerie Fire3%Early game
Chainmail25%
Boots of Speed24%
Phase Boots24%
Bracer18%
Soul Ring5%
Drum of Endurance3%
Staff of Wizardry0%Mid game
Blink Dagger18%
Ogre Axe16%
Aghanim's Shard15%
Mithril Hammer13%Drum of Endurance11%Black King Bar10%
Talisman of Evasion3%Late game
Shiva's Guard22%Black King Bar13%
Aghanim's Scepter12%
Reaver7%
Soul Booster5%
Overwhelming Blink4%
Boots of Travel4%Situational items on Doom: when to buy
red — heroes that counter DoomBlack King BarAgainst heavy disables and magic damage
Lion
Shadow Shaman
Lina
Zeus
Skywrath Mage
Earthshaker
Tidehunter
Invoker
Bane
Monkey King BarAgainst evasion: pierces Evasion and Butterfly
Phantom Assassin
Windranger
Brewmaster
Silver EdgeDisables passives (Break)
Bristleback
Spectre
Huskar
Slark
Ursa
AxeLinken's SphereBlocks single-target disables and ultimates
Doom
Legion Commander
Batrider
Beastmaster
Necrophos
Manta StyleDispels silences and roots
Death Prophet
Riki
Drow Ranger
Orchid MalevolenceSilence for slippery, spell-based escape heroes
Storm Spirit
Queen of Pain
Puck
Anti-Mage
Ember Spirit
Void Spirit
Weaver
Diffusal BladeBurns mana of mana-dependent heroes
Medusa
LeshracHeaven's HalberdDisarms right-click carries
Troll Warlord
Juggernaut
Sven
Faceless VoidBlade MailPunishes heroes that commit damage into you
Why players lose on Doom
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FAQ
Who counters Doom?
Doom loses most often against Abaddon, Largo, Kez. What to build and how to play vs them →
Who is Doom good against?
Best matchups: Lifestealer, Pudge, Timbersaw.
What is Doom's win rate?
In public matches — 47.8%. It varies by rank, see the table above.
What to build on Doom?
In the mid game players most often buy Blink Dagger, Ogre Axe, Aghanim's Shard. Situational items depend on the enemy — see above.
