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Earthshaker in Dota 2: counters, win rate and common mistakes
Earthshaker — Strength, melee; roles: Support, Initiator, Disabler, Nuker. Public match win rate — 50.5%. In short: Earthshaker is strong against Dragon Knight, Shadow Fiend, Hoodwink but suffers against Snapfire, Lion, Ember Spirit.
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Earthshaker win rate by rank
public matches, OpenDota data · scale 40–60%Herald49.9%
Guardian49.9%
Crusader50.1%
Archon50.3%
Legend50.6%
Ancient51.0%
Divine51.0%
Immortal—
Earthshaker is strong against
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Who counters Earthshaker
How to play Earthshaker against counters
items, your spells and what to fear — per enemy
vs SnapfireSnapfire punishes you from range and slows your engage — jump from fog and interrupt Mortimer Kisses immediately.41.6%
What to build against it
Blink DaggerLets you instantly reach Snapfire during Mortimer Kisses, since she has minimum range and slow turn rate.
Force StaffPushes you out of firespit pools and point-blank Scatterblast.
Glimmer CapeReduces magic damage from Scatterblast and Mortimer Kisses while you reposition.
Magic WandSnapfire spams Scatterblast in lane, so Wand stocks charges for an emergency heal.
How to use the spells of Earthshaker
FissurePlace Fissure to cut Snapfire's escape after her Cookie hop.
Enchant TotemClosing on Snapfire, use Totem's bonus range — Aftershock stuns and cancels her ultimate.
Echo SlamAvoid Kisses pools; wait for enemies to group, then Blink-Echo.
Watch out for Snapfire
Firesnap CookieCookie on an ally can stun-stop your engage — blink after Snapfire used it.
Mortimer KissesLeave the zone sideways; her turn rate is reduced — then hit her up close.
vs LionLion hexes you before you blink — engage out of his vision and carry a save vs targeted disables.45.2%
What to build against it
Linken's SphereBlocks Hex or Finger of Death, both Unit Target spells.
Lotus OrbReflects Lion's Hex or Mana Drain back, opening a Fissure window.
Black King BarNone of Lion's spells pierce BKB, so you can safely Echo after Blink.
Blink DaggerInstant engage denies Lion time to pre-emptively Hex.
How to use the spells of Earthshaker
FissureStun Lion first with Fissure before he gets into Hex range.
AftershockEach cast stuns nearby — break Mana Drain by casting Totem next to Lion.
Echo SlamDon't sit on Echo near an undisabled Lion — his Hex will cancel your engage.
Watch out for Lion
HexHex disables your spells; stay out of range before Blink and bait it out.
Finger of DeathExpect Finger after Earth Spike — keep HP and don't stand first in the spike line.
vs Ember SpiritEmber escapes via Remnants — catch him after Sleight of Fist and burst through Flame Guard.45.6%
What to build against it
Black King BarProtects from Searing Chains and Ember's magic, but Sleight of Fist pierces BKB.
Force StaffGets you out of Chains range as Ember starts dealing damage.
Aether LensExtra cast range lets Fissure reach Ember after his Remnants.
Ghost ScepterBlocks physical damage from Sleight of Fist and his attacks.
How to use the spells of Earthshaker
FissureCast Fissure where Ember returns after Sleight of Fist to stun him.
Enchant TotemUse Totem and Aftershock after Flame Guard is broken, or damage gets absorbed.
Echo SlamUse Echo when Ember is stunned and can't jump to a remnant.
Watch out for Ember Spirit
Searing ChainsChains root you — don't approach Ember closely without allies.
Sleight of FistIt pierces BKB, so don't rely on it vs Ember's damage — stand behind creeps.
vs JakiroJakiro zones you with Ice Path and Macropyre — engage from the side, not along his lines.46.2%
What to build against it
Blink DaggerLets you jump over Macropyre and Ice Path and catch Jakiro.
Black King BarJakiro's magic doesn't pierce BKB — you can Echo safely after Blink.
Pipe of InsightReduces team magic damage from Dual Breath and Macropyre.
Magic WandJakiro casts often in lane — Wand offsets the damage.
How to use the spells of Earthshaker
FissureFissure Jakiro before Ice Path — the stun stops his combo.
AftershockGet close and cast Totem — Aftershock interrupts his casts.
Echo SlamDon't Echo along Macropyre's line — the fire will kill you fast.
Watch out for Jakiro
Ice PathIce Path catches engages — move across it and bait it out.
MacropyreExit the fire sideways immediately, don't stay for a stun.
vs MarsMars traps teams in Arena — play around his ult and Echo enemies inside.47.1%
What to build against it
Blink DaggerLets you blink into Arena from outside for a surprise Echo.
Force StaffGets you out of Spear's path before you're pinned to a tree.
Glimmer CapeReduces magic damage from Spear and Arena.
Aeon DiskSaves you from instant burst inside Arena.
How to use the spells of Earthshaker
FissureFissure can cut Mars off from allies and delay his engage.
Echo SlamWhen Arena traps enemies in a group — blink in and Echo.
Enchant TotemHit Mars from behind with Totem, where Bulwark doesn't block.
Watch out for Mars
Spear of MarsDon't stand by trees or cliffs in line with Mars — Spear pins you.
Arena Of BloodLeave during Arena's formation time or you'll get trapped.
Tips are based on ability descriptions and matchup stats — a guideline, not a rule.
Earthshaker builds by role
purchase popularity on the hero, split by item type; hover an itemStarting items
Iron Branch49%
Tango15%
Observer Ward11%
Faerie Fire6%
Clarity3%
Blood Grenade3%
Sentry Ward2%Early game
Boots of Speed38%
Bottle29%
Power Treads11%Blink Dagger7%
Soul Ring5%Mid game
Blink Dagger15%
Aghanim's Shard14%
Staff of Wizardry13%
Ogre Axe10%
Blade of Alacrity8%Late game
Yasha8%
Kaya4%
Boots of Travel4%Situational items on Earthshaker: when to buy
red — heroes that counter EarthshakerAeon DiskSaves you from burst and single-target combosEspecially vs heroes that counter Earthshaker: Lion
Legion Commander
Lina
Zeus
Phantom AssassinGlimmer CapeSave an ally from magic and focusEspecially vs heroes that counter Earthshaker: Jakiro
Skywrath Mage
Leshrac
Pudge
ClockwerkLotus OrbReflects targeted spells and dispelsEspecially vs heroes that counter Earthshaker: Lion
Doom
Bane
Shadow DemonPipe of InsightTeam-wide magic shieldEspecially vs heroes that counter Earthshaker: Jakiro
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Why players lose on Earthshaker
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FAQ
Who counters Earthshaker?
Earthshaker loses most often against Snapfire, Lion, Ember Spirit. What to build and how to play vs them →
Who is Earthshaker good against?
Best matchups: Dragon Knight, Shadow Fiend, Hoodwink.
What is Earthshaker's win rate?
In public matches — 50.5%. It varies by rank, see the table above.
What to build on Earthshaker?
In the mid game players most often buy Blink Dagger, Aghanim's Shard, Staff of Wizardry. Situational items depend on the enemy — see above.
