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Enchantress

Enchantress in Dota 2: counters, win rate and common mistakes

Enchantress — Intelligence, ranged; roles: Support, Pusher, Durable, Disabler. Public match win rate — 47.3%. In short: Enchantress is strong against Void Spirit, Ursa, Axe but suffers against Phoenix, Slardar, Tiny.

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Enchantress win rate by rank

public matches, OpenDota data · scale 40–60%
Herald
48.4%
Guardian
46.6%
Crusader
47.4%
Archon
46.2%
Legend
47.9%
Ancient
47.6%
Divine
49.0%
Immortal
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Enchantress is strong against

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Who counters Enchantress

How to play Enchantress against counters

items, your spells and what to fear — per enemy
vs PhoenixOutlast the fire DoT and break Supernova quickly with long-range attacks.46.9%

What to build against it

Pipe of InsightReduces magical damage from Fire Spirits, Sun Ray and Supernova for the whole team.
Spirit VesselCuts Sun Ray healing and Phoenix's sustain.
Force StaffPushes you out of Sun Ray and out of the Supernova radius before it explodes.
Glimmer CapeMagic barrier against constant fire damage.

How to use the spells of Enchantress

ImpetusHit the Supernova sun from max range: you stay safe while hero attacks break it.
Nature's AttendantsUse after Fire Spirits and Icarus Dive to outheal the damage over time.
Little FriendsRoot Phoenix after Icarus Dive when he's back without an escape.

Watch out for Phoenix

Fire SpiritsThey heavily cut attack speed — don't trade under spirits, back off and heal.
SupernovaThe stun pierces BKB: either break the sun fast or leave the radius.
vs SlardarDon't let Slardar reach you: kite, keep distance and avoid his puddles.46.9%

What to build against it

Ghost ScepterNegates his physical damage and bash while you're ethereal.
Force StaffPushes you out of Slithereen Crush and bash chains.
Hurricane PikePushes Slardar away and gives a series of long-range Impetus hits.

How to use the spells of Enchantress

SproinkHop back as soon as he enters Crush range after Guardian Sprint.
EnchantSlow him after Sprint's slow resistance fades, otherwise it's wasted.
UntouchableThe passive slows his attacks, but bash still charges — avoid long trades.

Watch out for Slardar

Slithereen CrushShort-range stun and a puddle that buffs him — stay far and leave the puddle.
Corrosive HazeShreds armor and gives true sight — invisibility won't save you.
vs TinySurviving the Avalanche + Toss burst is key; afterwards you can kite him.47.0%

What to build against it

Glimmer CapeMagic barrier cuts Avalanche and Toss damage.
Force StaffKeeps you outside Toss grab radius.
Ghost ScepterProtects from heavy physical hits from Grow and the tree.
Black King BarProtects you from Avalanche's magical stun in fights.

How to use the spells of Enchantress

Little FriendsRoot Tiny after his combo when spells are down and finish him with creeps.
Nature's AttendantsPress right after the stun ends to survive the follow-up hits.
ImpetusHit from max range: getting within 300 of Tiny means getting tossed.

Watch out for Tiny

TossGrabs the nearest unit within 300 — don't stand next to him alone.
InsurmountableGrants slow resistance — Untouchable and Enchant are weaker on him.
vs DoomDoom's ult shuts off your heal and spells — block or reflect it, then kite.47.2%

What to build against it

Linken's SphereBlocks Doom's unit-target ultimate.
Lotus OrbReflects Doom and Infernal Blade back at him.
Force StaffLets you escape Scorched Earth and his attacks.
Ghost ScepterStops his physical hits while you're cursed.

How to use the spells of Enchantress

Nature's AttendantsUse it early: healing doesn't work under Doom.
EnchantDispels his Scorched Earth buff and slows — kite him at range.
SproinkHop back when he closes in for Infernal Blade.

Watch out for Doom

DoomPierces BKB and blocks spells and healing — rely on allies and items.
Infernal BladeStun and %HP burn — don't let him hit you in melee.
vs Storm SpiritStorm dives you with Vortex — block the pull and lock him down.48.4%

What to build against it

Linken's SphereBlocks the unit-target Electric Vortex.
Orchid MalevolenceSilence stops him from escaping with Ball Lightning.
Scythe of VyseReliably catches the slippery Storm.
Black King BarProtects from Overload, Remnant and Vortex magic damage.

How to use the spells of Enchantress

UntouchableSlows his Overload attacks — he loses burst up close.
Little FriendsRoot him after he balls in and let creeps punish him.
EnchantSlow and dispel him to hinder retreat, then hit with bonus range.

Watch out for Storm Spirit

Electric VortexPulls you to him — keep Sphere up or stand behind allies.
Ball LightningCloses distance instantly — don't farm alone without vision.

Tips are based on ability descriptions and matchup stats — a guideline, not a rule.

Enchantress builds by role

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Starting items

Iron BranchIron Branch25%
TangoTango13%
Faerie FireFaerie Fire13%
Blood GrenadeBlood Grenade12%
Smoke of DeceitSmoke of Deceit9%
Sentry WardSentry Ward7%

Early game

Boots of SpeedBoots of Speed82%
Urn of ShadowsUrn of Shadows6%

Mid game

Staff of WizardryStaff of Wizardry19%
Drum of EnduranceDrum of Endurance13%
Blade of AlacrityBlade of Alacrity11%
Power TreadsPower Treads10%
Ogre AxeOgre Axe9%

Late game

Force StaffForce Staff17%
Pipe of InsightPipe of Insight3%

Situational items on Enchantress: when to buy

red — heroes that counter Enchantress
Lotus Orb
Lotus OrbReflects targeted spells and dispelsEspecially vs heroes that counter Enchantress: Lion, Doom
Aeon Disk
Aeon DiskSaves you from burst and single-target combosEspecially vs heroes that counter Enchantress: Lion
Sentry Ward
Sentry WardReveal invisible heroes and deward
Glimmer Cape
Glimmer CapeSave an ally from magic and focus
Force Staff
Force StaffPush an ally out of hooks, cogs or fields

Why players lose on Enchantress

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FAQ

Who counters Enchantress?

Enchantress loses most often against Phoenix, Slardar, Tiny. What to build and how to play vs them →

Who is Enchantress good against?

Best matchups: Void Spirit, Ursa, Axe.

What is Enchantress's win rate?

In public matches — 47.3%. It varies by rank, see the table above.

What to build on Enchantress?

In the mid game players most often buy Staff of Wizardry, Drum of Endurance, Blade of Alacrity. Situational items depend on the enemy — see above.

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