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Faceless Void win rate by rank
public matches, OpenDota data · scale 40–60%Herald48.6%
Guardian48.9%
Crusader48.2%
Archon48.3%
Legend48.6%
Ancient48.8%
Divine49.6%
Immortal—
Faceless Void is strong against
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Who counters Faceless Void
How to play Faceless Void against counters
items, your spells and what to fear — per enemy
vs RubickDon't gift Rubick your Chronosphere: cast another spell after ulting and keep him inside the sphere.45.5%
What to build against it
Linken's SphereBlocks Telekinesis or Fade Bolt before your initiation.
Black King BarProtects from Telekinesis and Fade Bolt while you hit inside Chrono.
BloodthornSilence stops Rubick from answering with a stolen ultimate.
Blink DaggerInstant gap-close lets you catch Rubick in Chrono before he reacts.
How to use the spells of Faceless Void
ChronosphereTry to catch Rubick in the sphere — frozen, he can't steal your ult immediately.
Time DilationCast right after Chrono so Dilation becomes your last spell, not the ult.
Time WalkOutside fights Rubick only steals Time Walk — far safer than your ult.
Watch out for Rubick
Spell StealA stolen Chrono traps your team; avoid ulting if Rubick is alive and outside the sphere.
TelekinesisThe lift ruins initiation; hold Time Walk or Linken's before engaging.
vs WarlockInterrupt Upheaval channel and don't stand bonded next to allies.45.9%
What to build against it
Black King BarImmunity to Upheaval, Shadow Word and Fatal Bonds in fights.
Linken's SphereBlocks targeted Fatal Bonds or Shadow Word.
MjollnirClears the Golem quickly with chain lightning.
Blink DaggerLets you jump on Warlock to stop his channel.
How to use the spells of Faceless Void
ChronosphereCatching Warlock in Chrono stops Upheaval; the Golem inside freezes too.
Time WalkWalk out of Upheaval and rewind damage taken from the Golem.
Time LockTime Lock pierces BKB — hit Warlock to break his channel.
Watch out for Warlock
Chaotic OfferingThe Golem stun pierces BKB; don't clump and save Time Walk after it lands.
Fatal BondsBonded heroes share damage; don't engage clumped with bonded allies.
vs LionLion catches you with targeted disables — get Linken's/BKB and Chrono him first.46.9%
What to build against it
Linken's SphereBlocks targeted Hex or Finger of Death.
Black King BarImmunity to Hex, Earth Spike and Finger during engage.
Aeon DiskSaves you from Finger burst after a disable.
Lotus OrbReflects Hex or Finger back to Lion.
How to use the spells of Faceless Void
ChronosphereInclude Lion in Chrono or he'll hex you out of the fight.
Time WalkRewind Finger damage right after it hits, before you're hexed.
Reverse Time WalkReverse back if your walk exposed you to Earth Spike.
Watch out for Lion
HexHex disables all spells; don't approach without Linken's or BKB.
Finger of DeathKeep Time Walk to rewind Finger damage.
vs Ogre MagiOgre pressures with spammed disables; BKB and Time Dilation break his cooldowns.47.2%
What to build against it
Black King BarImmunity to Fireblast and Ignite, including multicasts.
Linken's SphereBlocks targeted Fireblast before engaging.
Magic WandOgre casts often — stack charges and heal up.
How to use the spells of Faceless Void
Time DilationCast after he uses spells: more stacks and longer Fireblast cooldown.
Time WalkRewind Fireblast and Ignite damage after the stun.
ChronosphereDon't waste Chrono on Ogre alone; catch him with their carry.
Watch out for Ogre Magi
FireblastMulticast extends the stun; don't start fights without BKB.
Fire ShieldFire Shield absorbs attacks and fires back; switch to an unshielded target.
vs PangolierChrono and Time Lock pierce immunity — catch Pango while he rolls.47.2%
What to build against it
Black King BarProtects from Lucky Shot and Shield Crash.
Assault CuirassArmor offsets Lucky Shot armor reduction and his physical damage.
Blade MailReturns Swashbuckle and Rolling Thunder damage.
How to use the spells of Faceless Void
ChronosphereChrono pierces BKB — stop Pango mid Rolling Thunder.
Time WalkWalk sideways off the ball's path and rewind Swashbuckle damage.
Time LockTime Lock pierces BKB and works even during Roll Up.
Watch out for Pangolier
Rolling ThunderThe ball turns poorly; move perpendicular and punish when it stops.
SwashbucklePierces BKB and can proc Lucky Shot; save Time Walk to rewind it.
Tips are based on ability descriptions and matchup stats — a guideline, not a rule.
Faceless Void builds by role
purchase popularity on the hero, split by item type; hover an itemStarting items
Iron Branch34%
Quelling Blade16%
Tango14%
Magic Stick12%
Circlet9%
Faerie Fire6%
Slippers of Agility4%Early game
Boots of Speed25%
Power Treads22%
Ring of Health16%
Broadsword11%
Wraith Band6%
Morbid Mask6%
Void Stone5%Mid game
Broadsword15%
Blade of Alacrity12%
Battle Fury9%
Yasha8%
Diadem7%
Ogre Axe6%
Perseverance6%Late game
Ultimate Orb17%
Aghanim's Scepter10%Black King Bar9%
Eaglesong7%
Eye of Skadi7%
Demon Edge6%
Manta Style6%Situational items on Faceless Void: when to buy
red — heroes that counter Faceless VoidBlack King BarAgainst heavy disables and magic damageEspecially vs heroes that counter Faceless Void: Lion
Shadow Shaman
Lina
Zeus
Skywrath Mage
Earthshaker
Tidehunter
Invoker
Bane
Silver EdgeDisables passives (Break)Especially vs heroes that counter Faceless Void: Timbersaw
Bristleback
Phantom Assassin
Spectre
Huskar
Slark
Ursa
AxeLinken's SphereBlocks single-target disables and ultimatesEspecially vs heroes that counter Faceless Void: Lion
Doom
Legion Commander
Batrider
Beastmaster
Pudge
NecrophosAeon DiskSaves you from burst and single-target combosEspecially vs heroes that counter Faceless Void: Lion
Monkey King BarAgainst evasion: pierces Evasion and Butterfly
Windranger
BrewmasterManta StyleDispels silences and roots
Silencer
Death Prophet
Riki
Drow Ranger
Orchid MalevolenceSilence for slippery, spell-based escape heroes
Queen of Pain
Anti-Mage
Ember Spirit
Weaver
Diffusal BladeBurns mana of mana-dependent heroes
Medusa
Leshrac
Heaven's HalberdDisarms right-click carries
Troll Warlord
Juggernaut
Sven
Faceless VoidWhy players lose on Faceless Void
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FAQ
Who counters Faceless Void?
Faceless Void loses most often against Rubick, Warlock, Lion. What to build and how to play vs them →
Who is Faceless Void good against?
Best matchups: Dawnbreaker, Disruptor, Puck.
What is Faceless Void's win rate?
In public matches — 48.7%. It varies by rank, see the table above.
What to build on Faceless Void?
In the mid game players most often buy Broadsword, Blade of Alacrity, Battle Fury. Situational items depend on the enemy — see above.
