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

Gyrocopter — Agility, ranged; roles: Carry, Nuker, Disabler. Public match win rate — 47.0%. In short: Gyrocopter is strong against Abaddon, Templar Assassin, Luna but suffers against Treant Protector, Shadow Demon, Pudge.

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Gyrocopter win rate by rank

public matches, OpenDota data · scale 40–60%

Herald

44.2%

Guardian

45.8%

Crusader

46.3%

Archon

46.6%

Legend

47.4%

Ancient

46.8%

Divine

47.5%

Immortal

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Gyrocopter is strong against

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Abaddon57.7%115 games

Templar Assassin57.5%126 games

Luna55.2%83 games

Dark Willow55.0%89 games

Lion55.0%142 games

Void Spirit54.4%111 games

Sven53.8%70 games

Disruptor53.7%199 games

Who counters Gyrocopter

Treant Protector37.4%71 games

Shadow Demon41.6%183 games

Pudge42.4%98 games

Razor42.6%62 games

Ember Spirit43.7%171 games

Marci44.1%67 games

Pugna44.5%68 games

Nature's Prophet44.7%99 games

How to play Gyrocopter against counters

items, your spells and what to fear — per enemy

vs Treant ProtectorStay away from Treant before his ult and drain Living Armor with frequent Rocket and Flak hits.37.4%

What to build against it

Black King BarProtects from Leech Seed root/disarm and Nature's Grasp; Overgrowth pierces BKB.

Gem of True SightReveals Treant invisible from Nature's Guise so he can't sneak in with Overgrowth.

Hurricane PikeExtra range and the push keep Treant out of Overgrowth radius.

How to use the spells of Gyrocopter

Rocket BarrageMany small hits quickly drain Living Armor block. Under Overgrowth you can't attack, so use Rockets.

Flak CannonUse when an enemy has Living Armor: every hit eats the block and removes the buff early.

Call DownSpells still work under Overgrowth — drop Call Down on enemies coming to finish rooted allies.

Watch out for Treant Protector

OvergrowthPierces BKB and blocks attacks and blinks. Keep distance from Treant and the trees he hides in.

Leech SeedRoot and disarm kill your damage. Don't let Treant reach you in lane without BKB.

vs Shadow DemonBlock Disruption and Purge with Linken's and clear your own illusions with AoE.41.6%

What to build against it

Linken's SphereBlocks single-target Disruption, Disseminate and Demonic Purge.

Black King BarProtects from Disruption and Shadow Poison, but Demonic Purge dispels it.

Lotus OrbReflects Disruption or Purge back at Shadow Demon and protects allies.

How to use the spells of Gyrocopter

Flak CannonAfter Disruption ends, Flak cleans both your illusions along with enemy heroes.

Homing MissileStun Shadow Demon early in the fight before he banishes your core.

Rocket BarrageRockets hit nearby illusions, keep them ready after Disruption.

Watch out for Shadow Demon

Demonic PurgePierces BKB and removes buffs. Pop BKB after Purge or keep Linken's up.

Shadow PoisonDon't let poison stacks build — dodge the line or Release will burst you.

vs PudgeStand behind creeps, use Linken's against Dismember and interrupt it with Homing Missile.42.4%

What to build against it

Linken's SphereBlocks Dismember, which pierces BKB.

Black King BarProtects from Rot damage after a hook.

Lotus OrbCast on an ally so Dismember reflects back onto Pudge.

How to use the spells of Gyrocopter

Homing MissileThe stun interrupts Dismember — save the missile for when Pudge eats an ally.

Rocket BarrageIf hooked, press Rockets immediately — Pudge is close and eats full damage.

Call DownDrop on Pudge using Rot; the slow stops him from chasing.

Watch out for Pudge

Meat HookHook pierces BKB. Avoid open lines, stay behind creeps and in warded areas.

DismemberPierces BKB; without Linken's, don't expect to escape after a hook.

vs RazorDeny Razor's Static Link — Linken's and distance, fight only with support.42.6%

What to build against it

Linken's SphereBlocks Static Link, which pierces BKB.

Black King BarProtects from Plasma Field and Storm Surge lightning.

SatanicKeeps your HP high so Eye of the Storm targets someone else.

How to use the spells of Gyrocopter

Homing MissileStunning Razor triggers Storm Surge, but it stops his Static Link chase.

Flak CannonUse it when Razor is disabled by allies; attacking him can trigger Storm Surge.

Call DownCall Down's slow helps you back off from Razor and disengage.

Watch out for Razor

Static LinkSteals your damage and pierces BKB. Don't 1v1 him without Linken's.

Eye of the StormHits the lowest-HP unit and shreds armor — don't linger near him at low HP.

vs Ember SpiritFlame Guard eats your magic — rely on physical Flak damage and BKB against Chains.43.7%

What to build against it

Black King BarProtects from Searing Chains and his magical combo damage.

ButterflyEvasion reduces Sleight of Fist physical damage.

BloodthornSilence stops Ember from escaping via Fire Remnant.

How to use the spells of Gyrocopter

Flak CannonPhysical damage ignores Flame Guard — your main damage source on Ember.

Rocket BarrageUse Rockets when Flame Guard is broken or on cooldown, otherwise it's absorbed.

Homing MissileFire the missile after Ember lands from remnants and can't dash right away.

Watch out for Ember Spirit

Searing ChainsRoots nearby enemies. Keep distance and pop BKB as he jumps in.

Fire RemnantWatch remnants — he can arrive from far away. Don't stand near them.

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

Gyrocopter builds by role

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Starting items

Iron Branch26%

Faerie Fire17%

Tango11%

Circlet10%

Observer and Sentry Wards8%

Quelling Blade5%

Magic Wand3%

Early game

Boots of Speed38%

Falcon Blade21%

Power Treads20%

Blade of Alacrity8%

Wraith Band5%

Claymore2%

Crystalys1%

Mid game

Blade of Alacrity13%

Ogre Axe9%

Staff of Wizardry7%

Dragon Lance6%

Claymore6%

Aghanim's Shard6%

Diadem5%

Late game

Demon Edge14%

Daedalus9%

Reaver7%

Satanic7%

Blink Dagger6%

Black King Bar6%

Eaglesong6%

Situational items on Gyrocopter: when to buy

red — heroes that counter Gyrocopter

Linken's SphereBlocks single-target disables and ultimatesEspecially vs heroes that counter Gyrocopter: Pudge

Orchid MalevolenceSilence for slippery, spell-based escape heroesEspecially vs heroes that counter Gyrocopter: Ember Spirit

Black King BarAgainst heavy disables and magic damage

Monkey King BarAgainst evasion: pierces Evasion and Butterfly

Phantom Assassin

Windranger

Brewmaster

Silver EdgeDisables passives (Break)

Manta StyleDispels silences and roots

Diffusal BladeBurns mana of mana-dependent heroes

Heaven's HalberdDisarms right-click carries

Blade MailPunishes heroes that commit damage into you

Why players lose on Gyrocopter

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FAQ

Who counters Gyrocopter?

Gyrocopter loses most often against Treant Protector, Shadow Demon, Pudge. What to build and how to play vs them →

Who is Gyrocopter good against?

Best matchups: Abaddon, Templar Assassin, Luna.

What is Gyrocopter's win rate?

In public matches — 47.0%. It varies by rank, see the table above.

What to build on Gyrocopter?

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

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