Huskar in Dota 2: counters, win rate and common mistakes
Huskar — Strength, ranged; roles: Carry, Durable, Initiator. Public match win rate — 46.0%. In short: Huskar is strong against Storm Spirit, Tidehunter, Mars but suffers against Hoodwink, Dragon Knight, Rubick.
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Huskar win rate by rank
public matches, OpenDota data · scale 40–60%Herald45.5%
Guardian44.7%
Crusader45.2%
Archon45.1%
Legend45.5%
Ancient46.1%
Divine46.4%
Immortal—
Huskar is strong against
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Who counters Huskar
How to play Huskar against counters
items, your spells and what to fear — per enemy
vs HoodwinkHoodwink kites and breaks your passive with Sharpshooter — engage her only with backup and never stand in the bolt's line.43.5%
What to build against it
Black King BarBKB protects you from Bushwhack, Boomerang and Sharpshooter's magic damage.
Hurricane PikePike pushes you away from trees so Bushwhack can't stun you.
Dust of AppearanceDust reveals the real Hoodwink after she uses Decoy.
Orchid MalevolenceSilence stops her from using Scurry to escape through trees.
How to use the spells of Huskar
Life BreakLeap when Scurry is used or she's away from trees — you're debuff immune during the leap.
Inner FireRight after Life Break, use Inner Fire: the silence stops escapes and ult charging.
Burning SpearHarass with spears in lane, but watch HP: Acorn Shot finishes a low Huskar.
Watch out for Hoodwink
SharpshooterBreak disables Berserker's Blood — sidestep the bolt line, don't walk straight at her.
BushwhackDon't fight near trees: the net stuns and pulls you to a tree.
vs Dragon KnightDK is tanky, reduces your damage and stuns — don't fight him head-on, focus his teammates instead.46.0%
What to build against it
Black King BarProtects against Dragon Tail, Breathe Fire and magic dragon attacks.
Linken's SphereLinken's blocks the targeted Dragon Tail.
DesolatorArmor reduction cuts through Dragon Blood's armor.
Spirit VesselCuts his high regen from Dragon Blood.
How to use the spells of Huskar
Life BreakLife Break hits current HP — a strong opener against tanky DK.
Inner FireSilence prevents Dragon Tail and Breathe Fire in melee range.
Burning SpearMagic spears ignore his armor — stack them in longer fights.
Watch out for Dragon Knight
Dragon TailA stun at low HP is lethal — have BKB or Linken's before engaging.
Breathe FireReduces attack damage — don't trade right after getting hit by it.
vs RubickRubick locks you with Telekinesis and can steal Life Break — play around BKB and silence him first.48.0%
What to build against it
Linken's SphereBlocks targeted Telekinesis or Fade Bolt.
Black King BarProtects from Telekinesis and Fade Bolt in fights.
Orchid MalevolenceSilence stops him from casting and stealing spells.
How to use the spells of Huskar
Life BreakLeap on fragile Rubick before he reacts; remember he can steal the leap.
Inner FireSilence him right after landing to prevent Telekinesis.
Burning SpearHarass aggressively with spears in lane — Rubick has low HP.
Watch out for Rubick
Spell StealPierces BKB; a stolen Life Break is dangerous — don't leap near him needlessly.
TelekinesisExpect Telekinesis before engaging; keep Linken's or BKB ready.
vs TuskTusk catches and kicks you with Walrus Kick/Punch through BKB — keep distance and avoid solo fights at low HP.48.4%
What to build against it
Hurricane PikePushes Tusk away so Walrus Punch can't reach you.
Black King BarProtects from Snowball and Ice Shards.
Sange and YashaStatus resistance shortens Tusk's stuns and slows.
How to use the spells of Huskar
Inner FireKnock Tusk back when he arrives — the silence stops Kick and Tag Team.
Life BreakLeap after his Snowball is on cooldown.
Burning SpearAttack from range: Bitter Chill slows attack speed up close.
Watch out for Tusk
Walrus PUNCH!Pierces BKB and crits hard — don't stand next to him at low HP.
SnowballSnowball stuns on arrival — watch for him missing from the map.
vs SniperSniper kites with Headshot and Grenade — approach unseen and finish him in one leap.48.7%
What to build against it
Blink DaggerBlink closes the long distance to Sniper.
Shadow BladeGet close unseen before he starts kiting.
Black King BarProtects from Concussive Grenade, Shrapnel and Assassinate.
Heaven's HalberdDisarm shuts off his attacks in a fight.
How to use the spells of Huskar
Life BreakLeap on Sniper after Concussive Grenade is used — he has no second escape.
Inner FireSilence after landing so he can't grenade away.
Burning SpearStack spears — Sniper is frail, burning finishes him while fleeing.
Watch out for Sniper
Concussive GrenadeDisarm and knockback stop your attacks — engage when it's on cooldown or with BKB.
AssassinateFinishes you at low HP from afar — don't retreat low through open ground.
Tips are based on ability descriptions and matchup stats — a guideline, not a rule.
Huskar builds by role
purchase popularity on the hero, split by item type; hover an itemStarting items
Gauntlets of Strength34%
Iron Branch18%
Faerie Fire17%
Magic Stick8%
Tango7%
Observer and Sentry Wards2%Early game
Boots of Speed31%
Helm of Iron Will30%
Armlet of Mordiggian22%
Power Treads8%
Chainmail3%
Bracer3%
Phase Boots1%Mid game
Ogre Axe16%
Mithril Hammer9%
Blade of Alacrity9%Black King Bar8%Blink Dagger6%
Dragon Lance5%Armlet of Mordiggian5%Late game
Aghanim's Scepter19%
Reaver12%
Satanic10%Black King Bar7%Blink Dagger5%
Yasha5%Sange and Yasha5%Situational items on Huskar: when to buy
red — heroes that counter Huskar
Monkey King BarAgainst evasion: pierces Evasion and ButterflyEspecially vs heroes that counter Huskar: Windranger
Phantom Assassin
Brewmaster
NullifierDispels saves: Ghost, Glimmer, Eul's, WindrunEspecially vs heroes that counter Huskar: Windranger
Omniknight
OracleBlack King BarAgainst heavy disables and magic damage
Shadow Shaman
Lina
Zeus
Earthshaker
Invoker
Bane
Silver EdgeDisables passives (Break)
Bristleback
Spectre
Huskar
Slark
Ursa
Timbersaw
AxeLinken's SphereBlocks single-target disables and ultimates
Doom
Legion Commander
Batrider
Beastmaster
Pudge
Necrophos
Manta StyleDispels silences and roots
Silencer
Death Prophet
Riki
Drow RangerOrchid MalevolenceSilence for slippery, spell-based escape heroes
Queen of Pain
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 VoidWhy players lose on Huskar
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FAQ
Who counters Huskar?
Huskar loses most often against Hoodwink, Dragon Knight, Rubick. What to build and how to play vs them →
Who is Huskar good against?
Best matchups: Storm Spirit, Tidehunter, Mars.
What is Huskar's win rate?
In public matches — 46.0%. It varies by rank, see the table above.
What to build on Huskar?
In the mid game players most often buy Ogre Axe, Mithril Hammer, Blade of Alacrity. Situational items depend on the enemy — see above.
