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Juggernaut win rate by rank
public matches, OpenDota data · scale 40–60%Herald50.7%
Guardian51.6%
Crusader52.2%
Archon52.9%
Legend53.0%
Ancient53.3%
Divine52.7%
Immortal—
Juggernaut is strong against
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Who counters Juggernaut
How to play Juggernaut against counters
items, your spells and what to fear — per enemy
vs SnapfireSnapfire kites with slows; close the gap with a jump and never stand in Mortimer Kisses pools.44.2%
What to build against it
Black King BarProtects from the magical damage and slows of Scatterblast and Mortimer Kisses.
Blink DaggerLets you jump onto Snapfire, inside the ultimate's minimum launch range.
Manta StyleDispels Scatterblast and firespit slows so you can keep chasing.
How to use the spells of Juggernaut
Blade FurySpin under Mortimer Kisses: debuff immunity and 80% magic resist, plus a strong dispel at the end.
SwiftslashSwiftslash Snapfire right away to disrupt her positioning before she lays pools.
OmnislashOmnislash when she's isolated; invulnerability avoids point-blank Scatterblast.
Watch out for Snapfire
Mortimer KissesLeave pools sideways from the barrage or move right next to Snapfire.
ScatterblastPoint-blank it's stronger — don't walk in, engage with a jump.
vs SniperSniper kills from range; approach from fog and force close-range fights.44.2%
What to build against it
Blink DaggerInstantly closes distance, bypassing knockbacks and slows.
Black King BarBlocks Shrapnel, Concussive Grenade and Assassinate — none pierce BKB.
Linken's SphereBlocks the unit-target Assassinate.
How to use the spells of Juggernaut
Blade FuryUse Blade Fury to walk through Shrapnel and avoid grenade disarm.
SwiftslashSwiftslash right after the jump so Sniper can't grenade away.
BladeformAvoid taking hits before engaging — Bladeform stacks give speed to close in.
Watch out for Sniper
Concussive GrenadeGrenade knocks back and disarms — bait it out, then commit.
AssassinateStay in fog when low: a kill refreshes Assassinate.
vs TimbersawTimbersaw survives via Reactive Armor; burst him, cut regen, avoid long fights.46.3%
What to build against it
Spirit VesselCuts the big regen from Reactive Armor.
DesolatorReduces armor to offset Reactive Armor stacks.
Black King BarHis spells don't pierce BKB, leaving Timbersaw useless in the fight.
How to use the spells of Juggernaut
Blade FuryBlade Fury deals magic damage without attacks — no Reactive Armor stacks, and dispels Chakram slow at the end.
OmnislashOmnislash stacks his armor fast — use it only when he's already low.
Healing WardDrop the ward in extended trades to outlast Chakram pure damage.
Watch out for Timbersaw
ChakramSlow scales with missing HP — leave the saw area early.
Whirling DeathSteals your primary attribute (Agility); avoid fighting near trees.
vs UrsaUrsa wins head-on; don't tank Fury Swipes and never Omnislash into Enrage.46.9%
What to build against it
Ghost ScepterStops his physical attacks and Fury Swipes stacking.
ButterflyEvasion breaks the hit chain Fury Swipes needs.
Manta StyleDispels Earthshock slow so you can disengage.
How to use the spells of Juggernaut
Blade FuryBlade Fury won't stop Ursa's hits — use it to run and dispel Earthshock at the end.
OmnislashOmnislash only after Enrage ends or is on cooldown.
Healing WardPlace the ward away and kite — Fury Swipes stacks drop after 8 seconds.
Watch out for Ursa
Fury SwipesEach hit grows stronger — don't trade long, back off.
EnrageDamage reduction and strong dispel — wait it out, don't waste ult.
vs TuskTusk catches with Snowball and Walrus PUNCH!; stay grouped and save escapes for his initiation.47.4%
What to build against it
Black King BarBlocks Snowball stun and Ice Shards damage.
Blink DaggerJumps out of the Ice Shards barrier.
Aeon DiskSaves you from Walrus PUNCH! burst, which pierces BKB.
How to use the spells of Juggernaut
Blade FurySpin when you see the Snowball coming — debuff immunity avoids the stun.
OmnislashOmnislash invulnerability dodges Walrus PUNCH! and gets you out of the trap.
SwiftslashSwiftslash Tusk after his combo, when Snowball is down.
Watch out for Tusk
Walrus PUNCH!Pierces BKB — keep Blade Fury or ult ready to avoid tanking it.
SnowballDon't walk alone at the map edge: a loaded Snowball stuns long.
Tips are based on ability descriptions and matchup stats — a guideline, not a rule.
Juggernaut builds by role
purchase popularity on the hero, split by item type; hover an itemStarting items
Iron Branch32%
Quelling Blade15%
Magic Stick14%
Tango14%
Faerie Fire11%
Circlet8%
Slippers of Agility3%Early game
Boots of Speed21%
Power Treads16%
Ring of Health15%
Broadsword12%
Void Stone12%
Perseverance8%
Wraith Band6%Mid game
Broadsword15%
Blade of Alacrity13%
Yasha11%
Battle Fury10%
Diadem9%Manta Style9%Perseverance6%Late game
Eaglesong13%Blink Dagger11%
Ultimate Orb9%Butterfly8%
Aghanim's Scepter7%
Demon Edge7%
Monkey King Bar5%Situational items on Juggernaut: when to buy
red — heroes that counter Juggernaut
Silver EdgeDisables passives (Break)Especially vs heroes that counter Juggernaut: Ursa, Timbersaw
Bristleback
Phantom Assassin
Spectre
Huskar
Slark
Axe
Orchid MalevolenceSilence for slippery, spell-based escape heroesEspecially vs heroes that counter Juggernaut: Puck
Storm Spirit
Anti-Mage
Ember Spirit
Void Spirit
Weaver
Heaven's HalberdDisarms right-click carriesEspecially vs heroes that counter Juggernaut: Ursa
Troll Warlord
Juggernaut
Sven
Faceless Void
Drow Ranger
Blade MailPunishes heroes that commit damage into youEspecially vs heroes that counter Juggernaut: Ursa
Legion Commander
Shiva's GuardCuts attack speed and healingEspecially vs heroes that counter Juggernaut: Ursa
Clinkz
AlchemistBlack King BarAgainst heavy disables and magic damage
Lion
Shadow Shaman
Lina
Skywrath Mage
Earthshaker
Tidehunter
Invoker
BaneMonkey King BarAgainst evasion: pierces Evasion and Butterfly
Windranger
BrewmasterLinken's SphereBlocks single-target disables and ultimates
Doom
Batrider
Pudge
NecrophosManta StyleDispels silences and roots
Silencer
Death Prophet
RikiWhy players lose on Juggernaut
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FAQ
Who counters Juggernaut?
Juggernaut loses most often against Snapfire, Sniper, Timbersaw. What to build and how to play vs them →
What is Juggernaut's win rate?
In public matches — 52.6%. It varies by rank, see the table above.
What to build on Juggernaut?
In the mid game players most often buy Broadsword, Blade of Alacrity, Yasha. Situational items depend on the enemy — see above.
