Largo in Dota 2: counters, win rate and common mistakes
Largo — Strength, melee; roles: Durable, Disabler, Support. Public match win rate — 47.9%. In short: Largo is strong against Queen of Pain, Pangolier, Timbersaw but suffers against Treant Protector, Shadow Demon, Beastmaster.
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Largo win rate by rank
public matches, OpenDota data · scale 40–60%Herald45.3%
Guardian45.4%
Crusader47.6%
Archon48.1%
Legend48.0%
Ancient49.0%
Divine49.5%
Immortal—
Largo is strong against
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Who counters Largo
How to play Largo against counters
items, your spells and what to fear — per enemy
vs Treant ProtectorTreant wins through heals and armor: cut healing, spot him in trees and keep your team out of Overgrowth.46.2%
What to build against it
Spirit VesselReduces healing from Living Armor and Leech Seed pulses.
Sentry WardReveals Nature's Guise invisibility while Treant sneaks through trees.
Dust of AppearanceQuickly reveals an invisible Treant mid-fight.
Pipe of InsightBlocks magical damage from Overgrowth and Nature's Grasp on your team.
How to use the spells of Largo
Hotfeet HustleHotfeet Hustle grants slow resistance—play it so your team can cross Nature's Grasp vines.
Island ElixirWhen Overgrowth lands, switch to Island Elixir and heal trapped allies.
FrogstompDrop Frogstomp on Treant as he leaves the trees; slows and ministuns ruin his Overgrowth approach.
Watch out for Treant Protector
OvergrowthPierces BKB and blocks blinking—don't clump near trees without vision.
Leech SeedLeech Seed roots and disarms—don't let him auto you freely in lane, keep distance.
vs Shadow DemonShadow Demon relies on targeted spells: Lotus Orb and spreading out break his combos.46.9%
What to build against it
Lotus OrbReflects Disruption, Disseminate and Demonic Purge—all unit-target spells.
Glimmer CapeSaves an ally from Shadow Poison's magical damage.
Pipe of InsightSoftens the delayed Shadow Poison burst across the team.
How to use the spells of Largo
FrogstompDrop Frogstomp where the Disruption target reappears to also hit the illusions.
Island ElixirBefore poison stacks are released, play Island Elixir so allies survive the burst.
Catchy LickLick-pull an ally marked by Disseminate away from the team so damage isn't shared.
Watch out for Shadow Demon
DisseminateDamage spreads to everyone nearby—the marked ally must step away from the group.
Demonic PurgePierces BKB and removes buffs—don't waste Croak of Genius on a target about to be purged.
vs BeastmasterClear his summons with Frogstomp and hold Lotus against Primal Roar.47.4%
What to build against it
Lotus OrbPrimal Roar is unit-target—Lotus reflects it back at Beastmaster.
Crimson GuardBlocks physical damage from Beastmaster, the boar and his fast-attacking units.
Pipe of InsightReduces magical damage from Wild Axes and Drums of Slom.
How to use the spells of Largo
FrogstompFrogstomp Beastmaster together with his boar to hit all units and limit Drums sustain.
Catchy LickLick an ally rooted by Raptors—the basic dispel frees them.
Hotfeet HustleHotfeet Hustle counters the boar's slow so your team can retreat or chase.
Watch out for Beastmaster
Primal RoarPierces BKB—don't line up with your carry, stay in Lotus range.
Drums of SlomThe longer he attacks, the faster the drum—avoid long trades.
vs InvokerInvoker punishes clumps and drains mana: spread out, get Pipe and catch him when spells are down.47.4%
What to build against it
Pipe of InsightBlocks magic from Chaos Meteor, Tornado and Deafening Blast on your team.
Lotus OrbReflects the unit-target Cold Snap back at Invoker.
Dust of AppearanceReveals Ghost Walk when he tries to escape.
Glimmer CapeSaves an ally from his magical burst combo.
How to use the spells of Largo
Catchy LickLick-pull Invoker into your team when he steps up for Deafening Blast or Meteor.
FrogstompFrogstomp on Invoker: ministuns and slow disrupt his invoking and combos.
Island ElixirAfter Chaos Meteor and Ice Wall, heal with Island Elixir while the team exits the area.
Watch out for Invoker
E.M.P.Drains mana your songs need—leave the EMP area before it detonates.
Sun StrikePure damage that pierces BKB—never stand still on low HP.
vs BatriderBatrider's threat is Flaming Lasso: keep Lotus on your key ally and stay close to the team.47.9%
What to build against it
Lotus OrbLasso is unit-target—Lotus reflects it despite piercing BKB.
Pipe of InsightReduces magical damage from Firefly, Flamebreak and Napalm stacks.
Glimmer CapeReduces magic damage on an ally caught by Lasso.
How to use the spells of Largo
Hotfeet HustleHotfeet Hustle gives slow resistance vs Sticky Napalm and helps chase Batrider.
FrogstompFrogstomp Batrider's lasso path—ministuns and slow let your team catch up.
Island ElixirHeal allies stacked with Napalm and burned by Firefly using Island Elixir.
Watch out for Batrider
Flaming LassoPierces BKB; teleporting or blinking breaks it—stay near your team and vision.
Sticky NapalmStacks amplify his damage—don't linger in the napalm, walk out.
Tips are based on ability descriptions and matchup stats — a guideline, not a rule.
Largo builds by role
purchase popularity on the hero, split by item type; hover an itemStarting items
Iron Branch30%
Tango10%
Faerie Fire8%
Magic Stick7%
Observer Ward2%Early game
Boots of Speed24%
Urn of Shadows2%Mid game
Ogre Axe14%
Staff of Wizardry12%
Kaya11%
Aghanim's Shard8%
Sange7%Situational items on Largo: when to buy
red — heroes that counter LargoDust of AppearanceReveal invisible heroesEspecially vs heroes that counter Largo: Clinkz, Invoker, Treant Protector
Riki
Bounty Hunter
Weaver
Nyx Assassin
Mirana
Sand KingSentry WardReveal invisible heroes and dewardEspecially vs heroes that counter Largo: Clinkz
Lotus OrbReflects targeted spells and dispelsEspecially vs heroes that counter Largo: Shadow Demon
Lion
Lina
Doom
Legion Commander
BanePipe of InsightTeam-wide magic shieldEspecially vs heroes that counter Largo: Invoker
Zeus
Leshrac
Skywrath Mage
Earthshaker
Jakiro
Heaven's HalberdDisarms right-click carries
Phantom Assassin
Troll Warlord
Juggernaut
Ursa
Sven
Slark
Faceless Void
Drow Ranger
Aeon DiskSaves you from burst and single-target combos
Alchemist
Necrophos
Huskar
Lifestealer
Morphling
Abaddon
Oracle
Undying
IoGlimmer CapeSave an ally from magic and focus
Clockwerk
DisruptorWhy players lose on Largo
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FAQ
Who counters Largo?
Largo loses most often against Treant Protector, Shadow Demon, Beastmaster. What to build and how to play vs them →
Who is Largo good against?
Best matchups: Queen of Pain, Pangolier, Timbersaw.
What is Largo's win rate?
In public matches — 47.9%. It varies by rank, see the table above.
What to build on Largo?
In the mid game players most often buy Ogre Axe, Staff of Wizardry, Kaya. Situational items depend on the enemy — see above.
