Leshrac in Dota 2: counters, win rate and common mistakes
Leshrac — Intelligence, ranged; roles: Carry, Support, Nuker, Pusher, Disabler. Public match win rate — 51.4%. In short: Leshrac is strong against Axe, Mars, Rubick but suffers against Tiny, Shadow Demon, Shadow Fiend.
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Leshrac win rate by rank
public matches, OpenDota data · scale 40–60%Herald49.5%
Guardian50.6%
Crusader50.5%
Archon51.3%
Legend51.2%
Ancient53.7%
Divine53.9%
Immortal—
Leshrac is strong against
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Who counters Leshrac
How to play Leshrac against counters
items, your spells and what to fear — per enemy
vs TinyTiny bursts you with Avalanche+Toss — keep distance, avoid standing near units he can toss, counter his physical damage with ethereal.45.3%
What to build against it
Black King BarProtects from Avalanche and Toss magic damage and stuns in fights.
Aeon DiskSaves you from Tiny's instant burst combo out of fog.
Ghost ScepterEthereal form negates his physical tree attacks.
Force StaffLets you escape Toss grab range and break distance.
How to use the spells of Leshrac
NihilismNihilism makes Tiny ethereal — he can't attack, and he takes amplified magic damage.
Split EarthStun him with Split Earth right after he blinks in to cut his combo.
Diabolic EdictEdict deals pure damage and pierces BKB — use it near Tiny in isolated fights.
Watch out for Tiny
TossAvoid standing within 300 of Tiny near units — he'll toss you or someone onto you.
AvalancheKeep BKB or Aeon ready for Avalanche, or its stun chain kills you.
vs Shadow DemonShadow Demon banishes and purges you — play around Linken's/Lotus and dodge poison stacks.46.2%
What to build against it
Linken's SphereBlocks unit-target Disruption, Purge and Disseminate.
Lotus OrbReflects his unit-target spells and helps allies.
Pipe of InsightReduces Shadow Poison magic damage for the team.
How to use the spells of Leshrac
Lightning StormLow-cooldown Lightning Storm slows SD — punish him while he spams Poison.
Split EarthStun SD before he Disrupts a key ally.
Pulse NovaWatch positioning under Disseminate — damage on you spreads to nearby allies.
Watch out for Shadow Demon
Demonic PurgePurge pierces BKB and removes buffs — don't rely on BKB, keep Linken's.
Shadow PoisonDodge poison lines, avoid stacks — five stacks deal huge damage.
vs Shadow FiendSF punishes with razes and Requiem — keep distance, harass on lane and deny his souls.46.4%
What to build against it
Black King BarBlocks magic damage from razes and Requiem.
Eternal ShroudReduces raze magic damage and gives mana back.
Force StaffEscape Requiem and raze range in time.
How to use the spells of Leshrac
Split EarthInterrupt Requiem with Split Earth when he blinks in.
NihilismNihilism disables SF's attacks and amplifies your magic damage on him.
Lightning StormHarass with Lightning Storm on lane to deny his souls.
Watch out for Shadow Fiend
Requiem of SoulsDon't stand close to SF in fights — Requiem hits hardest up close.
ShadowrazeChange distance constantly so his razes miss.
vs InvokerInvoker drains your mana with EMP and controls with Tornado — go in with BKB and avoid clumping.46.7%
What to build against it
Black King BarProtects from Tornado, Cold Snap, Meteor and EMP.
Linken's SphereBlocks unit-target Cold Snap.
Dust of AppearanceReveals Invoker during Ghost Walk.
How to use the spells of Leshrac
Pulse NovaTurn on Nova only in fights — EMP drains your mana fast.
Split EarthStun Invoker before he chains Tornado+Meteor.
NihilismNihilism stops his attacks and amplifies magic damage to kill the squishy Invoker.
Watch out for Invoker
E.M.P.Leave the EMP area within 2.9 seconds or lose mana for Nova.
Sun StrikeSun Strike pierces BKB — keep moving at low HP.
vs DisruptorDisruptor traps you with Field and silences with Static Storm — don't go in without BKB, leave the field early.47.2%
What to build against it
Black King BarCounters Static Storm silence and Glimpse.
Linken's SphereBlocks unit-target Glimpse and Thunder Strike.
Lotus OrbReflects Glimpse and Thunder Strike.
Eul's Scepter of DivinityLets you wait out Static Storm in the air.
How to use the spells of Leshrac
Pulse NovaPop BKB before Static Storm so you keep casting during fights.
Split EarthStun Disruptor as he tries to cast Kinetic Field.
Diabolic EdictEdict pierces BKB — punishes Disruptor even inside the field.
Watch out for Disruptor
Static StormLeave the storm immediately — damage ramps up over time.
GlimpseAfter Glimpse, expect Field and Storm where you land.
Tips are based on ability descriptions and matchup stats — a guideline, not a rule.
Leshrac builds by role
purchase popularity on the hero, split by item type; hover an itemStarting items
Iron Branch51%
Tango15%
Faerie Fire13%
Circlet2%
Observer and Sentry Wards1%Early game
Boots of Speed30%
Bottle23%
Staff of Wizardry8%
Null Talisman6%
Kaya3%
Power Treads1%
Blink Dagger1%Mid game
Kaya13%Staff of Wizardry13%Blink Dagger12%
Ogre Axe11%
Sange6%
Veil of Discord6%
Kaya and Sange6%Late game
Soul Booster14%
Shiva's Guard11%
Bloodstone11%Black King Bar10%
Mystic Staff6%Sange5%Kaya and Sange5%Starting items
Iron Branch51%Tango15%Faerie Fire13%
Observer Ward12%
Sentry Ward1%
Blood Grenade1%Early game
Boots of Speed30%
Arcane Boots25%Mid game
Kaya13%Staff of Wizardry13%Blink Dagger12%Ogre Axe11%Sange6%Late game
Sange5%
Yasha4%Situational items on Leshrac: when to buy
red — heroes that counter LeshracEternal ShroudAgainst magic damageEspecially vs heroes that counter Leshrac: Invoker, Queen of Pain
Lina
Zeus
LeshracPipe of InsightTeam-wide magic shieldEspecially vs heroes that counter Leshrac: Invoker, Queen of Pain
Earthshaker
JakiroBlack King BarAgainst heavy disables and magic damageEspecially vs heroes that counter Leshrac: Invoker
Lion
Shadow Shaman
Tidehunter
Bane
Orchid MalevolenceSilence for slippery, spell-based escape heroesEspecially vs heroes that counter Leshrac: Queen of Pain
Puck
Anti-Mage
Ember Spirit
Void Spirit
WeaverDust of AppearanceReveal invisible heroesEspecially vs heroes that counter Leshrac: Invoker
Riki
Clinkz
Bounty Hunter
Nyx Assassin
Mirana
Templar Assassin
Treant Protector
Sand King
Pudge
ClockwerkLotus OrbReflects targeted spells and dispelsEspecially vs heroes that counter Leshrac: Shadow Demon
Doom
Legion Commander
Monkey King BarAgainst evasion: pierces Evasion and Butterfly
Phantom Assassin
Windranger
Brewmaster
Silver EdgeDisables passives (Break)
Bristleback
Spectre
Huskar
Slark
Ursa
TimbersawWhy players lose on Leshrac
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FAQ
Who counters Leshrac?
Leshrac loses most often against Tiny, Shadow Demon, Shadow Fiend. What to build and how to play vs them →
What is Leshrac's win rate?
In public matches — 51.4%. It varies by rank, see the table above.
What to build on Leshrac?
In the mid game players most often buy Kaya, Staff of Wizardry, Blink Dagger. Situational items depend on the enemy — see above.
