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Lina win rate by rank
public matches, OpenDota data · scale 40–60%Herald45.8%
Guardian45.9%
Crusader46.5%
Archon47.0%
Legend47.3%
Ancient47.3%
Divine47.1%
Immortal—
Lina is strong against
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Who counters Lina
How to play Lina against counters
items, your spells and what to fear — per enemy
vs PangolierDon't waste magic into the ball: wait for Rolling Thunder to end and burst him in one combo.42.3%
What to build against it
Force StaffLets you sharply leave Rolling Thunder's path since the ball turns poorly.
Ghost ScepterBlocks physical damage from Swashbuckle and attacks that also proc Lucky Shot.
Black King BarRolling Thunder's stun doesn't pierce BKB, so you can keep casting in fights.
How to use the spells of Lina
Laguna BladeDon't Laguna into the ball or Roll Up — 80% magic resist. Hit right after he stops.
Light Strike ArrayPlace LSA where he lands after Shield Crash or when the ball ends.
Flame CloakPop it when he starts rolling: unobstructed movement through trees helps you dodge.
Watch out for Pangolier
Rolling ThunderMove perpendicular to the ball and stay near walls or cliffs where he must reverse.
SwashbucklePierces BKB — don't stand in line with him, keep your distance.
vs PudgeStay behind creeps vs Hook and punish Pudge with a stun during Dismember.42.4%
What to build against it
Linken's SphereBlocks the unit-target Dismember so a hook doesn't mean death.
Force StaffPushes you out of Rot after a hook before Dismember starts.
Spirit VesselCuts the healing from Dismember and stops Pudge from recovering.
Lotus OrbReflects Dismember when cast on yourself or an ally in advance.
How to use the spells of Lina
Light Strike ArraySave LSA to interrupt Dismember on an ally — he's standing still.
Laguna BladeWait until he burns Meat Shield, then finish him with Laguna.
Dragon SlaveHarass him on the lane while he tries to set up hooks from the trees.
Watch out for Pudge
Meat HookPierces BKB — hide behind creeps and avoid fog edges without wards.
DismemberPierces BKB but is unit-target — Linken's or Lotus stops it.
vs SilencerDeal your damage before Global Silence and don't cast under Last Word.43.1%
What to build against it
Linken's SphereBlocks the unit-target Last Word, keeping your spells available.
Black King BarArcane Curse and Last Word don't pierce BKB.
Lotus OrbReflects Last Word back onto Silencer.
How to use the spells of Lina
Flame CloakActivate before fights: magic resistance reduces Curse and Glaives damage.
Laguna BladeThrow your full combo first, before Silencer presses Global Silence.
Dragon SlaveDon't spam under Arcane Curse — each cast extends the debuff.
Watch out for Silencer
Last WordCasting under it triggers damage and silence — cast before it or wait it out.
Global SilencePierces BKB — stay back until the ultimate is used.
vs Earth SpiritStun Earth Spirit mid-roll and don't clump up under Magnetize.43.3%
What to build against it
Black King BarRolling Boulder, Smash and Grip's silence don't pierce BKB.
Force StaffHelps escape remnants and Rolling Boulder's path.
Glimmer CapeMagic resist reduces his magical burst from remnant combos.
How to use the spells of Lina
Light Strike ArrayA stun stops Rolling Boulder — drop LSA along his path.
Laguna BladeHit him once he commits and has used his roll.
Flame CloakUnobstructed movement and magic resist help escape remnant combos.
Watch out for Earth Spirit
MagnetizePierces BKB — spread away from allies and remnants.
Geomagnetic GripRemnant silence — stay out of the line between him and his stones.
vs DawnbreakerHold LSA for her Solar Guardian landing and never stand in melee range.43.8%
What to build against it
Force StaffGets you out of Starbreaker range and Celestial Hammer's fire trail.
Ghost ScepterReduces Starbreaker's and her attacks' physical damage.
Spirit VesselCuts the healing from Solar Guardian pulses.
How to use the spells of Lina
Light Strike ArraySee the Solar Guardian zone — place LSA right on the landing spot.
Laguna BladeFinish her after Converge when she has no escape.
Dragon SlaveHarass from range, denying her Starbreaker's reach.
Watch out for Dawnbreaker
StarbreakerPierces BKB — the final smash hits in front, move behind or away.
Solar GuardianPierces BKB — leave the pulse zone at once, she stuns on landing.
Tips are based on ability descriptions and matchup stats — a guideline, not a rule.
Lina builds by role
purchase popularity on the hero, split by item type; hover an itemStarting items
Iron Branch56%
Faerie Fire15%
Tango14%
Circlet1%
Magic Stick1%
Mantle of Intelligence0%
Magic Wand0%Early game
Boots of Speed29%
Bottle27%
Null Talisman25%
Boots of Travel7%
Staff of Wizardry4%
Falcon Blade2%
Javelin2%Mid game
Staff of Wizardry17%
Blade of Alacrity14%
Ogre Axe10%
Kaya9%Boots of Travel7%
Point Booster7%
Aghanim's Scepter6%Late game
Black King Bar10%
Demon Edge6%
Yasha5%
Mystic Staff5%
Yasha and Kaya5%
Blink Dagger4%
Boots of Travel 24%Starting items
Iron Branch56%Faerie Fire15%Tango14%
Observer Ward13%Magic Stick1%Magic Wand0%Early game
Boots of Speed29%Bottle27%Null Talisman25%Boots of Travel7%Staff of Wizardry4%Mid game
Staff of Wizardry17%Blade of Alacrity14%Ogre Axe10%Kaya9%Boots of Travel7%Late game
Demon Edge6%Yasha5%Blink Dagger4%Situational items on Lina: when to buy
red — heroes that counter LinaBlack King BarAgainst heavy disables and magic damageEspecially vs heroes that counter Lina: Invoker
Lion
Shadow Shaman
Lina
Zeus
Skywrath Mage
Earthshaker
Tidehunter
Bane
Silver EdgeDisables passives (Break)Especially vs heroes that counter Lina: Timbersaw
Bristleback
Phantom Assassin
Spectre
Huskar
Slark
Ursa
AxeLinken's SphereBlocks single-target disables and ultimatesEspecially vs heroes that counter Lina: Pudge
Doom
Legion Commander
Batrider
Beastmaster
Manta StyleDispels silences and rootsEspecially vs heroes that counter Lina: Silencer
Death Prophet
Riki
Drow Ranger
Eternal ShroudAgainst magic damageEspecially vs heroes that counter Lina: Invoker
Leshrac
Queen of Pain
Dust of AppearanceReveal invisible heroesEspecially vs heroes that counter Lina: Invoker
Clinkz
Bounty Hunter
Weaver
Nyx Assassin
Mirana
Templar Assassin
Treant Protector
Sand King
Clockwerk
Disruptor
Pipe of InsightTeam-wide magic shieldEspecially vs heroes that counter Lina: Invoker
Jakiro
Monkey King BarAgainst evasion: pierces Evasion and Butterfly
Windranger
BrewmasterWhy players lose on Lina
from matches analyzed on DotaLeak: 1Not enough analyzed Lina matches yet. Analyze yours — it will count.
FAQ
Who counters Lina?
Lina loses most often against Pangolier, Pudge, Silencer. What to build and how to play vs them →
Who is Lina good against?
Best matchups: Luna, Warlock, Storm Spirit.
What is Lina's win rate?
In public matches — 47.0%. It varies by rank, see the table above.
What to build on Lina?
In the mid game players most often buy Staff of Wizardry, Blade of Alacrity, Ogre Axe. Situational items depend on the enemy — see above.
