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Luna win rate by rank
public matches, OpenDota data · scale 40–60%Herald51.0%
Guardian51.3%
Crusader51.5%
Archon51.1%
Legend50.6%
Ancient50.1%
Divine50.2%
Immortal—
Luna is strong against
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Who counters Luna
How to play Luna against counters
items, your spells and what to fear — per enemy
vs SnapfireSnapfire shreds Luna with slows and Mortimer Kisses — play positionally, get BKB and never stand in the pools.43.6%
What to build against it
Black King BarScatterblast, Cookie and Mortimer Kisses are magical and don't pierce BKB.
Manta StyleDispels Scatterblast and firespit slows so you can walk out.
Hurricane PikePushes away a Snapfire who hopped in for point-blank Scatterblast.
Assault CuirassArmor offsets Lil' Shredder's armor reduction.
How to use the spells of Luna
Lucent BeamBeam Snapfire when she starts her combo; the brief stun buys time to reposition.
EclipseMortimer Kisses has 600 minimum range — close the gap and Eclipse her.
Lunar OrbitPop Lunar Orbit when she hops close — it pierces BKB.
Watch out for Snapfire
Mortimer KissesLeave the zone sideways immediately; never farm inside the pools.
ScatterblastKeep distance: point-blank Scatterblast deals more damage and slows harder.
vs ClockwerkClockwerk catches Luna with Hookshot into Cogs — stay near allies and don't farm alone without vision.44.0%
What to build against it
Black King BarBlocks Battery Assault and Rocket Flare, though Hookshot and Cogs pierce BKB.
Force StaffPushes you out of the Power Cogs trap.
Manta StyleIllusions can body-block Hookshot and dispel flare slows.
Monkey King BarExtra damage helps break through Clock's armor and cogs.
How to use the spells of Luna
Moon GlaivesAttack cogs from inside; glaives bounce onto Clock and other cogs.
Lucent BeamBeam Clock after he lands to buy time for allies to help.
EclipseEclipse inside cogs hits Clock — use it when allies are close.
Watch out for Clockwerk
HookshotHookshot pierces BKB — farm behind creeps so they block the hook.
Power CogsCogs pierce BKB and burn mana — keep Force Staff or break a cog fast.
vs Keeper of the LightKeeper harasses with Illuminate and Blinding Light knockbacks — get sustain, BKB and pressure him.44.3%
What to build against it
Black King BarBlinding Light, Solar Bind and Will-O-Wisp don't pierce BKB.
Monkey King BarHelps against Blinding Light's miss chance.
Lotus OrbSolar Bind is Unit Target, so Lotus reflects it.
Magic WandKeeper spams spells, giving Wand charges for sustain.
How to use the spells of Luna
Lucent BeamBeam Keeper to interrupt Illuminate's channel early.
EclipseCatch Keeper away from allies; he's fragile and dies to Eclipse.
Moon GlaivesClear waves quickly with glaives and step out of Illuminate's line.
Watch out for Keeper of the Light
Blinding LightKnocks back and makes you miss — don't commit without BKB or MKB.
Will-O-WispPulls you in — keep BKB or Force Staff to avoid being dragged into enemies.
vs LinaLina bursts Luna with magic — don't fight without BKB or magic resistance.44.5%
What to build against it
Black King BarAll of Lina's burst is magical and doesn't pierce BKB.
Linken's SphereLaguna Blade is Unit Target, so Linken's blocks it.
Mage SlayerGives magic resistance and reduces Lina's spell damage.
How to use the spells of Luna
Lucent BeamBeam Lina first — the stun interrupts her casting.
EclipseEclipse kills fragile Lina — use it after she's spent Laguna.
Moon GlaivesDon't line up with creeps — Dragon Slave hits in a line.
Watch out for Lina
Light Strike ArrayDelayed stun — move as soon as you see the cast.
Laguna BladeMassive single-target damage — have Linken's or BKB before fights.
vs GyrocopterGyrocopter outfights Luna in AoE — get BKB and armor.44.8%
What to build against it
Black King BarRocket Barrage, Homing Missile and Call Down don't pierce BKB.
Assault CuirassArmor counters Flak Cannon's physical damage.
Linken's SphereHoming Missile is Unit Target, Linken's blocks it.
ButterflyEvasion against Flak Cannon attacks.
How to use the spells of Luna
Moon GlaivesShoot down Homing Missile with attacks — it can be destroyed.
Lucent BeamBeam Gyro when he dives with Rocket Barrage.
EclipseEclipse Gyro when he's without BKB.
Watch out for Gyrocopter
Call DownStrikes are delayed — leave the area immediately.
Flak CannonHits everyone nearby — don't clump with allies.
Tips are based on ability descriptions and matchup stats — a guideline, not a rule.
Luna builds by role
purchase popularity on the hero, split by item type; hover an itemStarting items
Iron Branch33%
Faerie Fire17%
Circlet14%
Tango12%
Magic Stick9%
Quelling Blade6%Magic Wand6%Early game
Boots of Speed25%
Power Treads25%
Morbid Mask19%
Broadsword12%
Mask of Madness8%
Blade of Alacrity6%
Wraith Band3%Mid game
Blade of Alacrity14%
Diadem11%
Yasha11%Manta Style11%
Ogre Axe7%
Mithril Hammer6%Mask of Madness5%Late game
Eaglesong13%Black King Bar9%
Reaver9%Butterfly8%
Satanic8%
Blink Dagger7%
Demon Edge6%Situational items on Luna: when to buy
red — heroes that counter LunaBlack King BarAgainst heavy disables and magic damageEspecially vs heroes that counter Luna: Lina
Lion
Shadow Shaman
Skywrath Mage
Earthshaker
Tidehunter
Invoker
Bane
Eternal ShroudAgainst magic damageEspecially vs heroes that counter Luna: Lina
Leshrac
Queen of Pain
Aeon DiskSaves you from burst and single-target combosEspecially vs heroes that counter Luna: Lina
Legion Commander
Phantom Assassin
Pipe of InsightTeam-wide magic shieldEspecially vs heroes that counter Luna: Lina
JakiroMonkey King BarAgainst evasion: pierces Evasion and Butterfly
Windranger
Brewmaster
Silver EdgeDisables passives (Break)
Spectre
Huskar
Slark
Ursa
Timbersaw
AxeLinken's SphereBlocks single-target disables and ultimates
Doom
Batrider
Beastmaster
Pudge
NecrophosManta StyleDispels silences and roots
Death Prophet
Riki
Drow Ranger
Orchid MalevolenceSilence for slippery, spell-based escape heroes
Storm Spirit
Puck
Anti-Mage
Ember Spirit
Void Spirit
WeaverWhy players lose on Luna
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FAQ
Who counters Luna?
Luna loses most often against Snapfire, Clockwerk, Keeper of the Light. What to build and how to play vs them →
What is Luna's win rate?
In public matches — 50.9%. It varies by rank, see the table above.
What to build on Luna?
In the mid game players most often buy Blade of Alacrity, Diadem, Yasha. Situational items depend on the enemy — see above.
