Lycan in Dota 2: counters, win rate and common mistakes

What to build against it

Black King BarReflection and Terror Wave's magical damage don't pierce BKB, so you can keep hitting him.

Linken's SphereSunder is unit-target, so Linken's blocks the health swap at the key moment.

MjollnirChain lightning quickly clears illusions from Conjure Image and Metamorphosis.

Abyssal BladeLocks Terrorblade down so you kill him before he snowballs with illusions.

How to use the spells of Lycan

HowlHowl lowers damage and armor of all enemies, illusions included — use it at the start of the fight.

ShapeshiftShapeshift prevents movement slows — walk out of Reflection or chase him after Terror Wave.

Summon WolvesUse wolves to push lanes and take towers while TB farms without Metamorphosis.

Watch out for Terrorblade

SunderDon't dive him at full HP carelessly; get Linken's or commit while Sunder is on cooldown.

MetamorphosisIn Metamorphosis he attacks at range — back off and re-engage when it ends.

What to build against it

Black King BarThunder Strike, Glimpse, Kinetic Field and Static Storm don't pierce BKB.

Linken's SphereBlocks unit-target Glimpse or Thunder Strike, breaking his setup.

Orchid MalevolenceSilencing Disruptor stops him from casting Kinetic Field and Static Storm.

How to use the spells of Lycan

ShapeshiftActivate Shapeshift before fighting: Static Storm silences you, and your speed ignores Thunder Strike slows.

Summon WolvesInvisible wolves scout Disruptor's position and help catch him before he casts.

HowlCast Howl before engaging, before Static Storm can silence you.

Watch out for Disruptor

GlimpseLong escapes get undone — Glimpse sends you back to where you were 4 seconds ago.

Static StormWhen Kinetic Field forms, exit immediately or you'll be trapped and silenced by Static Storm.

What to build against it

Black King BarSearing Chains, Fire Remnant and Immolation don't pierce BKB.

Orchid MalevolenceSilence shuts off Fire Remnant and Sleight of Fist so Ember can't escape.

Abyssal BladeStuns Ember while you finish him with crits.

How to use the spells of Lycan

HowlHowl reduces attack damage — use it when Ember is ready to Sleight of Fist.

ShapeshiftShapeshift speed helps chase Ember after he exits a Remnant.

Summon WolvesPush the opposite lane with wolves to force Ember to defend.

Watch out for Ember Spirit

Searing ChainsDon't stand next to him without BKB — the root keeps you in his damage.

Sleight of FistSleight of Fist pierces BKB — keep Howl ready to cut its damage.

What to build against it

Black King BarBattery Assault and Rocket Flare don't pierce BKB, cutting his fight damage.

Abyssal BladeStuns Clockwerk so he can't fly away with Jetpack.

Assault CuirassExtra armor protects you from his physical hits inside cogs.

How to use the spells of Lycan

Summon WolvesWolves can attack Power Cogs — break them to escape.

HowlHowl lowers Clockwerk's armor, weakening his Armor Power bonus.

ShapeshiftShapeshift speed helps escape after Hookshot or chase him.

Watch out for Clockwerk

HookshotHookshot pierces BKB — stand behind creeps to block the hook path.

Power CogsPower Cogs pierce BKB — don't engage alone without wolves.

What to build against it

Black King BarSpear of Mars and Arena of Blood don't pierce BKB.

Abyssal BladeStuns Mars so he can't turn Bulwark toward you.

Assault CuirassArmor reduces God's Rebuke crit damage.

How to use the spells of Lycan

Summon WolvesSend wolves behind him — Bulwark doesn't block attacks from the back.

HowlHowl cuts Mars' attack damage, weakening God's Rebuke crit.

ShapeshiftWith Shapeshift, run out of the Arena before it forms.

Watch out for Mars

Spear of MarsAvoid trees and cliffs — the spear will pin and stun you.

Arena Of BloodLeave the circle as soon as you see the Arena forming.