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Marci win rate by rank
public matches, OpenDota data · scale 40–60%Herald47.3%
Guardian47.7%
Crusader48.4%
Archon48.4%
Legend48.7%
Ancient49.1%
Divine50.1%
Immortal—
Marci is strong against
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Who counters Marci
How to play Marci against counters
items, your spells and what to fear — per enemy
vs PhoenixDon't dive into Supernova or Sun Ray blindly — hit the egg and fight after it's used.39.8%
What to build against it
Spirit VesselCuts Sun Ray healing and Phoenix's regeneration during fights.
Pipe of InsightPhoenix deals almost only magic damage — Pipe absorbs Fire Spirits and Dying Light for the team.
Black King BarBlocks Icarus Dive, Fire Spirits and Sun Ray, but Supernova's stun pierces BKB.
Force StaffPushes you or an ally out of Supernova or a Sun Ray beam.
How to use the spells of Marci
DisposeGrab Phoenix during Sun Ray and toss him behind you — ruin the beam angle and drag him to your team.
UnleashSave Unleash for the Supernova egg: rapid hero attacks break it fast.
ReboundUse Rebound off an ally to escape Supernova's radius before it explodes.
Watch out for Phoenix
SupernovaThe stun pierces BKB and strongly dispels Phoenix — either hit the egg as a team or leave.
Fire SpiritsSpirits heavily cut attack speed — don't start Unleash while debuffed.
vs RazorRazor steals damage and punishes spells — burst him quickly or switch targets.44.5%
What to build against it
Force StaffBreaks Static Link by pushing you out of its range.
Blade MailRazor hits with attacks and Eye of the Storm — part of it gets reflected.
Black King BarProtects from Plasma Field and Storm Surge lightning during your Unleash.
Heaven's HalberdDisarm stops Razor from hitting while Static Link is active.
How to use the spells of Marci
DisposeDispose throws Razor behind you — use it to stretch Static Link or drag him into your team.
BodyguardPut Bodyguard on an ally under Static Link: the barrier and lifesteal keep them fighting.
ReboundRebound off an ally to quickly exit Plasma Field and break the Link.
Watch out for Razor
Static LinkPierces BKB and steals your damage — back off or swap targets while it's active.
Storm SurgeEvery spell on Razor zaps you back — don't spam abilities needlessly.
vs TuskTusk catches you with Snowball and Punch — keep distance and trade after his cooldowns.45.9%
What to build against it
Black King BarStops Snowball and Ice Shards, but Walrus Punch and Kick pierce BKB.
Force StaffGets you or an ally out of an Ice Shards trap.
Ghost ScepterGhost saves you from the physical Walrus Punch crit and Tag Team.
Glimmer CapeReduces magic damage from Snowball and Ice Shards and helps disengage.
How to use the spells of Marci
DisposeAfter his Snowball, grab Tusk and toss him to your team — he loses initiative.
ReboundRebound off an ally hops over Ice Shards walls — save it to escape.
UnleashUnleash slows Tusk's attack speed — fewer Punch hits in trades.
Watch out for Tusk
Walrus PUNCH!The crit pierces BKB — avoid melee range when Punch is ready.
Ice ShardsThe wall cuts your retreat — keep Rebound or Force, don't run in a straight line.
vs RubickRubick steals your jumps and Unleash — bait Telekinesis and ult when he can't see you.46.1%
What to build against it
Linken's SphereBlocks Telekinesis and Fade Bolt — Rubick's unit-target spells.
Lotus OrbReflects Telekinesis back at Rubick.
Black King BarProtects from Telekinesis and Fade Bolt during Unleash.
Blink DaggerLets you jump on fragile Rubick from outside his cast range.
How to use the spells of Marci
DisposeOpen with Dispose on Rubick — he's fragile and the slow stops his escape.
UnleashCast Unleash away from Rubick or when Spell Steal is on cooldown.
BodyguardThe Bodyguard barrier absorbs Fade Bolt damage on an ally.
Watch out for Rubick
Spell StealPierces BKB — after Unleash, watch Rubick stealing it.
TelekinesisLifts you mid-Unleash — wait for him to use it first.
vs Queen of PainQoP escapes with Blink — catch her after it, build magic resist and dodge Sonic Wave.46.7%
What to build against it
Orchid MalevolenceSilence shuts down Blink and Scream of Pain.
Spirit VesselCuts Succubus spell lifesteal healing.
Linken's SphereBlocks Shadow Strike, her unit-target nuke.
Black King BarBlocks Shadow Strike and Scream, but Sonic Wave pierces BKB.
How to use the spells of Marci
DisposeDispose right after her Blink — toss her to your team while it's down.
ReboundRebound off an ally chases QoP after Blink and stuns her.
UnleashUnleash on fragile QoP — the slow stops her escape.
Watch out for Queen of Pain
Sonic WavePure damage pierces BKB — don't line up with allies.
BlinkDon't burn spells before her Blink — she'll just leave.
Tips are based on ability descriptions and matchup stats — a guideline, not a rule.
Marci builds by role
purchase popularity on the hero, split by item type; hover an itemStarting items
Iron Branch31%
Tango14%
Faerie Fire6%
Circlet6%
Magic Stick6%
Observer and Sentry Wards5%Early game
Boots of Speed31%
Chainmail21%
Phase Boots14%
Bracer7%
Helm of Iron Will5%
Bottle4%
Helm of the Dominator4%Mid game
Ogre Axe18%
Mithril Hammer14%Phase Boots14%Black King Bar9%
Staff of Wizardry4%
Point Booster3%Late game
Blink Dagger14%
Skull Basher14%Black King Bar13%
Sange7%
Abyssal Blade7%
Sacred Relic6%
Nullifier6%Starting items
Iron Branch31%Tango14%
Blood Grenade9%
Sentry Ward8%Faerie Fire6%Magic Stick6%Early game
Boots of Speed31%Chainmail21%Phase Boots14%Bracer7%Helm of Iron Will5%Mid game
Pavise6%
Solar Crest4%Late game
Blink Dagger14%Sange7%Situational items on Marci: when to buy
red — heroes that counter Marci
Eternal ShroudAgainst magic damageEspecially vs heroes that counter Marci: Invoker, Queen of Pain
Lina
Zeus
LeshracPipe of InsightTeam-wide magic shieldEspecially vs heroes that counter Marci: Invoker, Queen of Pain
Earthshaker
JakiroBlack King BarAgainst heavy disables and magic damageEspecially vs heroes that counter Marci: Invoker
Lion
Tidehunter
BaneLinken's SphereBlocks single-target disables and ultimatesEspecially vs heroes that counter Marci: Beastmaster
Doom
Legion Commander
Batrider
Pudge
NecrophosOrchid MalevolenceSilence for slippery, spell-based escape heroesEspecially vs heroes that counter Marci: Queen of Pain
Puck
Anti-Mage
Ember Spirit
Void Spirit
Weaver
Dust of AppearanceReveal invisible heroesEspecially vs heroes that counter Marci: Invoker
Riki
Clinkz
Bounty Hunter
Nyx Assassin
Mirana
Templar Assassin
Treant Protector
Sand KingLotus OrbReflects targeted spells and dispelsEspecially vs heroes that counter Marci: Shadow Demon
Monkey King BarAgainst evasion: pierces Evasion and Butterfly
Phantom Assassin
Windranger
Brewmaster
Silver EdgeDisables passives (Break)
Bristleback
Spectre
Huskar
Slark
Timbersaw
AxeWhy players lose on Marci
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FAQ
Who counters Marci?
Marci loses most often against Phoenix, Razor, Tusk. What to build and how to play vs them →
Who is Marci good against?
Best matchups: Pangolier, Ursa, Storm Spirit.
What is Marci's win rate?
In public matches — 48.7%. It varies by rank, see the table above.
What to build on Marci?
In the mid game players most often buy Ogre Axe, Mithril Hammer, Phase Boots. Situational items depend on the enemy — see above.
