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Mirana

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

Mirana — Agility, ranged; roles: Carry, Support, Escape, Nuker, Disabler. Public match win rate — 51.5%. In short: Mirana is strong against Storm Spirit, Underlord, Slardar but suffers against Ember Spirit, Tiny, Tidehunter.

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Mirana win rate by rank

public matches, OpenDota data · scale 40–60%
Herald
51.8%
Guardian
52.0%
Crusader
51.8%
Archon
51.8%
Legend
52.0%
Ancient
50.9%
Divine
50.5%
Immortal
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Mirana is strong against

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Storm Spirit62.2%75 gamesUnderlord58.3%72 gamesSlardar58.1%69 gamesUndying56.2%86 gamesShadow Fiend56.1%104 gamesLifestealer55.5%68 gamesRing Master54.7%68 gamesHoodwink54.1%186 games

Who counters Mirana

Ember Spirit47.0%106 gamesTiny47.6%87 gamesTidehunter48.0%67 gamesCentaur Warrunner48.1%98 gamesLuna48.8%61 gamesDark Willow48.9%120 gamesJakiro49.2%64 gamesPangolier49.3%74 games

How to play Mirana against counters

items, your spells and what to fear — per enemy
vs Ember SpiritArrow Ember as he lands from a remnant and don't clump up under Sleight of Fist.47.0%

What to build against it

Black King BarBlocks Searing Chains and remnant magic damage so you can keep attacking.
Orchid MalevolenceSilence stops Ember from escaping via remnant or casting Flame Guard.
Ghost ScepterEthereal form negates Sleight of Fist physical damage.
Magic WandEmber spams spells, so the wand fills fast in lane.

How to use the spells of Mirana

Sacred ArrowAim the arrow where his remnant is heading; he will land right into it.
LeapLeap away out of Chains range right after his Sleight, before chains come off cooldown.
StarstormUse Starstorm to break Flame Guard faster; once broken, he loses its damage.

Watch out for Ember Spirit

Searing ChainsChains hit nearby enemies; keep your distance and avoid fighting in melee range.
Sleight of FistPierces BKB; spread out from allies to reduce its value.
vs TinyStay out of Tiny's grab range and punish him with arrows before his combo.47.6%

What to build against it

Black King BarBlocks Avalanche stuns and Toss magic damage.
Force StaffLets you escape Avalanche area or get away before Toss.
Ghost ScepterProtects from huge tree-empowered physical hits.
Aeon DiskSaves you from the instant Avalanche+Toss burst.

How to use the spells of Mirana

Sacred ArrowArrow Tiny as he approaches; a long-range stun ruins his initiation.
LeapSave Leap for Toss: right after landing, leap away from him.
Moonlight ShadowUse Moonlight Shadow to pull your team out after Avalanche and break contact.

Watch out for Tiny

TossGrabs nearest unit within 300; keep creeps or allies closer to Tiny than you.
AvalancheExit the area immediately; stuns repeat while you stand in it.
vs TidehunterPlay around Ravage: stay away from Tide and keep Leap until his ult is used.48.0%

What to build against it

Black King BarRavage, Gush and Dead in the Water don't pierce BKB.
Lotus OrbReflects targeted Gush and Dead in the Water back at Tide.
Linken's SphereBlocks Gush or Dead in the Water anchor.
Monkey King BarKraken Shell blocks physical hits, so extra magic damage per hit helps.

How to use the spells of Mirana

Sacred ArrowArrow Tide as he walks in; the stun delays his Ravage initiation.
LeapIf anchored, hit the anchor or leap after Ravage, not before.
StarstormStarstorm is magical, so Kraken Shell won't block it; use it to finish.

Watch out for Tidehunter

RavageStay far from Tide at fight start; commit only after Ravage is used.
Kraken ShellDispels debuffs after big damage; don't rely on long control sticking.
vs Centaur WarrunnerDon't waste right-clicks on Centaur and dodge Hoof Stomp + Stampede engages.48.1%

What to build against it

Black King BarProtects from Hoof Stomp and magical Double Edge.
Force StaffHelps you exit Hoof Stomp radius during the windup.
Spirit VesselCuts Centaur's big healing and regen.
Silver EdgeBreaks his passives like Retaliate to reduce return damage.

How to use the spells of Mirana

LeapSee the Hoof Stomp windup — Leap out immediately, the delay gives you time.
Sacred ArrowArrow Centaur as he runs in with Stampede to stop the charge.
StarstormStarstorm doesn't trigger Retaliate; harass with magic instead of attacks.

Watch out for Centaur Warrunner

Hoof StompHe can move during windup; avoid melee range and keep Leap ready.
RetaliatePierces BKB; long right-clicking Centaur hurts you, focus others.
vs LunaCatch Luna with arrows before BKB and avoid straight fights at night.48.8%

What to build against it

Black King BarBlocks Lucent Beam and Eclipse.
Linken's SphereBlocks targeted Lucent Beam.
ButterflyEvasion reduces damage from her attacks and glaives.
Pipe of InsightReduces Eclipse magic damage for the team.

How to use the spells of Mirana

Sacred ArrowLuna has no escape; a long arrow gives your team time to kill her.
LeapLeap takes you out of Lunar Orbit and Eclipse radius.
Moonlight ShadowUse Moonlight Shadow to approach and surprise-stun Luna.

Watch out for Luna

EclipseRandom beams; stand near creeps or leave the radius.
Moon GlaivesGlaives bounce; don't clump with allies near her.

Tips are based on ability descriptions and matchup stats — a guideline, not a rule.

Mirana builds by role

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Starting items

Iron BranchIron Branch23%
TangoTango14%
Faerie FireFaerie Fire12%
Observer and Sentry WardsObserver and Sentry Wards12%
CircletCirclet6%

Early game

Boots of SpeedBoots of Speed69%
ChainmailChainmail3%
Staff of WizardryStaff of Wizardry1%
Void StoneVoid Stone1%
Essence DistillerEssence Distiller1%

Mid game

Staff of WizardryStaff of Wizardry23%
Essence DistillerEssence Distiller14%
Ogre AxeOgre Axe7%
Point BoosterPoint Booster6%

Late game

Aghanim's ScepterAghanim's Scepter32%
Blink DaggerBlink Dagger9%
Mystic StaffMystic Staff7%
Consecrated WrapsConsecrated Wraps5%

Situational items on Mirana: when to buy

red — heroes that counter Mirana
Black King Bar
Black King BarAgainst heavy disables and magic damageEspecially vs heroes that counter Mirana: Tidehunter
TidehunterLionShadow ShamanLinaZeusSkywrath MageEarthshakerInvokerBane
Orchid Malevolence
Orchid MalevolenceSilence for slippery, spell-based escape heroesEspecially vs heroes that counter Mirana: Ember Spirit
Ember SpiritStorm SpiritQueen of PainPuckAnti-MageVoid SpiritWeaver
Glimmer Cape
Glimmer CapeSave an ally from magic and focusEspecially vs heroes that counter Mirana: Jakiro
JakiroLinaZeusSkywrath MageLeshrac
Pipe of Insight
Pipe of InsightTeam-wide magic shieldEspecially vs heroes that counter Mirana: Jakiro
JakiroLinaZeusLeshracSkywrath MageInvokerEarthshakerQueen of Pain
Monkey King Bar
Monkey King BarAgainst evasion: pierces Evasion and Butterfly
Phantom AssassinWindrangerBrewmaster
Silver Edge
Silver EdgeDisables passives (Break)
BristlebackPhantom AssassinSpectreHuskarSlarkUrsaTimbersawAxe
Linken's Sphere
Linken's SphereBlocks single-target disables and ultimates
DoomLegion CommanderBaneLionBatriderBeastmasterPudgeShadow ShamanNecrophos
Manta Style
Manta StyleDispels silences and roots
SilencerSkywrath MageDeath ProphetRikiDrow Ranger
Diffusal Blade
Diffusal BladeBurns mana of mana-dependent heroes
MedusaStorm SpiritLeshracSkywrath Mage

Why players lose on Mirana

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FAQ

Who counters Mirana?

Mirana loses most often against Ember Spirit, Tiny, Tidehunter. What to build and how to play vs them →

Who is Mirana good against?

Best matchups: Storm Spirit, Underlord, Slardar.

What is Mirana's win rate?

In public matches — 51.5%. It varies by rank, see the table above.

What to build on Mirana?

In the mid game players most often buy Staff of Wizardry, Essence Distiller, Arcane Boots. Situational items depend on the enemy — see above.

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