Muerta in Dota 2: counters, win rate and common mistakes
Muerta — Intelligence, ranged; roles: Carry, Nuker, Disabler. Public match win rate — 48.3%. In short: Muerta is strong against Tusk, Bristleback, Necrophos but suffers against Primal Beast, Ursa, Shadow Demon.
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Muerta win rate by rank
public matches, OpenDota data · scale 40–60%Herald49.3%
Guardian49.2%
Crusader47.5%
Archon48.6%
Legend47.7%
Ancient47.9%
Divine47.6%
Immortal—
Muerta is strong against
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Who counters Muerta
How to play Muerta against counters
items, your spells and what to fear — per enemy
vs Primal BeastKeep distance, avoid walls and trees, and break Pulverize with fear or silence.44.1%
What to build against it
Linken's SpherePulverize is unit-targeted, so Linken's blocks the cast.
Black King BarProtects you from Onslaught's stun, Trample damage and Rock Throw.
Hurricane PikePushes the Beast away and buys distance after his engage.
How to use the spells of Muerta
Dead ShotSave the fear for Pulverize: it interrupts the channel and saves the ally.
The CallingDrop The Calling where he lands after Onslaught; the silence stops his follow-up.
Pierce the VeilActivate once he has burned Onslaught and Pulverize, then finish him.
Watch out for Primal Beast
PulverizePierces BKB — counter it with Linken's, fear or silence.
OnslaughtSee the charge-up — step sideways off his line and don't clump with allies.
vs UrsaDon't let Ursa stick: kite, fear after Enrage, and carry save items.44.1%
What to build against it
Ghost ScepterUrsa deals physical damage — ethereal form stops Fury Swipes stacking.
Hurricane PikePushes him off and gives free ranged shots.
ButterflyEvasion cuts the damage from his rapid Overpower attacks.
Scythe of VyseHex fully disables Ursa, especially after Enrage is used.
How to use the spells of Muerta
Dead ShotDon't fear before Enrage — he'll dispel it. Wait until it ends.
The CallingPlace it under yourself when he Earthshocks in to slow and silence him.
Pierce the VeilMagical damage in ult ignores his armor, but keep your distance.
Watch out for Ursa
EnrageDispels and reduces damage — kite out its duration instead of wasting disables.
Fury SwipesStacks grow with every hit — never let him hit you for long.
vs Shadow DemonBlock Disruption and don't clump with allies under Disseminate.44.6%
What to build against it
Linken's SphereDisruption and Demonic Purge are unit-targeted — Linken's blocks them.
Black King BarProtects from Disruption and Shadow Poison damage.
Manta StyleDispels Purge's slow and gives illusions to soak poison.
How to use the spells of Muerta
Dead ShotRicochet off a creep into him: fear pulls him out of casting position.
The CallingCast on SD; silence breaks his Disruption plus poison combo.
Pierce the VeilUse after Purge is spent, otherwise he can purge the buff.
Watch out for Shadow Demon
Demonic PurgePierces BKB and removes buffs — bait it before using your ult.
DisseminateUnder this debuff step away from allies so damage isn't shared.
vs HoodwinkStay away from trees, dodge Sharpshooter, and use her trees for Dead Shot.45.0%
What to build against it
Black King BarProtects from Sharpshooter, Acorn Shot and Boomerang.
Force StaffPushes you out of Sharpshooter's line and away from Bushwhack trees.
Dust of AppearanceReveals Hoodwink when she goes invisible with Decoy.
How to use the spells of Muerta
Dead ShotRicochet off her Acorn trees — fear ruins her ult positioning.
The CallingPlace it where she Scurries; the silence stops her escape.
GunslingerHit her, not the Decoy: attacking the illusion triggers a Bushwhack.
Watch out for Hoodwink
SharpshooterSee the charge — change direction, don't run in a straight line.
BushwhackDon't farm near trees: the net stuns and pulls you to them.
vs DisruptorSave BKB for Static Storm and don't commit until Glimpse is used.45.1%
What to build against it
Black King BarBlocks Static Storm's silence, Glimpse and Thunder Strike.
Linken's SphereGlimpse and Thunder Strike are unit-targeted; Linken's blocks them.
Manta StyleManta illusions add damage and confusion when caught in a field.
How to use the spells of Muerta
Dead ShotFearing Disruptor before his ult throws off his Storm positioning.
The CallingCast on him first — silence stops Field and Storm.
Pierce the VeilDon't fight him point-blank: heavy damage triggers his Repulsion push.
Watch out for Disruptor
Static StormStorm plus Field is deadly; leave the area or BKB immediately.
GlimpseSends you back after repositioning — engage when Glimpse is on cooldown.
Tips are based on ability descriptions and matchup stats — a guideline, not a rule.
Muerta builds by role
purchase popularity on the hero, split by item type; hover an itemStarting items
Iron Branch26%
Faerie Fire26%
Magic Wand13%
Tango11%
Circlet7%
Magic Stick3%
Quelling Blade3%Early game
Boots of Speed32%
Power Treads25%
Falcon Blade20%
Null Talisman7%
Javelin7%
Morbid Mask4%
Broadsword2%Mid game
Mithril Hammer14%
Maelstrom11%
Blade of Alacrity10%
Dragon Lance9%
Staff of Wizardry6%
Hyperstone6%
Mjollnir6%Late game
Demon Edge13%Black King Bar9%
Crystalys8%
Blink Dagger7%Hyperstone6%
Daedalus6%Hurricane Pike6%Situational items on Muerta: when to buy
red — heroes that counter Muerta
Silver EdgeDisables passives (Break)Especially vs heroes that counter Muerta: Ursa
Phantom Assassin
Spectre
Huskar
Slark
Timbersaw
Axe
Orchid MalevolenceSilence for slippery, spell-based escape heroesEspecially vs heroes that counter Muerta: Queen of Pain
Storm Spirit
Puck
Anti-Mage
Ember Spirit
Void Spirit
Weaver
Heaven's HalberdDisarms right-click carriesEspecially vs heroes that counter Muerta: Ursa
Troll Warlord
Juggernaut
Sven
Faceless Void
Drow Ranger
Blade MailPunishes heroes that commit damage into youEspecially vs heroes that counter Muerta: Ursa
Legion Commander
Shiva's GuardCuts attack speed and healingEspecially vs heroes that counter Muerta: Ursa
Clinkz
Alchemist
Eternal ShroudAgainst magic damageEspecially vs heroes that counter Muerta: Queen of Pain
Lina
Zeus
Leshrac
Skywrath Mage
Invoker
Pipe of InsightTeam-wide magic shieldEspecially vs heroes that counter Muerta: Queen of Pain
Earthshaker
JakiroBlack King BarAgainst heavy disables and magic damage
Lion
Shadow Shaman
Tidehunter
Bane
Monkey King BarAgainst evasion: pierces Evasion and Butterfly
Windranger
BrewmasterWhy players lose on Muerta
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FAQ
Who counters Muerta?
Muerta loses most often against Primal Beast, Ursa, Shadow Demon. What to build and how to play vs them →
Who is Muerta good against?
Best matchups: Tusk, Bristleback, Necrophos.
What is Muerta's win rate?
In public matches — 48.3%. It varies by rank, see the table above.
What to build on Muerta?
In the mid game players most often buy Mithril Hammer, Maelstrom, Blade of Alacrity. Situational items depend on the enemy — see above.
