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

What to build against it

Lotus OrbReflects Electric Vortex, pulling Storm toward you instead.

Orchid MalevolenceSilence stops Storm from casting Ball Lightning to escape.

Pipe of InsightBarrier absorbs magical damage from Overload, Remnant and Ball Lightning for the team.

Glimmer CapeMagic resistance and invisibility save the ally Storm dives.

How to use the spells of Omniknight

RepelRepel the ally Storm jumps on: Vortex won't land and magic resistance cuts his damage.

PurificationHeal an ally next to Storm — the pure damage hits him while he commits.

Hammer of PuritySlow Storm with Hammer right after he lands so allies can disable him.

Watch out for Storm Spirit

Electric VortexDon't stand alone on the fight edge: Vortex pulls you into his burst.

Ball LightningStorm can dive from any angle — stay near your team so heals reach.

What to build against it

Lotus OrbReflects Hex and Finger of Death, Lion's unit-target spells.

Linken's SphereBlocks the first targeted spell, usually Hex, breaking his combo.

Glimmer CapeMagic resistance reduces Finger damage and invisibility drops his target.

Pipe of InsightBarrier absorbs Spike and Finger magic damage for the team.

How to use the spells of Omniknight

RepelRepel your core before Lion casts: Hex and Spike fail, Finger is cut by magic resistance.

PurificationHold heal for after Finger to save an ally from Lion's empowered fist.

Hammer of PurityHit Lion with Hammer while he channels Mana Drain — he's stationary.

Watch out for Lion

HexHexed, you can't Repel — cast it early, not after you're disabled.

Finger of DeathDon't approach at low HP within his cast range; stay back until healed.

What to build against it

Pipe of InsightBarrier soaks Dual Breath and Macropyre damage team-wide.

Eternal ShroudMagic resistance and mana on damage keep you durable vs constant burn.

Glimmer CapeMagic resistance saves an ally caught in Ice Path and Macropyre.

Magic WandJakiro spams spells — Wand gives lots of sustain in lane.

How to use the spells of Omniknight

RepelRepel an ally in Macropyre — magic resistance and regen let him walk out.

PurificationHeal after Dual Breath to offset the burn and hit nearby enemies.

Hammer of PurityJakiro is slow and fragile — trade with Hammer in lane.

Watch out for Jakiro

Ice PathDon't line up with allies — Ice Path stuns everyone into Macropyre.

MacropyreLeave the fire immediately; healing won't outpace the lasting damage.

What to build against it

Lotus OrbReflects Gush and Dead in the Water back to Tide.

Force StaffPushes an ally away from Ravage range or the anchor.

Pipe of InsightBarrier reduces Ravage and Gush magic damage team-wide.

Spirit VesselCuts Tide's high regen in lane and fights.

How to use the spells of Omniknight

RepelWhen Tide is about to blink, Repel your core: Ravage won't stun him.

Guardian AngelAngel blocks Anchor Smash physical damage and follow-up attacks after Ravage.

PurificationDon't rely on debuffs — Kraken Shell dispels; focus heals on allies.

Watch out for Tidehunter

RavageSpread out and watch for Blink; cast Repel before he jumps.

Dead in the WaterKill the anchor with team attacks or the ally can't escape.

What to build against it

Ghost ScepterPhysical immunity saves you from Slardar's attacks and bash.

Force StaffPushes an ally out of Slithereen Crush range after Sprint.

Solar CrestArmor offsets Corrosive Haze's reduction.

Crimson GuardDamage block reduces his frequent physical hits on the team.

How to use the spells of Omniknight

Guardian AngelCast Angel once Slardar commits: all his damage is physical.

RepelPre-Repel the target — Crush won't stun, but bash pierces, so pair with Angel.

Degen AuraAura slows Slardar, but Sprint gives slow resistance — wait for it to fade.

Watch out for Slardar

Corrosive HazeHaze pierces BKB and reveals you — don't hide, stay near your team.

Bash of the DeepBash pierces BKB and Repel — only Angel or distance saves you.