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

Oracle — Intelligence, ranged; roles: Support, Nuker, Disabler, Escape. Public match win rate — 49.1%.

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Oracle win rate by rank

public matches, OpenDota data · scale 40–60%

Herald

46.3%

Guardian

46.8%

Crusader

47.6%

Archon

48.5%

Legend

49.7%

Ancient

50.7%

Divine

50.7%

Immortal

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Oracle is strong against

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Who counters Oracle

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How to play Oracle against counters

items, your spells and what to fear — per enemy

vs HoodwinkHoodwink nets you near trees and finishes with Sharpshooter — keep allies off trees and save them from the ult.

What to build against it

Force StaffPushes an ally out of Sharpshooter's line or away from trees before Bushwhack.

Glimmer CapeMagic barrier reduces Sharpshooter and Boomerang damage, invisibility throws off her aim.

Dust of AppearanceReveals Hoodwink after Decoy so she can't escape or sneak in.

How to use the spells of Oracle

Fortune's EndInterrupt Sharpshooter charge: root and damage Hoodwink while she channels the shot.

Fate's EdictCast on the ally targeted by Sharpshooter — 100% magic resist nullifies the bolt.

False PromiseRemoves Bushwhack stun and delays damage — press right after the net lands.

Watch out for Hoodwink

BushwhackDon't stand next to trees in fights, stay in open ground.

SharpshooterSee the charge — step off the line or cover the target with Fate's Edict.

vs TuskTusk initiates with Snowball and Walrus Punch pierces BKB — keep saves for your core and don't line up.

What to build against it

Force StaffGets you out of Ice Shards walls and pushes Tusk away from allies.

Glimmer CapeReduces Snowball and Ice Shards magic damage on an ally.

Ghost ScepterEthereal form stops Tusk's Walrus Punch attacks.

How to use the spells of Oracle

Fate's EdictDisarm Tusk before Walrus Punch — the attack-based crit won't land.

False PromiseRemoves Snowball stun and delays punch damage — save it for your core.

Fortune's EndRoot Tusk and dispel his Drinking Buddies buff to stop the chase.

Watch out for Tusk

Walrus PUNCH!Pierces BKB — stay out of melee range, Fate's Edict preemptively.

SnowballDon't line up with allies, ward his approach paths.

vs Dragon KnightDK is tanky and physical — disarm and root hold him while your team focuses others.

What to build against it

Force StaffMoves allies away from Dragon Tail and dragon splash.

Glimmer CapeMagic barrier vs Breathe Fire and Wyrm's Wrath magic attacks.

Spirit VesselCuts Dragon Blood's high regeneration.

How to use the spells of Oracle

Fate's EdictDisarm DK in dragon form — he loses his main attack damage.

Rain of DestinyDrop it on DK — cuts his healing and heals your team.

False PromiseRemoves Dragon Tail stun from an ally and delays damage.

Watch out for Dragon Knight

Dragon TailDon't get close without cover, keep distance.

Elder Dragon FormDuring ult don't clump with allies — splash hits the group.

vs RubickRubick steals False Promise and lifts you — hide key casts and don't walk alone.

What to build against it

Glimmer CapeReduces Fade Bolt damage and hides you from targeted spells.

Force StaffPushes allies out after Telekinesis lands.

Linken's SphereBlocks unit-targeted Telekinesis on you.

How to use the spells of Oracle

Fortune's EndUse it as bait for Spell Steal so he doesn't grab your ult.

False PromiseRemoves Telekinesis from allies; cast outside his vision when possible.

Purifying FlamesHarass Rubick in lane — he's fragile.

Watch out for Rubick

Spell StealAfter your ult cast a cheap spell to overwrite what he can steal.

TelekinesisSpread from allies — the landing stuns nearby units.

vs KezKez jumps you and dispels himself — hold disarm and save for his engage.

What to build against it

Ghost ScepterEthereal form blocks his physical attacks and Echo Slash.

Force StaffEscape after Grappling Claw lands.

Aeon DiskSaves you from Kazurai Katana and Raptor Dance burst.

How to use the spells of Oracle

Fate's EdictDisarm Kez after his jump — without attacks he does little.

False PromiseDelays Raptor Dance and katana damage — cast on Kez's target.

Fortune's EndRoot him after Raptor Dance, when his dispel is used.

Watch out for Kez

Raptor DancePierces BKB and dispels — don't waste disables before he casts it.

Talon TossSilence blocks your save — cast False Promise early.

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

Oracle builds by role

purchase popularity on the hero, split by item type; hover an item

Starting items

Iron Branch20%

Tango14%

Blood Grenade13%

Magic Stick9%

Smoke of Deceit8%

Faerie Fire8%

Sentry Ward7%

Early game

Boots of Speed79%

Arcane Boots16%

Urn of Shadows2%

Holy Locket1%

Mid game

Arcane Boots36%

Ghost Scepter8%

Glimmer Cape7%

Mekansm6%

Aether Lens3%

Holy Locket2%

Late game

Aether Lens21%

Glimmer Cape11%

Guardian Greaves9%

Force Staff6%

Situational items on Oracle: when to buy

red — heroes that counter Oracle

Heaven's HalberdDisarms right-click carries

Aeon DiskSaves you from burst and single-target combos

Spirit VesselCuts healing and regeneration

Dust of AppearanceReveal invisible heroes

Sentry WardReveal invisible heroes and deward

Glimmer CapeSave an ally from magic and focus

Force StaffPush an ally out of hooks, cogs or fields

Pudge

Clockwerk

Disruptor

Lotus OrbReflects targeted spells and dispels

Pipe of InsightTeam-wide magic shield

Why players lose on Oracle

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FAQ

Who counters Oracle?

Not enough data yet.

Who is Oracle good against?

Not enough data yet.

What is Oracle's win rate?

In public matches — 49.1%. It varies by rank, see the table above.

What to build on Oracle?

In the mid game players most often buy Arcane Boots, Blink Dagger, Ghost Scepter. Situational items depend on the enemy — see above.

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