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Outworld Devourer in Dota 2: counters, win rate and common mistakes
Outworld Devourer — Intelligence, ranged; roles: Carry, Nuker, Disabler. Public match win rate — 53.3%. In short: Outworld Devourer is strong against Rubick, Shadow Fiend but suffers against Shadow Fiend, Rubick.
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Outworld Devourer win rate by rank
public matches, OpenDota data · scale 40–60%Herald49.0%
Guardian50.4%
Crusader51.9%
Archon53.5%
Legend54.4%
Ancient54.7%
Divine54.0%
Immortal—
Outworld Devourer is strong against
hover a hero for a summaryWho counters Outworld Devourer
How to play Outworld Devourer against counters
items, your spells and what to fear — per enemy
vs Shadow FiendOutrange SF and punish his low mana: never let him reach you for Requiem, prison him the moment he commits.48.9%
What to build against it
Black King BarMagical razes and Requiem don't pierce BKB, letting you keep attacking in fights.
Force StaffPushes you away when SF closes in for Requiem or point-blank razes.
Hurricane PikePushes SF away and grants ranged hits while his razes can't reach.
Aeon DiskSaves you from the raze-plus-Requiem burst.
How to use the spells of Outworld Devourer
Astral ImprisonmentPrison SF when he blinks in for Requiem to interrupt the cast.
ObjurgationPop the barrier as SF starts stacking razes; it soaks the main burst.
Sanity's EclipseSF has a small mana pool, so Eclipse hits him hard; finish after the prison.
Watch out for Shadow Fiend
Requiem of SoulsKeep distance, ward vs his blink, and save prison for his engage.
ShadowrazeRazes stack a damage amp; don't stand at a fixed distance, keep moving.
vs RubickRubick lifts you and steals your spells; play positionally and avoid gifting him Sanity's Eclipse.49.3%
What to build against it
Linken's SphereBlocks unit-target Telekinesis, Fade Bolt and even Spell Steal.
Black King BarTelekinesis and Fade Bolt don't pierce BKB, so you stay in the fight.
Lotus OrbReflects Telekinesis and Fade Bolt back onto Rubick.
How to use the spells of Outworld Devourer
Astral ImprisonmentPrison steals mana; low-pool Rubick may lack mana for Telekinesis afterwards.
Sanity's EclipseCast ult when Rubick is imprisoned or dead so he can't steal it.
Arcane OrbRubick is fragile; harass him with orbs when he steps up in lane.
Watch out for Rubick
Spell StealHe steals your last cast; cast prison on another target before your ult if needed.
TelekinesisTelekinesis sets you up; don't clump with allies so the landing stun hits fewer.
Tips are based on ability descriptions and matchup stats — a guideline, not a rule.
Outworld Devourer builds by role
purchase popularity on the hero, split by item type; hover an itemStarting items
Iron Branch27%
Circlet23%
Faerie Fire11%
Tango11%
Mantle of Intelligence10%
Quelling Blade1%
Magic Stick1%Early game
Null Talisman28%
Boots of Speed23%
Power Treads16%
Staff of Wizardry12%
Kaya6%
Meteor Hammer6%
Blitz Knuckles4%Mid game
Staff of Wizardry16%
Blink Dagger12%
Blade of Alacrity10%Kaya6%
Dragon Lance6%Power Treads5%
Oblivion Staff5%Late game
Mystic Staff20%
Scythe of Vyse13%Hurricane Pike12%Black King Bar10%
Parasma5%
Witch Blade5%
Aghanim's Scepter5%Situational items on Outworld Devourer: when to buy
red — heroes that counter Outworld DevourerBlack King BarAgainst heavy disables and magic damage
Lion
Shadow Shaman
Lina
Zeus
Skywrath Mage
Earthshaker
Tidehunter
Invoker
Bane
Monkey King BarAgainst evasion: pierces Evasion and Butterfly
Phantom Assassin
Windranger
Brewmaster
Silver EdgeDisables passives (Break)
Bristleback
Spectre
Huskar
Slark
Ursa
Timbersaw
AxeLinken's SphereBlocks single-target disables and ultimates
Doom
Legion Commander
Batrider
Beastmaster
Pudge
Necrophos
Manta StyleDispels silences and roots
Silencer
Death Prophet
Riki
Drow Ranger
Orchid MalevolenceSilence for slippery, spell-based escape heroes
Storm Spirit
Queen of Pain
Puck
Anti-Mage
Ember Spirit
Void Spirit
Weaver
Diffusal BladeBurns mana of mana-dependent heroes
Medusa
Leshrac
Heaven's HalberdDisarms right-click carries
Troll Warlord
Juggernaut
Sven
Faceless Void
Blade MailPunishes heroes that commit damage into you
Why players lose on Outworld Devourer
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FAQ
Who counters Outworld Devourer?
Outworld Devourer loses most often against Shadow Fiend, Rubick. What to build and how to play vs them →
Who is Outworld Devourer good against?
Best matchups: Rubick, Shadow Fiend.
What is Outworld Devourer's win rate?
In public matches — 53.3%. It varies by rank, see the table above.
What to build on Outworld Devourer?
In the mid game players most often buy Staff of Wizardry, Blink Dagger, Blade of Alacrity. Situational items depend on the enemy — see above.
