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Primal Beast win rate by rank
public matches, OpenDota data · scale 40–60%Herald47.6%
Guardian49.4%
Crusader48.6%
Archon48.2%
Legend48.5%
Ancient48.9%
Divine51.4%
Immortal—
Primal Beast is strong against
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Who counters Primal Beast
How to play Primal Beast against counters
items, your spells and what to fear — per enemy
vs RazorDon't let Razor win a long trade: burst him fast before Static Link drains your damage.44.1%
What to build against it
Linken's SphereBlocks Static Link, a unit-target spell that steals your damage.
Lotus OrbReflects Static Link back onto Razor and can save a linked ally.
Black King BarProtects from Plasma Field's magical damage and slow in extended fights.
Blade MailRazor loves long right-click trades; Blade Mail punishes him for it.
How to use the spells of Primal Beast
OnslaughtOnslaught straight into Razor to close distance instead of standing at the edge of Plasma Field.
PulverizePulverize pierces BKB; lock Razor down while allies burst him so his link value drops.
TrampleTrample deals magical damage without attacking, so it's less hurt by Static Link stealing damage.
Watch out for Razor
Static LinkLink pierces BKB: don't stand next to Razor for long, either disengage or commit with burst.
Storm SurgeEvery spell you target him with releases lightning; don't spam spells, commit with a full combo.
vs KezKez is slippery with answers; save control until Raptor Dance is used and deny his invisibility escapes.44.3%
What to build against it
Dust of AppearanceReveals Raven's Veil invisibility so Kez can't escape or reposition unseen.
Linken's SphereBlocks Grappling Claw or Talon Toss, his unit-target engage and silence.
Heaven's HalberdDisarm shuts down the attacks that power his Katana and crit damage.
Black King BarProtects from Talon Toss silence and slows so you can finish your combo.
How to use the spells of Primal Beast
PulverizeHold Pulverize until Kez burns Raptor Dance, otherwise he can turn invulnerable and escape.
Rock ThrowRock Throw is a great stun to catch Kez after he dashes in.
TrampleAgainst Shodo Sai parry, don't right-click; use Trample and spells instead of attacks.
Watch out for Kez
Raptor DanceGrants invulnerability, dispel and heal: don't burn all your control before he uses it.
Shodo SaiParrying attacks from the front stuns you and marks you; don't attack into his active block.
vs ClockwerkClockwerk catches you with Hookshot and cogs through BKB; play positioning and break out of the trap.44.9%
What to build against it
Force StaffLets you push out of Power Cogs or rescue a trapped ally.
Blink DaggerInstant initiation and a way out of cogs without waiting on casts.
Pipe of InsightReduces team magical damage from Battery Assault, Rocket Flare and Hookshot.
Black King BarStops Battery Assault ministuns and Rocket Flare damage that interrupt your combo.
How to use the spells of Primal Beast
TrampleStuck in cogs? Break them with attacks, use Trample while circling Clock inside the trap.
PulverizePulverize pierces BKB and holds Clock; best answer when he hooks into your team.
OnslaughtDon't charge Onslaught in Clock's sight; Hookshot or Battery Assault easily interrupt it.
Watch out for Clockwerk
HookshotHookshot pierces BKB: stand behind creeps and allies to block his line.
Power CogsCogs also pierce BKB; keep Force Staff or Blink ready to escape the trap.
vs Shadow DemonShadow Demon ruins your initiations with Disruption and Purge; engage when his spells are on cooldown.45.6%
What to build against it
Linken's SphereBlocks Disruption or Demonic Purge, both unit-target spells.
Lotus OrbReflects Disruption and Purge back onto Shadow Demon.
Black King BarProtects from Disruption and Shadow Poison magical damage, neither pierces BKB.
Pipe of InsightReduces the burst of stacked Shadow Poison on you and your team.
How to use the spells of Primal Beast
OnslaughtAim Onslaught at Shadow Demon first; remove the support before he saves his carry.
PulverizePulverize the carry after SD burns Disruption, otherwise he can banish your target.
UproarDemonic Purge removes positive buffs; avoid popping Uproar until Purge is used.
Watch out for Shadow Demon
Demonic PurgePierces BKB, slows and removes buffs; bait it out before committing fully.
Shadow PoisonDon't collect poison stacks: sidestep the line, or Release will chunk your HP.
vs InvokerInvoker shreds you with ranged control and magic; close distance fast and go in with BKB.45.7%
What to build against it
Black King BarBlocks Tornado, Cold Snap, Deafening Blast and Chaos Meteor, none pierce BKB.
Blink DaggerLets you jump on Invoker before he kites you with Tornado and Blast.
Linken's SphereBlocks Cold Snap, his unit-target control.
Dust of AppearanceReveals Ghost Walk invisibility to finish a fleeing Invoker.
How to use the spells of Primal Beast
OnslaughtCharge Onslaught from fog: a visible charge-up gets interrupted by Tornado or Cold Snap.
PulverizePulverize pierces BKB; grab Invoker immediately before he unloads his combo.
Rock ThrowUse Rock Throw to stop Invoker at range when he retreats or tries Ghost Walk.
Watch out for Invoker
TornadoTornado sets up Meteor and Sun Strike; see it coming, pop BKB or sidestep.
Sun StrikeSun Strike pierces BKB; keep moving after control so you're not under the beam.
Tips are based on ability descriptions and matchup stats — a guideline, not a rule.
Primal Beast builds by role
purchase popularity on the hero, split by item type; hover an itemStarting items
Iron Branch43%
Gauntlets of Strength21%
Tango11%
Magic Stick4%
Quelling Blade3%
Faerie Fire3%
Circlet3%Early game
Chainmail24%
Boots of Speed24%
Phase Boots22%
Soul Ring14%
Bottle8%
Bracer5%
Vitality Booster1%Mid game
Ogre Axe21%
Mithril Hammer16%Blink Dagger16%Black King Bar13%
Aghanim's Shard7%
Staff of Wizardry4%
Point Booster4%Late game
Shiva's Guard15%
Aghanim's Scepter14%Black King Bar9%
Reaver8%
Soul Booster6%
Ultimate Orb5%
Heart of Tarrasque5%Starting items
Iron Branch43%Tango11%
Observer Ward5%Magic Stick4%Faerie Fire3%Early game
Boots of Speed24%
Tranquil Boots1%Mid game
Ogre Axe21%Mithril Hammer16%Blink Dagger16%Aghanim's Shard7%Staff of Wizardry4%Situational items on Primal Beast: when to buy
red — heroes that counter Primal BeastBlack King BarAgainst heavy disables and magic damageEspecially vs heroes that counter Primal Beast: Invoker
Lion
Shadow Shaman
Lina
Zeus
Skywrath Mage
Earthshaker
Tidehunter
Bane
Orchid MalevolenceSilence for slippery, spell-based escape heroesEspecially vs heroes that counter Primal Beast: Storm Spirit
Queen of Pain
Anti-Mage
Ember Spirit
Void Spirit
Diffusal BladeBurns mana of mana-dependent heroesEspecially vs heroes that counter Primal Beast: Storm Spirit
Medusa
Leshrac
Eternal ShroudAgainst magic damageEspecially vs heroes that counter Primal Beast: Invoker
Dust of AppearanceReveal invisible heroesEspecially vs heroes that counter Primal Beast: Invoker
Riki
Clinkz
Bounty Hunter
Nyx Assassin
Mirana
Templar Assassin
Treant Protector
Sand King
Pudge
DisruptorLotus OrbReflects targeted spells and dispelsEspecially vs heroes that counter Primal Beast: Shadow Demon
Doom
Legion CommanderPipe of InsightTeam-wide magic shieldEspecially vs heroes that counter Primal Beast: Invoker
Jakiro
Monkey King BarAgainst evasion: pierces Evasion and Butterfly
Phantom Assassin
Windranger
BrewmasterWhy players lose on Primal Beast
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FAQ
Who counters Primal Beast?
Primal Beast loses most often against Razor, Kez, Clockwerk. What to build and how to play vs them →
Who is Primal Beast good against?
Best matchups: Terrorblade, Muerta, Puck.
What is Primal Beast's win rate?
In public matches — 48.9%. It varies by rank, see the table above.
What to build on Primal Beast?
In the mid game players most often buy Ogre Axe, Mithril Hammer, Blink Dagger. Situational items depend on the enemy — see above.
