Razor in Dota 2: counters, win rate and common mistakes
Razor — Agility, ranged; roles: Carry, Durable, Nuker, Pusher. Public match win rate — 50.5%. In short: Razor is strong against Gyrocopter, Warlock, Skywrath Mage but suffers against Treant Protector, Phoenix, Shadow Shaman.
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Razor win rate by rank
public matches, OpenDota data · scale 40–60%Herald49.6%
Guardian50.4%
Crusader50.0%
Archon50.7%
Legend50.7%
Ancient50.6%
Divine49.8%
Immortal—
Razor is strong against
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Who counters Razor
How to play Razor against counters
items, your spells and what to fear — per enemy
vs Treant ProtectorTreant blunts your damage with Living Armor and roots you with Leech Seed — focus unarmored targets and get BKB against the root.39.2%
What to build against it
Black King BarLeech Seed and Nature's Grasp don't pierce BKB, so you avoid the root and disarm.
Spirit VesselCuts healing from Living Armor and Leech Seed pulses.
Dust of AppearanceReveals Treant when he goes invisible with Nature's Guise.
Force StaffHelps you keep distance and reposition away from Overgrowth range.
How to use the spells of Razor
Static LinkLink pierces BKB — use it on their carry, not a Living Armor target whose block eats your damage.
Plasma FieldHit with the field's edge to quickly drain Living Armor block charges on several heroes.
Eye of the StormActivate after Overgrowth ends: the storm shreds armor while you resume attacking.
Watch out for Treant Protector
OvergrowthPierces BKB and stops attacks — don't clump with teammates or initiate first near trees.
Leech SeedRoot and disarm shut off your damage — keep range from Treant in lane and attack from afar.
vs PhoenixPhoenix kills your attack speed with Fire Spirits and burns you with Sun Ray — get BKB and break Supernova egg fast.40.6%
What to build against it
Black King BarFire Spirits, Sun Ray and Icarus Dive don't pierce BKB.
Spirit VesselCuts the healing allies get from Sun Ray.
Pipe of InsightBarrier absorbs magical damage from spirits and ray for the team.
Eternal ShroudReduces the constant magical DoT from Phoenix.
How to use the spells of Razor
Static LinkLink Phoenix before Supernova to break the egg faster, or link their carry.
Storm SurgeEvery spirit or ray cast on you triggers lightning — punish Phoenix for spamming spells.
Plasma FieldHit Phoenix at the field's edge during Sun Ray; the slow disrupts his positioning.
Watch out for Phoenix
SupernovaThe end stun pierces BKB — hit the egg immediately or leave the radius before it explodes.
Fire SpiritsThey greatly cut attack speed — don't start fights under them; wait it out or BKB.
vs Shadow ShamanShaman locks you with Hex and Shackles — buy BKB and Linken's, and clear wards efficiently.44.2%
What to build against it
Linken's SphereHex and Shackles are unit-target; Linken's blocks the first one.
Black King BarHex, Shackles and Ether Shock don't pierce BKB.
Lotus OrbReflects unit-target Hex and Shackles back at Shaman.
Battle FuryCleave helps clear Serpent Wards quickly.
How to use the spells of Razor
Storm SurgeEvery Shaman cast on you strikes him with lightning — he pays for lane aggression.
Static LinkLink pierces BKB: open on their carry while Shaman is out of Hex range.
Eye of the StormThe storm hits the lowest target and can finish Shaman; account for Fowl Play.
Watch out for Shadow Shaman
Mass Serpent WardWards are magic immune, the field won't kill them — leave the cage or attack them.
HexHex fully disables you — avoid his cast range without Linken's or BKB.
vs LionLion chains disables into Finger of Death — Linken's and BKB decide the matchup.44.4%
What to build against it
Linken's SphereHex and Finger of Death are unit-target; Linken's blocks them.
Black King BarNone of Lion's abilities pierce BKB.
Lotus OrbReflects Hex or Finger back to Lion.
Aeon DiskSaves you from the Spike plus Finger burst.
How to use the spells of Razor
Storm SurgeEvery Lion spell on you triggers lightning — his Mana Drain is very punishable.
Plasma FieldCatch Lion with the field's edge; the slow keeps him from reaching Hex range.
Eye of the StormLion is fragile — the storm often focuses and finishes him.
Watch out for Lion
Finger of DeathMassive magic damage — keep HP high and Linken's ready vs the ult.
Earth SpikeSpike travels in a line — don't stand in line with creeps or allies.
vs HoodwinkHoodwink stuns you with Bushwhack near trees and snipes with Sharpshooter — stay in open areas.44.6%
What to build against it
Black King BarSharpshooter and Acorn Shot don't pierce BKB.
Monkey King BarIgnores the evasion/redirect of Mistwoods Wayfarer during Scurry.
Quelling BladeCuts trees needed for Bushwhack and Acorn Shot.
Eternal ShroudReduces Sharpshooter's magical damage.
How to use the spells of Razor
Static LinkHoodwink relies on attacks — linking her makes her nearly harmless.
Plasma FieldField hits an area — use it when she's invisible after Decoy nearby.
Storm SurgeAcorn Shot on you triggers lightning — win the trades.
Watch out for Hoodwink
SharpshooterYou see the charge-up — sidestep the line or pop BKB.
BushwhackOnly stuns near trees — farm and fight away from treelines.
Tips are based on ability descriptions and matchup stats — a guideline, not a rule.
Razor builds by role
purchase popularity on the hero, split by item type; hover an itemStarting items
Iron Branch45%
Tango14%
Circlet13%
Faerie Fire8%
Magic Stick8%
Slippers of Agility5%
Magic Wand3%Early game
Boots of Speed26%
Power Treads23%
Wraith Band15%
Falcon Blade11%
Blade of Alacrity4%
Void Stone4%
Ring of Health3%Mid game
Ogre Axe13%
Yasha12%Blade of Alacrity11%
Mithril Hammer10%
Diadem7%Black King Bar6%
Manta Style6%Late game
Reaver12%
Satanic11%Black King Bar9%
Eaglesong7%
Blink Dagger5%
Butterfly4%
Sacred Relic3%Situational items on Razor: when to buy
red — heroes that counter RazorBlack King BarAgainst heavy disables and magic damageEspecially vs heroes that counter Razor: Lion, Shadow Shaman
Lina
Zeus
Earthshaker
Invoker
BaneLinken's SphereBlocks single-target disables and ultimatesEspecially vs heroes that counter Razor: Lion, Shadow Shaman
Doom
Legion Commander
Batrider
Beastmaster
Pudge
Necrophos
Silver EdgeDisables passives (Break)Especially vs heroes that counter Razor: Bristleback
Phantom Assassin
Spectre
Huskar
Slark
Ursa
Timbersaw
Axe
Orchid MalevolenceSilence for slippery, spell-based escape heroesEspecially vs heroes that counter Razor: Puck
Storm Spirit
Queen of Pain
Anti-Mage
Ember Spirit
Void Spirit
WeaverAeon DiskSaves you from burst and single-target combosEspecially vs heroes that counter Razor: Lion
Monkey King BarAgainst evasion: pierces Evasion and Butterfly
Windranger
BrewmasterManta StyleDispels silences and roots
Silencer
Death Prophet
Riki
Drow Ranger
Diffusal BladeBurns mana of mana-dependent heroes
Medusa
Leshrac
Heaven's HalberdDisarms right-click carries
Troll Warlord
Juggernaut
Sven
Faceless VoidWhy players lose on Razor
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FAQ
Who counters Razor?
Razor loses most often against Treant Protector, Phoenix, Shadow Shaman. What to build and how to play vs them →
Who is Razor good against?
Best matchups: Gyrocopter, Warlock, Skywrath Mage.
What is Razor's win rate?
In public matches — 50.5%. It varies by rank, see the table above.
What to build on Razor?
In the mid game players most often buy Ogre Axe, Yasha, Blade of Alacrity. Situational items depend on the enemy — see above.
