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

What to build against it

Black King BarBKB protects from Shadow Word, Upheaval and Fatal Bonds, though not the Golem stun.

Manta StyleManta dispels Fatal Bonds and Shadow Word and confuses targeting.

Diffusal BladeBurns Warlock's mana so he can't afford his costly spells.

Lotus OrbReflects the unit-target Fatal Bonds and Shadow Word back.

How to use the spells of Riki

Smoke ScreenThrow Smoke Screen on Warlock to silence him before he starts Upheaval or summons Golem.

Blink StrikeIf Warlock channels Upheaval, Blink Strike onto him and kill or interrupt him with backstabs.

Tricks of the TradeDon't channel Tricks inside Upheaval while Warlock lives; kill him first.

Watch out for Warlock

Chaotic OfferingGolem stun pierces BKB; disengage and ignore Golem, focus heroes instead.

Fatal BondsBonds share damage across linked heroes; don't group tightly with teammates.

What to build against it

Manta StyleManta dispels Disseminate and debuffs, illusions add confusion.

Linken's SphereLinken's blocks unit-target Disruption or Demonic Purge.

Lotus OrbReflects Disruption and Disseminate back onto Shadow Demon.

Abyssal BladeAbyssal locks Demon so he can't Disruption-save allies.

How to use the spells of Riki

Smoke ScreenSmoke Demon first: silenced, he can't Disruption-save your target.

Blink StrikeBlink Strike Demon from the flank and kill him before he reacts.

Tricks of the TradeTricks phases you out — use it to dodge follow-up while poison stacks pop.

Watch out for Shadow Demon

Demonic PurgePurge strips buffs, slows and pierces BKB; Manta it or back off before it ends.

Shadow PoisonDon't eat poison stacks — sidestep the line cast.

What to build against it

Linken's SphereLinken's blocks Telekinesis or Fade Bolt.

Black King BarBKB protects from Telekinesis and non-piercing stolen spells.

Diffusal BladeBurns Rubick's mana, leaving no Spell Steal or lift.

Orchid MalevolenceSilence stops Rubick from answering with Telekinesis.

How to use the spells of Riki

Smoke ScreenSmoke near Rubick carefully — if he steals it, he can silence you back.

Blink StrikeBlink Strike Rubick when Telekinesis is down and finish with backstabs.

Tricks of the TradeUse Tricks to escape follow-up after he lands a stolen disable.

Watch out for Rubick

TelekinesisLift breaks your engage; avoid fighting next to allies he can land on you.

Spell StealTrack the last spell cast; he may steal a strong enemy ultimate.

What to build against it

Orchid MalevolenceSilence stops QoP from blinking out or comboing.

Black King BarBKB blocks Shadow Strike and Scream, but Sonic Wave pierces it.

Spirit VesselCuts her healing from Succubus spell lifesteal.

Abyssal BladeAbyssal holds QoP so she can't Blink away.

How to use the spells of Riki

Smoke ScreenInstantly Smoke QoP: silenced, no Blink or Scream.

Blink StrikeIf she Blinks out, chase with Blink Strike.

Tricks of the TradeTricks phases you out — use it to dodge Sonic Wave.

Watch out for Queen of Pain

Shadow StrikeShadow Strike slows and ticks, revealing you; dispel it or wait it out.

Sonic WaveSonic Wave pierces BKB with pure damage; don't stand in front of her.

What to build against it

Black King BarBKB blocks Shadowraze and Requiem.

Abyssal BladeStun stops SF from turning to raze you.

Orchid MalevolenceSilence shuts down razes and Requiem.

Assault CuirassArmor offsets Presence of the Dark Lord reduction.

How to use the spells of Riki

Smoke ScreenSmoke SF: silenced means no razes, and misses cut his attacks.

Blink StrikeBlink Strike behind SF — he struggles to turn and raze you.

Tricks of the TradeUse Tricks to avoid Requiem lines.

Watch out for Shadow Fiend

Requiem of SoulsRequiem fears and lowers magic resist; silence SF before he casts.

ShadowrazeRazes stack damage amp; don't stand in front of him.