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Rubick

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

Rubick — Intelligence, ranged; roles: Support, Disabler, Nuker. Public match win rate — 49.6%. In short: Rubick is strong against Magnus, Weaver, Phantom Assassin but suffers against Earth Spirit, Lone Druid, Abaddon.

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Rubick win rate by rank

public matches, OpenDota data · scale 40–60%
Herald
48.7%
Guardian
49.1%
Crusader
49.1%
Archon
49.5%
Legend
49.7%
Ancient
49.8%
Divine
50.0%
Immortal
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Rubick is strong against

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Magnus58.3%96 gamesWeaver58.1%88 gamesPhantom Assassin57.3%83 gamesUndying57.3%153 gamesUnderlord56.9%179 gamesVengeful Spirit56.7%155 gamesMedusa55.9%101 gamesWarlock55.5%194 games

Who counters Rubick

Earth Spirit41.8%148 gamesLone Druid44.6%88 gamesAbaddon45.5%116 gamesLeshrac45.8%84 gamesMirana46.1%131 gamesClockwerk46.1%222 gamesWitch Doctor46.2%148 gamesBane46.2%113 games

How to play Rubick against counters

items, your spells and what to fear — per enemy
vs Earth SpiritEarth Spirit catches you with roll and grip from fog — keep distance, steal Magnetize or Rolling Boulder and punish his engage.41.8%

What to build against it

Force StaffPushes you out of Magnetize range and helps escape after Rolling Boulder.
Glimmer CapeReduces magic damage from remnants and rolls and hides you from follow-up.
Blink DaggerLets you quickly break distance or jump in for Telekinesis.
Magic WandHe spams remnants and spells, so the wand charges fast.

How to use the spells of Rubick

Spell StealSteal Magnetize after he casts it — strong team damage that pierces BKB.
TelekinesisLift him as soon as he rolls in: it breaks his combo and gives your team time.
Fade BoltHit him and a nearby ally to reduce his attack and spell damage.

Watch out for Earth Spirit

Rolling BoulderDon't stand in line with remnants; roll stops on the first hero — stay behind allies.
MagnetizePierces BKB and refreshes off remnants — leave the area immediately.
vs Lone DruidAgainst Druid and bear, don't get hit; control the bear and steal Savage Roar.44.6%

What to build against it

Force StaffGets you away from the Entangle root and a chasing bear.
Ghost ScepterProtects you from physical attacks by Druid and the bear.
Glimmer CapeInvisibility and protection help you escape the bear.
Observer and Sentry WardsSee the bear coming and avoid surprise engages.

How to use the spells of Rubick

TelekinesisLift the bear or True Form Druid to break focus on your carry.
Spell StealSteal Savage Roar — it breaks their push and saves you from the bear.
Fade BoltBounce it between Druid and bear to cut their attack damage.

Watch out for Lone Druid

EntanglePierces BKB; don't stay under Druid's attacks long enough to stack the root.
Savage RoarFear interrupts your casts — keep distance before using key spells.
vs AbaddonAbaddon saves allies with shield and survives with Borrowed Time — burst wisely and steal his spells.45.5%

What to build against it

Spirit VesselReduces his healing and deals health-based damage.
Force StaffHelps you escape when allies chase you under Curse of Avernus.
Glimmer CapeReduces Mist Coil damage and saves you from focus.

How to use the spells of Rubick

Spell StealSteal Aphotic Shield or Borrowed Time — a strong save for your carry.
TelekinesisLift him before he shields, or the shielded target to keep control.
Fade BoltDon't waste it on Abaddon during Borrowed Time — it only heals him.

Watch out for Abaddon

Borrowed TimeDuring ultimate stop damaging him, control him and wait it out.
Aphotic ShieldShield strong-dispels your disable — bait it out first, then disable.
vs LeshracLeshrac burns you up close — keep distance, lift him before he enters and steal Split Earth.45.8%

What to build against it

Force StaffGets you out of Pulse Nova and Diabolic Edict range.
Glimmer CapeReduces magical damage from Pulse Nova and Lightning Storm.
Pipe of InsightTeam barrier against his constant magic damage.
Eul's Scepter of DivinityLets you escape his pressure or disrupt his positioning.

How to use the spells of Rubick

TelekinesisLift him when he walks in and land him away from your team.
Spell StealSteal Split Earth or Lightning Storm — good control and damage.
Fade BoltCut his spell damage before he engages.

Watch out for Leshrac

Split EarthIt has a visible delay — step out of the area to avoid the stun.
Diabolic EdictPure damage that pierces BKB — never stand near him alone.
vs MiranaMirana catches with arrows from fog and ganks under ultimate — stand behind creeps and steal Moonlight Shadow.46.1%

What to build against it

Force StaffMoves you out of arrow path and helps escape after stun.
Dust of AppearanceReveals her team under Moonlight Shadow.
Sentry WardHelps spot invisible gank under ultimate.
Glimmer CapeReduces Starstorm and arrow damage after the stun.

How to use the spells of Rubick

Spell StealSteal Moonlight Shadow — team invis for engages or saves.
TelekinesisLift her after Leap so she can't chase or escape.
Fade BoltReduce her attack damage before fights.

Watch out for Mirana

Sacred ArrowStay behind creeps and juke — the arrow hits the first unit.
Moonlight ShadowPierces BKB; when she ults, group up and use Dust.

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

Rubick builds by role

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

Starting items

Iron BranchIron Branch22%
TangoTango14%
Faerie FireFaerie Fire14%
Blood GrenadeBlood Grenade13%
Sentry WardSentry Ward8%
Magic StickMagic Stick3%

Early game

Boots of SpeedBoots of Speed66%
Urn of ShadowsUrn of Shadows22%
Tranquil BootsTranquil Boots1%

Mid game

Arcane BootsArcane Boots11%
Ghost ScepterGhost Scepter3%
Force StaffForce Staff2%

Late game

Aether LensAether Lens11%
Eul's Scepter of DivinityEul's Scepter of Divinity5%
Force StaffForce Staff5%
Glimmer CapeGlimmer Cape5%

Situational items on Rubick: when to buy

red — heroes that counter Rubick
Spirit Vessel
Spirit VesselCuts healing and regenerationEspecially vs heroes that counter Rubick: Abaddon
AbaddonAlchemistNecrophosHuskarLifestealerMorphlingOracleUndyingIo
Dust of Appearance
Dust of AppearanceReveal invisible heroesEspecially vs heroes that counter Rubick: Mirana
MiranaRikiClinkzBounty HunterWeaverNyx AssassinInvokerTemplar AssassinTreant ProtectorSand King
Glimmer Cape
Glimmer CapeSave an ally from magic and focusEspecially vs heroes that counter Rubick: Leshrac
LeshracLinaZeusSkywrath MageJakiro
Force Staff
Force StaffPush an ally out of hooks, cogs or fieldsEspecially vs heroes that counter Rubick: Clockwerk
ClockwerkPudgeDisruptor
Lotus Orb
Lotus OrbReflects targeted spells and dispelsEspecially vs heroes that counter Rubick: Bane
BaneLionLinaDoomLegion CommanderShadow Demon
Pipe of Insight
Pipe of InsightTeam-wide magic shieldEspecially vs heroes that counter Rubick: Leshrac
LeshracLinaZeusSkywrath MageInvokerEarthshakerJakiroQueen of Pain
Heaven's Halberd
Heaven's HalberdDisarms right-click carries
Phantom AssassinTroll WarlordJuggernautUrsaSvenSlarkFaceless VoidDrow Ranger
Aeon Disk
Aeon DiskSaves you from burst and single-target combos
Legion CommanderLionLinaZeusPhantom Assassin
Sentry Ward
Sentry WardReveal invisible heroes and deward
RikiClinkzBounty HunterWeaverNyx AssassinTemplar Assassin

Why players lose on Rubick

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FAQ

Who counters Rubick?

Rubick loses most often against Earth Spirit, Lone Druid, Abaddon. What to build and how to play vs them →

Who is Rubick good against?

Best matchups: Magnus, Weaver, Phantom Assassin.

What is Rubick's win rate?

In public matches — 49.6%. It varies by rank, see the table above.

What to build on Rubick?

In the mid game players most often buy Essence Distiller, Blink Dagger, Aghanim's Shard. Situational items depend on the enemy — see above.

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