Snapfire in Dota 2: counters, win rate and common mistakes
Snapfire — Universal, ranged; roles: Support, Nuker, Disabler, Escape. Public match win rate — 49.1%. In short: Snapfire is strong against Skywrath Mage, Sand King, Earthshaker but suffers against Bane, Clinkz, Io.
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Snapfire win rate by rank
public matches, OpenDota data · scale 40–60%Herald47.1%
Guardian48.0%
Crusader48.2%
Archon49.2%
Legend49.6%
Ancient49.3%
Divine48.9%
Immortal—
Snapfire is strong against
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Who counters Snapfire
How to play Snapfire against counters
items, your spells and what to fear — per enemy
vs BaneKeep distance, avoid being the first target and break Fiend's Grip with a Cookie stun.40.7%
What to build against it
Lotus OrbNightmare and Fiend's Grip are unit-target, so Lotus reflects them back at Bane.
Force StaffLets you reposition yourself or an ally away from follow-up after Nightmare and keep your distance.
Glimmer CapeInvisibility denies Bane's unit-target spells if he hasn't started casting yet.
Magic WandBane spams Brain Sap and Enfeeble, so Wand charges give you an HP buffer.
How to use the spells of Snapfire
Firesnap CookieCookie Mortimer or an ally near Bane: the landing stun interrupts the Fiend's Grip channel.
Mortimer KissesCast from far behind your team, otherwise Bane will Nightmare you mid-ultimate.
ScatterblastDon't right-click a Nightmared enemy; damage from Scatterblast wakes him without passing the sleep.
Watch out for Bane
Fiend's GripPierces BKB — only stuns or interrupts stop it, so save Cookie during fights.
NightmareNever right-click a Nightmared ally or the sleep passes to you.
vs ClinkzBuy detection and don't walk alone: Clinkz hunts lone supports from invisibility.43.1%
What to build against it
Dust of AppearanceReveals Skeleton Walk so Clinkz can't approach or escape unseen.
Sentry WardSentries on his farm and gank routes expose his invisibility.
Ghost ScepterClinkz deals physical attack damage, Ghost Scepter negates it for its duration.
Force StaffGets you out of his attack range and the Burning Barrage line.
How to use the spells of Snapfire
ScatterblastPoint-blank range slows attack speed more — blast him right as he leaves invisibility.
Firesnap CookieCookie Mortimer to hop away with a stun, also interrupting Burning Barrage.
Lil' ShredderQuickly clear Skeleton Archers, they're immobile and die to a few hits.
Watch out for Clinkz
Skeleton WalkLeaving invisibility spawns archers — immediately step out of their range.
StrafeStrafe boosts range and attack speed — don't stand near the edge of his reach.
vs IoPunish the Relocate landing spot and cut the pair's healing — Io alone is helpless.43.2%
What to build against it
Spirit VesselReduces the healing Io shares through Tether and Overcharge.
Force StaffPushes you out of Spirits and the slowing Tether line.
Magic WandIo casts Spirits and Overcharge often, building Wand charges.
How to use the spells of Snapfire
Mortimer KissesAim Kisses at the Relocate landing spot — the pair arrives clumped together.
Firesnap CookieStun the tethered carry and Io together while they're close after landing.
ScatterblastThe wide cone hits both — the slow helps stretch and break the Tether.
Watch out for Io
RelocateWatch for Io vanishing from the map: sudden two-man gank, stay near your team.
TetherThe tether slows on contact — don't walk through the line between them.
vs Keeper of the LightInterrupt Illuminate with stuns and stay out of his wave lines.43.6%
What to build against it
Glimmer CapeMagic resistance cuts Illuminate damage and invisibility breaks his targeting.
Force StaffQuickly moves you out of the Illuminate line and Will-O-Wisp area.
Magic WandKotL casts constantly thanks to Chakra Magic, keeping Wand full.
How to use the spells of Snapfire
Firesnap CookieA Cookie hop stun on KotL interrupts Illuminate before the wave releases.
Mortimer KissesLand Kisses while he channels Illuminate — he stands still.
Lil' ShredderDon't waste Shredder under Blinding Light — your attacks will miss.
Watch out for Keeper of the Light
IlluminateSee the channel — step off the wave line or stun him.
Blinding LightKnocks back and blinds — don't clump with allies within his cast.
vs Treant ProtectorDon't clump for Overgrowth and strip Living Armor with rapid hits.44.4%
What to build against it
Spirit VesselReduces healing from Living Armor and Leech Seed.
Sentry WardReveals Treant invisible via Nature's Guise near trees.
Glimmer CapeMagic resistance reduces Overgrowth and Nature's Grasp damage.
How to use the spells of Snapfire
Lil' ShredderFive rapid attacks drain Living Armor's block and remove it early.
Mortimer KissesStart Kisses from behind, outside Overgrowth range, or you'll be locked in place.
Firesnap CookieStun Treant as he steps out of the trees to initiate.
Watch out for Treant Protector
OvergrowthPierces BKB and prevents blinking — keep distance from Treant in fights.
Leech SeedRoots and disarms — don't walk up to him alone in lane.
Tips are based on ability descriptions and matchup stats — a guideline, not a rule.
Snapfire builds by role
purchase popularity on the hero, split by item type; hover an itemStarting items
Iron Branch45%
Tango14%
Faerie Fire9%
Observer Ward8%
Blood Grenade5%Sentry Ward3%Early game
Boots of Speed38%
Arcane Boots3%
Tranquil Boots1%Mid game
Aghanim's Shard18%
Blink Dagger16%
Staff of Wizardry15%
Kaya13%
Boots of Travel10%Late game
Yasha13%Situational items on Snapfire: when to buy
red — heroes that counter SnapfireDust of AppearanceReveal invisible heroesEspecially vs heroes that counter Snapfire: Clinkz, Bounty Hunter, Treant Protector
Riki
Weaver
Nyx Assassin
Mirana
Invoker
Templar AssassinSentry WardReveal invisible heroes and dewardEspecially vs heroes that counter Snapfire: Clinkz, Bounty Hunter
Lotus OrbReflects targeted spells and dispelsEspecially vs heroes that counter Snapfire: Doom, Bane
Lion
Lina
Legion Commander
Shadow Demon
Alchemist
Necrophos
Huskar
Lifestealer
Morphling
Abaddon
Oracle
Undying
Heaven's HalberdDisarms right-click carries
Phantom Assassin
Troll Warlord
Juggernaut
Ursa
Sven
Slark
Faceless Void
Drow Ranger
Aeon DiskSaves you from burst and single-target combos
ZeusGlimmer CapeSave an ally from magic and focus
Leshrac
Jakiro
Pudge
Clockwerk
Disruptor
Pipe of InsightTeam-wide magic shield
Queen of PainWhy players lose on Snapfire
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FAQ
Who counters Snapfire?
Snapfire loses most often against Bane, Clinkz, Io. What to build and how to play vs them →
Who is Snapfire good against?
Best matchups: Skywrath Mage, Sand King, Earthshaker.
What is Snapfire's win rate?
In public matches — 49.1%. It varies by rank, see the table above.
What to build on Snapfire?
In the mid game players most often buy Aghanim's Shard, Blink Dagger, Staff of Wizardry. Situational items depend on the enemy — see above.
