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Spirit Breaker in Dota 2: counters, win rate and common mistakes
Spirit Breaker — Strength, melee; roles: Carry, Initiator, Disabler, Durable, Escape. Public match win rate — 52.0%. In short: Spirit Breaker is strong against Silencer, Dawnbreaker, Void Spirit but suffers against Razor, Tidehunter, Sniper.
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Spirit Breaker win rate by rank
public matches, OpenDota data · scale 40–60%Herald52.3%
Guardian51.4%
Crusader51.6%
Archon52.1%
Legend52.3%
Ancient52.2%
Divine52.1%
Immortal—
Spirit Breaker is strong against
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Who counters Spirit Breaker
How to play Spirit Breaker against counters
items, your spells and what to fear — per enemy
vs RazorDeny Razor's Static Link: block it with Linken's, break range with Bulldoze, and win with initiation instead of long trades.45.1%
What to build against it
Linken's SphereBlocks the unit-targeted Static Link, which pierces BKB and steals your damage.
Silver EdgeBreak disables the passive Storm Surge, so his lightning stops punishing your attacks and casts.
Black King BarProtects you from Plasma Field's magic damage and slow in fights.
Blade MailRazor wants long close-range trades, and Blade Mail returns that damage to him.
How to use the spells of Spirit Breaker
BulldozeWhen Static Link lands, press Bulldoze and run out of range to break the link.
Planar PocketCast on your allied carry before a fight so Static Link aimed at him redirects to you.
Charge of DarknessCharge triggers Storm Surge, so engage Razor together with allies, not solo.
Watch out for Razor
Static LinkPierces BKB. Don't stay close while linked: leave range, then come back with Nether Strike.
Eye of the StormHits the lowest-HP enemy and shreds armor; don't linger in his ult when you're low.
vs TidehunterTide ruins your initiation with Ravage and Kraken Shell: engage after his ult and get BKB.46.0%
What to build against it
Black King BarRavage doesn't pierce BKB, so you can engage even with his ult up.
Silver EdgeBreak disables Kraken Shell, removing his damage block and the strong dispel of your bashes.
Linken's SphereBlocks the unit-targeted Gush or Dead in the Water.
Lotus OrbReflects Gush and Dead in the Water back onto Tide.
How to use the spells of Spirit Breaker
Charge of DarknessDon't charge into Tide with Ravage up; target his cores or wait until the ult is used.
Planar PocketPut it on an ally to absorb Dead in the Water or Gush yourself.
BulldozeBulldoze's status resistance shortens Gush's slow and Ravage's stun.
Watch out for Tidehunter
RavageHis AoE stun breaks your engage; hold BKB or don't clump up with allies.
Kraken ShellAfter taking enough damage he strong-dispels his debuffs; burst him quickly or buy Silver Edge.
vs SniperSniper is your charge target, but Concussive Grenade and Assassinate disrupt you; finish with Nether Strike.46.0%
What to build against it
Linken's SphereBlocks the unit-targeted Assassinate while you're charging.
Black King BarProtects you from Grenade's disarm, Shrapnel, and Assassinate, none of which pierce BKB.
Lotus OrbReflects Assassinate back onto Sniper.
How to use the spells of Spirit Breaker
Charge of DarknessCharge Sniper from fog when he's exposed and far from his team.
Nether StrikeIf Grenade knocks you back, Nether Strike instantly so he can't create distance again.
Planar PocketCast on an ally being Assassinated so the shot redirects to you.
Watch out for Sniper
Concussive GrenadeKnocks back and disarms; bait it out or pop BKB before hitting him.
AssassinateCatches you mid-charge when low; don't engage half-dead without Linken's.
vs BatriderBatrider's Lasso pierces BKB and drags you away; block it with Linken's and protect allies with Planar Pocket.46.1%
What to build against it
Linken's SphereBlocks the unit-targeted Flaming Lasso, which pierces BKB.
Lotus OrbReflects Lasso onto Batrider himself, and can be cast on an ally.
Black King BarProtects you from Sticky Napalm, Flamebreak, and Firefly.
How to use the spells of Spirit Breaker
Planar PocketPut it on the core Batrider is diving: Lasso redirects to you.
Charge of DarknessBatrider is fragile: charge him while Firefly is on cooldown and he can't escape.
BulldozeBulldoze reduces Napalm and Flamebreak slows, helping you chase or escape.
Watch out for Batrider
Flaming LassoPierces BKB; without Linken's don't stand at the fight's edge where he can drag you.
FlamebreakThe knockback ruins your position; don't clump up or he'll Napalm everyone.
vs Monkey KingMK wins with Jingu and his ult: knock him out of the circle with Nether Strike and interrupt Primal Spring with bash.46.4%
What to build against it
Silver EdgeBreak disables Jingu Mastery, his main source of damage and lifesteal.
Black King BarBoundless Strike and Primal Spring don't pierce BKB.
Heaven's HalberdDisarm stops him from stacking Jingu in a duel.
Blade MailHe commits to close-range hitting, and Blade Mail returns his physical damage.
How to use the spells of Spirit Breaker
Nether StrikeUse during Wukong's Command: the double knockback pushes him out and his soldiers disperse.
Charge of DarknessCharge him while he channels Primal Spring; the bash interrupts the leap.
BulldozeIf he has Jingu charges, Bulldoze out and come back once they're spent.
Watch out for Monkey King
Wukong's CommandDon't fight inside the circle: walk out or knock MK out with Nether Strike.
Boundless StrikeA line stun with crit damage; don't line up with allies, and hold BKB.
Tips are based on ability descriptions and matchup stats — a guideline, not a rule.
Spirit Breaker builds by role
purchase popularity on the hero, split by item type; hover an itemStarting items
Tango16%
Boots of Speed14%
Observer and Sentry Wards9%
Iron Branch9%
Faerie Fire5%Early game
Chainmail40%
Phase Boots24%Boots of Speed22%
Bracer3%
Bottle1%
Blitz Knuckles1%
Diadem1%Mid game
Phase Boots20%Blitz Knuckles16%
Drum of Endurance14%
Claymore13%
Shadow Blade7%
Ogre Axe6%
Staff of Wizardry4%Late game
Shadow Blade22%Black King Bar16%
Kaya7%
Yasha7%
Soul Booster4%
Aghanim's Scepter4%
Octarine Core4%Situational items on Spirit Breaker: when to buy
red — heroes that counter Spirit BreakerBlack King BarAgainst heavy disables and magic damageEspecially vs heroes that counter Spirit Breaker: Tidehunter
Lion
Lina
Zeus
Earthshaker
Invoker
BaneLinken's SphereBlocks single-target disables and ultimatesEspecially vs heroes that counter Spirit Breaker: Batrider
Doom
Legion Commander
Beastmaster
Pudge
Necrophos
Orchid MalevolenceSilence for slippery, spell-based escape heroesEspecially vs heroes that counter Spirit Breaker: Ember Spirit
Storm Spirit
Queen of Pain
Puck
Anti-Mage
Weaver
Monkey King BarAgainst evasion: pierces Evasion and Butterfly
Phantom Assassin
Windranger
BrewmasterSilver EdgeDisables passives (Break)
Bristleback
Spectre
Huskar
Ursa
Timbersaw
Manta StyleDispels silences and roots
Death Prophet
Riki
Drow Ranger
Diffusal BladeBurns mana of mana-dependent heroes
Medusa
LeshracHeaven's HalberdDisarms right-click carries
Troll Warlord
Juggernaut
Sven
Faceless VoidBlade MailPunishes heroes that commit damage into you
Why players lose on Spirit Breaker
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FAQ
Who counters Spirit Breaker?
Spirit Breaker loses most often against Razor, Tidehunter, Sniper. What to build and how to play vs them →
Who is Spirit Breaker good against?
Best matchups: Silencer, Dawnbreaker, Void Spirit.
What is Spirit Breaker's win rate?
In public matches — 52.0%. It varies by rank, see the table above.
What to build on Spirit Breaker?
In the mid game players most often buy Phase Boots, Blitz Knuckles, Drum of Endurance. Situational items depend on the enemy — see above.
