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Techies win rate by rank
public matches, OpenDota data · scale 40–60%Herald51.0%
Guardian51.5%
Crusader51.4%
Archon51.3%
Legend51.0%
Ancient50.7%
Divine50.4%
Immortal—
Techies is strong against
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Who counters Techies
How to play Techies against counters
items, your spells and what to fear — per enemy
vs PhoenixHit the Supernova sun with attacks and don't clump under Sun Ray and Fire Spirits.42.3%
What to build against it
Spirit VesselCuts Sun Ray healing and Phoenix's sustain in long fights.
Force StaffPushes you or an ally out of Sun Ray and the Supernova area.
Glimmer CapeMagic resistance against magical Dive, Spirits and Sun Ray damage.
Blink DaggerQuickly leave Supernova radius before it explodes.
How to use the spells of Techies
Sticky BombThrow Sticky Bomb on Phoenix during Sun Ray — he's already slow, the slow keeps him under damage.
Proximity MinesMine the spot Phoenix returns to after Icarus Dive and common Supernova spots.
Reactive TazerTazer's speed helps an ally escape the beam or run in to hit the sun.
Watch out for Phoenix
SupernovaThe explosion stun pierces BKB — either attack the sun as a team or leave the radius.
Fire SpiritsSpirits heavily cut attack speed — hitting the sun gets hard, stay spread.
vs AxeDon't get caught by Axe's Call — keep distance and mine his initiation paths.44.3%
What to build against it
Blink DaggerLets you stay far and escape before Call and Culling Blade.
Aeon DiskSaves you from burst under Call followed by Culling Blade.
Linken's SphereBlocks unit-target Culling Blade or Battle Hunger.
Force StaffPushes an ally or you away from Axe before or after Call.
How to use the spells of Techies
Reactive TazerPut Tazer on the ally Axe jumps: attacking them disarms Axe.
Proximity MinesMine bushes and paths Axe initiates from; mines lower magic resist before Blast Off.
Blast Off!Blast Off after his Call is used, not into it — otherwise you land low HP next to Axe.
Watch out for Axe
Berserker's CallPierces BKB — stand behind allies and out of blink range.
Culling BladePierces BKB and executes at low HP — leave Axe right after Blast Off.
vs BaneBane relies on unit-target spells — Linken's and Blast Off to cancel Fiend's Grip win the matchup.44.5%
What to build against it
Linken's SphereBlocks Fiend's Grip or Nightmare aimed at you.
Lotus OrbReflects unit-target Enfeeble, Nightmare or Grip from an ally back to Bane.
Aeon DiskGives a chance to survive burst under Fiend's Grip.
How to use the spells of Techies
Blast Off!Hold Blast Off to stun and cancel Fiend's Grip channel on an ally.
Sticky BombStick a bomb on Bane while he channels Grip — damage and slow stop his escape afterward.
Proximity MinesMine spots Bane approaches the lane from: he's slow and vulnerable to traps.
Watch out for Bane
Fiend's GripThe channel pierces BKB — keep Linken's or a stun ready to break it.
NightmareDon't right-click a sleeping ally — Nightmare passes to you.
vs TimbersawTimbersaw is tanky and mobile near trees — catch him with mines at tree lines and cut his regen.44.6%
What to build against it
Spirit VesselReduces Reactive Armor's huge regen.
Force StaffGets you out of Chakram and Flamethrower slows.
Blink DaggerKeeps distance from Timber Chain and Whirling Death.
Aeon DiskProtects from pure-damage Chain + Whirling + Chakram burst.
How to use the spells of Techies
Proximity MinesPlant mines near trees Timbersaw chains to.
Sticky BombBomb him right after Chain is used — the slow prevents escape.
Blast Off!Blast Off's magic damage beats Timbersaw's armor better than attacks.
Watch out for Timbersaw
Whirling DeathLowers primary attribute — you lose mana and M.A.D. power; don't stand close.
Reactive ArmorAttacks feed it — kill him with spells and mines, not right-clicks.
vs MuertaMuerta kills from range — disarm her with Tazer and catch her with mines on farm routes.44.6%
What to build against it
Linken's SphereBlocks unit-target Dead Shot or Spectral Slug.
Glimmer CapeInvisibility and magic resist against her magical damage.
Force StaffEscape The Calling's area.
Blink DaggerFast escape or setup to Blast Off onto Muerta.
How to use the spells of Techies
Reactive TazerTazer the ally Muerta attacks: she takes damage and gets disarmed.
Blast Off!Blast Off onto her when she uses Pierce the Veil — the stun stops her damage.
Proximity MinesMine her jungle camps and farming lanes.
Watch out for Muerta
Pierce the VeilHer main power spike — stay hidden while the ult is active.
The CallingLeave The Calling's area immediately, don't stay inside.
Tips are based on ability descriptions and matchup stats — a guideline, not a rule.
Techies builds by role
purchase popularity on the hero, split by item type; hover an itemStarting items
Iron Branch25%
Tango13%
Faerie Fire13%
Observer and Sentry Wards12%
Circlet5%Early game
Boots of Speed81%
Soul Ring2%Mid game
Vitality Booster14%
Consecrated Wraps11%
Staff of Wizardry8%
Essence Distiller4%Late game
Mystic Staff12%
Scythe of Vyse10%Consecrated Wraps9%Starting items
Iron Branch25%Tango13%Faerie Fire13%
Blood Grenade12%
Sentry Ward8%
Smoke of Deceit7%Early game
Boots of Speed81%
Tranquil Boots13%
Arcane Boots2%
Urn of Shadows1%Mid game
Arcane Boots26%
Pavise13%
Solar Crest9%Force Staff4%Late game
Force Staff13%Solar Crest8%Glimmer Cape8%
Eul's Scepter of Divinity4%
Aether Lens4%Situational items on Techies: when to buy
red — heroes that counter Techies
Silver EdgeDisables passives (Break)Especially vs heroes that counter Techies: Bristleback, Timbersaw, Axe
Phantom Assassin
Spectre
Huskar
Slark
Ursa
Black King BarAgainst heavy disables and magic damageEspecially vs heroes that counter Techies: Bane
Lion
Shadow Shaman
Lina
Zeus
Skywrath Mage
Earthshaker
Tidehunter
InvokerLinken's SphereBlocks single-target disables and ultimatesEspecially vs heroes that counter Techies: Bane
Doom
Legion Commander
Batrider
Beastmaster
Pudge
NecrophosGlimmer CapeSave an ally from magic and focusEspecially vs heroes that counter Techies: Jakiro
LeshracLotus OrbReflects targeted spells and dispelsEspecially vs heroes that counter Techies: Bane
Pipe of InsightTeam-wide magic shieldEspecially vs heroes that counter Techies: Jakiro
Queen of Pain
Monkey King BarAgainst evasion: pierces Evasion and Butterfly
Windranger
Brewmaster
Manta StyleDispels silences and roots
Silencer
Death Prophet
Riki
Drow Ranger
Orchid MalevolenceSilence for slippery, spell-based escape heroes
Storm Spirit
Puck
Anti-Mage
Ember Spirit
Void Spirit
WeaverWhy players lose on Techies
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FAQ
Who counters Techies?
Techies loses most often against Phoenix, Axe, Bane. What to build and how to play vs them →
Who is Techies good against?
Best matchups: Disruptor, Viper, Crystal Maiden.
What is Techies's win rate?
In public matches — 51.1%. It varies by rank, see the table above.
What to build on Techies?
In the mid game players most often buy Arcane Boots, Vitality Booster, Pavise. Situational items depend on the enemy — see above.
