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

What to build against it

Blink DaggerLets you blink out of the Cogs ring or instantly Ravage into his initiation.

Pipe of InsightReduces his team-wide magic damage from Battery Assault, Flares and Hookshot.

Force StaffPushes you or an ally out of the Cogs trap.

Magic WandHe spams Flares and Battery — Wand gets many charges.

How to use the spells of Tidehunter

RavageHold Ravage for his Hookshot: once he lands in your team, ult everyone around.

Kraken ShellActivate Shell inside Cogs to tank damage; threshold strong dispel clears his slows.

Dead in the WaterAnchor Clock after his jump so he can't escape with Jetpack.

Watch out for Clockwerk

HookshotPierces BKB — don't stand in open lines, hide behind creeps and allies.

Power CogsCogs pierce BKB and burn mana — save mana for Ravage, attack a cog to escape.

What to build against it

Blink DaggerOvergrowth prevents blinking, so initiate before or after his ult, not inside it.

Spirit VesselCuts healing from Living Armor and Leech Seed on your target.

Sentry WardTreant goes invisible near trees — sentries expose his ganks.

Pipe of InsightSoftens magic damage from Overgrowth and Nature's Grasp for the team.

How to use the spells of Tidehunter

GushGush lowers armor — helps burst through Living Armor on their carry.

Kraken ShellTaking enough damage in Overgrowth strong-dispels the root — keep fighting and wait for it.

Anchor SmashSpam Anchor Smash on Treant and carry to reduce their attack damage.

Watch out for Treant Protector

OvergrowthPierces BKB and blocks blink — don't clump, engage from a different angle.

Living ArmorArmor blocks hero damage — burst until it breaks, don't waste Ravage on one shielded target.

What to build against it

Blink DaggerLets you catch Ember after he jumps and land Ravage.

Pipe of InsightMost of his damage is magical: Chains, Immolation, Remnants.

Blade MailReflects Sleight of Fist damage when he hits you.

Heaven's HalberdDisarms Ember, removing his right-click damage.

How to use the spells of Tidehunter

Dead in the WaterAnchor Ember to leash him; then remnants are his only way out, so watch them.

Kraken ShellBlock reduces Sleight of Fist damage; damage threshold dispels Searing Chains.

GushGush slows and shreds armor — use right after he returns from Sleight.

Watch out for Ember Spirit

Searing ChainsChains root you — don't stand near him without Shell ready.

Fire RemnantRemnants give escape and burst — track where he sends them and Ravage his landing spot.

What to build against it

Blink DaggerMortimer Kisses has a minimum range — blinking on top of her ruins her ult.

Pipe of InsightAlmost all her damage is magical; Pipe protects the whole team.

Black King BarProtects from Cookie stun, Scatterblast and Kisses pools when initiating.

Magic WandShe casts often in lane — Wand charges up quickly.

How to use the spells of Tidehunter

RavageRavage when she starts Mortimer Kisses — reduced turn rate, she can't escape.

Kraken ShellDamage threshold dispels Scatterblast slow — keep closing the gap.

Dead in the WaterAnchor stops her from hopping far away with Cookie.

Watch out for Snapfire

Mortimer KissesLeave the pools or walk straight to her — up close the ult can't reach.

Firesnap CookieCookie stuns on landing — don't stand near her initiating allies.

What to build against it

Blink DaggerFast initiation before Blinding Light can knock you back.

Pipe of InsightReduces Illuminate's magic damage for the whole team.

Black King BarProtects from knockback, Solar Bind and Will-O-Wisp pull.

Lotus OrbSolar Bind is unit-target, Lotus reflects it back to KotL.

How to use the spells of Tidehunter

GushGush interrupts Illuminate's channel — hit KotL while he charges.

Kraken ShellThreshold strong dispel removes Solar Bind and blind.

Dead in the WaterAnchor the fast KotL — otherwise he runs away with Bright Speed.

Watch out for Keeper of the Light

Blinding LightKnocks you away — don't commit Ravage until you see the light used.

Will-O-WispPulls you toward the wisp — keep Shell/BKB ready, attack it or leave the radius.