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Timbersaw win rate by rank
public matches, OpenDota data · scale 40–60%Herald43.9%
Guardian45.2%
Crusader44.7%
Archon45.1%
Legend45.8%
Ancient45.7%
Divine46.8%
Immortal—
Timbersaw is strong against
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Who counters Timbersaw
How to play Timbersaw against counters
items, your spells and what to fear — per enemy
vs DoomDon't let Doom land his ult: keep distance with chain and block his targeted spells.42.7%
What to build against it
Linken's SphereBlocks the targeted Doom ult, which pierces BKB.
Black King BarProtects from Infernal Blade stun and Scorched Earth damage.
Lotus OrbCan reflect Doom or Infernal Blade back at him.
How to use the spells of Timbersaw
Timber ChainSave chain to escape as Doom closes in — under his ult you can't cast.
Whirling DeathDrain Doom's strength before fights to cut his durability and damage.
Reactive ArmorHis attacks stack your armor fast — fight near trees, just not while Doomed.
Watch out for Doom
DoomPierces BKB and dispels: don't stay in cast range without Linken's.
Infernal BladeMinistun plus max-HP burn — avoid long melee trades.
vs BaneBane catches you with targeted disables — Linken's and careful positioning decide the matchup.42.7%
What to build against it
Linken's SphereBlocks Fiend's Grip or Nightmare that would start the gank.
Black King BarProtects from Nightmare and Enfeeble, which don't pierce BKB.
Lotus OrbReflects his targeted spells back at Bane.
How to use the spells of Timbersaw
Timber ChainEnfeeble cuts cast range — stay closer to trees so chain still reaches.
ChakramDrop Chakram on Bane while he channels Grip — slow and damage pressure him.
Whirling DeathChain in and instantly Whirling Death to burst the fragile support.
Watch out for Bane
Fiend's GripPierces BKB: have allies interrupt the channel, keep Linken's up.
NightmareDamage wakes you — allies can free you; don't right-click a Nightmared target.
vs LargoChain out of Frogstomp zones and cut Largo down while he's busy with songs.42.9%
What to build against it
Linken's SphereBlocks the targeted Catchy Lick pull.
Black King BarProtects from Frogstomp ministuns and Lick in fights.
Spirit VesselCuts Island Elixir healing and his regen.
How to use the spells of Timbersaw
Timber ChainChain out of the frog zone immediately — every stomp ministuns.
ChakramThrow Chakram on Largo during Rhapsody: he's disarmed and stuck to the beat.
Whirling DeathSpam Whirling Death near trees to out-damage his song healing.
Watch out for Largo
FrogstompMinistun and slow zone — don't stand in it, chain out right away.
Catchy LickPulls and dispels — keep distance so you aren't pulled into his team.
vs Treant ProtectorClear trees around Treant, cut his healing and dodge Overgrowth.42.9%
What to build against it
Spirit VesselReduces healing from Living Armor and Leech Seed.
Dust of AppearanceReveals Nature's Guise invisibility.
Black King BarProtects from Leech Seed and Nature's Grasp, not Overgrowth.
How to use the spells of Timbersaw
Whirling DeathCut nearby trees — Treant loses speed, tree walking and Eyes In The Forest.
ChakramChakram clears trees along its path and slows — strip his cover.
Timber ChainHold chain until Treant commits; leave before he walks in with Overgrowth.
Watch out for Treant Protector
OvergrowthPierces BKB and stops movement — don't clump with your team near him.
Living ArmorBlocks damage on allies — pop it with small hits first, then burst.
vs Queen of PainQoP kites with Blink and heals up close — slow her with Chakram and get BKB.42.9%
What to build against it
Black King BarBlocks Shadow Strike and Scream Of Pain, but not Sonic Wave.
Linken's SphereBlocks the targeted Shadow Strike and its long slow.
Spirit VesselCuts her Succubus spell lifesteal.
How to use the spells of Timbersaw
ChakramThrow Chakram where she blinks — the slow grows as she loses HP.
Whirling DeathWhirling Death drains her intelligence and deals pure damage near trees.
Timber ChainChain out of Scream radius and chase after her Blink.
Watch out for Queen of Pain
Sonic WavePure damage through BKB — don't line up with allies.
Shadow StrikeLong slow ruins escapes — keep chain ready, don't waste it.
Tips are based on ability descriptions and matchup stats — a guideline, not a rule.
Timbersaw builds by role
purchase popularity on the hero, split by item type; hover an itemStarting items
Iron Branch36%
Gauntlets of Strength29%
Tango12%
Circlet6%
Magic Stick5%
Quelling Blade4%
Ring of Protection2%Early game
Boots of Speed23%
Soul Ring20%
Bracer17%
Chainmail14%
Phase Boots14%
Staff of Wizardry7%
Bottle2%Mid game
Ogre Axe18%
Kaya12%
Sange11%
Kaya and Sange11%Staff of Wizardry10%
Mithril Hammer6%
Platemail6%Late game
Reaver14%
Shiva's Guard14%Black King Bar9%
Mystic Staff9%
Heart of Tarrasque9%
Blink Dagger7%
Scythe of Vyse7%Situational items on Timbersaw: when to buy
red — heroes that counter TimbersawLinken's SphereBlocks single-target disables and ultimatesEspecially vs heroes that counter Timbersaw: Doom, Bane
Legion Commander
Lion
Batrider
Beastmaster
Pudge
Shadow Shaman
NecrophosBlack King BarAgainst heavy disables and magic damageEspecially vs heroes that counter Timbersaw: Bane
Zeus
Skywrath Mage
Earthshaker
Tidehunter
Invoker
Silver EdgeDisables passives (Break)Especially vs heroes that counter Timbersaw: Ursa
Bristleback
Phantom Assassin
Spectre
Huskar
Slark
Timbersaw
Axe
Orchid MalevolenceSilence for slippery, spell-based escape heroesEspecially vs heroes that counter Timbersaw: Queen of Pain
Storm Spirit
Puck
Anti-Mage
Ember Spirit
Weaver
Heaven's HalberdDisarms right-click carriesEspecially vs heroes that counter Timbersaw: Ursa
Troll Warlord
Juggernaut
Sven
Faceless Void
Blade MailPunishes heroes that commit damage into youEspecially vs heroes that counter Timbersaw: Ursa
Shiva's GuardCuts attack speed and healingEspecially vs heroes that counter Timbersaw: Ursa
Clinkz
Alchemist
Eternal ShroudAgainst magic damageEspecially vs heroes that counter Timbersaw: Queen of Pain
Leshrac
Pipe of InsightTeam-wide magic shieldEspecially vs heroes that counter Timbersaw: Queen of Pain
JakiroWhy players lose on Timbersaw
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FAQ
Who counters Timbersaw?
Timbersaw loses most often against Doom, Bane, Largo. What to build and how to play vs them →
Who is Timbersaw good against?
Best matchups: Lina, Techies, Nature's Prophet.
What is Timbersaw's win rate?
In public matches — 45.7%. It varies by rank, see the table above.
What to build on Timbersaw?
In the mid game players most often buy Ogre Axe, Kaya, Sange. Situational items depend on the enemy — see above.
