Tiny in Dota 2: counters, win rate and common mistakes
Tiny — Strength, melee; roles: Carry, Nuker, Pusher, Initiator, Durable, Disabler. Public match win rate — 44.6%. In short: Tiny is strong against Weaver, Bristleback, Sven but suffers against Bane, Kez, Keeper of the Light.
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Tiny win rate by rank
public matches, OpenDota data · scale 40–60%Herald46.6%
Guardian44.6%
Crusader44.4%
Archon43.8%
Legend43.8%
Ancient44.3%
Divine45.3%
Immortal—
Tiny is strong against
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Who counters Tiny
How to play Tiny against counters
items, your spells and what to fear — per enemy
vs BaneBane locks you with unit-target disables — block them and interrupt his Fiend's Grip with your stuns.41.5%
What to build against it
Linken's SphereBlocks the unit-target Fiend's Grip or Nightmare Bane opens fights with.
Black King BarProtects from Nightmare and Enfeeble, which don't pierce BKB.
Blink DaggerLets you jump on Bane instantly and break his channel before Grip finishes.
How to use the spells of Tiny
AvalancheHold Avalanche to interrupt Fiend's Grip on an ally — the stun breaks the channel.
TossToss Bane into your team: he has little escape, giving time to finish him.
Tree GrabEnfeeble cuts attack damage — use the tree and Tree Throw to finish from range.
Watch out for Bane
Fiend's GripPierces BKB — don't stand alone out of vision, keep Linken's Sphere ready.
NightmareDon't right-click a Nightmared ally — the sleep passes to you.
vs KezKez is mobile and parries attacks — hit him with spells, not right-clicks, and keep BKB vs silence.41.8%
What to build against it
Black King BarSaves you from Talon Toss silence and Grappling Claw slow.
Ghost ScepterKez deals physical damage — ethereal form shuts down his attacks and Echo Slash.
Heaven's HalberdDisarm stops his attack damage and Katana stacks.
How to use the spells of Tiny
AvalancheCast Avalanche after Raptor Dance: his invulnerability and dispel are used up.
TossWhen he raises Shodo Sai parry, use Toss instead of attacking.
Tree GrabDon't attack into his parry direction — wait for it to end, then hit with the tree.
Watch out for Kez
Raptor DancePierces BKB and dispels — don't waste stuns as he casts it.
Shodo SaiAttacking into parry stuns and marks you — stop hitting while he blocks.
vs Keeper of the LightKotL knocks back and blinds you — close the gap with blink and kill him first.42.1%
What to build against it
Blink DaggerInstant gap-close before he can push you away with Blinding Light.
Black King BarBlinding Light, Illuminate and Solar Bind don't pierce BKB.
Orchid MalevolenceSilence stops the squishy support from knocking you back or escaping.
How to use the spells of Tiny
AvalancheInterrupt his Illuminate channel with Avalanche before the wave charges up.
TossToss KotL into your team — he's fragile and dies to the combo.
Tree GrabBlinded attacks miss — finish with Tree Throw or spells instead.
Watch out for Keeper of the Light
Blinding LightKnocks back and blinds — engage from the side after he uses it.
IlluminateStep out of the wave line or stun to break the channel.
vs Treant ProtectorTreant roots you and saves allies with armor — strip Living Armor with small ticks and cut healing.42.4%
What to build against it
Spirit VesselCuts healing from Living Armor and Leech Seed.
Black King BarLeech Seed and Nature's Grasp don't pierce BKB.
Sentry WardReveals invisible Treant near trees before he initiates.
How to use the spells of Tiny
AvalancheMany small ticks quickly strip Living Armor's block — cast before your main damage.
TossIn Overgrowth you can't move or attack, but can cast — Toss and Avalanche.
Tree GrabTree splash hits several targets — wears down armor and heals on groups.
Watch out for Treant Protector
OvergrowthPierces BKB — don't clump with your team, save spells for when rooted.
Leech SeedRoots and disarms — don't start fights while he's close at full HP.
vs Ember SpiritFlame Guard eats your magic — hit Ember with physical tree attacks and stop his remnant escapes.42.4%
What to build against it
Black King BarSearing Chains and remnant damage don't pierce BKB.
Orchid MalevolenceSilence prevents him from activating Fire Remnant to escape.
Abyssal BladeReliable lockdown to keep the slippery Ember under your attacks.
How to use the spells of Tiny
Tree GrabTree physical damage ignores Flame Guard — your main damage on him.
AvalancheCast Avalanche where he lands with remnant, not where he was.
TossIf his shield is up, break it with attacks first, then use the magic combo.
Watch out for Ember Spirit
Searing ChainsAnchors you near him — don't stand close without BKB.
Fire RemnantWatch his remnants: he can fly to any — stun right after he lands.
Tips are based on ability descriptions and matchup stats — a guideline, not a rule.
Tiny builds by role
purchase popularity on the hero, split by item type; hover an itemStarting items
Iron Branch40%
Gauntlets of Strength16%
Magic Stick11%
Tango10%
Quelling Blade6%
Circlet6%
Faerie Fire5%Early game
Boots of Speed25%
Power Treads22%
Ogre Axe19%
Void Stone9%
Broadsword9%
Bottle4%
Wraith Band3%Mid game
Blink Dagger13%
Echo Sabre12%Ogre Axe11%Broadsword8%
Mithril Hammer7%
Blitz Knuckles7%
Diadem7%Late game
Demon Edge14%Black King Bar9%
Harpoon8%
Crystalys8%
Hyperstone7%
Eaglesong7%
Silver Edge6%Situational items on Tiny: when to buy
red — heroes that counter TinyLinken's SphereBlocks single-target disables and ultimatesEspecially vs heroes that counter Tiny: Bane, Batrider
Doom
Legion Commander
Lion
Beastmaster
Pudge
Shadow Shaman
NecrophosBlack King BarAgainst heavy disables and magic damageEspecially vs heroes that counter Tiny: Bane
Lina
Zeus
Skywrath Mage
Earthshaker
Tidehunter
InvokerOrchid MalevolenceSilence for slippery, spell-based escape heroesEspecially vs heroes that counter Tiny: Ember Spirit
Storm Spirit
Queen of Pain
Puck
Anti-Mage
Monkey King BarAgainst evasion: pierces Evasion and Butterfly
Phantom Assassin
Windranger
BrewmasterSilver EdgeDisables passives (Break)
Spectre
Huskar
Slark
Ursa
Timbersaw
Axe
Manta StyleDispels silences and roots
Silencer
Death Prophet
Riki
Drow Ranger
Diffusal BladeBurns mana of mana-dependent heroes
MedusaHeaven's HalberdDisarms right-click carries
Troll Warlord
Juggernaut
Faceless Void
Blade MailPunishes heroes that commit damage into you
Why players lose on Tiny
from matches analyzed on DotaLeak: 0Not enough analyzed Tiny matches yet. Analyze yours — it will count.
FAQ
Who counters Tiny?
Tiny loses most often against Bane, Kez, Keeper of the Light. What to build and how to play vs them →
Who is Tiny good against?
Best matchups: Weaver, Bristleback, Sven.
What is Tiny's win rate?
In public matches — 44.6%. It varies by rank, see the table above.
What to build on Tiny?
In the mid game players most often buy Blink Dagger, Echo Sabre, Ogre Axe. Situational items depend on the enemy — see above.
