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Troll Warlord in Dota 2: counters, win rate and common mistakes
Troll Warlord — Agility, ranged; roles: Carry, Pusher, Disabler, Durable. Public match win rate — 52.2%. In short: Troll Warlord is strong against Shadow Fiend, Silencer, Slardar but suffers against Lion, Storm Spirit, Dragon Knight.
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Troll Warlord win rate by rank
public matches, OpenDota data · scale 40–60%Herald52.0%
Guardian53.1%
Crusader52.1%
Archon51.9%
Legend51.6%
Ancient52.6%
Divine50.9%
Immortal—
Troll Warlord is strong against
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Who counters Troll Warlord
How to play Troll Warlord against counters
items, your spells and what to fear — per enemy
vs LionLion chains disables into Finger — get BKB or Linken's so you can actually trance and hit.44.6%
What to build against it
Black King BarEarth Spike, Hex and Finger don't pierce BKB, so you can fight freely under immunity.
Linken's SphereHex and Finger are unit-target; Linken's blocks the first cast and breaks his combo.
Lotus OrbReflects Hex or Finger back onto Lion.
Skull BasherBashes the fragile Lion before he can chain his disables.
How to use the spells of Troll Warlord
Battle TrancePop Trance as you engage — you can't cast it once hexed.
Whirling Axes (Ranged)Slow Lion with ranged axes from distance to catch him after a missed Earth Spike.
Berserker's RageMelee ensnare stops Lion escaping — switch once he's in reach.
Watch out for Lion
HexHex disables your spells — have BKB or Linken's ready, don't stand in his range without them.
Finger of DeathFinger finishes you after the stun — don't dive low HP, trance before he casts.
vs Storm SpiritStorm dives and blinks out — lock him with ensnare, Orchid and roots so Ball Lightning can't save him.44.6%
What to build against it
Orchid MalevolenceSilence shuts off Ball Lightning so Storm can't zip in or out.
Black King BarVortex, Remnant and Overload don't pierce BKB, leaving Storm helpless.
Linken's SphereElectric Vortex is unit-target; Linken's blocks the pull.
Skull BasherBash interrupts Storm as he tries to escape after attacking.
How to use the spells of Troll Warlord
Berserker's RageMelee ensnare blocks mobility spells — keep Storm locked while he's in your face.
Battle TranceTrance makes you unkillable and basic-dispels — pop it when Storm commits.
Whirling Axes (Melee)Melee axes make Storm miss attacks — cast when he dives you.
Watch out for Storm Spirit
Ball LightningBall Lightning is his escape — stay close and land ensnare/Orchid before he leaves.
Electric VortexVortex pulls you into him and his team — don't farm alone on the edge.
vs Dragon KnightDK is tanky, cuts your attack damage and stuns — shred his armor and avoid fighting under Breathe Fire.45.1%
What to build against it
DesolatorArmor reduction cuts through Dragon Blood's armor.
Black King BarDragon Tail and Breathe Fire don't pierce BKB — no stun, no damage reduction.
Linken's SphereDragon Tail is unit-target; Linken's blocks it.
Spirit VesselCuts his high Dragon Blood regeneration.
How to use the spells of Troll Warlord
FervorNever swap targets — Fervor stacks win the fight on tanky DK.
Battle TranceUse Trance right after DK's Dragon Tail stun to out-trade him.
Battle StanceHarass in ranged form on lane — in melee range he out-trades you early.
Watch out for Dragon Knight
Dragon TailShort-range stun — keep distance in ranged form until BKB.
Elder Dragon FormIn dragon form he splashes and pushes — don't clump with allies.
vs WarlockWarlock punishes clumped fights with Upheaval and Golem — interrupt the channel and avoid being bonded.46.6%
What to build against it
Black King BarBonds, Shadow Word and Upheaval don't pierce BKB.
Skull BasherBash interrupts the Upheaval channel.
Monkey King BarKill the Golem and Warlock fast without misses.
Orchid MalevolenceSilencing Warlock before his ult breaks his initiation.
How to use the spells of Troll Warlord
Whirling Axes (Ranged)Slow Warlock with axes and push through Upheaval to break his channel.
Battle TranceTrance basic-dispels and keeps you alive — pop after Golem lands, target heroes.
Berserker's RageEnsnare pins Warlock so he can't walk away.
Watch out for Warlock
Chaotic OfferingGolem's stun pierces BKB — if possible, save BKB until after it lands.
Fatal BondsBonds shares damage between linked heroes — spread out from allies.
vs JakiroJakiro zones with slows and Macropyre — jump him first under BKB and never stand in fire.47.3%
What to build against it
Black King BarIce Path, Dual Breath and Macropyre don't pierce BKB.
Blink DaggerBlink onto Jakiro past Ice Path.
Manta StyleDispels Liquid Frost and Dual Breath slows.
Pipe of InsightBlocks magic damage from Macropyre and Liquid Fire for the team.
How to use the spells of Troll Warlord
Whirling Axes (Ranged)Harass slow Jakiro with axes from 950 range.
Battle TranceTrance dispels slows and adds speed — use it to cross Macropyre to your target.
Battle StanceSwitch to melee near Jakiro for ensnare and faster attacks.
Watch out for Jakiro
Ice PathIce Path has a delay — step off the line immediately.
MacropyreThe fire lingers — don't fight inside it, go around or BKB.
Tips are based on ability descriptions and matchup stats — a guideline, not a rule.
Troll Warlord builds by role
purchase popularity on the hero, split by item type; hover an itemStarting items
Iron Branch35%
Tango13%
Quelling Blade13%
Magic Stick12%
Faerie Fire9%
Circlet7%
Magic Wand6%Early game
Boots of Speed20%
Power Treads17%
Ring of Health14%
Void Stone12%
Perseverance11%
Broadsword10%
Wraith Band4%Mid game
Ogre Axe14%Broadsword12%
Blade of Alacrity11%
Battle Fury8%
Yasha8%
Mithril Hammer7%
Sange5%Late game
Demon Edge10%Black King Bar10%Skull Basher8%Sange7%Blink Dagger6%
Eaglesong5%Monkey King Bar5%Situational items on Troll Warlord: when to buy
red — heroes that counter Troll WarlordBlack King BarAgainst heavy disables and magic damageEspecially vs heroes that counter Troll Warlord: Lion
Shadow Shaman
Lina
Zeus
Earthshaker
Tidehunter
Invoker
BaneMonkey King BarAgainst evasion: pierces Evasion and ButterflyEspecially vs heroes that counter Troll Warlord: Windranger
Phantom Assassin
Brewmaster
Silver EdgeDisables passives (Break)Especially vs heroes that counter Troll Warlord: Ursa
Bristleback
Spectre
Huskar
Slark
Timbersaw
AxeLinken's SphereBlocks single-target disables and ultimatesEspecially vs heroes that counter Troll Warlord: Lion
Doom
Legion Commander
Batrider
Beastmaster
Pudge
NecrophosOrchid MalevolenceSilence for slippery, spell-based escape heroesEspecially vs heroes that counter Troll Warlord: Storm Spirit
Queen of Pain
Puck
Anti-Mage
Ember Spirit
Void Spirit
Weaver
Diffusal BladeBurns mana of mana-dependent heroesEspecially vs heroes that counter Troll Warlord: Storm Spirit
Medusa
Leshrac
Heaven's HalberdDisarms right-click carriesEspecially vs heroes that counter Troll Warlord: Ursa
Troll Warlord
Juggernaut
Sven
Faceless Void
Drow Ranger
Blade MailPunishes heroes that commit damage into youEspecially vs heroes that counter Troll Warlord: Ursa
Shiva's GuardCuts attack speed and healingEspecially vs heroes that counter Troll Warlord: Ursa
Clinkz
AlchemistWhy players lose on Troll Warlord
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FAQ
Who counters Troll Warlord?
Troll Warlord loses most often against Lion, Storm Spirit, Dragon Knight. What to build and how to play vs them →
Who is Troll Warlord good against?
Best matchups: Shadow Fiend, Silencer, Slardar.
What is Troll Warlord's win rate?
In public matches — 52.2%. It varies by rank, see the table above.
What to build on Troll Warlord?
In the mid game players most often buy Ogre Axe, Broadsword, Blade of Alacrity. Situational items depend on the enemy — see above.
