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Ursa win rate by rank
public matches, OpenDota data · scale 40–60%Herald45.3%
Guardian45.8%
Crusader48.0%
Archon49.0%
Legend49.6%
Ancient50.4%
Divine50.6%
Immortal—
Ursa is strong against
hover a hero for a summary
Who counters Ursa
How to play Ursa against counters
items, your spells and what to fear — per enemy
vs Treant ProtectorCatch Treant without armor and away from trees: his heals and Overgrowth ruin long fights, so kill fast.41.1%
What to build against it
Black King BarBlocks the damage and slow from Nature's Grasp and Leech Seed.
Spirit VesselCuts healing from Living Armor and Leech Seed pulses.
Blink DaggerLets you jump Treant before he slips into trees with Nature's Guise.
Abyssal BladeLocks Treant down while Fury Swipes stack up.
How to use the spells of Ursa
EnrageEnrage removes Leech Seed's root and disarm — keep attacking right away.
EarthshockUse Earthshock to stop Treant from reaching the trees.
Fury SwipesFocus one target: Living Armor runs out faster under rapid stacked hits.
Watch out for Treant Protector
OvergrowthPierces BKB and stops attacks — don't dive into groups while his ult is up.
Living ArmorBlocks damage and heals — switch to a target without the armor.
vs SniperClose the gap at all costs: up close Sniper dies in seconds.42.9%
What to build against it
Blink DaggerInstantly closes distance, bypassing Shrapnel and Keen Scope.
Black King BarProtects from Concussive Grenade, Shrapnel and Assassinate.
Linken's SphereBlocks the targeted Assassinate.
Abyssal BladeStops Sniper from escaping with his grenade.
How to use the spells of Ursa
EarthshockEarthshock leap after blinking — the slow prevents escape.
EnrageEnrage removes Concussive Grenade's disarm and slow.
OverpowerOverpower's slow resistance helps you run through Shrapnel.
Watch out for Sniper
Concussive GrenadeKnocks back and disarms — bait the grenade or save Enrage.
AssassinateDon't stay low HP in his vision — he finishes from range.
vs LichLich slows and weakens your attacks — go in with BKB and don't clump up against Chain Frost.43.5%
What to build against it
Black King BarProtects from Frost Blast, Chain Frost and Sinister Gaze.
Linken's SphereBlocks targeted Sinister Gaze, Frost Blast or Chain Frost.
Blink DaggerJump straight onto Lich, skipping Ice Spire and slows.
How to use the spells of Ursa
EnrageEnrage removes Frost Blast's attack and move slow.
OverpowerOverpower's slow resistance softens Ice Spire and Frost Shield.
Fury SwipesHit Lich himself, not the target under Frost Shield.
Watch out for Lich
Chain FrostSpread from allies and creeps so the orb can't bounce.
Sinister GazePulls you toward enemies — pop BKB before engaging.
vs SilencerUrsa's passives work while silenced — cast spells early and kill the fragile Silencer.43.6%
What to build against it
Black King BarProtects from Last Word and Arcane Curse.
Linken's SphereBlocks the targeted Last Word.
Blink DaggerReach Silencer without needing to cast spells.
How to use the spells of Ursa
EnragePop Enrage early when expecting Global Silence in a fight.
Fury SwipesFury Swipes and Maul are passive — keep hitting Silencer while silenced.
OverpowerCast Overpower before Last Word lands, not after.
Watch out for Silencer
Global SilencePierces BKB — engage with spells already cast.
Last WordCasting under it silences you — kill first or block with Linken's.
vs MarciOutlast Unleash and Dispose, then win the longer trade with Fury Swipes.43.8%
What to build against it
Linken's SphereBlocks the targeted Dispose.
Black King BarProtects from Rebound's and Dispose's damage and stun.
Blade MailPunishes Marci's Unleash flurry.
Abyssal BladeStops Marci escaping with Rebound.
How to use the spells of Ursa
EnrageUse Enrage under Unleash: damage reduction and slow removal.
Fury SwipesBetween Unleash combos Marci can't attack — hit her nonstop.
EarthshockEarthshock after Dispose to catch Marci again.
Watch out for Marci
UnleashBig burst and attack slow — save Enrage for it.
DisposeThrows you toward her team — don't position with your back to them.
Tips are based on ability descriptions and matchup stats — a guideline, not a rule.
Ursa builds by role
purchase popularity on the hero, split by item type; hover an itemStarting items
Iron Branch34%
Tango16%
Quelling Blade14%
Magic Stick12%
Faerie Fire12%
Circlet8%
Gauntlets of Strength0%Early game
Boots of Speed19%
Chainmail16%
Ring of Health16%
Phase Boots15%
Void Stone11%
Perseverance9%
Broadsword9%Mid game
Broadsword21%
Mithril Hammer14%
Battle Fury13%Blink Dagger13%
Ogre Axe11%Perseverance7%Black King Bar6%Late game
Sange12%Abyssal Blade12%
Skull Basher11%Black King Bar9%
Eaglesong8%
Demon Edge7%
Monkey King Bar6%Situational items on Ursa: when to buy
red — heroes that counter UrsaLinken's SphereBlocks single-target disables and ultimatesEspecially vs heroes that counter Ursa: Beastmaster
Doom
Legion Commander
Bane
Lion
Batrider
Pudge
Shadow Shaman
Necrophos
Manta StyleDispels silences and rootsEspecially vs heroes that counter Ursa: Silencer
Skywrath Mage
Death Prophet
Riki
Drow Ranger
Orchid MalevolenceSilence for slippery, spell-based escape heroesEspecially vs heroes that counter Ursa: Puck
Storm Spirit
Queen of Pain
Anti-Mage
Ember Spirit
Void Spirit
WeaverBlack King BarAgainst heavy disables and magic damage
Lina
Zeus
Earthshaker
Tidehunter
InvokerMonkey King BarAgainst evasion: pierces Evasion and Butterfly
Phantom Assassin
Windranger
Brewmaster
Silver EdgeDisables passives (Break)
Bristleback
Spectre
Huskar
Slark
Ursa
Axe
Diffusal BladeBurns mana of mana-dependent heroes
Medusa
Leshrac
Heaven's HalberdDisarms right-click carries
Troll Warlord
Sven
Faceless VoidBlade MailPunishes heroes that commit damage into you
Why players lose on Ursa
from matches analyzed on DotaLeak: 1Not enough analyzed Ursa matches yet. Analyze yours — it will count.
FAQ
Who counters Ursa?
Ursa loses most often against Treant Protector, Sniper, Lich. What to build and how to play vs them →
What is Ursa's win rate?
In public matches — 48.9%. It varies by rank, see the table above.
What to build on Ursa?
In the mid game players most often buy Broadsword, Mithril Hammer, Battle Fury. Situational items depend on the enemy — see above.
