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Vengeful Spirit win rate by rank
public matches, OpenDota data · scale 40–60%Herald52.2%
Guardian53.6%
Crusader53.2%
Archon52.9%
Legend52.6%
Ancient52.1%
Divine51.3%
Immortal—
Vengeful Spirit is strong against
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Who counters Vengeful Spirit
How to play Vengeful Spirit against counters
items, your spells and what to fear — per enemy
vs RubickDon't gift Rubick Nether Swap: use your ult when he's far away and leave Wave of Terror as your last cast.43.3%
What to build against it
Lotus OrbTelekinesis and Fade Bolt are unit-target spells, so Lotus reflects them back at Rubick.
Glimmer CapeMagic resistance and invisibility save you from Fade Bolt and stolen nukes.
Force StaffLets you leave the Telekinesis landing stun area or push an ally out.
How to use the spells of Vengeful Spirit
Wave of TerrorAfter your ult or stun, cast Wave of Terror last so Rubick steals a weak spell.
Nether SwapSwap when Rubick is dead, far away or has used Spell Steal, or he'll take your ult.
Magic MissileStun Rubick first in fights before he lifts your carry with Telekinesis.
Watch out for Rubick
Spell StealA stolen Nether Swap can pull you into his team — stay outside his cast range.
TelekinesisDon't clump with allies: the lifted target's landing stuns everyone nearby.
vs TuskCatch Tusk head-on and save allies from his snowball; keep distance from Walrus Punch.43.8%
What to build against it
Force StaffHelps you escape the Ice Shards barrier and run after a kick.
Ghost ScepterProtects from Walrus Punch's physical crit and Tag Team bonus damage.
Glimmer CapeReduces Snowball and Ice Shards magic damage, and can be cast on a caught ally.
How to use the spells of Vengeful Spirit
Wave of TerrorLower Tusk's attack damage and armor before Walrus Punch; the vision spots his approach.
Nether SwapSwap out an ally trapped by Ice Shards, or pull Tusk himself into your team.
Magic MissileStun Tusk right after his snowball stops, before he starts hitting.
Watch out for Tusk
Walrus PUNCH!Pierces BKB and launches you — don't stand near Tusk without allies.
SnowballSnowball with allies inside deals more and stuns longer — don't farm alone in the jungle.
vs DoomProtect your team from Doom's ult: reflect it with Lotus and swap the cursed ally to safety.45.9%
What to build against it
Lotus OrbDoom is a unit-target ult, so Lotus on the target reflects it back at Doom.
Linken's SphereBlocks Doom's unit-target ult before he can land it on you.
Force StaffLets you outrun Doom with Scorched Earth and save a cursed ally.
How to use the spells of Vengeful Spirit
Nether SwapSwap a Doomed ally back to your position so enemies can't finish him.
Magic MissileHold your stun to interrupt Doom casting his ult or diving your carry.
Wave of TerrorLower Doom's armor so your team breaks through his big health pool faster.
Watch out for Doom
DoomPierces BKB and dispels buffs — stay back so the ult doesn't land on you first.
Infernal BladeThe burn scales with max HP — don't trade hits with him in lane.
vs TinyDon't let Tiny close in for Avalanche and Toss: keep distance and stun his entry.45.9%
What to build against it
Force StaffPushes you out of Avalanche and breaks distance from Toss.
Glimmer CapeReduces magic damage from the Avalanche and Toss combo.
Ghost ScepterSaves you from Tiny's heavy physical tree attacks.
How to use the spells of Vengeful Spirit
Magic MissileStun Tiny as he approaches or starts Tree Volley to cancel the channel.
Nether SwapSwap interrupts Tree Volley; you can also drag Tiny into your team.
Wave of TerrorReduce Tiny's attack damage before he commits with his tree.
Watch out for Tiny
TossAvoid standing close to Tiny — he grabs the nearest unit and tosses it into his team.
AvalancheLeave the area immediately — each tick stuns again.
vs ZeusZeus is fragile: catch him with stun and swap, and mitigate his magic damage with Glimmer and Pipe.46.7%
What to build against it
Pipe of InsightThe magic barrier absorbs Arc Lightning and Thundergod's Wrath damage for the team.
Glimmer CapeMagic resistance against his nukes, though Lightning Bolt gives True Sight.
Blink DaggerLets you quickly reach Zeus for stun and swap.
How to use the spells of Vengeful Spirit
Magic MissileStun Zeus first — without casting he's defenseless.
Nether SwapSwap Zeus into your team when he's hiding in the backline.
Wave of TerrorThe wave's vision helps locate Zeus before he uses Heavenly Jump.
Watch out for Zeus
Thundergod's WrathHits globally — don't stay on low HP, retreat to heal.
Static FieldDamage based on current HP — don't linger in his attack range.
Tips are based on ability descriptions and matchup stats — a guideline, not a rule.
Vengeful Spirit builds by role
purchase popularity on the hero, split by item type; hover an itemStarting items
Iron Branch27%
Tango15%
Faerie Fire10%
Magic Stick8%
Blood Grenade5%Early game
Boots of Speed35%
Tranquil Boots7%Mid game
Blade of Alacrity22%
Staff of Wizardry9%
Broadsword9%
Ogre Axe9%
Point Booster9%Late game
Yasha7%
Demon Edge5%Situational items on Vengeful Spirit: when to buy
red — heroes that counter Vengeful SpiritPipe of InsightTeam-wide magic shieldEspecially vs heroes that counter Vengeful Spirit: Zeus, Skywrath Mage, Invoker
Leshrac
Earthshaker
Jakiro
Queen of PainGlimmer CapeSave an ally from magic and focusEspecially vs heroes that counter Vengeful Spirit: Zeus, Skywrath Mage
Aeon DiskSaves you from burst and single-target combosEspecially vs heroes that counter Vengeful Spirit: Zeus
Legion Commander
Lion
Phantom Assassin
Dust of AppearanceReveal invisible heroesEspecially vs heroes that counter Vengeful Spirit: Invoker
Riki
Clinkz
Bounty Hunter
Weaver
Nyx Assassin
Mirana
Templar Assassin
Treant Protector
Sand KingLotus OrbReflects targeted spells and dispelsEspecially vs heroes that counter Vengeful Spirit: Doom
Bane
Shadow Demon
Heaven's HalberdDisarms right-click carries
Troll Warlord
Juggernaut
Sven
Slark
Faceless Void
Drow Ranger
Alchemist
Necrophos
Huskar
Lifestealer
Morphling
Abaddon
Oracle
Undying
Io
Sentry WardReveal invisible heroes and deward
ClockwerkWhy players lose on Vengeful Spirit
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FAQ
Who counters Vengeful Spirit?
Vengeful Spirit loses most often against Rubick, Tusk, Doom. What to build and how to play vs them →
What is Vengeful Spirit's win rate?
In public matches — 52.6%. It varies by rank, see the table above.
What to build on Vengeful Spirit?
In the mid game players most often buy Blade of Alacrity, Specialist's Array, Staff of Wizardry. Situational items depend on the enemy — see above.
