Visage in Dota 2: counters, win rate and common mistakes

What to build against it

Linken's SphereBlocks the targeted Fireblast that starts all his combos.

Lotus OrbReflects Fireblast and Ignite back at Ogre, making his multicast risky for him.

Black King BarHis magical stuns and Ignite don't pierce BKB, so you can fight freely.

Glimmer CapeReduces Fireblast and Ignite magic damage and drops you out of focus.

How to use the spells of Visage

Grave ChillCast on the Bloodlusted target or Ogre himself to steal its attack and move speed.

Stone FormUse Familiar Stone Form to stop Ogre's approach before he reaches Fireblast range.

Silent as the GraveAfter Ignite and stun, fly out over trees so he can't land another multicast.

Watch out for Ogre Magi

FireblastMulticast can chain long stuns — don't stand near Ogre without protection.

BloodlustBloodlust pierces BKB; a hasted carry is dangerous — counter with Grave Chill.

What to build against it

Black King BarSharpshooter, Boomerang and Acorn Shot don't pierce BKB.

Force StaffMoves you off the Sharpshooter line and away from trees.

Glimmer CapeMagic resistance cuts Sharpshooter and Boomerang damage.

Dust of AppearanceReveals Hoodwink when she goes invisible with Decoy.

How to use the spells of Visage

Stone FormFamiliar stun interrupts Sharpshooter charging — hit her as soon as she starts aiming.

Grave ChillDrain her speed after Scurry so you and Familiars can catch her.

Silent as the GraveFly off the Sharpshooter line and away from trees.

Watch out for Hoodwink

SharpshooterSee it charging — sidestep or hide behind creeps; it deals heavy damage and break.

BushwhackDon't fight near trees, or the net will stun and blind you.

What to build against it

Black King BarAvalanche doesn't pierce BKB, so Tiny's combo loses its stun.

Force StaffPushes you out of Avalanche and away from his hits.

Glimmer CapeReduces magic damage from Avalanche and Toss.

Ghost ScepterProtects from his physical tree hits when he jumps you.

How to use the spells of Visage

Grave ChillDrain Tiny's attack speed in fights — note he has slow resistance.

Stone FormFamiliar stun interrupts Tree Volley and stops his engage.

Gravekeeper's CloakSave cloak layers for his engage — avoid needless chip damage.

Watch out for Tiny

TossDon't stand near Tiny with units around — Toss throws them or you.

AvalancheLeave the area instantly or chained stuns will kill you.

What to build against it

Sentry WardReveal invisible Psionic Traps and Meld.

Ghost ScepterTA's physical attacks can't hit you in ethereal form.

Force StaffPulls you out of her trap and Psi Blades range.

Glimmer CapeHides you from her focus if she has no detection.

How to use the spells of Visage

Summon FamiliarsFamiliars hit fast and strip Refraction charges, exposing her to damage.

Grave ChillDrain her attack speed when she's on you — her damage drops sharply.

Stone FormStun with Familiars to interrupt trap teleport and stop her escape.

Watch out for Templar Assassin

MeldMeld hit lowers armor and deals bonus damage — avoid where she vanished.

RefractionWhile charges remain your Soul Assumption gets absorbed — strip them with attacks first.

What to build against it

Force StaffCreates distance after a hook before Rot and Dismember.

Glimmer CapeHides you from hooks and reduces Rot magic damage.

Spirit VesselCuts his Dismember heal and regeneration.

Linken's SphereBlocks the targeted Dismember.

How to use the spells of Visage

Stone FormFamiliar stun interrupts Dismember — keep them near your allies.

Grave ChillSlow Pudge during Rot so he can't chase — close fights favor him.

Soul AssumptionStack charges in fights and finish him after Meat Shield is gone.

Watch out for Pudge

Meat HookHook pierces BKB — keep creeps and Familiars between you and Pudge.

DismemberDismember pierces BKB — only Familiar or ally stuns will save you.