Void Spirit in Dota 2: counters, win rate and common mistakes

What to build against it

Linken's SphereBlocks the unit-target Mind Flare that burns your mana and finishes you after his combo.

Black King BarProtects from Impale, Mind Flare and the Carapace stun, none of which pierce BKB.

Dust of AppearanceReveals Nyx in Vendetta or Burrow before he jumps you.

Sentry WardPlace on lanes and ambush spots against Vendetta and Burrow invisibility.

How to use the spells of Void Spirit

Aether RemnantOpen with Remnant: Nyx often pops Carapace on the first hit, then finish with Astral Step.

DissimilateDissimilate when you see Impale coming and exit through a portal outside the spike line.

Astral StepIf Carapace is up, don't Astral Step through Nyx; use it only to escape.

Watch out for Nyx Assassin

Spiked CarapaceReflects damage and stuns you. If you see it, stop attacking and wait it out.

VendettaThe invis hit pierces BKB and applies break. Keep detection and don't roam alone without mana.

What to build against it

Black King BarCovers Icarus Dive, Fire Spirits and Sun Ray, which don't pierce BKB.

Spirit VesselCuts the healing Sun Ray gives Phoenix's allies.

Orchid MalevolenceSilence stops Phoenix from casting Supernova or Sun Ray at the right moment.

How to use the spells of Void Spirit

Astral StepAstral Step attacks everything on its path — dash through the Supernova egg to break it faster.

DissimilateUse it to leave Sun Ray's beam or the Supernova area before it explodes.

Aether RemnantPlace Remnant on Phoenix's retreat path after Icarus Dive to pull him in.

Watch out for Phoenix

SupernovaPierces BKB and stuns on explosion. If you can't break the egg in time, leave the radius.

Sun RayDamage ramps over time — don't stay in the beam, sidestep immediately.

What to build against it

Black King BarProtects from Searing Chains rooting you in place; they don't pierce BKB.

Orchid MalevolenceSilence stops Ember from escaping with Fire Remnant and casting Flame Guard.

Blade MailReturns damage from Sleight of Fist and his attacks when he jumps you.

How to use the spells of Void Spirit

Resonant PulseCast Pulse into Sleight of Fist: the shield absorbs his physical attack damage.

DissimilateDissimilate as he closes for Searing Chains so you don't get rooted.

Astral StepCommit your combo when Flame Guard is down, otherwise your magic damage goes into the shield.

Watch out for Ember Spirit

Sleight of FistPierces BKB and deals physical damage — answer with Resonant Pulse, not BKB.

Fire RemnantEmber escapes through remnants. Track where they are and catch him there.

What to build against it

Linken's SphereBlocks the unit-target Sunder he uses to swap HP with you.

Black King BarProtects from Reflection's slow, which doesn't pierce BKB.

BloodthornSilence cuts off Sunder and Conjure Image while you finish him.

How to use the spells of Void Spirit

Resonant PulsePulse hits an area and absorbs Metamorphosis physical damage — use it among illusions.

DissimilatePortal exit damages an area — use it to clear illusions and hit the real one.

Astral StepBurst him at full HP right away; don't let him drop low for a good Sunder.

Watch out for Terrorblade

SunderAt low HP he swaps health with you. Hold Linken's or kill him in one combo.

MetamorphosisIn demon form he hits from range. Don't trade head-on; wait it out or use Pulse.

What to build against it

Black King BarCovers Leech Seed and Nature's Grasp, which don't pierce BKB.

Sentry WardReveals Treant invisible with Nature's Guise near trees.

Aeon DiskSaves you from team burst while you're locked by Overgrowth.

How to use the spells of Void Spirit

DissimilateIf Treant is close, hold Dissimilate to exit outside Overgrowth's radius.

Astral StepHit targets without Living Armor, otherwise the block eats your attack damage.

Aether RemnantPlace Remnant near trees on Treant's path to catch him leaving the forest.

Watch out for Treant Protector

OvergrowthPierces BKB, stops moving, blinking and attacks. Keep distance and don't clump.

Living ArmorBlocks damage on his ally. Switch targets or wait for the block to wear off.