Weaver in Dota 2: counters, win rate and common mistakes
Weaver — Agility, ranged; roles: Carry, Escape. Public match win rate — 47.9%. In short: Weaver is strong against Gyrocopter, Brewmaster, Queen of Pain but suffers against Morphling, Shadow Demon, Tiny.
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Weaver win rate by rank
public matches, OpenDota data · scale 40–60%Herald47.8%
Guardian47.2%
Crusader47.9%
Archon47.3%
Legend47.6%
Ancient48.4%
Divine47.9%
Immortal—
Weaver is strong against
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Who counters Weaver
How to play Weaver against counters
items, your spells and what to fear — per enemy
vs MorphlingMorph is invulnerable in Waveform and stuns with Adaptive Strike — get Linken's and silence, hit him when his spells are down.35.8%
What to build against it
Linken's SphereBlocks the targeted Adaptive Strike, his main stun and nuke on you.
BloodthornSilence stops him escaping with Waveform or shifting into Strength.
Black King BarWaveform and Adaptive Strike don't pierce BKB, so you fight unstunned.
How to use the spells of Weaver
The SwarmLatch the Swarm on Morph: it shreds armor and keeps vision even when he shifts to Strength.
Time LapseUse after his Adaptive Strike burst to regain HP while his spells are on cooldown.
ShukuchiRight after his Waveform, Shukuchi out so he loses you and can't finish with attacks.
Watch out for Morphling
Adaptive StrikeIn Agility form it's a huge nuke — don't sit low HP in range, keep Time Lapse ready.
WaveformHe's invulnerable during Waveform — don't throw Swarm as he casts it.
vs Shadow DemonSD catches you with Disruption and Purge — Linken's is a must, stay out of Shadow Poison lines.39.6%
What to build against it
Linken's SphereBlocks targeted Disruption or Demonic Purge he uses to start the catch.
Lotus OrbReflects Disruption and Purge back onto Shadow Demon.
Black King BarDisruption and Shadow Poison don't pierce BKB, though Purge does.
How to use the spells of Weaver
Time LapseStrong Dispel clears debuffs; use it after the poison release to get HP back.
ShukuchiUse Shukuchi to dodge Shadow Poison lines and avoid stacking.
The SwarmSwarm on the fragile SD gives vision — dive and kill him before he casts Purge.
Watch out for Shadow Demon
Demonic PurgePierces BKB and purges buffs — don't rely on BKB, keep Linken's or Time Lapse.
DisruptionDisruption illusions hit you — step away from them, don't fight in the crowd.
vs TinyTiny kills with Avalanche + Toss — keep distance, get BKB, don't get tossed.40.8%
What to build against it
Black King BarAvalanche doesn't pierce BKB, so you avoid the stun chain.
Ghost ScepterSaves you from physical tree attacks and Tree Volley.
Force StaffPushes you out of Avalanche and Toss grab radius.
How to use the spells of Weaver
ShukuchiDon't let Tiny within 300 range — Shukuchi to break distance immediately.
Time LapseCast right after the stun ends to return to your old position with full HP.
Geminate AttackHit Tiny from range; Geminate quickly stacks Threads of Fate.
Watch out for Tiny
TossGrabs the nearest unit within 300 — keep creeps or allies closer to him than you.
AvalancheCombo starter — once it lands it's too late, stay out of range beforehand.
vs Centaur WarrunnerCentaur punishes every hit with Retaliate — break his passive and don't hit him needlessly.41.8%
What to build against it
Silver EdgeBreak disables Retaliate so your double attacks stop killing you.
Black King BarHoof Stomp and Double Edge don't pierce BKB.
Spirit VesselCuts Centaur's huge health pool and regen.
How to use the spells of Weaver
Geminate AttackGeminate means double Retaliate; turn autocast off or hit Centaur only with Break.
ShukuchiDuring Hoof Stomp windup, Shukuchi out of range — the stun is delayed.
Time LapseHold Time Lapse for Stampede plus Stomp so you survive the initiation.
Watch out for Centaur Warrunner
RetaliatePierces BKB — focus other heroes, hit Centaur last.
Hoof StompWhen he runs at you, back off at once — the stun comes after a short windup.
vs RubickRubick steals your spells and catches with Telekinesis — watch what you cast last near him.41.9%
What to build against it
Linken's SphereBlocks targeted Telekinesis and Fade Bolt.
Black King BarTelekinesis and Fade Bolt don't pierce BKB.
Orchid MalevolenceSilence stops fragile Rubick from answering with a stolen spell.
How to use the spells of Weaver
Time LapseDon't leave Time Lapse as your last cast near Rubick — follow with Shukuchi so he steals that.
The SwarmSwarm on Rubick gives vision and shreds armor — he's fragile, catch him first.
ShukuchiRight after Telekinesis ends, Shukuchi out to avoid the follow-up.
Watch out for Rubick
TelekinesisLift-and-stun — have Linken's or BKB when you dive.
Spell StealSteals the last enemy spell — track what he takes from your team too.
Tips are based on ability descriptions and matchup stats — a guideline, not a rule.
Weaver builds by role
purchase popularity on the hero, split by item type; hover an itemStarting items
Iron Branch30%
Faerie Fire14%
Tango13%
Circlet11%
Magic Stick7%
Magic Wand7%
Observer and Sentry Wards3%Early game
Boots of Speed20%
Falcon Blade19%
Power Treads18%
Wraith Band7%
Diadem5%
Javelin3%
Void Stone2%Mid game
Mithril Hammer20%
Aghanim's Shard10%
Blade of Alacrity10%
Desolator7%
Dragon Lance7%
Ogre Axe4%
Staff of Wizardry3%Late game
Demon Edge14%
Crystalys11%
Daedalus10%Black King Bar8%
Ultimate Orb4%
Reaver4%
Hyperstone4%Situational items on Weaver: when to buy
red — heroes that counter WeaverBlack King BarAgainst heavy disables and magic damageEspecially vs heroes that counter Weaver: Invoker
Shadow Shaman
Lina
Zeus
Skywrath Mage
Earthshaker
Tidehunter
BaneLinken's SphereBlocks single-target disables and ultimatesEspecially vs heroes that counter Weaver: Batrider
Doom
Legion Commander
Beastmaster
Pudge
Necrophos
Eternal ShroudAgainst magic damageEspecially vs heroes that counter Weaver: Invoker
Leshrac
Pipe of InsightTeam-wide magic shieldEspecially vs heroes that counter Weaver: Invoker
Jakiro
Monkey King BarAgainst evasion: pierces Evasion and Butterfly
Phantom Assassin
WindrangerSilver EdgeDisables passives (Break)
Bristleback
Spectre
Huskar
Slark
Ursa
Timbersaw
Axe
Manta StyleDispels silences and roots
Silencer
Death Prophet
Riki
Drow RangerOrchid MalevolenceSilence for slippery, spell-based escape heroes
Storm Spirit
Puck
Anti-Mage
Ember Spirit
Void Spirit
Weaver
Diffusal BladeBurns mana of mana-dependent heroes
MedusaWhy players lose on Weaver
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FAQ
Who counters Weaver?
Weaver loses most often against Morphling, Shadow Demon, Tiny. What to build and how to play vs them →
Who is Weaver good against?
Best matchups: Gyrocopter, Brewmaster, Queen of Pain.
What is Weaver's win rate?
In public matches — 47.9%. It varies by rank, see the table above.
What to build on Weaver?
In the mid game players most often buy Mithril Hammer, Aghanim's Shard, Blade of Alacrity. Situational items depend on the enemy — see above.
