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Wraith King win rate by rank
public matches, OpenDota data · scale 40–60%Herald56.6%
Guardian56.3%
Crusader55.6%
Archon55.3%
Legend54.6%
Ancient54.3%
Divine52.9%
Immortal—
Wraith King is strong against
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Who counters Wraith King
How to play Wraith King against counters
items, your spells and what to fear — per enemy
vs PudgePudge wins via Hook and Dismember piercing BKB; stay behind creeps and punish his misses.42.6%
What to build against it
Linken's SphereLinken's blocks the unit-target Dismember, removing Pudge's main disable.
Lotus OrbLotus reflects Dismember back onto Pudge.
Spirit VesselVessel cuts Dismember healing and hurts high-HP Pudge.
Silver EdgeSilver Edge breaks passives and helps you chase Pudge.
How to use the spells of Wraith King
Wraithfire BlastStun Pudge the moment he channels Dismember on an ally to interrupt it.
Vampiric SpiritFight Pudge inside Rot; lifesteal outheals the cloud and wins the trade.
Bone GuardSkeletons body-block hooks; summon them before walking into hook range.
Watch out for Pudge
Meat HookHook pierces BKB; stay behind creeps and avoid open lanes without vision.
DismemberDismember pierces BKB; without Linken's keep Reincarnation up and ask allies to interrupt.
vs InvokerInvoker kites and bursts from range; close the gap with mobility and magic resistance.45.0%
What to build against it
Black King BarBKB protects against Tornado, Meteor, Cold Snap and Deafening Blast.
Blink DaggerBlink lets you jump Invoker before he finishes his combo.
Gem of True SightGem reveals Ghost Walk so he can't escape.
Pipe of InsightPipe softens his team-wide magical damage like Meteor and Ice Wall.
How to use the spells of Wraith King
Wraithfire BlastStun Invoker right after blinking in, before he invokes Tornado or Blast.
ReincarnationSun Strike is pure, but Reincarnation gives a second life; fight aggressively with it ready.
Bone GuardSkeletons trade with Forge Spirits and pressure Invoker with numbers.
Watch out for Invoker
TornadoTornado sets up Meteor and Sun Strike; move immediately after landing.
E.M.P.EMP drains mana for your ult; walk out within the 2.9s before it detonates.
vs Ogre MagiOgre pressures with stuns and Multicast; keep sustain and focus him with physical damage.47.0%
What to build against it
Linken's SphereLinken's blocks the unit-target Fireblast, Ogre's main stun.
Black King BarBKB protects from Fireblast and Ignite in fights.
Silver EdgeSilver Edge breaks Multicast passive temporarily.
Magic WandOgre casts a lot; Wand stacks charges for healing.
How to use the spells of Wraith King
Wraithfire BlastStun Ogre or the Bloodlusted core first to stop the burst.
Vampiric SpiritLifesteal outlasts Ignite in lane; trading off creeps is profitable.
Watch out for Ogre Magi
FireblastMulticast Fireblast can chain-stun; don't fight without BKB or Linken's.
Fire ShieldFire Shield absorbs hits; switch targets or wait out the charges.
vs Crystal MaidenCM roots with Frostbite and channels Freezing Field; interrupt it with stun and engage fast.47.5%
What to build against it
Blink DaggerBlink lets you jump CM and cancel Freezing Field.
Black King BarBKB protects against Frostbite, Nova and Freezing Field.
Linken's SphereLinken's blocks the unit-target Frostbite.
How to use the spells of Wraith King
Wraithfire BlastSave your stun for Freezing Field; it's a channel and the stun cancels it.
Mortal StrikeCM is fragile; a couple of Mortal Strike hits kill her quickly.
Watch out for Crystal Maiden
FrostbiteFrostbite disables your attacks; don't engage alone until it's used.
Crystal CloneThe clone shatters into AoE Frostbite; don't stand near it.
vs LunaLuna scales and pushes fast; lock her down with stun and win fights before she farms.48.2%
What to build against it
Blade MailBlade Mail punishes Luna's attacks and bouncing glaives.
Black King BarBKB protects against Lucent Beam and Eclipse.
Assault CuirassAssault Cuirass adds armor vs her physical damage and boosts your attacks.
Blink DaggerBlink lets you catch the ranged Luna.
How to use the spells of Wraith King
Wraithfire BlastOpen with stun on Luna to close the distance and start hitting.
ReincarnationEclipse often gets wasted on you; after reincarnating she has little damage left.
Bone GuardDon't clump skeletons; Luna's glaives clean them quickly.
Watch out for Luna
EclipseEclipse hits random targets; spread out or pop BKB.
Moon GlaivesGlaives bounce between units; avoid standing near skeletons and creeps.
Tips are based on ability descriptions and matchup stats — a guideline, not a rule.
Wraith King builds by role
purchase popularity on the hero, split by item type; hover an itemStarting items
Iron Branch28%
Quelling Blade17%
Tango16%
Gauntlets of Strength15%
Magic Stick12%
Circlet8%
Faerie Fire3%Early game
Boots of Speed26%
Chainmail21%
Phase Boots20%
Bracer17%
Helm of Iron Will7%
Power Treads3%
Soul Ring2%Mid game
Radiance11%
Talisman of Evasion11%
Sacred Relic11%
Mithril Hammer10%Blink Dagger10%
Armlet of Mordiggian7%
Blitz Knuckles5%Late game
Hyperstone10%Black King Bar10%Blink Dagger9%Assault Cuirass7%
Demon Edge6%
Aghanim's Scepter4%
Orchid Malevolence4%Starting items
Iron Branch28%Tango16%Magic Stick12%Faerie Fire3%Early game
Boots of Speed26%Chainmail21%Phase Boots20%Bracer17%Helm of Iron Will7%Mid game
Talisman of Evasion11%Mithril Hammer10%Blink Dagger10%Armlet of Mordiggian7%Blitz Knuckles5%Late game
Hyperstone10%Blink Dagger9%Demon Edge6%Situational items on Wraith King: when to buy
red — heroes that counter Wraith KingBlack King BarAgainst heavy disables and magic damageEspecially vs heroes that counter Wraith King: Skywrath Mage, Invoker
Shadow Shaman
Lina
Zeus
Earthshaker
Tidehunter
Bane
Eternal ShroudAgainst magic damageEspecially vs heroes that counter Wraith King: Skywrath Mage, Invoker
Leshrac
Queen of Pain
ClockwerkPipe of InsightTeam-wide magic shieldEspecially vs heroes that counter Wraith King: Skywrath Mage, Invoker
JakiroLinken's SphereBlocks single-target disables and ultimatesEspecially vs heroes that counter Wraith King: Pudge
Doom
Legion Commander
Batrider
Beastmaster
Necrophos
Manta StyleDispels silences and rootsEspecially vs heroes that counter Wraith King: Skywrath Mage
Silencer
Death Prophet
Riki
Drow Ranger
Diffusal BladeBurns mana of mana-dependent heroesEspecially vs heroes that counter Wraith King: Skywrath Mage
Medusa
Storm Spirit
Dust of AppearanceReveal invisible heroesEspecially vs heroes that counter Wraith King: Invoker
Clinkz
Bounty Hunter
Weaver
Nyx Assassin
Mirana
Templar Assassin
Treant Protector
Sand King
Glimmer CapeSave an ally from magic and focusEspecially vs heroes that counter Wraith King: Skywrath Mage
Why players lose on Wraith King
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FAQ
Who counters Wraith King?
Wraith King loses most often against Pudge, Invoker, Ogre Magi. What to build and how to play vs them →
Who is Wraith King good against?
Best matchups: Lion, Chaos Knight, Rubick.
What is Wraith King's win rate?
In public matches — 55.0%. It varies by rank, see the table above.
What to build on Wraith King?
In the mid game players most often buy Radiance, Talisman of Evasion, Sacred Relic. Situational items depend on the enemy — see above.
