Who Counters Huskar?
Huskar, a formidable strength hero in Dota 2 known for his high magical resistance and powerful attacks at low health, is effectively countered by heroes who can deal pure damage, apply disarms, provide strong sustain, or control him effectively.
Top Counter Heroes for Huskar
Based on analysis of hero matchups, the following heroes are particularly effective at countering Huskar:| Hero | Disadvantage (Dis.) | Hero Win Rate Against Huskar | Key Countering Ability/Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Necrophos | 3.73% | 41.70% | Pure damage from Heartstopper Aura and ultimate Reaper's Scythe, strong sustain. |
| Naga Siren | 3.43% | 49.68% | Ensnare for disable, Mirror Image for illusions to deplete Huskar's health, Song of the Siren for team control. |
| Phantom Assassin | 3.36% | 44.70% | High physical burst damage from Coup de Grace critical strikes that ignore Huskar's magic resistance. |
| Windranger | 3.03% | 52.32% | Shackleshot for disable, Powershot for burst damage, Windrun for evasion and movement speed. |
Understanding Huskar's Weaknesses
Huskar's primary strength lies in his **Berserker's Blood**, which grants him increasing magic resistance and attack speed as his health drops. This makes him highly resistant to magic damage. Therefore, effective counters target his vulnerabilities:- Pure Damage: This type of damage bypasses Huskar's magic resistance and armor, dealing full damage regardless of his health.
- Disarms and Silences: Preventing Huskar from attacking or casting spells significantly reduces his threat.
- Armor Reduction/Physical Damage: While he gains magic resistance, his armor can be relatively low, making physical damage and armor reduction effective.
- Sustain and Lifesteal Counter: Heroes who can sustain through his burning spears or reduce his lifesteal capability fare better.
- High Burst Damage (Physical or Pure): Quickly eliminating him before he can escalate his damage or lifesteal.
Detailed Counter Strategies
- Necrophos: Excels against Huskar due to Heartstopper Aura dealing pure damage over time, constantly chipping away at his health. Death Pulse provides healing and minor magical damage, while Reaper's Scythe delivers massive pure damage based on Huskar's missing health, often serving as a kill spell.
- Naga Siren: Her Ensnare pierces magic immunity, allowing her to lock down a BKB-enabled Huskar. Her illusions from Mirror Image force Huskar to attack them, slowly depleting his health and mana, while Song of the Siren can be used to isolate him or disengage from his attack.
- Phantom Assassin: Relies on powerful physical critical strikes from Coup de Grace which ignore Huskar's high magic resistance. With the right items, she can burst him down quickly. Blur provides evasion, making it harder for Huskar to hit her.
- Windranger: Offers a strong mix of disable and damage. Shackleshot can stun Huskar, and Powershot provides ranged burst damage. Crucially, Windrun gives her 100% physical attack evasion, allowing her to escape or kite Huskar while maintaining distance.
Additionally, heroes who can provide significant crowd control, such as Doom (with Doom disabling him completely), or those who can apply a Break mechanic (like Silver Edge or Viper's Nethertoxin) which disables Berserker's Blood, are also highly effective.
