Dota 2 Counter Pick Helper
Compare stored matchups and lineup fit.
Recommended next picks
Add at least one hero to either team to get suggestions.
Why not my hero?
Check any available hero against this lineup using real public-match data.
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How suggestions are ranked
The helper combines periodically stored matchup observations with the heroes already entered on both teams. It then adds lineup-fit signals for roles, position coverage and damage profile.
The result is a draft aid based on a saved sample, not a live match prediction. Patch context and player execution can change the practical result.
Frequently asked questions
How does the pick helper decide who to suggest?
It scores every available hero on three things: stored hero-vs-hero matchup observations against the enemy heroes you entered, how well the hero completes your lineup (missing roles, damage-type balance, initiation and control), and a light nudge from the saved overall win rate. The highest combined score is suggested first.
Where does the counter data come from?
From OpenDota’s public hero matchup statistics — the aggregate win rate of each hero against every other hero across a large sample of public matches. We pull it periodically and store it; the tool doesn’t call any live API while you use it.
Is this only for ranked / captains mode?
No — it works for any pick phase. Enter whoever is already picked on both sides at any point in the draft and it recommends the strongest next pick. You can leave the enemy side empty to just build a synergistic lineup.
Why isn’t a "classic" counter like Anti-Mage vs Medusa at the top?
Because the ranking uses measured public-match win rates, not theorycraft. Anti-Mage vs Medusa, for example, is nearly a 50/50 in real pub games — the mana-burn counter exists on paper, but average players don’t convert it into wins, so the stored sample shows almost no edge. The heroes at the top are the ones that performed best against that lineup in the saved matchup sample. Use the "Why not my hero?" checker under the suggestions to see the stored figures for any hero.