Underlord in Dota 2: counters, win rate and common mistakes
Underlord — Strength, melee; roles: Support, Nuker, Disabler, Durable, Escape. Public match win rate — 48.5%. In short: Underlord is strong against Templar Assassin, Mars, Disruptor but suffers against Treant Protector, Ursa, Drow Ranger.
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Underlord win rate by rank
public matches, OpenDota data · scale 40–60%Herald50.4%
Guardian51.0%
Crusader50.0%
Archon49.3%
Legend48.0%
Ancient46.4%
Divine45.6%
Immortal—
Underlord is strong against
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Who counters Underlord
How to play Underlord against counters
items, your spells and what to fear — per enemy
vs Treant ProtectorTreant sustains allies and lands a BKB-piercing ult — focus burst on one target and stay out of his radius.37.6%
What to build against it
Spirit VesselCuts healing from Living Armor and Leech Seed pulses on your target.
Pipe of InsightBarrier absorbs Overgrowth and Nature's Grasp magic damage for the team.
Sentry WardSentries reveal Treant using Nature's Guise invisibility near trees.
Force StaffPushes allies out of Overgrowth range before it lands.
How to use the spells of Underlord
FirestormBurn groups — Firestorm's repeated ticks quickly chew through Living Armor's block.
Pit of MaliceDrop Pit on Treant's approach path to stall his initiation before Overgrowth.
Fiend's GateUse Gate for split pressure; slow Treant can't defend both lanes.
Watch out for Treant Protector
OvergrowthPierces BKB — don't clump, keep distance from Treant in fights.
Leech SeedRoot and disarm on attack — don't stand next to Treant in lane.
vs UrsaUrsa shreds up close — control him on approach and never let him hit one target for long.40.4%
What to build against it
Ghost ScepterPhysical immunity nullifies Fury Swipes for its duration.
Force StaffPushes you away from Ursa, breaking his melee contact.
Heaven's HalberdDisarm shuts off Ursa's attacks, his entire damage source.
Crimson GuardDamage block counters rapid Overpower hits.
How to use the spells of Underlord
Pit of MaliceCast Pit after Enrage is used — its dispel is spent and the root sticks.
Atrophy AuraAura cuts Ursa's base damage — keep him in range during fights.
FirestormCombo with Pit while Ursa is rooted, not before Enrage.
Watch out for Ursa
EnrageRemoves debuffs — don't waste disables while Enrage is up.
EarthshockLeap and slow — keep distance, he closes gaps in short bursts.
vs Drow RangerDrow kites from range — reach her via Gate and root; close up she loses Marksmanship.41.3%
What to build against it
Blink DaggerCloses the gap instantly, disabling Marksmanship up close.
Blade MailReturns damage from Multishot and Drow's attacks.
Crimson GuardDamage block vs Multishot arrow volleys on the team.
Black King BarProtects from Gust silence so you can cast in fights.
How to use the spells of Underlord
Pit of MaliceRoot under Drow stops her retreat and lets allies reach her.
FirestormFirestorm Drow standing on Glacier — she can't leave the hill quickly.
Fiend's GateOpen Gate behind her for a surprise team engage.
Watch out for Drow Ranger
GustGust silences — cast Pit before entering its range.
GlacierGlacier knocks back and blocks passage — approach from the side, not front.
vs PhoenixPhoenix grinds with sustained magic damage — cut his healing and pop the Supernova egg fast.41.5%
What to build against it
Pipe of InsightReduces Sun Ray, Fire Spirits and Dying Light magic damage for the team.
Spirit VesselCuts Sun Ray healing on Phoenix's allies.
Eternal ShroudMagic resist and mana from damage against constant burns.
How to use the spells of Underlord
Pit of MalicePlace Pit near Supernova egg so enemies can't stop you hitting the sun.
FirestormFirestorm Phoenix during Sun Ray — he moves slowly and burns his own HP.
Watch out for Phoenix
SupernovaStun pierces BKB — hit the egg as a team or leave its radius.
Fire SpiritsGreatly reduce attack speed — don't stand still, keep moving.
vs MiranaMirana snipes with Arrow and goes invisible — stay behind creeps and carry detection.41.7%
What to build against it
Sentry WardReveals her team under Moonlight Shadow.
Dust of AppearanceCatches invisible Mirana in fights or retreats.
Pipe of InsightAbsorbs Starstorm and Sacred Arrow magic damage.
How to use the spells of Underlord
Pit of MalicePit Mirana after she Leaps — root stops her jumping again.
FirestormFirestorm where she vanished keeps burning her under invisibility.
Watch out for Mirana
Sacred ArrowStay behind creeps — Arrow hits the first unit; move unpredictably.
Moonlight ShadowTeam invisibility pierces BKB — ward sentries on gank paths.
Tips are based on ability descriptions and matchup stats — a guideline, not a rule.
Underlord builds by role
purchase popularity on the hero, split by item type; hover an itemStarting items
Gauntlets of Strength32%
Iron Branch31%
Tango9%
Magic Stick7%
Circlet4%
Faerie Fire4%
Quelling Blade3%Early game
Boots of Speed25%
Soul Ring24%
Bracer15%
Chainmail11%
Power Treads10%
Phase Boots9%
Ogre Axe1%Mid game
Staff of Wizardry16%Ogre Axe15%
Blade of Alacrity12%
Point Booster12%
Aghanim's Scepter12%
Aghanim's Shard11%
Vitality Booster4%Late game
Shiva's Guard17%Black King Bar16%
Soul Booster11%
Mystic Staff5%
Crella's Crozier5%
Octarine Core4%Aghanim's Scepter4%Starting items
Iron Branch31%Tango9%Magic Stick7%Faerie Fire4%
Enchanted Mango4%Early game
Boots of Speed25%Soul Ring24%Bracer15%Chainmail11%Power Treads10%Mid game
Staff of Wizardry16%Ogre Axe15%Blade of Alacrity12%Point Booster12%Aghanim's Shard11%Situational items on Underlord: when to buy
red — heroes that counter UnderlordHeaven's HalberdDisarms right-click carriesEspecially vs heroes that counter Underlord: Ursa, Drow Ranger
Phantom Assassin
Troll Warlord
Juggernaut
Sven
Slark
Faceless VoidDust of AppearanceReveal invisible heroesEspecially vs heroes that counter Underlord: Mirana, Treant Protector
Riki
Clinkz
Bounty Hunter
Weaver
Nyx Assassin
Invoker
Sand King
Silver EdgeDisables passives (Break)Especially vs heroes that counter Underlord: Ursa
Bristleback
Spectre
Huskar
Timbersaw
Axe
Manta StyleDispels silences and rootsEspecially vs heroes that counter Underlord: Drow Ranger
Silencer
Skywrath Mage
Death ProphetBlade MailPunishes heroes that commit damage into youEspecially vs heroes that counter Underlord: Ursa
Legion CommanderShiva's GuardCuts attack speed and healingEspecially vs heroes that counter Underlord: Ursa
AlchemistGhost ScepterImmunity to physical damageEspecially vs heroes that counter Underlord: Ursa
Black King BarAgainst heavy disables and magic damage
Lion
Shadow Shaman
Lina
Zeus
Earthshaker
Tidehunter
Bane
Monkey King BarAgainst evasion: pierces Evasion and Butterfly
Windranger
BrewmasterWhy players lose on Underlord
from matches analyzed on DotaLeak: 6- Dying right before losing Roshan or buildingsin 5 of 6 matches
- Ultimate or BKB not used in fightsin 3 of 6 matches
- Too many deaths and fed goldin 3 of 6 matches
- Dying first in deciding fightsin 2 of 6 matches
FAQ
Who counters Underlord?
Underlord loses most often against Treant Protector, Ursa, Drow Ranger. What to build and how to play vs them →
Who is Underlord good against?
Best matchups: Templar Assassin, Mars, Disruptor.
What is Underlord's win rate?
In public matches — 48.5%. It varies by rank, see the table above.
What to build on Underlord?
In the mid game players most often buy Staff of Wizardry, Ogre Axe, Blade of Alacrity. Situational items depend on the enemy — see above.
