Tusk — Dota 2 hero portrait

Tusk

StrengthMeleeInitiatorDisablerNuker

Tusk pro stats over the last 90 days

50.9%Win Rate
14.1%Pick Rate
7.2%Ban Rate
+1% Trend

Tusk Dota 2 FAQ

Below — 16 answers to popular Tusk queries: role, win rate, counters, synergies, timings and draft fit. Every number is updated from pro Dota 2 matches over the last 90 days.

What is Tusk's role and attribute?

Tusk is a Dota 2 hero with primary attribute strength. Plays roles: Initiator, Disabler, Nuker. The attribute drives base stat scaling and shapes the playstyle — your starting reference for the build.

Is Tusk melee or ranged?

Tusk is a melee attack-type hero in Dota 2. That affects laning, starting items and behaviour in fights.

Is Tusk good in Dota 2 right now?

Based on pro matches over the last 90 days, Tusk's win rate is 50.9% across 55 picks. That reflects the hero's real strength in the current patch from the live pro Dota 2 scene.

Has Tusk gotten stronger or weaker over the past month?

Tusk's win rate moved rose by 1% over the last 30 days versus the previous 30 days of pro play. Tusk's meta footprint is stable — the patch hasn't moved their performance.

What is Tusk's pick rate in pro matches?

Tusk's pro Dota 2 pick rate is 14.1% of all matches over 90 days. With 55 picks in the sample, that's a medium sample, trends are already visible.

How often is Tusk banned?

Tusk was banned in 7.2% of pro Dota 2 matches over the last 90 days. Tusk is banned situationally — usually when the enemy lineup amplifies the pick.

Who counters Tusk?

Tusk's toughest matchup is Tiny — Tusk wins only 22% of games against them over the last 90 days of pro matches. Watch out for them when drafting against Tusk.

Which heroes does Tusk counter?

Tusk dominates Doom the most: 73% win rate over 90 days of pro play. Pick Tusk into that lane or draft around the matchup.

Who should Tusk be paired with?

Tusk's best pairing is with Undying — the pair wins 66% of matches over the last 90 days of pro play. Pick them together for maximum combo impact in Dota 2.

When is Tusk strongest?

Tusk reaches peak strength in laning with a score of 7/10. Plan team tempo around that timing — fights, objectives and tower push.

When is Tusk weakest in the game?

Tusk's weakest phase is ultra late (5/10). Avoid big fights in that window, farm patient, and either stall or accelerate tempo depending on Tusk's style.

What are Tusk's biggest strengths?

Tusk's top strengths: Mobility 8/10, Burst damage (5 sec) 7/10, Map control 7/10. That's the combat profile on a 1-10 scale — what to build rotations and teamfight initiative around.

How mobile is Tusk?

Tusk's mobility is 8/10. Very mobile — fast map rotations, easy gank dodges and quick fight participation.

Should you ban Tusk?

Tusk's ban priority is 6/10. That means Tusk bans are situational — depends on team composition and playstyle matchup.

Can you first-pick Tusk?

Tusk's first-pick safety is 5/10. First-pick with caution — Tusk has specific counters; usually better to grab the hero later.

Can Tusk pull off a comeback?

Tusk's comeback potential is 5/10. Tusk's comeback potential is moderate — needs specific items or a clean fight window.