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?
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?
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?
Is Tusk good in Dota 2 right now?
Based on pro matches over the last 90 days, Tusk's win rate is 49.8% across 247 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?
Has Tusk gotten stronger or weaker over the past month?
Tusk's win rate moved fell 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?
What is Tusk's pick rate in pro matches?
Tusk's pro Dota 2 pick rate is 18.7% of all matches over 90 days. With 247 picks in the sample, that's a large sample, Tusk's stats are reliable.
How often is Tusk banned?
How often is Tusk banned?
Tusk was banned in 10.9% of pro Dota 2 matches over the last 90 days. Tusk is treated as a priority ban — pro teams actively remove the hero from drafts.
Who counters Tusk?
Who counters Tusk?
Tusk's toughest matchup is Muerta — Tusk wins only 29% 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?
Which heroes does Tusk counter?
Tusk dominates Warlock 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?
Who should Tusk be paired with?
Tusk's best pairing is with Treant Protector — the pair wins 76% of matches over the last 90 days of pro play. Pick them together for maximum combo impact in Dota 2.
When is Tusk strongest?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.
