Shadow Fiend — Dota 2 hero

Shadow Fiend

AgilityRangedCarryNuker

Shadow Fiend Pro Match Statistics

57%Win Rate
31.8%Pick Rate
44.7%Ban Rate
+4.7% Trend

Shadow Fiend Hero Guide & Overview

Ranged carry who collects enemy souls to amplify damage output. Shadowraze offers devastating burst at three fixed ranges, while Requiem of Souls punishes anyone who dares get close. Excels at flash-farming and mid lane dominance.

Is Shadow Fiend Good Right Now? — Pro Meta Analysis

With a 57% win rate and a +4.7% trend over the last 14 days, Shadow Fiend is currently dominant and rising sharply in the professional Dota 2 meta. Shadow Fiend is one of the most contested picks with a 31.8% pick rate and 44.7% ban rate in recent pro matches. The high ban rate suggests Shadow Fiend is considered a priority threat by professional teams in the current patch. As a Carry / Nuker, Shadow Fiend is a reliable option that contributes consistently to winning team compositions.

Shadow Fiend Lore & Background Story

Nevermore is a demon of the veil, harvesting the souls of the fallen to fuel his dark power. Each spirit he captures adds to his might, yet he himself has no soul of his own — only an endless hunger. He dwells between the living world and the abyss, feared even by Shadow Demon, who senses the bottomless void within the Shadow Fiend and knows better than to bargain with a being that can never be satisfied.

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