Dark Willow — Dota 2 hero

Dark Willow

IntelligenceRangedSupportNukerDisablerEscape

Dark Willow Pro Match Statistics

44.1%Win Rate
6.7%Pick Rate
3.4%Ban Rate
-10.2% Trend

Dark Willow — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dark Willow good in Dota 2 right now?

Dark Willow current meta tier, competitive viability and patch performance in professional Dota 2

Dark Willow currently holds a 44.1% win rate in professional matches, which is considered struggling in the current meta. With a -10.2% trend over the last 14 days, Dark Willow is declining sharply. Dark Willow has a 6.7% pick rate and 3.4% ban rate in recent competitive games.

How do you counter Dark Willow in Dota 2?

Best counter picks, draft strategies and hero matchups to beat Dark Willow in ranked and pro games

The strongest counters to Dark Willow in professional Dota 2 are Viper (23.1% win rate across 13 games), Huskar (25% win rate across 12 games), Hoodwink (26.9% win rate across 26 games). Picking Viper into Dark Willow provides the most reliable statistical advantage in the current pro meta.

What heroes does Dark Willow counter?

Favorable matchups and heroes Dark Willow performs best against based on pro match win rate data

Dark Willow performs best against Timbersaw (78.6% win rate over 14 games), Weaver (70% win rate over 10 games), Disruptor (68% win rate over 25 games) in professional matches. These matchups represent the most favorable statistical advantages for Dark Willow in the current competitive meta.

Who are the best teammates for Dark Willow?

Strongest hero synergies, combos and team compositions with Dark Willow in competitive Dota 2 drafts

Dark Willow achieves the highest win rates when paired with Faceless Void (90% combined win rate across 10 games), Primal Beast (80% combined win rate across 15 games), Tidehunter (73.7% combined win rate across 19 games). These pairings demonstrate the strongest statistical synergies in recent professional Dota 2 matches.

What is Dark Willow's win rate in professional Dota 2?

Dark Willow pro match statistics — win rate, pick rate and ban rate from recent competitive games

Dark Willow has a 44.1% win rate in recent professional matches. This places Dark Willow as a struggling hero in the current competitive meta. The win rate is calculated from pro matches over the last 30 days and updated regularly.

What role does Dark Willow play in Dota 2?

Dark Willow hero role, lane position and attribute classification in Dota 2 competitive play

Dark Willow is a Intelligence ranged hero who fills the Support, Nuker, Disabler, Escape roles in Dota 2. In professional matches, Dark Willow is a situational pick with a 6.7% pick rate, reflecting how teams utilize this hero in competitive drafts.

Is Dark Willow good in the late game?

Dark Willow late game win rate, scaling potential and performance in extended pro matches

In the late game (40.5–55.5 minutes), Dark Willow has a 50% win rate across 10 professional games. Dark Willow scales well as games progress, making this hero a strong pick for longer matches.

What is Dark Willow's strongest game phase?

Dark Willow peak performance timing — when this hero has the highest win rate in professional Dota 2

Dark Willow is strongest during the late game (40.5–55.5 minutes) with a 50% win rate across 10 professional matches. Teams drafting Dark Willow should plan their game strategy around this power spike to maximize effectiveness.

When does Dark Willow power spike?

Dark Willow power spike timing, strongest window and weakest phase based on pro match data

Dark Willow's primary power spike occurs during the late game, where this hero achieves a 50% win rate in professional matches. In contrast, Dark Willow is weakest during the early game (38.3% win rate), making this the most vulnerable window for opponents to exploit.

Does Dark Willow scale well in Dota 2?

Dark Willow win rate progression from early to late game — scaling analysis from competitive match data

Yes, Dark Willow scales well into the later stages of the game. Win rate improves from 38.3% in the early game to 50% in the late game, indicating that Dark Willow benefits significantly from extended matches and late-game itemization.

How often is Dark Willow picked and banned in pro Dota 2?

Dark Willow competitive presence — pick rate, ban rate and draft priority in professional Dota 2 matches

Dark Willow has a 6.7% pick rate and 3.4% ban rate in recent professional matches. While not a frequent ban target, Dark Willow sees enough bans to indicate situational value in certain team compositions and matchup contexts.

What attribute is Dark Willow in Dota 2?

Dark Willow primary attribute, stat gains and how intelligence scaling affects gameplay

Dark Willow is a Intelligence hero in Dota 2. Intelligence heroes gain bonus mana and mana regeneration per point, enabling sustained spell usage.