Dark Willow — Dota 2 hero

Dark Willow

IntelligenceRangedSupportNukerDisablerEscape

Dark Willow Pro Match Statistics

47.4%Win Rate
8.7%Pick Rate
2.7%Ban Rate
-3% 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 47.4% win rate in professional matches, which is considered below average in the current meta. With a -3% trend over the last 14 days, Dark Willow is declining sharply. Dark Willow has a 8.7% pick rate and 2.7% 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 Earth Spirit (10% win rate across 10 games), Phoenix (25% win rate across 24 games), Nyx Assassin (25% win rate across 12 games). Picking Earth Spirit 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 Templar Assassin (75% win rate over 20 games), Slark (72.7% win rate over 11 games), Storm Spirit (71.4% win rate over 14 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 Timbersaw (73.1% combined win rate across 26 games), Chen (71.4% combined win rate across 14 games), Treant Protector (66.7% combined win rate across 18 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 47.4% win rate in recent professional matches. This places Dark Willow as a below average 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 8.7% 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 (38–52.5 minutes), Dark Willow has a 15.4% win rate across 13 pro games. In hard late game situations (52.5+ minutes), Dark Willow holds a 0% win rate over 3 games. Dark Willow tends to fall off as games extend, so teams should aim to close out matches before the late game.

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 early game (0–16 minutes) with a 43.9% win rate across 57 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 early game, where this hero achieves a 43.9% win rate in professional matches. In contrast, Dark Willow is weakest during the late game (15.4% 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

Dark Willow does not scale well into late game. This hero's win rate declines as matches extend, identifying Dark Willow as an early-to-mid game oriented hero. Teams drafting Dark Willow should prioritize ending games before opponents reach their late-game power spikes.

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 8.7% pick rate and 2.7% 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.