Hoodwink Dota 2 FAQ
Below — 16 answers to popular Hoodwink 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 Hoodwink's role and attribute?
What is Hoodwink's role and attribute?
Hoodwink is a Dota 2 hero with primary attribute agility. Plays roles: Support, Nuker, Escape, Disabler. The attribute drives base stat scaling and shapes the playstyle — your starting reference for the build.
Is Hoodwink melee or ranged?
Is Hoodwink melee or ranged?
Hoodwink is a ranged attack-type hero in Dota 2. That affects laning, starting items and behaviour in fights.
Is Hoodwink good in Dota 2 right now?
Is Hoodwink good in Dota 2 right now?
Based on pro matches over the last 90 days, Hoodwink's win rate is 52.5% across 609 picks. That reflects the hero's real strength in the current patch from the live pro Dota 2 scene.
Has Hoodwink gotten stronger or weaker over the past month?
Has Hoodwink gotten stronger or weaker over the past month?
Hoodwink's win rate moved fell by 5% over the last 30 days versus the previous 30 days of pro play. The meta has shifted away from Hoodwink — the pick now demands tighter drafting to deliver.
What is Hoodwink's pick rate in pro matches?
What is Hoodwink's pick rate in pro matches?
Hoodwink's pro Dota 2 pick rate is 46% of all matches over 90 days. With 609 picks in the sample, that's a large sample, Hoodwink's stats are reliable.
How often is Hoodwink banned?
How often is Hoodwink banned?
Hoodwink was banned in 26.3% of pro Dota 2 matches over the last 90 days. Hoodwink is treated as a priority ban — pro teams actively remove the hero from drafts.
Who counters Hoodwink?
Who counters Hoodwink?
Hoodwink's toughest matchup is Bane — Hoodwink wins only 24% of games against them over the last 90 days of pro matches. Watch out for them when drafting against Hoodwink.
Which heroes does Hoodwink counter?
Which heroes does Hoodwink counter?
Hoodwink dominates Brewmaster the most: 72% win rate over 90 days of pro play. Pick Hoodwink into that lane or draft around the matchup.
Who should Hoodwink be paired with?
Who should Hoodwink be paired with?
Hoodwink's best pairing is with Lone Druid — 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 Hoodwink strongest?
When is Hoodwink strongest?
Hoodwink reaches peak strength in early mid with a score of 7/10. Plan team tempo around that timing — fights, objectives and tower push.
When is Hoodwink weakest in the game?
When is Hoodwink weakest in the game?
Hoodwink's weakest phase is ultra late (5/10). Avoid big fights in that window, farm patient, and either stall or accelerate tempo depending on Hoodwink's style.
What are Hoodwink's biggest strengths?
What are Hoodwink's biggest strengths?
Hoodwink's top strengths: Burst damage (5 sec) 7/10, Sustained DPS (15 sec) 7/10, Mobility 7/10. That's the combat profile on a 1-10 scale — what to build rotations and teamfight initiative around.
How mobile is Hoodwink?
How mobile is Hoodwink?
Hoodwink's mobility is 7/10. Very mobile — fast map rotations, easy gank dodges and quick fight participation.
Should you ban Hoodwink?
Should you ban Hoodwink?
Hoodwink's ban priority is 5/10. That means Hoodwink bans are situational — depends on team composition and playstyle matchup.
Can you first-pick Hoodwink?
Can you first-pick Hoodwink?
Hoodwink's first-pick safety is 4/10. First-pick with caution — Hoodwink has specific counters; usually better to grab the hero later.
Can Hoodwink pull off a comeback?
Can Hoodwink pull off a comeback?
Hoodwink's comeback potential is 4/10. Hoodwink's comeback potential is moderate — needs specific items or a clean fight window.
