Dawnbreaker — Dota 2 hero portrait

Dawnbreaker

StrengthMeleeCarryDurable

Dawnbreaker pro stats over the last 90 days

48.6%Win Rate
13.1%Pick Rate
10.8%Ban Rate
-11% Trend

Dawnbreaker Dota 2 FAQ

Below — 16 answers to popular Dawnbreaker 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 Dawnbreaker's role and attribute?

Dawnbreaker is a Dota 2 hero with primary attribute strength. Plays roles: Carry, Durable. The attribute drives base stat scaling and shapes the playstyle — your starting reference for the build.

Is Dawnbreaker melee or ranged?

Dawnbreaker is a melee attack-type hero in Dota 2. That affects laning, starting items and behaviour in fights.

Is Dawnbreaker good in Dota 2 right now?

Based on pro matches over the last 90 days, Dawnbreaker's win rate is 48.6% across 173 picks. That reflects the hero's real strength in the current patch from the live pro Dota 2 scene.

Has Dawnbreaker gotten stronger or weaker over the past month?

Dawnbreaker's win rate moved fell by 11% over the last 30 days versus the previous 30 days of pro play. The meta has shifted away from Dawnbreaker — the pick now demands tighter drafting to deliver.

What is Dawnbreaker's pick rate in pro matches?

Dawnbreaker's pro Dota 2 pick rate is 13.1% of all matches over 90 days. With 173 picks in the sample, that's a medium sample, trends are already visible.

How often is Dawnbreaker banned?

Dawnbreaker was banned in 10.8% of pro Dota 2 matches over the last 90 days. Dawnbreaker is treated as a priority ban — pro teams actively remove the hero from drafts.

Who counters Dawnbreaker?

Dawnbreaker's toughest matchup is Bane — Dawnbreaker wins only 25% of games against them over the last 90 days of pro matches. Watch out for them when drafting against Dawnbreaker.

Which heroes does Dawnbreaker counter?

Dawnbreaker dominates Underlord the most: 69% win rate over 90 days of pro play. Pick Dawnbreaker into that lane or draft around the matchup.

Who should Dawnbreaker be paired with?

Dawnbreaker's best pairing is with Io — the pair wins 69% of matches over the last 90 days of pro play. Pick them together for maximum combo impact in Dota 2.

When is Dawnbreaker strongest?

Dawnbreaker reaches peak strength in laning with a score of 7/10. Plan team tempo around that timing — fights, objectives and tower push.

When is Dawnbreaker weakest in the game?

Dawnbreaker's weakest phase is ultra late (5/10). Avoid big fights in that window, farm patient, and either stall or accelerate tempo depending on Dawnbreaker's style.

What are Dawnbreaker's biggest strengths?

Dawnbreaker's top strengths: Burst damage (5 sec) 7/10, Self-sustain 7/10, Sustained DPS (15 sec) 5/10. That's the combat profile on a 1-10 scale — what to build rotations and teamfight initiative around.

How mobile is Dawnbreaker?

Dawnbreaker's mobility is 5/10. Moderate mobility — requires items or skill combos to manoeuvre.

Should you ban Dawnbreaker?

Dawnbreaker's ban priority is 6/10. That means Dawnbreaker bans are situational — depends on team composition and playstyle matchup.

Can you first-pick Dawnbreaker?

Dawnbreaker's first-pick safety is 5/10. First-pick with caution — Dawnbreaker has specific counters; usually better to grab the hero later.

Can Dawnbreaker pull off a comeback?

Dawnbreaker's comeback potential is 5/10. Dawnbreaker's comeback potential is moderate — needs specific items or a clean fight window.