Pudge

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

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

Based on pro matches over the last 90 days, Pudge's win rate is 36.4% across 11 picks. That reflects the hero's real strength in the current patch from the live pro Dota 2 scene.

Pudge's win rate moved rose by 1% over the last 30 days versus the previous 30 days of pro play. Pudge's meta footprint is stable — the patch hasn't moved their performance.

Pudge's pro Dota 2 pick rate is 0.8% of all matches over 90 days. With 11 picks in the sample, that's a small sample, Pudge's numbers are indicative only.

Pudge was banned in 0.2% of pro Dota 2 matches over the last 90 days. Pudge is rarely banned — the hero isn't considered meta-dominant right now.

Pudge's toughest matchup is Doom — Pudge wins only 45% of games against them over the last 90 days of pro matches. Watch out for them when drafting against Pudge.

Pudge dominates Disruptor the most: 52% win rate over 90 days of pro play. Pick Pudge into that lane or draft around the matchup.

Pudge's best pairing is with Slardar — the pair wins 52% of matches over the last 90 days of pro play. Pick them together for maximum combo impact in Dota 2.

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

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

Pudge's top strengths: Burst damage (5 sec) 8/10, Self-sustain 7/10, Anti-tank 7/10. That's the combat profile on a 1-10 scale — what to build rotations and teamfight initiative around.

Pudge's mobility is 1/10. Low mobility — Pudge can't escape a gank without team support or save items.

Pudge's ban priority is 8/10. That means Pudge truly dominates the draft — worth banning if there's no reliable counter on your side.

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

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