Sand King — Dota 2 hero

Sand King

UniversalMeleeInitiatorDisablerSupportNukerEscape

Sand King Pro Match Statistics

54.3%Win Rate
11.5%Pick Rate
27.6%Ban Rate
-9% Trend

Sand King — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sand King good in Dota 2 right now?

Sand King current meta tier, competitive viability and patch performance in professional Dota 2

Sand King currently holds a 54.3% win rate in professional matches, which is considered very strong in the current meta. With a -9% trend over the last 14 days, Sand King is declining sharply. Sand King has a 11.5% pick rate and 27.6% ban rate in recent competitive games.

How do you counter Sand King in Dota 2?

Best counter picks, draft strategies and hero matchups to beat Sand King in ranked and pro games

The strongest counters to Sand King in professional Dota 2 are Largo (15.8% win rate across 19 games), Alchemist (33.3% win rate across 12 games), Monkey King (38.5% win rate across 13 games). Picking Largo into Sand King provides the most reliable statistical advantage in the current pro meta.

What heroes does Sand King counter?

Favorable matchups and heroes Sand King performs best against based on pro match win rate data

Sand King performs best against Underlord (78.9% win rate over 19 games), Lion (78.6% win rate over 14 games), Skywrath Mage (76.9% win rate over 13 games) in professional matches. These matchups represent the most favorable statistical advantages for Sand King in the current competitive meta.

Who are the best teammates for Sand King?

Strongest hero synergies, combos and team compositions with Sand King in competitive Dota 2 drafts

Sand King achieves the highest win rates when paired with Largo (78.3% combined win rate across 23 games), Razor (75% combined win rate across 12 games), Lifestealer (73.3% combined win rate across 15 games). These pairings demonstrate the strongest statistical synergies in recent professional Dota 2 matches.

What is Sand King's win rate in professional Dota 2?

Sand King pro match statistics — win rate, pick rate and ban rate from recent competitive games

Sand King has a 54.3% win rate in recent professional matches. This places Sand King as a very strong 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 Sand King play in Dota 2?

Sand King hero role, lane position and attribute classification in Dota 2 competitive play

Sand King is a Universal melee hero who fills the Initiator, Disabler, Support, Nuker, Escape roles in Dota 2. In professional matches, Sand King is a situational pick with a 11.5% pick rate, reflecting how teams utilize this hero in competitive drafts.

Is Sand King good in the late game?

Sand King late game win rate, scaling potential and performance in extended pro matches

In the late game (40.5–55.5 minutes), Sand King has a 50% win rate across 16 pro games. In hard late game situations (55.5+ minutes), Sand King holds a 33.3% win rate over 3 games. Sand King maintains consistent performance regardless of game length.

What is Sand King's strongest game phase?

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

Sand King is strongest during the mid game (17.5–40.5 minutes) with a 51.4% win rate across 74 professional matches. Teams drafting Sand King should plan their game strategy around this power spike to maximize effectiveness.

When does Sand King power spike?

Sand King power spike timing, strongest window and weakest phase based on pro match data

Sand King's primary power spike occurs during the mid game, where this hero achieves a 51.4% win rate in professional matches. In contrast, Sand King is weakest during the early game (49.4% win rate), making this the most vulnerable window for opponents to exploit.

Does Sand King scale well in Dota 2?

Sand King win rate progression from early to late game — scaling analysis from competitive match data

Sand King maintains a relatively consistent win rate across all game phases, neither scaling up nor falling off significantly. This makes Sand King a stable, reliable pick that doesn't depend heavily on game length to be effective.

How often is Sand King picked and banned in pro Dota 2?

Sand King competitive presence — pick rate, ban rate and draft priority in professional Dota 2 matches

Sand King has a 11.5% pick rate and 27.6% ban rate in recent professional matches. The high ban rate indicates that professional teams consider Sand King a priority threat worth removing from the draft, reflecting significant impact in the current competitive patch.

What attribute is Sand King in Dota 2?

Sand King primary attribute, stat gains and how universal scaling affects gameplay

Sand King is a Universal hero in Dota 2. Universal heroes gain damage from all three attributes equally, making them versatile across different roles and game situations.