Windranger Dota 2 FAQ
Below — 16 answers to popular Windranger 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 Windranger's role and attribute?
What is Windranger's role and attribute?
Windranger is a Dota 2 hero with primary attribute universal. Plays roles: Carry, Support, Disabler, Escape, Nuker. The attribute drives base stat scaling and shapes the playstyle — your starting reference for the build.
Is Windranger melee or ranged?
Is Windranger melee or ranged?
Windranger is a ranged attack-type hero in Dota 2. That affects laning, starting items and behaviour in fights.
Is Windranger good in Dota 2 right now?
Is Windranger good in Dota 2 right now?
Based on pro matches over the last 90 days, Windranger's win rate is 50.2% across 271 picks. That reflects the hero's real strength in the current patch from the live pro Dota 2 scene.
Has Windranger gotten stronger or weaker over the past month?
Has Windranger gotten stronger or weaker over the past month?
Windranger's win rate moved fell by 13% over the last 30 days versus the previous 30 days of pro play. The meta has shifted away from Windranger — the pick now demands tighter drafting to deliver.
What is Windranger's pick rate in pro matches?
What is Windranger's pick rate in pro matches?
Windranger's pro Dota 2 pick rate is 20.5% of all matches over 90 days. With 271 picks in the sample, that's a large sample, Windranger's stats are reliable.
How often is Windranger banned?
How often is Windranger banned?
Windranger was banned in 11.7% of pro Dota 2 matches over the last 90 days. Windranger is treated as a priority ban — pro teams actively remove the hero from drafts.
Who counters Windranger?
Who counters Windranger?
Windranger's toughest matchup is Lone Druid — Windranger wins only 23% of games against them over the last 90 days of pro matches. Watch out for them when drafting against Windranger.
Which heroes does Windranger counter?
Which heroes does Windranger counter?
Windranger dominates Warlock the most: 75% win rate over 90 days of pro play. Pick Windranger into that lane or draft around the matchup.
Who should Windranger be paired with?
Who should Windranger be paired with?
Windranger's best pairing is with Spirit Breaker — the pair wins 75% of matches over the last 90 days of pro play. Pick them together for maximum combo impact in Dota 2.
When is Windranger strongest?
When is Windranger strongest?
Windranger reaches peak strength in laning with a score of 7/10. Plan team tempo around that timing — fights, objectives and tower push.
When is Windranger weakest in the game?
When is Windranger weakest in the game?
Windranger's weakest phase is ultra late (5/10). Avoid big fights in that window, farm patient, and either stall or accelerate tempo depending on Windranger's style.
What are Windranger's biggest strengths?
What are Windranger's biggest strengths?
Windranger's top strengths: Burst damage (5 sec) 8/10, Sustained DPS (15 sec) 6/10, Mobility 5/10. That's the combat profile on a 1-10 scale — what to build rotations and teamfight initiative around.
How mobile is Windranger?
How mobile is Windranger?
Windranger's mobility is 5/10. Moderate mobility — requires items or skill combos to manoeuvre.
Should you ban Windranger?
Should you ban Windranger?
Windranger's ban priority is 7/10. That means Windranger truly dominates the draft — worth banning if there's no reliable counter on your side.
Can you first-pick Windranger?
Can you first-pick Windranger?
Windranger's first-pick safety is 5/10. First-pick with caution — Windranger has specific counters; usually better to grab the hero later.
Can Windranger pull off a comeback?
Can Windranger pull off a comeback?
Windranger's comeback potential is 5/10. Windranger's comeback potential is moderate — needs specific items or a clean fight window.
