Lion Dota 2 FAQ
Below — 16 answers to popular Lion 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 Lion's role and attribute?
What is Lion's role and attribute?
Lion is a Dota 2 hero with primary attribute intelligence. Plays roles: Support, Disabler, Nuker, Initiator. The attribute drives base stat scaling and shapes the playstyle — your starting reference for the build.
Is Lion melee or ranged?
Is Lion melee or ranged?
Lion is a ranged attack-type hero in Dota 2. That affects laning, starting items and behaviour in fights.
Is Lion good in Dota 2 right now?
Is Lion good in Dota 2 right now?
Based on pro matches over the last 90 days, Lion's win rate is 47.4% across 171 picks. That reflects the hero's real strength in the current patch from the live pro Dota 2 scene.
Has Lion gotten stronger or weaker over the past month?
Has Lion gotten stronger or weaker over the past month?
Lion's win rate moved rose by 11% over the last 30 days versus the previous 30 days of pro play. That means the current meta and patch are working in Lion's favour.
What is Lion's pick rate in pro matches?
What is Lion's pick rate in pro matches?
Lion's pro Dota 2 pick rate is 12.9% of all matches over 90 days. With 171 picks in the sample, that's a medium sample, trends are already visible.
How often is Lion banned?
How often is Lion banned?
Lion was banned in 2.2% of pro Dota 2 matches over the last 90 days. Lion is rarely banned — the hero isn't considered meta-dominant right now.
Who counters Lion?
Who counters Lion?
Lion's toughest matchup is Queen of Pain — Lion wins only 26% of games against them over the last 90 days of pro matches. Watch out for them when drafting against Lion.
Which heroes does Lion counter?
Which heroes does Lion counter?
Lion dominates Ember Spirit the most: 75% win rate over 90 days of pro play. Pick Lion into that lane or draft around the matchup.
Who should Lion be paired with?
Who should Lion be paired with?
Lion's best pairing is with Puck — the pair wins 66% of matches over the last 90 days of pro play. Pick them together for maximum combo impact in Dota 2.
When is Lion strongest?
When is Lion strongest?
Lion reaches peak strength in laning with a score of 7/10. Plan team tempo around that timing — fights, objectives and tower push.
When is Lion weakest in the game?
When is Lion weakest in the game?
Lion's weakest phase is ultra late (4/10). Avoid big fights in that window, farm patient, and either stall or accelerate tempo depending on Lion's style.
What are Lion's biggest strengths?
What are Lion's biggest strengths?
Lion's top strengths: Burst damage (5 sec) 9/10, Silence impact 5/10, Map control 4/10. That's the combat profile on a 1-10 scale — what to build rotations and teamfight initiative around.
How mobile is Lion?
How mobile is Lion?
Lion's mobility is 2/10. Low mobility — Lion can't escape a gank without team support or save items.
Should you ban Lion?
Should you ban Lion?
Lion's ban priority is 6/10. That means Lion bans are situational — depends on team composition and playstyle matchup.
Can you first-pick Lion?
Can you first-pick Lion?
Lion's first-pick safety is 6/10. First-pick with caution — Lion has specific counters; usually better to grab the hero later.
Can Lion pull off a comeback?
Can Lion pull off a comeback?
Lion's comeback potential is 6/10. Lion's comeback potential is moderate — needs specific items or a clean fight window.
