Lion

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.

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

Based on pro matches over the last 90 days, Lion's win rate is 45.5% across 33 picks. That reflects the hero's real strength in the current patch from the live pro Dota 2 scene.

Lion's win rate moved fell by 8% over the last 30 days versus the previous 30 days of pro play. The meta has shifted away from Lion — the pick now demands tighter drafting to deliver.

Lion's pro Dota 2 pick rate is 8.5% of all matches over 90 days. With 33 picks in the sample, that's a small sample, Lion's numbers are indicative only.

Lion was banned in 1.3% of pro Dota 2 matches over the last 90 days. Lion is rarely banned — the hero isn't considered meta-dominant right now.

Lion's toughest matchup is Shadow Fiend — Lion wins only 22% of games against them over the last 90 days of pro matches. Watch out for them when drafting against Lion.

Lion dominates Lycan the most: 74% win rate over 90 days of pro play. Pick Lion into that lane or draft around the matchup.

Lion's best pairing is with Luna — the pair wins 65% of matches over the last 90 days of pro play. Pick them together for maximum combo impact in Dota 2.

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

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.

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.

Lion's mobility is 2/10. Low mobility — Lion can't escape a gank without team support or save items.

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

Lion's first-pick safety is 6/10. First-pick with caution — Lion has specific counters; usually better to grab the hero later.

Lion's comeback potential is 6/10. Lion's comeback potential is moderate — needs specific items or a clean fight window.