Lion — Dota 2 hero

Lion

IntelligenceRangedSupportDisablerNukerInitiator

Lion Pro Match Statistics

52.1%Win Rate
14.5%Pick Rate
1.6%Ban Rate
+1.1% Trend

Lion — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lion good in Dota 2 right now?

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

Lion currently holds a 52.1% win rate in professional matches, which is considered solid in the current meta. With a +1.1% trend over the last 14 days, Lion is trending upward. Lion has a 14.5% pick rate and 1.6% ban rate in recent competitive games.

How do you counter Lion in Dota 2?

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

The strongest counters to Lion in professional Dota 2 are Pangolier (8.3% win rate across 12 games), Monkey King (20.8% win rate across 24 games), Sand King (21.4% win rate across 14 games). Picking Pangolier into Lion provides the most reliable statistical advantage in the current pro meta.

What heroes does Lion counter?

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

Lion performs best against Queen of Pain (70.8% win rate over 24 games), Doom (68.4% win rate over 19 games), Dark Seer (66.7% win rate over 12 games) in professional matches. These matchups represent the most favorable statistical advantages for Lion in the current competitive meta.

Who are the best teammates for Lion?

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

Lion achieves the highest win rates when paired with Dazzle (100% combined win rate across 10 games), Windranger (77.8% combined win rate across 18 games), Alchemist (73.3% combined win rate across 15 games). These pairings demonstrate the strongest statistical synergies in recent professional Dota 2 matches.

What is Lion's win rate in professional Dota 2?

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

Lion has a 52.1% win rate in recent professional matches. This places Lion as a solid 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 Lion play in Dota 2?

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

Lion is a Intelligence ranged hero who fills the Support, Disabler, Nuker, Initiator roles in Dota 2. In professional matches, Lion is a situational pick with a 14.5% pick rate, reflecting how teams utilize this hero in competitive drafts.

Is Lion good in the late game?

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

In the late game (40.5–55.5 minutes), Lion has a 25% win rate across 12 professional games. Lion tends to fall off as games extend, so teams should aim to close out matches before the late game.

What is Lion's strongest game phase?

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

Lion is strongest during the early game (0–17.5 minutes) with a 49% win rate across 102 professional matches. Teams drafting Lion should plan their game strategy around this power spike to maximize effectiveness.

When does Lion power spike?

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

Lion's primary power spike occurs during the early game, where this hero achieves a 49% win rate in professional matches. In contrast, Lion is weakest during the late game (25% win rate), making this the most vulnerable window for opponents to exploit.

Does Lion scale well in Dota 2?

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

Lion does not scale well into late game. This hero's win rate declines as matches extend, identifying Lion as an early-to-mid game oriented hero. Teams drafting Lion should prioritize ending games before opponents reach their late-game power spikes.

How often is Lion picked and banned in pro Dota 2?

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

Lion has a 14.5% pick rate and 1.6% ban rate in recent professional matches. While not a frequent ban target, Lion sees enough bans to indicate situational value in certain team compositions and matchup contexts.

What attribute is Lion in Dota 2?

Lion primary attribute, stat gains and how intelligence scaling affects gameplay

Lion is a Intelligence hero in Dota 2. Intelligence heroes gain bonus mana and mana regeneration per point, enabling sustained spell usage.