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Shadow Shaman

IntelligenceRangedSupportPusherDisablerNukerInitiator

Shadow Shaman pro stats over the last 90 days

46.7%Win Rate
2.3%Pick Rate
0.2%Ban Rate
-4% Trend

Shadow Shaman Dota 2 FAQ

Below — 16 answers to popular Shadow Shaman 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 Shadow Shaman's role and attribute?

Shadow Shaman is a Dota 2 hero with primary attribute intelligence. Plays roles: Support, Pusher, Disabler, Nuker, Initiator. The attribute drives base stat scaling and shapes the playstyle — your starting reference for the build.

Is Shadow Shaman melee or ranged?

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

Is Shadow Shaman good in Dota 2 right now?

Based on pro matches over the last 90 days, Shadow Shaman's win rate is 46.7% across 30 picks. That reflects the hero's real strength in the current patch from the live pro Dota 2 scene.

Has Shadow Shaman gotten stronger or weaker over the past month?

Shadow Shaman's win rate moved fell by 4% over the last 30 days versus the previous 30 days of pro play. The meta has shifted away from Shadow Shaman — the pick now demands tighter drafting to deliver.

What is Shadow Shaman's pick rate in pro matches?

Shadow Shaman's pro Dota 2 pick rate is 2.3% of all matches over 90 days. With 30 picks in the sample, that's a small sample, Shadow Shaman's numbers are indicative only.

How often is Shadow Shaman banned?

Shadow Shaman was banned in 0.2% of pro Dota 2 matches over the last 90 days. Shadow Shaman is rarely banned — the hero isn't considered meta-dominant right now.

Who counters Shadow Shaman?

Shadow Shaman's toughest matchup is Invoker — Shadow Shaman wins only 29% of games against them over the last 90 days of pro matches. Watch out for them when drafting against Shadow Shaman.

Which heroes does Shadow Shaman counter?

Shadow Shaman dominates Timbersaw the most: 66% win rate over 90 days of pro play. Pick Shadow Shaman into that lane or draft around the matchup.

Who should Shadow Shaman be paired with?

Shadow Shaman's best pairing is with Lone Druid — the pair wins 63% of matches over the last 90 days of pro play. Pick them together for maximum combo impact in Dota 2.

When is Shadow Shaman strongest?

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

When is Shadow Shaman weakest in the game?

Shadow Shaman's weakest phase is ultra late (4/10). Avoid big fights in that window, farm patient, and either stall or accelerate tempo depending on Shadow Shaman's style.

What are Shadow Shaman's biggest strengths?

Shadow Shaman's top strengths: Pushing waves & towers 9/10, Burst damage (5 sec) 7/10, Sustained DPS (15 sec) 5/10. That's the combat profile on a 1-10 scale — what to build rotations and teamfight initiative around.

How mobile is Shadow Shaman?

Shadow Shaman's mobility is 1/10. Low mobility — Shadow Shaman can't escape a gank without team support or save items.

Should you ban Shadow Shaman?

Shadow Shaman's ban priority is 7/10. That means Shadow Shaman truly dominates the draft — worth banning if there's no reliable counter on your side.

Can you first-pick Shadow Shaman?

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

Can Shadow Shaman pull off a comeback?

Shadow Shaman's comeback potential is 5/10. Shadow Shaman's comeback potential is moderate — needs specific items or a clean fight window.