Witch Doctor Dota 2 FAQ
Below — 16 answers to popular Witch Doctor 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 Witch Doctor's role and attribute?
What is Witch Doctor's role and attribute?
Witch Doctor is a Dota 2 hero with primary attribute intelligence. Plays roles: Support, Nuker, Disabler. The attribute drives base stat scaling and shapes the playstyle — your starting reference for the build.
Is Witch Doctor melee or ranged?
Is Witch Doctor melee or ranged?
Witch Doctor is a ranged attack-type hero in Dota 2. That affects laning, starting items and behaviour in fights.
Is Witch Doctor good in Dota 2 right now?
Is Witch Doctor good in Dota 2 right now?
Based on pro matches over the last 90 days, Witch Doctor's win rate is 75.0% across 16 picks. That reflects the hero's real strength in the current patch from the live pro Dota 2 scene.
Has Witch Doctor gotten stronger or weaker over the past month?
Has Witch Doctor gotten stronger or weaker over the past month?
Witch Doctor's win rate moved rose by 16% over the last 30 days versus the previous 30 days of pro play. That means the current meta and patch are working in Witch Doctor's favour.
What is Witch Doctor's pick rate in pro matches?
What is Witch Doctor's pick rate in pro matches?
Witch Doctor's pro Dota 2 pick rate is 1.2% of all matches over 90 days. With 16 picks in the sample, that's a small sample, Witch Doctor's numbers are indicative only.
How often is Witch Doctor banned?
How often is Witch Doctor banned?
Witch Doctor was banned in 0.4% of pro Dota 2 matches over the last 90 days. Witch Doctor is rarely banned — the hero isn't considered meta-dominant right now.
Who counters Witch Doctor?
Who counters Witch Doctor?
Witch Doctor's toughest matchup is Drow Ranger — Witch Doctor wins only 37% of games against them over the last 90 days of pro matches. Watch out for them when drafting against Witch Doctor.
Which heroes does Witch Doctor counter?
Which heroes does Witch Doctor counter?
Witch Doctor dominates Phoenix the most: 72% win rate over 90 days of pro play. Pick Witch Doctor into that lane or draft around the matchup.
Who should Witch Doctor be paired with?
Who should Witch Doctor be paired with?
Witch Doctor's best pairing is with Tiny — the pair wins 60% of matches over the last 90 days of pro play. Pick them together for maximum combo impact in Dota 2.
When is Witch Doctor strongest?
When is Witch Doctor strongest?
Witch Doctor reaches peak strength in laning with a score of 7/10. Plan team tempo around that timing — fights, objectives and tower push.
When is Witch Doctor weakest in the game?
When is Witch Doctor weakest in the game?
Witch Doctor's weakest phase is ultra late (5/10). Avoid big fights in that window, farm patient, and either stall or accelerate tempo depending on Witch Doctor's style.
What are Witch Doctor's biggest strengths?
What are Witch Doctor's biggest strengths?
Witch Doctor's top strengths: Burst damage (5 sec) 8/10, Sustained DPS (15 sec) 7/10, Pushing waves & towers 5/10. That's the combat profile on a 1-10 scale — what to build rotations and teamfight initiative around.
How mobile is Witch Doctor?
How mobile is Witch Doctor?
Witch Doctor's mobility is 2/10. Low mobility — Witch Doctor can't escape a gank without team support or save items.
Should you ban Witch Doctor?
Should you ban Witch Doctor?
Witch Doctor's ban priority is 6/10. That means Witch Doctor bans are situational — depends on team composition and playstyle matchup.
Can you first-pick Witch Doctor?
Can you first-pick Witch Doctor?
Witch Doctor's first-pick safety is 5/10. First-pick with caution — Witch Doctor has specific counters; usually better to grab the hero later.
Can Witch Doctor pull off a comeback?
Can Witch Doctor pull off a comeback?
Witch Doctor's comeback potential is 5/10. Witch Doctor's comeback potential is moderate — needs specific items or a clean fight window.
