Lich Dota 2 FAQ
Below — 16 answers to popular Lich 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 Lich's role and attribute?
What is Lich's role and attribute?
Lich is a Dota 2 hero with primary attribute intelligence. Plays roles: Support, Nuker. The attribute drives base stat scaling and shapes the playstyle — your starting reference for the build.
Is Lich melee or ranged?
Is Lich melee or ranged?
Lich is a ranged attack-type hero in Dota 2. That affects laning, starting items and behaviour in fights.
Is Lich good in Dota 2 right now?
Is Lich good in Dota 2 right now?
Based on pro matches over the last 90 days, Lich's win rate is 49.7% across 161 picks. That reflects the hero's real strength in the current patch from the live pro Dota 2 scene.
Has Lich gotten stronger or weaker over the past month?
Has Lich gotten stronger or weaker over the past month?
Lich's win rate moved fell by 7% over the last 30 days versus the previous 30 days of pro play. The meta has shifted away from Lich — the pick now demands tighter drafting to deliver.
What is Lich's pick rate in pro matches?
What is Lich's pick rate in pro matches?
Lich's pro Dota 2 pick rate is 12.2% of all matches over 90 days. With 161 picks in the sample, that's a medium sample, trends are already visible.
How often is Lich banned?
How often is Lich banned?
Lich was banned in 2.4% of pro Dota 2 matches over the last 90 days. Lich is rarely banned — the hero isn't considered meta-dominant right now.
Who counters Lich?
Who counters Lich?
Lich's toughest matchup is Brewmaster — Lich wins only 22% of games against them over the last 90 days of pro matches. Watch out for them when drafting against Lich.
Which heroes does Lich counter?
Which heroes does Lich counter?
Lich dominates Alchemist the most: 73% win rate over 90 days of pro play. Pick Lich into that lane or draft around the matchup.
Who should Lich be paired with?
Who should Lich be paired with?
Lich's best pairing is with Sand King — the pair wins 72% of matches over the last 90 days of pro play. Pick them together for maximum combo impact in Dota 2.
When is Lich strongest?
When is Lich strongest?
Lich reaches peak strength in early mid with a score of 7/10. Plan team tempo around that timing — fights, objectives and tower push.
When is Lich weakest in the game?
When is Lich weakest in the game?
Lich's weakest phase is ultra late (4/10). Avoid big fights in that window, farm patient, and either stall or accelerate tempo depending on Lich's style.
What are Lich's biggest strengths?
What are Lich's biggest strengths?
Lich's top strengths: Burst damage (5 sec) 7/10, Pushing waves & towers 6/10, 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 Lich?
How mobile is Lich?
Lich's mobility is 1/10. Low mobility — Lich can't escape a gank without team support or save items.
Should you ban Lich?
Should you ban Lich?
Lich's ban priority is 5/10. That means Lich bans are situational — depends on team composition and playstyle matchup.
Can you first-pick Lich?
Can you first-pick Lich?
Lich's first-pick safety is 5/10. First-pick with caution — Lich has specific counters; usually better to grab the hero later.
Can Lich pull off a comeback?
Can Lich pull off a comeback?
Lich's comeback potential is 5/10. Lich's comeback potential is moderate — needs specific items or a clean fight window.
