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Tinker

IntelligenceRangedCarryNukerPusher

Tinker pro stats over the last 90 days

63.6%Win Rate
0.8%Pick Rate
3.1%Ban Rate
-14% Trend

Tinker Dota 2 FAQ

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

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

Is Tinker melee or ranged?

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

Is Tinker good in Dota 2 right now?

Based on pro matches over the last 90 days, Tinker's win rate is 63.6% across 11 picks. That reflects the hero's real strength in the current patch from the live pro Dota 2 scene.

Has Tinker gotten stronger or weaker over the past month?

Tinker's win rate moved fell by 14% over the last 30 days versus the previous 30 days of pro play. The meta has shifted away from Tinker — the pick now demands tighter drafting to deliver.

What is Tinker's pick rate in pro matches?

Tinker's pro Dota 2 pick rate is 0.8% of all matches over 90 days. With 11 picks in the sample, that's a small sample, Tinker's numbers are indicative only.

How often is Tinker banned?

Tinker was banned in 3.1% of pro Dota 2 matches over the last 90 days. Tinker is banned situationally — usually when the enemy lineup amplifies the pick.

Who counters Tinker?

Tinker's toughest matchup is Timbersaw — Tinker wins only 20% of games against them over the last 90 days of pro matches. Watch out for them when drafting against Tinker.

Which heroes does Tinker counter?

Tinker dominates Underlord the most: 80% win rate over 90 days of pro play. Pick Tinker into that lane or draft around the matchup.

Who should Tinker be paired with?

Tinker's best pairing is with Clockwerk — the pair wins 57% of matches over the last 90 days of pro play. Pick them together for maximum combo impact in Dota 2.

When is Tinker strongest?

Tinker reaches peak strength in mid game with a score of 9/10. Plan team tempo around that timing — fights, objectives and tower push.

When is Tinker weakest in the game?

Tinker's weakest phase is laning (3/10). Avoid big fights in that window, farm patient, and either stall or accelerate tempo depending on Tinker's style.

What are Tinker's biggest strengths?

Tinker's top strengths: Burst damage (5 sec) 8/10, Mobility 8/10, Sustained DPS (15 sec) 7/10. That's the combat profile on a 1-10 scale — what to build rotations and teamfight initiative around.

How mobile is Tinker?

Tinker's mobility is 8/10. Very mobile — fast map rotations, easy gank dodges and quick fight participation.

Should you ban Tinker?

Tinker's ban priority is 5/10. That means Tinker bans are situational — depends on team composition and playstyle matchup.

Can you first-pick Tinker?

Tinker's first-pick safety is 3/10. Don't first-pick Tinker — too draft-dependent and easy to counter.

Can Tinker pull off a comeback?

Tinker's comeback potential is 4/10. Tinker's comeback potential is moderate — needs specific items or a clean fight window.