Sniper — Dota 2 hero

Sniper

AgilityRangedCarryNuker

Sniper Pro Match Statistics

56.4%Win Rate
7.6%Pick Rate
8.8%Ban Rate
+4.7% Trend

Sniper — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sniper good in Dota 2 right now?

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

Sniper currently holds a 56.4% win rate in professional matches, which is considered dominant in the current meta. With a +4.7% trend over the last 14 days, Sniper is rising sharply. Sniper has a 7.6% pick rate and 8.8% ban rate in recent competitive games.

How do you counter Sniper in Dota 2?

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

The strongest counters to Sniper in professional Dota 2 are Ancient Apparition (28.6% win rate across 14 games), Tidehunter (29.2% win rate across 24 games), Axe (29.4% win rate across 17 games). Picking Ancient Apparition into Sniper provides the most reliable statistical advantage in the current pro meta.

What heroes does Sniper counter?

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

Sniper performs best against Grimstroke (80% win rate over 10 games), Lich (80% win rate over 15 games), Nature's Prophet (80% win rate over 10 games) in professional matches. These matchups represent the most favorable statistical advantages for Sniper in the current competitive meta.

Who are the best teammates for Sniper?

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

Sniper achieves the highest win rates when paired with Clinkz (91.7% combined win rate across 12 games), Hoodwink (78.6% combined win rate across 14 games), Nyx Assassin (78.6% combined win rate across 14 games). These pairings demonstrate the strongest statistical synergies in recent professional Dota 2 matches.

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

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

Sniper has a 56.4% win rate in recent professional matches. This places Sniper as a dominant 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 Sniper play in Dota 2?

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

Sniper is a Agility ranged hero who fills the Carry, Nuker roles in Dota 2. In professional matches, Sniper is a situational pick with a 7.6% pick rate, reflecting how teams utilize this hero in competitive drafts.

What is Sniper's strongest game phase?

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

Sniper is strongest during the mid game (16–38 minutes) with a 63.4% win rate across 41 professional matches. Teams drafting Sniper should plan their game strategy around this power spike to maximize effectiveness.

When does Sniper power spike?

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

Sniper's primary power spike occurs during the mid game, where this hero achieves a 63.4% win rate in professional matches. In contrast, Sniper is weakest during the early game (58% win rate), making this the most vulnerable window for opponents to exploit.

Does Sniper scale well in Dota 2?

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

Sniper shows improving win rates as games progress, suggesting positive scaling in the current meta.

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

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

Sniper has a 7.6% pick rate and 8.8% ban rate in recent professional matches. While not a frequent ban target, Sniper sees enough bans to indicate situational value in certain team compositions and matchup contexts.

What attribute is Sniper in Dota 2?

Sniper primary attribute, stat gains and how agility scaling affects gameplay

Sniper is a Agility hero in Dota 2. Agility heroes gain bonus armor and attack speed per point, making them effective physical damage dealers.