Necrophos — Dota 2 hero

Necrophos

IntelligenceRangedCarryNukerDurableDisabler

Necrophos Pro Match Statistics

45.7%Win Rate
3.3%Pick Rate
4.4%Ban Rate
-7.8% Trend

Necrophos — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Necrophos good in Dota 2 right now?

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

Necrophos currently holds a 45.7% win rate in professional matches, which is considered struggling in the current meta. With a -7.8% trend over the last 14 days, Necrophos is declining sharply. Necrophos has a 3.3% pick rate and 4.4% ban rate in recent competitive games.

How do you counter Necrophos in Dota 2?

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

The strongest counters to Necrophos in professional Dota 2 are Crystal Maiden (13.3% win rate across 15 games), Shadow Fiend (36.4% win rate across 22 games), Rubick (41.7% win rate across 12 games). Picking Crystal Maiden into Necrophos provides the most reliable statistical advantage in the current pro meta.

What heroes does Necrophos counter?

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

Necrophos performs best against Lion (75% win rate over 16 games), Invoker (66.7% win rate over 12 games), Snapfire (63.6% win rate over 11 games) in professional matches. These matchups represent the most favorable statistical advantages for Necrophos in the current competitive meta.

Who are the best teammates for Necrophos?

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

Necrophos achieves the highest win rates when paired with Rubick (70% combined win rate across 10 games), Shadow Fiend (70% combined win rate across 10 games), Windranger (54.5% combined win rate across 11 games). These pairings demonstrate the strongest statistical synergies in recent professional Dota 2 matches.

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

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

Necrophos has a 45.7% win rate in recent professional matches. This places Necrophos as a struggling 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 Necrophos play in Dota 2?

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

Necrophos is a Intelligence ranged hero who fills the Carry, Nuker, Durable, Disabler roles in Dota 2. In professional matches, Necrophos is a niche pick with a 3.3% pick rate, reflecting how teams utilize this hero in competitive drafts.

What is Necrophos's strongest game phase?

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

Necrophos is strongest during the mid game (16–38 minutes) with a 42.1% win rate across 19 professional matches. Teams drafting Necrophos should plan their game strategy around this power spike to maximize effectiveness.

When does Necrophos power spike?

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

Necrophos's primary power spike occurs during the mid game, where this hero achieves a 42.1% win rate in professional matches. In contrast, Necrophos is weakest during the early game (40.9% win rate), making this the most vulnerable window for opponents to exploit.

Does Necrophos scale well in Dota 2?

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

Necrophos maintains a relatively consistent win rate across all game phases, neither scaling up nor falling off significantly. This makes Necrophos a stable, reliable pick that doesn't depend heavily on game length to be effective.

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

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

Necrophos has a 3.3% pick rate and 4.4% ban rate in recent professional matches. While not a frequent ban target, Necrophos sees enough bans to indicate situational value in certain team compositions and matchup contexts.

What attribute is Necrophos in Dota 2?

Necrophos primary attribute, stat gains and how intelligence scaling affects gameplay

Necrophos is a Intelligence hero in Dota 2. Intelligence heroes gain bonus mana and mana regeneration per point, enabling sustained spell usage.