Warlock Dota 2 FAQ
Below — 16 answers to popular Warlock 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 Warlock's role and attribute?
What is Warlock's role and attribute?
Warlock is a Dota 2 hero with primary attribute intelligence. Plays roles: Support, Initiator, Disabler. The attribute drives base stat scaling and shapes the playstyle — your starting reference for the build.
Is Warlock melee or ranged?
Is Warlock melee or ranged?
Warlock is a ranged attack-type hero in Dota 2. That affects laning, starting items and behaviour in fights.
Is Warlock good in Dota 2 right now?
Is Warlock good in Dota 2 right now?
Based on pro matches over the last 90 days, Warlock's win rate is 41.4% across 70 picks. That reflects the hero's real strength in the current patch from the live pro Dota 2 scene.
Has Warlock gotten stronger or weaker over the past month?
Has Warlock gotten stronger or weaker over the past month?
Warlock's win rate moved rose by 3% over the last 30 days versus the previous 30 days of pro play. That means the current meta and patch are working in Warlock's favour.
What is Warlock's pick rate in pro matches?
What is Warlock's pick rate in pro matches?
Warlock's pro Dota 2 pick rate is 5.3% of all matches over 90 days. With 70 picks in the sample, that's a medium sample, trends are already visible.
How often is Warlock banned?
How often is Warlock banned?
Warlock was banned in 1.1% of pro Dota 2 matches over the last 90 days. Warlock is rarely banned — the hero isn't considered meta-dominant right now.
Who counters Warlock?
Who counters Warlock?
Warlock's toughest matchup is Windranger — Warlock wins only 20% of games against them over the last 90 days of pro matches. Watch out for them when drafting against Warlock.
Which heroes does Warlock counter?
Which heroes does Warlock counter?
Warlock dominates Ember Spirit the most: 76% win rate over 90 days of pro play. Pick Warlock into that lane or draft around the matchup.
Who should Warlock be paired with?
Who should Warlock be paired with?
Warlock's best pairing is with Clockwerk — the pair wins 70% of matches over the last 90 days of pro play. Pick them together for maximum combo impact in Dota 2.
When is Warlock strongest?
When is Warlock strongest?
Warlock reaches peak strength in mid game with a score of 7/10. Plan team tempo around that timing — fights, objectives and tower push.
When is Warlock weakest in the game?
When is Warlock weakest in the game?
Warlock's weakest phase is laning (6/10). Avoid big fights in that window, farm patient, and either stall or accelerate tempo depending on Warlock's style.
What are Warlock's biggest strengths?
What are Warlock's biggest strengths?
Warlock's top strengths: Burst damage (5 sec) 5/10, Sustained DPS (15 sec) 5/10, Self-sustain 5/10. That's the combat profile on a 1-10 scale — what to build rotations and teamfight initiative around.
How mobile is Warlock?
How mobile is Warlock?
Warlock's mobility is 2/10. Low mobility — Warlock can't escape a gank without team support or save items.
Should you ban Warlock?
Should you ban Warlock?
Warlock's ban priority is 6/10. That means Warlock bans are situational — depends on team composition and playstyle matchup.
Can you first-pick Warlock?
Can you first-pick Warlock?
Warlock's first-pick safety is 6/10. First-pick with caution — Warlock has specific counters; usually better to grab the hero later.
Can Warlock pull off a comeback?
Can Warlock pull off a comeback?
Warlock's comeback potential is 7/10. Warlock can pull off tough comebacks — strong teamfight potential and scaling.
