Phantom Assassin Dota 2 FAQ
Below — 10 answers to popular Phantom Assassin 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 Phantom Assassin's role and attribute?
What is Phantom Assassin's role and attribute?
Phantom Assassin is a Dota 2 hero with primary attribute agility. Plays roles: Carry, Escape. The attribute drives base stat scaling and shapes the playstyle — your starting reference for the build.
Is Phantom Assassin melee or ranged?
Is Phantom Assassin melee or ranged?
Phantom Assassin is a melee attack-type hero in Dota 2. That affects laning, starting items and behaviour in fights.
How often is Phantom Assassin banned?
How often is Phantom Assassin banned?
Phantom Assassin was banned in 0% of pro Dota 2 matches over the last 90 days. Phantom Assassin is rarely banned — the hero isn't considered meta-dominant right now.
When is Phantom Assassin strongest?
When is Phantom Assassin strongest?
Phantom Assassin reaches peak strength in late game with a score of 9/10. Plan team tempo around that timing — fights, objectives and tower push.
When is Phantom Assassin weakest in the game?
When is Phantom Assassin weakest in the game?
Phantom Assassin's weakest phase is laning (4/10). Avoid big fights in that window, farm patient, and either stall or accelerate tempo depending on Phantom Assassin's style.
What are Phantom Assassin's biggest strengths?
What are Phantom Assassin's biggest strengths?
Phantom Assassin's top strengths: Burst damage (5 sec) 10/10, Sustained DPS (15 sec) 8/10, Mobility 5/10. That's the combat profile on a 1-10 scale — what to build rotations and teamfight initiative around.
How mobile is Phantom Assassin?
How mobile is Phantom Assassin?
Phantom Assassin's mobility is 5/10. Moderate mobility — requires items or skill combos to manoeuvre.
Should you ban Phantom Assassin?
Should you ban Phantom Assassin?
Phantom Assassin's ban priority is 7/10. That means Phantom Assassin truly dominates the draft — worth banning if there's no reliable counter on your side.
Can you first-pick Phantom Assassin?
Can you first-pick Phantom Assassin?
Phantom Assassin's first-pick safety is 4/10. First-pick with caution — Phantom Assassin has specific counters; usually better to grab the hero later.
Can Phantom Assassin pull off a comeback?
Can Phantom Assassin pull off a comeback?
Phantom Assassin's comeback potential is 4/10. Phantom Assassin's comeback potential is moderate — needs specific items or a clean fight window.
