Phantom Assassin Dota 2 FAQ
Below — 16 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.
Is Phantom Assassin good in Dota 2 right now?
Is Phantom Assassin good in Dota 2 right now?
Based on pro matches over the last 90 days, Phantom Assassin's win rate is 18.2% across 11 picks. That reflects the hero's real strength in the current patch from the live pro Dota 2 scene.
Has Phantom Assassin gotten stronger or weaker over the past month?
Has Phantom Assassin gotten stronger or weaker over the past month?
Phantom Assassin's win rate moved rose by 2% over the last 30 days versus the previous 30 days of pro play. That means the current meta and patch are working in Phantom Assassin's favour.
What is Phantom Assassin's pick rate in pro matches?
What is Phantom Assassin's pick rate in pro matches?
Phantom Assassin'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, Phantom Assassin's numbers are indicative only.
How often is Phantom Assassin banned?
How often is Phantom Assassin banned?
Phantom Assassin was banned in 0.2% of pro Dota 2 matches over the last 90 days. Phantom Assassin is rarely banned — the hero isn't considered meta-dominant right now.
Who counters Phantom Assassin?
Who counters Phantom Assassin?
Phantom Assassin's toughest matchup is Pangolier — Phantom Assassin wins only 43% of games against them over the last 90 days of pro matches. Watch out for them when drafting against Phantom Assassin.
Which heroes does Phantom Assassin counter?
Which heroes does Phantom Assassin counter?
Phantom Assassin dominates Beastmaster the most: 50% win rate over 90 days of pro play. Pick Phantom Assassin into that lane or draft around the matchup.
Who should Phantom Assassin be paired with?
Who should Phantom Assassin be paired with?
Phantom Assassin's best pairing is with Hoodwink — the pair wins 52% of matches over the last 90 days of pro play. Pick them together for maximum combo impact in Dota 2.
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.
