Viper — Dota 2 hero portrait

Viper

AgilityRangedCarryDurableInitiatorDisabler

Viper pro stats over the last 90 days

52.6%Win Rate
4.9%Pick Rate
9.5%Ban Rate
-2% Trend

Viper Dota 2 FAQ

Below — 16 answers to popular Viper 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 Viper's role and attribute?

Viper is a Dota 2 hero with primary attribute agility. Plays roles: Carry, Durable, Initiator, Disabler. The attribute drives base stat scaling and shapes the playstyle — your starting reference for the build.

Is Viper melee or ranged?

Viper is a ranged attack-type hero in Dota 2. That affects laning, starting items and behaviour in fights.

Is Viper good in Dota 2 right now?

Based on pro matches over the last 90 days, Viper's win rate is 52.6% across 19 picks. That reflects the hero's real strength in the current patch from the live pro Dota 2 scene.

Has Viper gotten stronger or weaker over the past month?

Viper's win rate moved fell by 2% over the last 30 days versus the previous 30 days of pro play. The meta has shifted away from Viper — the pick now demands tighter drafting to deliver.

What is Viper's pick rate in pro matches?

Viper's pro Dota 2 pick rate is 4.9% of all matches over 90 days. With 19 picks in the sample, that's a small sample, Viper's numbers are indicative only.

How often is Viper banned?

Viper was banned in 9.5% of pro Dota 2 matches over the last 90 days. Viper is treated as a priority ban — pro teams actively remove the hero from drafts.

Who counters Viper?

Viper's toughest matchup is Centaur Warrunner — Viper wins only 26% of games against them over the last 90 days of pro matches. Watch out for them when drafting against Viper.

Which heroes does Viper counter?

Viper dominates Witch Doctor the most: 69% win rate over 90 days of pro play. Pick Viper into that lane or draft around the matchup.

Who should Viper be paired with?

Viper's best pairing is with Winter Wyvern — the pair wins 75% of matches over the last 90 days of pro play. Pick them together for maximum combo impact in Dota 2.

When is Viper strongest?

Viper reaches peak strength in laning with a score of 8/10. Plan team tempo around that timing — fights, objectives and tower push.

When is Viper weakest in the game?

Viper's weakest phase is ultra late (5/10). Avoid big fights in that window, farm patient, and either stall or accelerate tempo depending on Viper's style.

What are Viper's biggest strengths?

Viper's top strengths: Sustained DPS (15 sec) 8/10, Burst damage (5 sec) 6/10, Anti-tank 5/10. That's the combat profile on a 1-10 scale — what to build rotations and teamfight initiative around.

How mobile is Viper?

Viper's mobility is 2/10. Low mobility — Viper can't escape a gank without team support or save items.

Should you ban Viper?

Viper's ban priority is 6/10. That means Viper bans are situational — depends on team composition and playstyle matchup.

Can you first-pick Viper?

Viper's first-pick safety is 5/10. First-pick with caution — Viper has specific counters; usually better to grab the hero later.

Can Viper pull off a comeback?

Viper's comeback potential is 5/10. Viper's comeback potential is moderate — needs specific items or a clean fight window.