Lifestealer — Dota 2 hero portrait

Lifestealer

StrengthMeleeCarryDurableEscapeDisabler

Lifestealer pro stats over the last 90 days

43.8%Win Rate
6%Pick Rate
8.7%Ban Rate
+5% Trend

Lifestealer Dota 2 FAQ

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

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

Is Lifestealer melee or ranged?

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

Is Lifestealer good in Dota 2 right now?

Based on pro matches over the last 90 days, Lifestealer's win rate is 43.8% across 80 picks. That reflects the hero's real strength in the current patch from the live pro Dota 2 scene.

Has Lifestealer gotten stronger or weaker over the past month?

Lifestealer's win rate moved rose by 5% over the last 30 days versus the previous 30 days of pro play. That means the current meta and patch are working in Lifestealer's favour.

What is Lifestealer's pick rate in pro matches?

Lifestealer's pro Dota 2 pick rate is 6% of all matches over 90 days. With 80 picks in the sample, that's a medium sample, trends are already visible.

How often is Lifestealer banned?

Lifestealer was banned in 8.7% of pro Dota 2 matches over the last 90 days. Lifestealer is treated as a priority ban — pro teams actively remove the hero from drafts.

Who counters Lifestealer?

Lifestealer's toughest matchup is Axe — Lifestealer wins only 14% of games against them over the last 90 days of pro matches. Watch out for them when drafting against Lifestealer.

Which heroes does Lifestealer counter?

Lifestealer dominates Ring Master the most: 83% win rate over 90 days of pro play. Pick Lifestealer into that lane or draft around the matchup.

Who should Lifestealer be paired with?

Lifestealer's best pairing is with Underlord — the pair wins 67% of matches over the last 90 days of pro play. Pick them together for maximum combo impact in Dota 2.

When is Lifestealer strongest?

Lifestealer reaches peak strength in early mid with a score of 7/10. Plan team tempo around that timing — fights, objectives and tower push.

When is Lifestealer weakest in the game?

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

What are Lifestealer's biggest strengths?

Lifestealer's top strengths: Self-sustain 9/10, Sustained DPS (15 sec) 8/10, Burst damage (5 sec) 7/10. That's the combat profile on a 1-10 scale — what to build rotations and teamfight initiative around.

How mobile is Lifestealer?

Lifestealer's mobility is 3/10. Low mobility — Lifestealer can't escape a gank without team support or save items.

Should you ban Lifestealer?

Lifestealer's ban priority is 5/10. That means Lifestealer bans are situational — depends on team composition and playstyle matchup.

Can you first-pick Lifestealer?

Lifestealer's first-pick safety is 4/10. First-pick with caution — Lifestealer has specific counters; usually better to grab the hero later.

Can Lifestealer pull off a comeback?

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