Night Stalker — Dota 2 hero portrait

Night Stalker

StrengthMeleeCarryInitiatorDurableDisablerNuker

Night Stalker pro stats over the last 90 days

54.9%Win Rate
3.8%Pick Rate
3.5%Ban Rate
-10% Trend

Night Stalker Dota 2 FAQ

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

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

Is Night Stalker melee or ranged?

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

Is Night Stalker good in Dota 2 right now?

Based on pro matches over the last 90 days, Night Stalker's win rate is 54.9% across 51 picks. That reflects the hero's real strength in the current patch from the live pro Dota 2 scene.

Has Night Stalker gotten stronger or weaker over the past month?

Night Stalker's win rate moved fell by 10% over the last 30 days versus the previous 30 days of pro play. The meta has shifted away from Night Stalker — the pick now demands tighter drafting to deliver.

What is Night Stalker's pick rate in pro matches?

Night Stalker's pro Dota 2 pick rate is 3.8% of all matches over 90 days. With 51 picks in the sample, that's a medium sample, trends are already visible.

How often is Night Stalker banned?

Night Stalker was banned in 3.5% of pro Dota 2 matches over the last 90 days. Night Stalker is banned situationally — usually when the enemy lineup amplifies the pick.

Who counters Night Stalker?

Night Stalker's toughest matchup is Jakiro — Night Stalker wins only 32% of games against them over the last 90 days of pro matches. Watch out for them when drafting against Night Stalker.

Which heroes does Night Stalker counter?

Night Stalker dominates Disruptor the most: 64% win rate over 90 days of pro play. Pick Night Stalker into that lane or draft around the matchup.

Who should Night Stalker be paired with?

Night Stalker's best pairing is with Slardar — the pair wins 76% of matches over the last 90 days of pro play. Pick them together for maximum combo impact in Dota 2.

When is Night Stalker strongest?

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

When is Night Stalker weakest in the game?

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

What are Night Stalker's biggest strengths?

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

How mobile is Night Stalker?

Night Stalker's mobility is 5/10. Moderate mobility — requires items or skill combos to manoeuvre.

Should you ban Night Stalker?

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

Can you first-pick Night Stalker?

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

Can Night Stalker pull off a comeback?

Night Stalker's comeback potential is 4/10. Night Stalker's comeback potential is moderate — needs specific items or a clean fight window.