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Chen

IntelligenceRangedSupportPusher

Chen pro stats over the last 90 days

37.5%Win Rate
2%Pick Rate
2%Ban Rate
-5% Trend

Chen Dota 2 FAQ

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

Chen is a Dota 2 hero with primary attribute intelligence. Plays roles: Support, Pusher. The attribute drives base stat scaling and shapes the playstyle — your starting reference for the build.

Is Chen melee or ranged?

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

Is Chen good in Dota 2 right now?

Based on pro matches over the last 90 days, Chen's win rate is 37.5% across 8 picks. That reflects the hero's real strength in the current patch from the live pro Dota 2 scene.

Has Chen gotten stronger or weaker over the past month?

Chen's win rate moved fell by 5% over the last 30 days versus the previous 30 days of pro play. The meta has shifted away from Chen — the pick now demands tighter drafting to deliver.

What is Chen's pick rate in pro matches?

Chen's pro Dota 2 pick rate is 2% of all matches over 90 days. With 8 picks in the sample, that's a small sample, Chen's numbers are indicative only.

How often is Chen banned?

Chen was banned in 2% of pro Dota 2 matches over the last 90 days. Chen is rarely banned — the hero isn't considered meta-dominant right now.

Who counters Chen?

Chen's toughest matchup is Pangolier — Chen wins only 42% of games against them over the last 90 days of pro matches. Watch out for them when drafting against Chen.

Which heroes does Chen counter?

Chen dominates Rubick the most: 55% win rate over 90 days of pro play. Pick Chen into that lane or draft around the matchup.

Who should Chen be paired with?

Chen's best pairing is with Windranger — the pair wins 50% of matches over the last 90 days of pro play. Pick them together for maximum combo impact in Dota 2.

When is Chen strongest?

Chen reaches peak strength in laning with a score of 6/10. Plan team tempo around that timing — fights, objectives and tower push.

When is Chen weakest in the game?

Chen's weakest phase is ultra late (4/10). Avoid big fights in that window, farm patient, and either stall or accelerate tempo depending on Chen's style.

What are Chen's biggest strengths?

Chen's top strengths: Pushing waves & towers 5/10, Map control 5/10, Burst damage (5 sec) 3/10. That's the combat profile on a 1-10 scale — what to build rotations and teamfight initiative around.

How mobile is Chen?

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

Should you ban Chen?

Chen's ban priority is 4/10. That means Chen bans are situational — depends on team composition and playstyle matchup.

Can you first-pick Chen?

Chen's first-pick safety is 3/10. Don't first-pick Chen — too draft-dependent and easy to counter.

Can Chen pull off a comeback?

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