Alchemist — Dota 2 hero portrait

Alchemist

StrengthMeleeCarrySupportDurableDisablerInitiatorNuker

Alchemist pro stats over the last 90 days

44.9%Win Rate
12.6%Pick Rate
31%Ban Rate
-3% Trend

Alchemist Dota 2 FAQ

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

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

Is Alchemist melee or ranged?

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

Is Alchemist good in Dota 2 right now?

Based on pro matches over the last 90 days, Alchemist's win rate is 44.9% across 167 picks. That reflects the hero's real strength in the current patch from the live pro Dota 2 scene.

Has Alchemist gotten stronger or weaker over the past month?

Alchemist's win rate moved fell by 3% over the last 30 days versus the previous 30 days of pro play. The meta has shifted away from Alchemist — the pick now demands tighter drafting to deliver.

What is Alchemist's pick rate in pro matches?

Alchemist's pro Dota 2 pick rate is 12.6% of all matches over 90 days. With 167 picks in the sample, that's a medium sample, trends are already visible.

How often is Alchemist banned?

Alchemist was banned in 31% of pro Dota 2 matches over the last 90 days. Alchemist is treated as a priority ban — pro teams actively remove the hero from drafts.

Who counters Alchemist?

Alchemist's toughest matchup is Winter Wyvern — Alchemist wins only 21% of games against them over the last 90 days of pro matches. Watch out for them when drafting against Alchemist.

Which heroes does Alchemist counter?

Alchemist dominates Slark the most: 73% win rate over 90 days of pro play. Pick Alchemist into that lane or draft around the matchup.

Who should Alchemist be paired with?

Alchemist's best pairing is with Kunkka — the pair wins 73% of matches over the last 90 days of pro play. Pick them together for maximum combo impact in Dota 2.

When is Alchemist strongest?

Alchemist 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 Alchemist weakest in the game?

Alchemist's weakest phase is laning (7/10). Avoid big fights in that window, farm patient, and either stall or accelerate tempo depending on Alchemist's style.

What are Alchemist's biggest strengths?

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

How mobile is Alchemist?

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

Should you ban Alchemist?

Alchemist's ban priority is 7/10. That means Alchemist truly dominates the draft — worth banning if there's no reliable counter on your side.

Can you first-pick Alchemist?

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

Can Alchemist pull off a comeback?

Alchemist's comeback potential is 6/10. Alchemist's comeback potential is moderate — needs specific items or a clean fight window.