Shadow Demon

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

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

Based on pro matches over the last 90 days, Shadow Demon's win rate is 47.1% across 17 picks. That reflects the hero's real strength in the current patch from the live pro Dota 2 scene.

Shadow Demon'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 Shadow Demon — the pick now demands tighter drafting to deliver.

Shadow Demon's pro Dota 2 pick rate is 4.2% of all matches over 90 days. With 17 picks in the sample, that's a small sample, Shadow Demon's numbers are indicative only.

Shadow Demon was banned in 3.2% of pro Dota 2 matches over the last 90 days. Shadow Demon is banned situationally — usually when the enemy lineup amplifies the pick.

Shadow Demon's toughest matchup is Batrider — Shadow Demon wins only 28% of games against them over the last 90 days of pro matches. Watch out for them when drafting against Shadow Demon.

Shadow Demon dominates Necrophos the most: 77% win rate over 90 days of pro play. Pick Shadow Demon into that lane or draft around the matchup.

Shadow Demon's best pairing is with Treant Protector — the pair wins 80% of matches over the last 90 days of pro play. Pick them together for maximum combo impact in Dota 2.

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

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

Shadow Demon's top strengths: Silence impact 8/10, Burst damage (5 sec) 7/10, Anti-illusion 5/10. That's the combat profile on a 1-10 scale — what to build rotations and teamfight initiative around.

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

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

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

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