Shadow Demon — Dota 2 hero

Shadow Demon

IntelligenceRangedSupportDisablerInitiatorNuker

Shadow Demon Pro Match Statistics

57.4%Win Rate
22%Pick Rate
43.9%Ban Rate
+4.3% Trend

Shadow Demon — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shadow Demon good in Dota 2 right now?

Shadow Demon current meta tier, competitive viability and patch performance in professional Dota 2

Shadow Demon currently holds a 57.4% win rate in professional matches, which is considered dominant in the current meta. With a +4.3% trend over the last 14 days, Shadow Demon is rising sharply. Shadow Demon has a 22% pick rate and 43.9% ban rate in recent competitive games.

How do you counter Shadow Demon in Dota 2?

Best counter picks, draft strategies and hero matchups to beat Shadow Demon in ranked and pro games

The strongest counters to Shadow Demon in professional Dota 2 are Lina (30.8% win rate across 13 games), Pudge (36% win rate across 25 games), Beastmaster (38.7% win rate across 31 games). Picking Lina into Shadow Demon provides the most reliable statistical advantage in the current pro meta.

What heroes does Shadow Demon counter?

Favorable matchups and heroes Shadow Demon performs best against based on pro match win rate data

Shadow Demon performs best against Primal Beast (92.3% win rate over 13 games), Lich (80% win rate over 10 games), Kunkka (78.6% win rate over 14 games) in professional matches. These matchups represent the most favorable statistical advantages for Shadow Demon in the current competitive meta.

Who are the best teammates for Shadow Demon?

Strongest hero synergies, combos and team compositions with Shadow Demon in competitive Dota 2 drafts

Shadow Demon achieves the highest win rates when paired with Batrider (78.6% combined win rate across 14 games), Viper (75% combined win rate across 24 games), Phantom Assassin (73.7% combined win rate across 19 games). These pairings demonstrate the strongest statistical synergies in recent professional Dota 2 matches.

What is Shadow Demon's win rate in professional Dota 2?

Shadow Demon pro match statistics — win rate, pick rate and ban rate from recent competitive games

Shadow Demon has a 57.4% win rate in recent professional matches. This places Shadow Demon as a dominant hero in the current competitive meta. The win rate is calculated from pro matches over the last 30 days and updated regularly.

What role does Shadow Demon play in Dota 2?

Shadow Demon hero role, lane position and attribute classification in Dota 2 competitive play

Shadow Demon is a Intelligence ranged hero who fills the Support, Disabler, Initiator, Nuker roles in Dota 2. In professional matches, Shadow Demon is a frequently picked hero with a 22% pick rate, reflecting how teams utilize this hero in competitive drafts.

Is Shadow Demon good in the late game?

Shadow Demon late game win rate, scaling potential and performance in extended pro matches

In the late game (38–52.5 minutes), Shadow Demon has a 60% win rate across 25 professional games. Shadow Demon maintains consistent performance regardless of game length.

What is Shadow Demon's strongest game phase?

Shadow Demon peak performance timing — when this hero has the highest win rate in professional Dota 2

Shadow Demon is strongest during the late game (38–52.5 minutes) with a 60% win rate across 25 professional matches. Teams drafting Shadow Demon should plan their game strategy around this power spike to maximize effectiveness.

When does Shadow Demon power spike?

Shadow Demon power spike timing, strongest window and weakest phase based on pro match data

Shadow Demon's primary power spike occurs during the late game, where this hero achieves a 60% win rate in professional matches. In contrast, Shadow Demon is weakest during the mid game (57.5% win rate), making this the most vulnerable window for opponents to exploit.

Does Shadow Demon scale well in Dota 2?

Shadow Demon win rate progression from early to late game — scaling analysis from competitive match data

Shadow Demon maintains a relatively consistent win rate across all game phases, neither scaling up nor falling off significantly. This makes Shadow Demon a stable, reliable pick that doesn't depend heavily on game length to be effective.

How often is Shadow Demon picked and banned in pro Dota 2?

Shadow Demon competitive presence — pick rate, ban rate and draft priority in professional Dota 2 matches

Shadow Demon has a 22% pick rate and 43.9% ban rate in recent professional matches. The high ban rate indicates that professional teams consider Shadow Demon a priority threat worth removing from the draft, reflecting significant impact in the current competitive patch.

What attribute is Shadow Demon in Dota 2?

Shadow Demon primary attribute, stat gains and how intelligence scaling affects gameplay

Shadow Demon is a Intelligence hero in Dota 2. Intelligence heroes gain bonus mana and mana regeneration per point, enabling sustained spell usage.