Nyx Assassin

Nyx Assassin is a Dota 2 hero with primary attribute universal. Plays roles: Disabler, Nuker, Initiator, Escape. The attribute drives base stat scaling and shapes the playstyle — your starting reference for the build.

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

Based on pro matches over the last 90 days, Nyx Assassin's win rate is 58.5% across 53 picks. That reflects the hero's real strength in the current patch from the live pro Dota 2 scene.

Nyx Assassin'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 Nyx Assassin — the pick now demands tighter drafting to deliver.

Nyx Assassin's pro Dota 2 pick rate is 4% of all matches over 90 days. With 53 picks in the sample, that's a medium sample, trends are already visible.

Nyx Assassin was banned in 3.4% of pro Dota 2 matches over the last 90 days. Nyx Assassin is banned situationally — usually when the enemy lineup amplifies the pick.

Nyx Assassin's toughest matchup is Shadow Demon — Nyx Assassin wins only 29% of games against them over the last 90 days of pro matches. Watch out for them when drafting against Nyx Assassin.

Nyx Assassin dominates Lone Druid the most: 74% win rate over 90 days of pro play. Pick Nyx Assassin into that lane or draft around the matchup.

Nyx Assassin's best pairing is with Viper — the pair wins 87% of matches over the last 90 days of pro play. Pick them together for maximum combo impact in Dota 2.

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

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

Nyx Assassin's top strengths: Burst damage (5 sec) 10/10, Mobility 7/10, Map control 5/10. That's the combat profile on a 1-10 scale — what to build rotations and teamfight initiative around.

Nyx Assassin's mobility is 7/10. Very mobile — fast map rotations, easy gank dodges and quick fight participation.

Nyx Assassin's ban priority is 5/10. That means Nyx Assassin bans are situational — depends on team composition and playstyle matchup.

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

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