Io — Dota 2 hero portrait

Io

UniversalRangedSupportEscapeNuker

Io pro stats over the last 90 days

55.6%Win Rate
5.4%Pick Rate
15.9%Ban Rate
-1% Trend

Io Dota 2 FAQ

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

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

Is Io melee or ranged?

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

Is Io good in Dota 2 right now?

Based on pro matches over the last 90 days, Io's win rate is 55.6% across 72 picks. That reflects the hero's real strength in the current patch from the live pro Dota 2 scene.

Has Io gotten stronger or weaker over the past month?

Io's win rate moved fell by 1% over the last 30 days versus the previous 30 days of pro play. Io's meta footprint is stable — the patch hasn't moved their performance.

What is Io's pick rate in pro matches?

Io's pro Dota 2 pick rate is 5.4% of all matches over 90 days. With 72 picks in the sample, that's a medium sample, trends are already visible.

How often is Io banned?

Io was banned in 15.9% of pro Dota 2 matches over the last 90 days. Io is treated as a priority ban — pro teams actively remove the hero from drafts.

Who counters Io?

Io's toughest matchup is Kez — Io wins only 26% of games against them over the last 90 days of pro matches. Watch out for them when drafting against Io.

Which heroes does Io counter?

Io dominates Slark the most: 76% win rate over 90 days of pro play. Pick Io into that lane or draft around the matchup.

Who should Io be paired with?

Io's best pairing is with Dawnbreaker — the pair wins 71% of matches over the last 90 days of pro play. Pick them together for maximum combo impact in Dota 2.

When is Io strongest?

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

When is Io weakest in the game?

Io's weakest phase is ultra late (6/10). Avoid big fights in that window, farm patient, and either stall or accelerate tempo depending on Io's style.

What are Io's biggest strengths?

Io's top strengths: Save ally 10/10, Self-sustain 9/10, Mobility 7/10. That's the combat profile on a 1-10 scale — what to build rotations and teamfight initiative around.

How mobile is Io?

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

Should you ban Io?

Io's ban priority is 8/10. That means Io truly dominates the draft — worth banning if there's no reliable counter on your side.

Can you first-pick Io?

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

Can Io pull off a comeback?

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