Io

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.

Io 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, Io's win rate is 63.3% across 30 picks. That reflects the hero's real strength in the current patch from the live pro Dota 2 scene.

Io's win rate moved rose by 10% over the last 30 days versus the previous 30 days of pro play. That means the current meta and patch are working in Io's favour.

Io's pro Dota 2 pick rate is 7.7% of all matches over 90 days. With 30 picks in the sample, that's a small sample, Io's numbers are indicative only.

Io was banned in 14.7% 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.

Io's toughest matchup is Shadow Fiend — Io wins only 20% of games against them over the last 90 days of pro matches. Watch out for them when drafting against Io.

Io dominates Windranger the most: 78% win rate over 90 days of pro play. Pick Io into that lane or draft around the matchup.

Io's best pairing is with Bounty Hunter — the pair wins 69% of matches over the last 90 days of pro play. Pick them together for maximum combo impact in Dota 2.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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