Slark — Dota 2 hero

Slark

AgilityMeleeCarryEscapeDisablerNuker

Slark Pro Match Statistics

53.6%Win Rate
6.8%Pick Rate
16.8%Ban Rate
-8.8% Trend

Slark — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Slark good in Dota 2 right now?

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

Slark currently holds a 53.6% win rate in professional matches, which is considered very strong in the current meta. With a -8.8% trend over the last 14 days, Slark is declining sharply. Slark has a 6.8% pick rate and 16.8% ban rate in recent competitive games.

How do you counter Slark in Dota 2?

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

The strongest counters to Slark in professional Dota 2 are Batrider (36.7% win rate across 30 games), Tiny (38.1% win rate across 21 games), Phoenix (40% win rate across 10 games). Picking Batrider into Slark provides the most reliable statistical advantage in the current pro meta.

What heroes does Slark counter?

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

Slark performs best against Warlock (67.9% win rate over 28 games), Kez (66.7% win rate over 12 games), Brewmaster (66.7% win rate over 21 games) in professional matches. These matchups represent the most favorable statistical advantages for Slark in the current competitive meta.

Who are the best teammates for Slark?

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

Slark achieves the highest win rates when paired with Queen of Pain (76.9% combined win rate across 13 games), Tusk (73.7% combined win rate across 19 games), Dazzle (72.7% combined win rate across 11 games). These pairings demonstrate the strongest statistical synergies in recent professional Dota 2 matches.

What is Slark's win rate in professional Dota 2?

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

Slark has a 53.6% win rate in recent professional matches. This places Slark as a very strong 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 Slark play in Dota 2?

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

Slark is a Agility melee hero who fills the Carry, Escape, Disabler, Nuker roles in Dota 2. In professional matches, Slark is a situational pick with a 6.8% pick rate, reflecting how teams utilize this hero in competitive drafts.

What is Slark's strongest game phase?

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

Slark is strongest during the mid game (17.5–40.5 minutes) with a 51.3% win rate across 39 professional matches. Teams drafting Slark should plan their game strategy around this power spike to maximize effectiveness.

When does Slark power spike?

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

Slark's primary power spike occurs during the mid game, where this hero achieves a 51.3% win rate in professional matches. In contrast, Slark is weakest during the early game (47.9% win rate), making this the most vulnerable window for opponents to exploit.

Does Slark scale well in Dota 2?

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

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

How often is Slark picked and banned in pro Dota 2?

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

Slark has a 6.8% pick rate and 16.8% ban rate in recent professional matches. The moderate ban rate shows Slark is a respected pick that teams account for in specific draft strategies and game plans.

What attribute is Slark in Dota 2?

Slark primary attribute, stat gains and how agility scaling affects gameplay

Slark is a Agility hero in Dota 2. Agility heroes gain bonus armor and attack speed per point, making them effective physical damage dealers.