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Medusa

AgilityRangedCarryDisablerDurable

Medusa pro stats over the last 90 days

44.4%Win Rate
0.7%Pick Rate
0.6%Ban Rate
-2% Trend

Medusa Dota 2 FAQ

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

Medusa is a Dota 2 hero with primary attribute agility. Plays roles: Carry, Disabler, Durable. The attribute drives base stat scaling and shapes the playstyle — your starting reference for the build.

Is Medusa melee or ranged?

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

Is Medusa good in Dota 2 right now?

Based on pro matches over the last 90 days, Medusa's win rate is 44.4% across 9 picks. That reflects the hero's real strength in the current patch from the live pro Dota 2 scene.

Has Medusa gotten stronger or weaker over the past month?

Medusa'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 Medusa — the pick now demands tighter drafting to deliver.

What is Medusa's pick rate in pro matches?

Medusa's pro Dota 2 pick rate is 0.7% of all matches over 90 days. With 9 picks in the sample, that's a small sample, Medusa's numbers are indicative only.

How often is Medusa banned?

Medusa was banned in 0.6% of pro Dota 2 matches over the last 90 days. Medusa is rarely banned — the hero isn't considered meta-dominant right now.

Who counters Medusa?

Medusa's toughest matchup is Hoodwink — Medusa wins only 45% of games against them over the last 90 days of pro matches. Watch out for them when drafting against Medusa.

Which heroes does Medusa counter?

Medusa dominates Lifestealer the most: 55% win rate over 90 days of pro play. Pick Medusa into that lane or draft around the matchup.

Who should Medusa be paired with?

Medusa's best pairing is with Rubick — the pair wins 52% of matches over the last 90 days of pro play. Pick them together for maximum combo impact in Dota 2.

When is Medusa strongest?

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

When is Medusa weakest in the game?

Medusa's weakest phase is laning (3/10). Avoid big fights in that window, farm patient, and either stall or accelerate tempo depending on Medusa's style.

What are Medusa's biggest strengths?

Medusa's top strengths: Sustained DPS (15 sec) 9/10, Burst damage (5 sec) 5/10, Self-sustain 3/10. That's the combat profile on a 1-10 scale — what to build rotations and teamfight initiative around.

How mobile is Medusa?

Medusa's mobility is 1/10. Low mobility — Medusa can't escape a gank without team support or save items.

Should you ban Medusa?

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

Can you first-pick Medusa?

Medusa's first-pick safety is 3/10. Don't first-pick Medusa — too draft-dependent and easy to counter.

Can Medusa pull off a comeback?

Medusa's comeback potential is 8/10. Medusa can pull off tough comebacks — strong teamfight potential and scaling.