Magnus Dota 2 FAQ
Below — 16 answers to popular Magnus 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 Magnus's role and attribute?
What is Magnus's role and attribute?
Magnus is a Dota 2 hero with primary attribute universal. Plays roles: Initiator, Disabler, Nuker, Escape. The attribute drives base stat scaling and shapes the playstyle — your starting reference for the build.
Is Magnus melee or ranged?
Is Magnus melee or ranged?
Magnus is a melee attack-type hero in Dota 2. That affects laning, starting items and behaviour in fights.
Is Magnus good in Dota 2 right now?
Is Magnus good in Dota 2 right now?
Based on pro matches over the last 90 days, Magnus's win rate is 60.0% across 25 picks. That reflects the hero's real strength in the current patch from the live pro Dota 2 scene.
Has Magnus gotten stronger or weaker over the past month?
Has Magnus gotten stronger or weaker over the past month?
Magnus's win rate moved fell by 1% over the last 30 days versus the previous 30 days of pro play. Magnus's meta footprint is stable — the patch hasn't moved their performance.
What is Magnus's pick rate in pro matches?
What is Magnus's pick rate in pro matches?
Magnus's pro Dota 2 pick rate is 1.9% of all matches over 90 days. With 25 picks in the sample, that's a small sample, Magnus's numbers are indicative only.
How often is Magnus banned?
How often is Magnus banned?
Magnus was banned in 0.8% of pro Dota 2 matches over the last 90 days. Magnus is rarely banned — the hero isn't considered meta-dominant right now.
Who counters Magnus?
Who counters Magnus?
Magnus's toughest matchup is Invoker — Magnus wins only 28% of games against them over the last 90 days of pro matches. Watch out for them when drafting against Magnus.
Which heroes does Magnus counter?
Which heroes does Magnus counter?
Magnus dominates Sand King the most: 72% win rate over 90 days of pro play. Pick Magnus into that lane or draft around the matchup.
Who should Magnus be paired with?
Who should Magnus be paired with?
Magnus's best pairing is with Puck — the pair wins 75% of matches over the last 90 days of pro play. Pick them together for maximum combo impact in Dota 2.
When is Magnus strongest?
When is Magnus strongest?
Magnus reaches peak strength in mid game with a score of 7/10. Plan team tempo around that timing — fights, objectives and tower push.
When is Magnus weakest in the game?
When is Magnus weakest in the game?
Magnus's weakest phase is laning (5/10). Avoid big fights in that window, farm patient, and either stall or accelerate tempo depending on Magnus's style.
What are Magnus's biggest strengths?
What are Magnus's biggest strengths?
Magnus's top strengths: Burst damage (5 sec) 8/10, Mobility 7/10, Sustained DPS (15 sec) 6/10. That's the combat profile on a 1-10 scale — what to build rotations and teamfight initiative around.
How mobile is Magnus?
How mobile is Magnus?
Magnus's mobility is 7/10. Very mobile — fast map rotations, easy gank dodges and quick fight participation.
Should you ban Magnus?
Should you ban Magnus?
Magnus's ban priority is 7/10. That means Magnus truly dominates the draft — worth banning if there's no reliable counter on your side.
Can you first-pick Magnus?
Can you first-pick Magnus?
Magnus's first-pick safety is 5/10. First-pick with caution — Magnus has specific counters; usually better to grab the hero later.
Can Magnus pull off a comeback?
Can Magnus pull off a comeback?
Magnus's comeback potential is 6/10. Magnus's comeback potential is moderate — needs specific items or a clean fight window.
