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Ancient Apparition counters for patch 7.41
On patch 7.41f in Divine+ games, Ancient Apparition struggles most against Phantom Lancer, Spectre and Ursa.
Divine+ games, patch 7.41f · data built 2026-11-04
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Pick the hero you play to get one short plan against Ancient Apparition: who is stronger when, who farms faster, the items you really build against him, the lane and his power spike.
How to beat Ancient Apparition
- MeasuredPhantom LancerWins 3.0 win-chance points more often against Ancient Apparition (4,676 Divine+ games)
- MeasuredSpectreWins 2.7 win-chance points more often against Ancient Apparition (5,062 Divine+ games)
- MeasuredUrsaWins 3.0 win-chance points more often against Ancient Apparition (3,025 Divine+ games)
In lane
Beyond both heroes' general lane strength, by 10:00
As Soft support (pos 4)
Across 284 lanes at this position, no lane matchup stands out for Ancient Apparition beyond both heroes' general lane strength.
More lane matchups, from STRATZ (their raw lane results, not adjusted for general lane strength)
- Windranger916 lanesSTRATZ+25pts
Why?
Measured by STRATZ over 916 lanes: with Windranger across, Ancient Apparition loses the lane 25 points more often than usual. Their raw result, not adjusted for general lane strength; our own lanes do not show it yet.
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Anti-Mage1,951 lanesSTRATZ+22pts
Why?
Measured by STRATZ over 1,951 lanes: with Anti-Mage across, Ancient Apparition loses the lane 22 points more often than usual. Their raw result, not adjusted for general lane strength; our own lanes do not show it yet.
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Drow Ranger882 lanesSTRATZ+23pts
Why?
Measured by STRATZ over 882 lanes: with Drow Ranger across, Ancient Apparition loses the lane 23 points more often than usual. Their raw result, not adjusted for general lane strength; our own lanes do not show it yet.
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
Data: STRATZ (stratz.com)
As Hard support (pos 5)
Across 683 lanes at this position, no lane matchup stands out for Ancient Apparition beyond both heroes' general lane strength.
Strong in most lanes
They win most of their lanes against every hero, so this is not specific to Ancient Apparition. They are not listed as counters.
- Axe38 lanes+0.19lane score
Why?
Measured over 38 lanes: Axe wins most of his lanes against every hero, so with Axe across Ancient Apparition does 0.19 lane-score points worse than usual (80% range +0.05 to +0.33). That is general lane strength, not a matchup of Ancient Apparition's.
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
More lane matchups, from STRATZ (their raw lane results, not adjusted for general lane strength)
- Windranger3,177 lanesSTRATZ+27pts
Why?
Measured by STRATZ over 3,177 lanes: with Windranger across, Ancient Apparition loses the lane 27 points more often than usual. Their raw result, not adjusted for general lane strength; our own lanes do not show it yet.
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Undying2,198 lanesSTRATZ+24pts
Why?
Measured by STRATZ over 2,198 lanes: with Undying across, Ancient Apparition loses the lane 24 points more often than usual. Their raw result, not adjusted for general lane strength; our own lanes do not show it yet.
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Razor1,207 lanesSTRATZ+24pts
Why?
Measured by STRATZ over 1,207 lanes: with Razor across, Ancient Apparition loses the lane 24 points more often than usual. Their raw result, not adjusted for general lane strength; our own lanes do not show it yet.
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
Data: STRATZ (stratz.com)
In game
Win-chance points the matchup moves
- Phantom LancerCarry4,676 games+3.0pts
Why?
Measured: across 4,676 Divine+ games, Phantom Lancer's side wins 3.0 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.8 to +4.2).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- SpectreCarry5,062 gamesdrifting+2.7pts
Why?
Measured: across 5,062 Divine+ games, Spectre's side wins 2.7 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.6 to +3.8).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- UrsaCarry3,025 games+3.0pts
Why?
Measured: across 3,025 Divine+ games, Ursa's side wins 3.0 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.6 to +4.4).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Bounty HunterSoft support3,279 gamesdrifting+2.7pts
Why?
Measured: across 3,279 Divine+ games, Bounty Hunter's side wins 2.7 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.3 to +4.1).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- SlardarOfflane3,636 games+2.4pts
Why?
Measured: across 3,636 Divine+ games, Slardar's side wins 2.4 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.1 to +3.7).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- BrewmasterOfflane1,263 games+3.2pts
Why?
Measured: across 1,263 Divine+ games, Brewmaster's side wins 3.2 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.1 to +5.3).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Void SpiritMid3,467 gamesdrifting+2.4pts
Why?
Measured: across 3,467 Divine+ games, Void Spirit's side wins 2.4 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.1 to +3.8).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- ZeusSoft support, Mid6,612 gamesdrifting+2.0pts
Why?
Measured: across 6,612 Divine+ games, Zeus's side wins 2.0 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.0 to +3.0).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Outworld DestroyerMid3,443 games+2.2pts
Why?
Measured: across 3,443 Divine+ games, Outworld Destroyer's side wins 2.2 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +0.8 to +3.6).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- MiranaSoft support, Hard support4,704 games+1.8pts
Why?
Measured: across 4,704 Divine+ games, Mirana's side wins 1.8 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +0.6 to +3.0).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Phantom LancerCarry4,676 games+3.0pts
Why?
Measured: across 4,676 Divine+ games, Phantom Lancer's side wins 3.0 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.8 to +4.2).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- SpectreCarry5,062 gamesdrifting+2.7pts
Why?
Measured: across 5,062 Divine+ games, Spectre's side wins 2.7 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.6 to +3.8).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- UrsaCarry3,025 games+3.0pts
Why?
Measured: across 3,025 Divine+ games, Ursa's side wins 3.0 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.6 to +4.4).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Void SpiritMid3,467 gamesdrifting+2.4pts
Why?
Measured: across 3,467 Divine+ games, Void Spirit's side wins 2.4 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.1 to +3.8).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- ZeusSoft support, Mid6,612 gamesdrifting+2.0pts
Why?
Measured: across 6,612 Divine+ games, Zeus's side wins 2.0 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.0 to +3.0).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Outworld DestroyerMid3,443 games+2.2pts
Why?
Measured: across 3,443 Divine+ games, Outworld Destroyer's side wins 2.2 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +0.8 to +3.6).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- SlardarOfflane3,636 games+2.4pts
Why?
Measured: across 3,636 Divine+ games, Slardar's side wins 2.4 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.1 to +3.7).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- BrewmasterOfflane1,263 games+3.2pts
Why?
Measured: across 1,263 Divine+ games, Brewmaster's side wins 3.2 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.1 to +5.3).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Bounty HunterSoft support3,279 gamesdrifting+2.7pts
Why?
Measured: across 3,279 Divine+ games, Bounty Hunter's side wins 2.7 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.3 to +4.1).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- ZeusSoft support, Mid6,612 gamesdrifting+2.0pts
Why?
Measured: across 6,612 Divine+ games, Zeus's side wins 2.0 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.0 to +3.0).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- MiranaSoft support, Hard support4,704 games+1.8pts
Why?
Measured: across 4,704 Divine+ games, Mirana's side wins 1.8 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +0.6 to +3.0).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- ZeusSoft support, Mid6,612 gamesdrifting+2.0pts
Why?
Measured: across 6,612 Divine+ games, Zeus's side wins 2.0 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.0 to +3.0).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- MiranaSoft support, Hard support4,704 games+1.8pts
Why?
Measured: across 4,704 Divine+ games, Mirana's side wins 1.8 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +0.6 to +3.0).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
Items
Bought more often against Ancient Apparition
No item is bought noticeably more often against this hero in Divine+ games.
In lane
Beyond both heroes' general lane strength, by 10:00
As Soft support (pos 4)
Across 284 lanes at this position, Ancient Apparition does not beat any hero in lane beyond his general lane strength.
Strong in most lanes
They lose most of their lanes against every hero, so beating them is not specific to Ancient Apparition.
- Earthshaker43 lanes, 3 at this position+0.19lane score
Why?
Measured over 43 lanes: Earthshaker loses most of his lanes against every hero, so with Ancient Apparition across he does 0.19 lane-score points worse than usual (80% range +0.05 to +0.34). That is general lane weakness, not a matchup of Ancient Apparition's.
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
As Hard support (pos 5)
Across 683 lanes at this position, Ancient Apparition does not beat any hero in lane beyond his general lane strength.
Strong in most lanes
They lose most of their lanes against every hero, so beating them is not specific to Ancient Apparition.
- Tidehunter40 lanes+0.23lane score
Why?
Measured over 40 lanes: Tidehunter loses most of his lanes against every hero, so with Ancient Apparition across he does 0.23 lane-score points worse than usual (80% range +0.10 to +0.37). That is general lane weakness, not a matchup of Ancient Apparition's.
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Earthshaker43 lanes, 40 at this position+0.20lane score
Why?
Measured over 43 lanes: Earthshaker loses most of his lanes against every hero, so with Ancient Apparition across he does 0.20 lane-score points worse than usual (80% range +0.07 to +0.34). That is general lane weakness, not a matchup of Ancient Apparition's.
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Wraith King21 lanes, 19 at this position+0.20lane score
Why?
Measured over 21 lanes: Wraith King loses most of his lanes against every hero, so with Ancient Apparition across he does 0.20 lane-score points worse than usual (80% range +0.03 to +0.37). That is general lane weakness, not a matchup of Ancient Apparition's.
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
In game
Win-chance points the matchup moves
- NecrophosMid, Offlane4,254 games+6.3pts
Why?
Measured: across 4,254 Divine+ games, Ancient Apparition's side wins 6.3 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +5.1 to +7.5).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- HuskarMid, Offlane1,257 games+6.7pts
Why?
Measured: across 1,257 Divine+ games, Ancient Apparition's side wins 6.7 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +4.6 to +8.8).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- IoHard support, Mid3,055 games+4.0pts
Why?
Measured: across 3,055 Divine+ games, Ancient Apparition's side wins 4.0 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +2.6 to +5.4).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- DazzleHard support1,964 games+3.9pts
Why?
Measured: across 1,964 Divine+ games, Ancient Apparition's side wins 3.9 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +2.1 to +5.7).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- UndyingHard support, Soft support5,512 games+2.7pts
Why?
Measured: across 5,512 Divine+ games, Ancient Apparition's side wins 2.7 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.6 to +3.8).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- SvenCarry3,055 games+2.7pts
Why?
Measured: across 3,055 Divine+ games, Ancient Apparition's side wins 2.7 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.3 to +4.1).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- SlarkCarry3,631 games+2.5pts
Why?
Measured: across 3,631 Divine+ games, Ancient Apparition's side wins 2.5 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.2 to +3.8).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Winter WyvernHard support, Soft support3,581 games+2.4pts
Why?
Measured: across 3,581 Divine+ games, Ancient Apparition's side wins 2.4 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.1 to +3.7).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Earth SpiritMid, Soft support3,351 games+2.1pts
Why?
Measured: across 3,351 Divine+ games, Ancient Apparition's side wins 2.1 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +0.7 to +3.5).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- KezCarry, Mid2,398 games+2.2pts
Why?
Measured: across 2,398 Divine+ games, Ancient Apparition's side wins 2.2 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +0.6 to +3.8).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
Divine+ games on one patch. An edge is what happens when a hero is picked into another, not a controlled test; the dots show how strongly a matchup stands out among all counters. In lane an edge counts only what the matchup does beyond both heroes' general lane strength. A reason is shown only where Valve's own spell or item text and the data agree; a rule of the game is a fact from Valve's files, not a measurement.
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Questions
Who counters Ancient Apparition in Dota 2?
In Divine+ games Ancient Apparition struggles most against Phantom Lancer, Spectre and Ursa.
Who is Ancient Apparition good against?
In Divine+ games Ancient Apparition does best against Necrophos, Huskar and Io.
How are these counters measured?
In Divine+ games on one patch: how many points of win chance a matchup moves beyond what the two heroes' own win rates predict, in game from public matches; in lane, from our own replays, how much the lane goes beyond both heroes' general lane strength. A reason is shown only where Valve's own spell or item text explains the matchup and the data agrees.