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Dawnbreaker counters for patch 7.41
On patch 7.41f in Divine+ games, Dawnbreaker struggles most against Silencer, Faceless Void and Winter Wyvern.
Divine+ games, patch 7.41f · data built 2026-11-04
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In lane
From our Divine+ lanes: how each hero does against the kind of lane the other brings.
- ▲ranged heroes−0.031,643 lanesDawnbreaker does worse than usual in lane against ranged heroes (−0.03 lane score, 1,643 lanes). That is Dark Willow.
Power spikes
21Dawnbreaker's power spike: Harpoon, around minute 21.
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This pair in Divine+ games
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Dark Willow wins 2.6 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict when facing Dawnbreaker (7,259 Divine+ games)
From Divine+ games on this patch and Valve's game files. A part with too few games or no clear difference is left out, never guessed.
How to beat Dawnbreaker
In lane
Beyond both heroes' general lane strength, by 10:00
- Skywrath Mage29 lanes, 25 at this position+0.18lane score
Why?
Measured over 29 lanes with Skywrath Mage across from Dawnbreaker: 0.18 lane-score points beyond what both heroes' general lane strength predicts (80% range +0.06 to +0.29).
- Dawnbreaker in these lanes, beyond what general lane strength predicts:
- −291 gold at 10:00
- +0.33 deaths by 5:00
- −6.2 last hits at 10:00
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Drow Ranger96 lanes, 94 at this position+0.14lane score
Why?
Measured over 96 lanes with Drow Ranger across from Dawnbreaker: 0.14 lane-score points beyond what both heroes' general lane strength predicts (80% range +0.06 to +0.22).
- Dawnbreaker in these lanes, beyond what general lane strength predicts:
- −178 gold at 10:00
- +0.04 deaths by 5:00
- −2.7 last hits at 10:00
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Anti-Mage142 lanes, 140 at this position+0.12lane score
Why?
Anti-Mage's Mana Void interrupts Dawnbreaker's channelled ultimate
Mana VoidMeasured over 142 lanes with Anti-Mage across from Dawnbreaker: 0.12 lane-score points beyond what both heroes' general lane strength predicts (80% range +0.05 to +0.18).
- Dawnbreaker in these lanes, beyond what general lane strength predicts:
- −125 gold at 10:00
- +0.04 deaths by 5:00
- −1.7 last hits at 10:00
Checked on our own Divine+ lanes: heroes that rely on this lose more against a hero with this tool.
- Magnus22 lanes, 17 at this positionsources differ+0.15lane score
Why?
Magnus's Reverse Polarity interrupts Dawnbreaker's channelled ultimate
Reverse PolarityMeasured over 22 lanes with Magnus across from Dawnbreaker: 0.15 lane-score points beyond what both heroes' general lane strength predicts (80% range +0.03 to +0.28).
- Dawnbreaker in these lanes, beyond what general lane strength predicts:
- +23 gold at 10:00
- +0.43 deaths by 5:00
- −4.0 last hits at 10:00
Checked on our own Divine+ lanes: heroes that rely on this lose more against a hero with this tool.
- Lone Druid27 lanes, 26 at this position+0.12lane score
Why?
Measured over 27 lanes with Lone Druid across from Dawnbreaker: 0.12 lane-score points beyond what both heroes' general lane strength predicts (80% range +0.00 to +0.24).
- Dawnbreaker in these lanes, beyond what general lane strength predicts:
- −233 gold at 10:00
- +0.26 deaths by 5:00
- −5.8 last hits at 10:00
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
Strong in most lanes
They win most of their lanes against every hero, so this is not specific to Dawnbreaker. They are not listed as counters.
- Windranger69 lanes, 62 at this position+0.25lane score
Why?
Measured over 69 lanes: Windranger wins most of his lanes against every hero, so with Windranger across Dawnbreaker does 0.25 lane-score points worse than usual (80% range +0.14 to +0.36). That is general lane strength, not a matchup of Dawnbreaker's.
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Dazzle40 lanes, 39 at this position+0.24lane score
Why?
Measured over 40 lanes: Dazzle wins most of his lanes against every hero, so with Dazzle across Dawnbreaker does 0.24 lane-score points worse than usual (80% range +0.11 to +0.38). That is general lane strength, not a matchup of Dawnbreaker's.
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Witch Doctor100 lanes, 97 at this position+0.18lane score
Why?
Measured over 100 lanes: Witch Doctor wins most of his lanes against every hero, so with Witch Doctor across Dawnbreaker does 0.18 lane-score points worse than usual (80% range +0.10 to +0.28). That is general lane strength, not a matchup of Dawnbreaker'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
- SilencerHard support, Soft support8,135 games+3.8pts
Why?
Measured: across 8,135 Divine+ games, Silencer's side wins 3.8 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +2.9 to +4.7).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Faceless VoidCarry10,763 gamesdrifting+3.2pts
Why?
Measured: across 10,763 Divine+ games, Faceless Void's side wins 3.2 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +2.4 to +4.0).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Winter WyvernHard support, Soft support8,243 games+3.1pts
Why?
Measured: across 8,243 Divine+ games, Winter Wyvern's side wins 3.1 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +2.2 to +4.0).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Nyx AssassinSoft support, Mid7,964 games+3.1pts
Why?
Measured: across 7,964 Divine+ games, Nyx Assassin's side wins 3.1 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +2.2 to +4.0).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Dark WillowSoft support, Hard support7,259 games+2.6pts
Why?
Measured: across 7,259 Divine+ games, Dark Willow's side wins 2.6 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.6 to +3.5).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- MorphlingCarry5,125 games+2.7pts
Why?
Measured: across 5,125 Divine+ games, Morphling'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.
- PhoenixSoft support, Offlane9,796 games+1.9pts
Why?
Measured: across 9,796 Divine+ games, Phoenix's side wins 1.9 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.1 to +2.7).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Keeper of the LightMid, Soft support7,415 gamesdrifting+2.0pts
Why?
Measured: across 7,415 Divine+ games, Keeper of the Light's side wins 2.0 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.1 to +2.9).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- UnderlordOfflane10,019 gamesdrifting+1.8pts
Why?
Measured: across 10,019 Divine+ games, Underlord's side wins 1.8 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.0 to +2.6).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- SlardarOfflane8,553 gamesdrifting+1.8pts
Why?
Measured: across 8,553 Divine+ games, Slardar's side wins 1.8 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +0.9 to +2.7).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- MuertaCarry4,476 games+1.9pts
Why?
Measured: across 4,476 Divine+ games, Muerta's side wins 1.9 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +0.7 to +3.1).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Faceless VoidCarry10,763 gamesdrifting+3.2pts
Why?
Measured: across 10,763 Divine+ games, Faceless Void's side wins 3.2 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +2.4 to +4.0).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- MorphlingCarry5,125 games+2.7pts
Why?
Measured: across 5,125 Divine+ games, Morphling'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.
- MuertaCarry4,476 games+1.9pts
Why?
Measured: across 4,476 Divine+ games, Muerta's side wins 1.9 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +0.7 to +3.1).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Nyx AssassinSoft support, Mid7,964 games+3.1pts
Why?
Measured: across 7,964 Divine+ games, Nyx Assassin's side wins 3.1 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +2.2 to +4.0).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Keeper of the LightMid, Soft support7,415 gamesdrifting+2.0pts
Why?
Measured: across 7,415 Divine+ games, Keeper of the Light's side wins 2.0 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.1 to +2.9).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- PhoenixSoft support, Offlane9,796 games+1.9pts
Why?
Measured: across 9,796 Divine+ games, Phoenix's side wins 1.9 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.1 to +2.7).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- UnderlordOfflane10,019 gamesdrifting+1.8pts
Why?
Measured: across 10,019 Divine+ games, Underlord's side wins 1.8 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.0 to +2.6).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- SlardarOfflane8,553 gamesdrifting+1.8pts
Why?
Measured: across 8,553 Divine+ games, Slardar's side wins 1.8 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +0.9 to +2.7).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- SilencerHard support, Soft support8,135 games+3.8pts
Why?
Measured: across 8,135 Divine+ games, Silencer's side wins 3.8 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +2.9 to +4.7).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Winter WyvernHard support, Soft support8,243 games+3.1pts
Why?
Measured: across 8,243 Divine+ games, Winter Wyvern's side wins 3.1 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +2.2 to +4.0).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Nyx AssassinSoft support, Mid7,964 games+3.1pts
Why?
Measured: across 7,964 Divine+ games, Nyx Assassin's side wins 3.1 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +2.2 to +4.0).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Dark WillowSoft support, Hard support7,259 games+2.6pts
Why?
Measured: across 7,259 Divine+ games, Dark Willow's side wins 2.6 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.6 to +3.5).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- PhoenixSoft support, Offlane9,796 games+1.9pts
Why?
Measured: across 9,796 Divine+ games, Phoenix's side wins 1.9 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.1 to +2.7).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Keeper of the LightMid, Soft support7,415 gamesdrifting+2.0pts
Why?
Measured: across 7,415 Divine+ games, Keeper of the Light's side wins 2.0 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.1 to +2.9).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- SilencerHard support, Soft support8,135 games+3.8pts
Why?
Measured: across 8,135 Divine+ games, Silencer's side wins 3.8 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +2.9 to +4.7).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Winter WyvernHard support, Soft support8,243 games+3.1pts
Why?
Measured: across 8,243 Divine+ games, Winter Wyvern's side wins 3.1 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +2.2 to +4.0).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Dark WillowSoft support, Hard support7,259 games+2.6pts
Why?
Measured: across 7,259 Divine+ games, Dark Willow's side wins 2.6 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.6 to +3.5).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- PhoenixSoft support, Offlane9,796 games+1.9pts
Why?
Measured: across 9,796 Divine+ games, Phoenix's side wins 1.9 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.1 to +2.7).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
Items
Bought more often against Dawnbreaker
No item is bought noticeably more often against this hero in Divine+ games.
In lane
Beyond both heroes' general lane strength, by 10:00
- Sven127 lanes, 124 at this position+0.14lane score
Why?
Measured over 127 lanes with Dawnbreaker across from Sven: 0.14 lane-score points beyond what both heroes' general lane strength predicts (80% range +0.07 to +0.21).
- Dawnbreaker in these lanes, beyond what general lane strength predicts:
- +196 gold at 10:00
- −0.07 deaths by 5:00
- +2.6 last hits at 10:00
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Terrorblade61 lanes, 60 at this position+0.13lane score
Why?
Dawnbreaker's Starbreaker hits every illusion at once, so Terrorblade's army dies together
StarbreakerMeasured over 61 lanes with Dawnbreaker across from Terrorblade: 0.13 lane-score points beyond what both heroes' general lane strength predicts (80% range +0.04 to +0.23).
- Dawnbreaker in these lanes, beyond what general lane strength predicts:
- +184 gold at 10:00
- −0.08 deaths by 5:00
- +2.2 last hits at 10:00
Checked on our own Divine+ lanes: heroes that rely on this lose more against a hero with this tool.
- Nature's Prophet29 lanes, 26 at this position+0.12lane score
Why?
Measured over 29 lanes with Dawnbreaker across from Nature's Prophet: 0.12 lane-score points beyond what both heroes' general lane strength predicts (80% range +0.01 to +0.24).
- Dawnbreaker in these lanes, beyond what general lane strength predicts:
- +330 gold at 10:00
- −0.14 deaths by 5:00
- +4.0 last hits at 10:00
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Disruptor71 lanes, 67 at this positionsources differ+0.10lane score
Why?
Measured over 71 lanes with Dawnbreaker across from Disruptor: 0.10 lane-score points beyond what both heroes' general lane strength predicts (80% range +0.00 to +0.19).
- Dawnbreaker in these lanes, beyond what general lane strength predicts:
- +28 gold at 10:00
- −0.12 deaths by 5:00
- +1.4 last hits at 10:00
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
Strong in most lanes
They lose most of their lanes against every hero, so beating them is not specific to Dawnbreaker.
- Phantom Lancer137 lanes, 131 at this position+0.17lane score
Why?
Measured over 137 lanes: Phantom Lancer loses most of his lanes against every hero, so with Dawnbreaker across he does 0.17 lane-score points worse than usual (80% range +0.10 to +0.25). That is general lane weakness, not a matchup of Dawnbreaker's.
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Lion122 lanes, 114 at this position+0.16lane score
Why?
Measured over 122 lanes: Lion loses most of his lanes against every hero, so with Dawnbreaker across he does 0.16 lane-score points worse than usual (80% range +0.08 to +0.24). That is general lane weakness, not a matchup of Dawnbreaker's.
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Faceless Void58 lanes, 53 at this position+0.19lane score
Why?
Measured over 58 lanes: Faceless Void loses most of his lanes against every hero, so with Dawnbreaker across he does 0.19 lane-score points worse than usual (80% range +0.07 to +0.30). That is general lane weakness, not a matchup of Dawnbreaker'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
- Night StalkerOfflane12,477 games+4.0pts
Why?
Measured: across 12,477 Divine+ games, Dawnbreaker's side wins 4.0 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +3.3 to +4.7).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Legion CommanderOfflane12,788 games+3.1pts
Why?
Measured: across 12,788 Divine+ games, Dawnbreaker's side wins 3.1 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +2.4 to +3.8).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Nature's ProphetCarry, Soft support8,467 games+2.9pts
Why?
Measured: across 8,467 Divine+ games, Dawnbreaker's side wins 2.9 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +2.0 to +3.8).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Lone DruidCarry, Mid4,402 gamesgame fact+2.7pts
Why?
Rule of the gameDawnbreaker's Starbreaker cannot miss, so it ignores Lone Druid's evasion once Butterfly is built
StarbreakerFrom the Dota 2 Wiki (community), not from Valve's files. A fact of the game, not something we measured.Measured: across 4,402 Divine+ games, Dawnbreaker's side wins 2.7 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.5 to +3.9).
- SlarkCarry12,019 games+2.1pts
Why?
Measured: across 12,019 Divine+ games, Dawnbreaker's side wins 2.1 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.4 to +2.8).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- SpectreCarry9,777 games+2.1pts
Why?
Dawnbreaker's Starbreaker hits every illusion at once, so Spectre's army dies together
StarbreakerMeasured: across 9,777 Divine+ games, Dawnbreaker's side wins 2.1 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.3 to +2.9).
Confirmed: the same effect shows in public Divine+ games and in our own Divine+ replays.
- Shadow ShamanHard support, Soft support12,989 games+1.9pts
Why?
Measured: across 12,989 Divine+ games, Dawnbreaker's side wins 1.9 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.2 to +2.6).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- PudgeSoft support, Hard support32,452 games+1.6pts
Why?
Measured: across 32,452 Divine+ games, Dawnbreaker's side wins 1.6 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.1 to +2.1).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- BeastmasterOfflane, Mid4,261 gamesdrifting+2.3pts
Why?
Measured: across 4,261 Divine+ games, Dawnbreaker's side wins 2.3 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.1 to +3.5).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- MeepoMid, Carry1,565 gamesdrifting+3.0pts
Why?
Measured: across 1,565 Divine+ games, Dawnbreaker's side wins 3.0 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.1 to +4.9).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- TuskHard support, Soft support10,562 games+1.8pts
Why?
Measured: across 10,562 Divine+ games, Dawnbreaker's side wins 1.8 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.0 to +2.6).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Arc WardenMid3,482 gamessources differgame fact+2.2pts
Why?
Dawnbreaker's Starbreaker hits every illusion at once, so Arc Warden's army dies together
StarbreakerRule of the gameDawnbreaker's Starbreaker cannot miss, so Arc Warden's evasion does nothing
StarbreakerFrom the Dota 2 Wiki (community), not from Valve's files. A fact of the game, not something we measured.Measured: across 3,482 Divine+ games, Dawnbreaker's side wins 2.2 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +0.8 to +3.5).
Confirmed: the same effect shows in public Divine+ games and in our own Divine+ replays.
- AbaddonHard support, Soft support3,135 games+2.0pts
Why?
Measured: across 3,135 Divine+ games, Dawnbreaker's side wins 2.0 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +0.6 to +3.4).
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.