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Keeper of the Light counters for patch 7.41
On patch 7.41f in Divine+ games, Keeper of the Light struggles most against Storm Spirit, Slark and Queen of Pain.
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 Keeper of the Light: who is stronger when, who farms faster, the items you really build against him, the lane and his power spike.
How to beat Keeper of the Light
In lane
Beyond both heroes' general lane strength, by 10:00
As Mid (pos 2)
- Nyx Assassin16 lanes, 10 at this position+0.22lane score
Why?
Measured over 16 lanes with Nyx Assassin across from Keeper of the Light: 0.22 lane-score points beyond what both heroes' general lane strength predicts (80% range +0.09 to +0.35).
- Keeper of the Light in these lanes, beyond what general lane strength predicts:
- −860 gold at 10:00
- +0.36 deaths by 5:00
- −12.9 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 Keeper of the Light. They are not listed as counters.
- Lina29 lanes+0.22lane score
Why?
Measured over 29 lanes: Lina wins most of his lanes against every hero, so with Lina across Keeper of the Light does 0.22 lane-score points worse than usual (80% range +0.07 to +0.38). That is general lane strength, not a matchup of Keeper of the Light's.
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Arc Warden18 lanes, 17 at this position+0.21lane score
Why?
Measured over 18 lanes: Arc Warden wins most of his lanes against every hero, so with Arc Warden across Keeper of the Light does 0.21 lane-score points worse than usual (80% range +0.03 to +0.39). That is general lane strength, not a matchup of Keeper of the Light's.
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
As Soft support (pos 4)
Across 206 lanes at this position, no lane matchup stands out for Keeper of the Light beyond both heroes' general lane strength.
More lane matchups, from STRATZ (their raw lane results, not adjusted for general lane strength)
- Necrophos242 lanesSTRATZ+28pts
Why?
Measured by STRATZ over 242 lanes: with Necrophos across, Keeper of the Light loses the lane 28 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.
- Undying715 lanesSTRATZ+21pts
Why?
Measured by STRATZ over 715 lanes: with Undying across, Keeper of the Light loses the lane 21 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.
- Windranger845 lanesSTRATZ+20pts
Why?
Measured by STRATZ over 845 lanes: with Windranger across, Keeper of the Light loses the lane 20 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
- Storm SpiritMid5,242 games+3.6pts
Why?
Measured: across 5,242 Divine+ games, Storm Spirit's side wins 3.6 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +2.5 to +4.7).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- SlarkCarry6,158 games+3.0pts
Why?
Measured: across 6,158 Divine+ games, Slark's side wins 3.0 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +2.0 to +4.0).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Queen of PainMid6,908 games+2.8pts
Why?
Measured: across 6,908 Divine+ games, Queen of Pain's side wins 2.8 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.8 to +3.8).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- MagnusOfflane, Mid7,336 games+2.5pts
Why?
Measured: across 7,336 Divine+ games, Magnus's side wins 2.5 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.
- Anti-MageCarry5,720 games+2.3pts
Why?
Measured: across 5,720 Divine+ games, Anti-Mage's side wins 2.3 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.2 to +3.4).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Faceless VoidCarry5,441 games+2.2pts
Why?
Measured: across 5,441 Divine+ games, Faceless Void's side wins 2.2 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.1 to +3.3).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Earth SpiritMid, Soft support5,109 games+2.2pts
Why?
Measured: across 5,109 Divine+ games, Earth Spirit's side wins 2.2 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.1 to +3.3).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- WeaverSoft support, Carry2,927 gamessources differ+2.5pts
Why?
Measured: across 2,927 Divine+ games, Weaver's side wins 2.5 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.0 to +4.0).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Nyx AssassinSoft support, Mid4,087 games+2.2pts
Why?
Measured: across 4,087 Divine+ games, Nyx Assassin's side wins 2.2 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +0.9 to +3.5).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Phantom AssassinCarry3,971 games+2.2pts
Why?
Measured: across 3,971 Divine+ games, Phantom Assassin's side wins 2.2 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +0.9 to +3.5).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Bounty HunterSoft support4,720 games+2.0pts
Why?
Measured: across 4,720 Divine+ games, Bounty Hunter's side wins 2.0 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +0.8 to +3.2).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- TinkerMid3,260 games+2.1pts
Why?
Measured: across 3,260 Divine+ games, Tinker'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.
- Skywrath MageSoft support, Hard support5,562 games+1.7pts
Why?
Measured: across 5,562 Divine+ games, Skywrath Mage's side wins 1.7 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +0.6 to +2.8).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- SlarkCarry6,158 games+3.0pts
Why?
Measured: across 6,158 Divine+ games, Slark's side wins 3.0 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +2.0 to +4.0).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Anti-MageCarry5,720 games+2.3pts
Why?
Measured: across 5,720 Divine+ games, Anti-Mage's side wins 2.3 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.2 to +3.4).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Faceless VoidCarry5,441 games+2.2pts
Why?
Measured: across 5,441 Divine+ games, Faceless Void's side wins 2.2 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.1 to +3.3).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- WeaverSoft support, Carry2,927 gamessources differ+2.5pts
Why?
Measured: across 2,927 Divine+ games, Weaver's side wins 2.5 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.0 to +4.0).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Phantom AssassinCarry3,971 games+2.2pts
Why?
Measured: across 3,971 Divine+ games, Phantom Assassin's side wins 2.2 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +0.9 to +3.5).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Storm SpiritMid5,242 games+3.6pts
Why?
Measured: across 5,242 Divine+ games, Storm Spirit's side wins 3.6 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +2.5 to +4.7).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Queen of PainMid6,908 games+2.8pts
Why?
Measured: across 6,908 Divine+ games, Queen of Pain's side wins 2.8 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.8 to +3.8).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- MagnusOfflane, Mid7,336 games+2.5pts
Why?
Measured: across 7,336 Divine+ games, Magnus's side wins 2.5 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.
- Earth SpiritMid, Soft support5,109 games+2.2pts
Why?
Measured: across 5,109 Divine+ games, Earth Spirit's side wins 2.2 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.1 to +3.3).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Nyx AssassinSoft support, Mid4,087 games+2.2pts
Why?
Measured: across 4,087 Divine+ games, Nyx Assassin's side wins 2.2 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +0.9 to +3.5).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- TinkerMid3,260 games+2.1pts
Why?
Measured: across 3,260 Divine+ games, Tinker'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.
- MagnusOfflane, Mid7,336 games+2.5pts
Why?
Measured: across 7,336 Divine+ games, Magnus's side wins 2.5 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.
- MagnusOfflane, Mid7,336 games+2.5pts
Why?
Measured: across 7,336 Divine+ games, Magnus's side wins 2.5 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.
- Earth SpiritMid, Soft support5,109 games+2.2pts
Why?
Measured: across 5,109 Divine+ games, Earth Spirit's side wins 2.2 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.1 to +3.3).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- WeaverSoft support, Carry2,927 gamessources differ+2.5pts
Why?
Measured: across 2,927 Divine+ games, Weaver's side wins 2.5 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.0 to +4.0).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Nyx AssassinSoft support, Mid4,087 games+2.2pts
Why?
Measured: across 4,087 Divine+ games, Nyx Assassin's side wins 2.2 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +0.9 to +3.5).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Bounty HunterSoft support4,720 games+2.0pts
Why?
Measured: across 4,720 Divine+ games, Bounty Hunter's side wins 2.0 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +0.8 to +3.2).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Skywrath MageSoft support, Hard support5,562 games+1.7pts
Why?
Measured: across 5,562 Divine+ games, Skywrath Mage's side wins 1.7 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +0.6 to +2.8).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Skywrath MageSoft support, Hard support5,562 games+1.7pts
Why?
Measured: across 5,562 Divine+ games, Skywrath Mage's side wins 1.7 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +0.6 to +2.8).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
Items
Bought more often against Keeper of the Light
Lotus OrbOfflane 8%, Soft support 6%3,870 players+1.8ptsWhy?
Measured: over 3,870 players, Divine+ players complete it 1.8 points more often against Keeper of the Light, 1.4 times as often.
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
In lane
Beyond both heroes' general lane strength, by 10:00
As Mid (pos 2)
Across 579 lanes at this position, Keeper of the Light 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 Keeper of the Light.
- Invoker62 lanes, 59 at this position+0.16lane score
Why?
Measured over 62 lanes: Invoker loses most of his lanes against every hero, so with Keeper of the Light across he does 0.16 lane-score points worse than usual (80% range +0.04 to +0.27). That is general lane weakness, not a matchup of Keeper of the Light's.
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
As Soft support (pos 4)
Across 206 lanes at this position, Keeper of the Light does not beat any hero in lane beyond his general lane strength.
In game
Win-chance points the matchup moves
- NecrophosMid, Offlane7,860 games+5.2pts
Why?
Measured: across 7,860 Divine+ games, Keeper of the Light's side wins 5.2 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +4.3 to +6.1).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Wraith KingOfflane, Carry3,729 games+4.4pts
Why?
Measured: across 3,729 Divine+ games, Keeper of the Light's side wins 4.4 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +3.1 to +5.7).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- TerrorbladeCarry2,758 games+3.9pts
Why?
Measured: across 2,758 Divine+ games, Keeper of the Light's side wins 3.9 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +2.4 to +5.4).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Dragon KnightOfflane, Mid2,895 games+2.8pts
Why?
Measured: across 2,895 Divine+ games, Keeper of the Light's side wins 2.8 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.3 to +4.3).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- DoomOfflane4,870 games+2.4pts
Why?
Measured: across 4,870 Divine+ games, Keeper of the Light's side wins 2.4 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.2 to +3.5).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- RubickSoft support, Hard support15,164 games+1.8pts
Why?
Measured: across 15,164 Divine+ games, Keeper of the Light's side wins 1.8 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.1 to +2.5).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- DawnbreakerOfflane7,415 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.
- Death ProphetOfflane, Mid2,019 gamesdrifting+2.6pts
Why?
Measured: across 2,019 Divine+ games, Keeper of the Light's side wins 2.6 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +0.9 to +4.3).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- TechiesSoft support, Hard support6,352 gamesdrifting+1.8pts
Why?
Measured: across 6,352 Divine+ games, Keeper of the Light's side wins 1.8 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +0.8 to +2.8).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- SpectreCarry4,992 games+1.9pts
Why?
Measured: across 4,992 Divine+ games, Keeper of the Light's side wins 1.9 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +0.8 to +3.0).
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 Keeper of the Light in Dota 2?
In Divine+ games Keeper of the Light struggles most against Storm Spirit, Slark and Queen of Pain.
What items counter Keeper of the Light?
Divine+ players buy Lotus Orb more often against Keeper of the Light.
Who is Keeper of the Light good against?
In Divine+ games Keeper of the Light does best against Necrophos, Wraith King and Terrorblade.
Who counters Keeper of the Light in lane?
In our Divine+ lanes, beyond what both heroes' general lane strength predicts, Keeper of the Light does worst against Nyx Assassin.
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.