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Phantom Assassin counters for patch 7.41
On patch 7.41f in Divine+ games, Phantom Assassin struggles most against Axe, Bristleback and Templar Assassin.
Divine+ games, patch 7.41f · data built 2026-11-04
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Who is stronger when
Win-chance points by game length, Dazzle against Phantom Assassin: up is you, down is him. Solid bars are clear gaps.
- 15-20
- 20-25
- 25-30
- 30-35
- 35-40
- 40-45
- 45-50
- 50+
15–35Fight him from minute 15 to 35: that is your window.
- ▲15–35You are clearly stronger from minute 15 to 35.
- ▼40+Phantom Assassin is clearly stronger from minute 40 on.
In lane
From our Divine+ lanes: how each hero does against the kind of lane the other brings.
- ▲ranged heroes−0.05749 lanesPhantom Assassin does worse than usual in lane against ranged heroes (−0.05 lane score, 749 lanes). That is Dazzle.
- ▲ranged harassers−0.04605 lanesPhantom Assassin does worse than usual in lane against ranged harassers (−0.04 lane score, 605 lanes). That is Dazzle.
Power spikes
25Phantom Assassin's power spike: Black King Bar, around minute 25.
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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 Phantom Assassin
Game factDust of AppearanceDust of Appearance reveals invisible units, and Phantom Assassin relies on invisibility- MeasuredAxeWins 4.3 win-chance points more often against Phantom Assassin (8,038 Divine+ games)
MeasuredMonkey King BarMonkey King Bar cannot be evaded, and Phantom Assassin relies on evasion
In lane
Beyond both heroes' general lane strength, by 10:00
- Witch Doctor20 lanes, 19 at this position+0.16lane score
Why?
Measured over 20 lanes with Witch Doctor across from Phantom Assassin: 0.16 lane-score points beyond what both heroes' general lane strength predicts (80% range +0.04 to +0.28).
- Phantom Assassin in these lanes, beyond what general lane strength predicts:
- −405 gold at 10:00
- +0.32 deaths by 5:00
- −4.7 last hits at 10:00
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Rubick88 lanes, 86 at this position+0.11lane score
Why?
Measured over 88 lanes with Rubick across from Phantom Assassin: 0.11 lane-score points beyond what both heroes' general lane strength predicts (80% range +0.03 to +0.19).
- Phantom Assassin in these lanes, beyond what general lane strength predicts:
- −206 gold at 10:00
- +0.05 deaths by 5:00
- −1.6 last hits at 10:00
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Vengeful Spirit21 lanessources differ+0.13lane score
Why?
Measured over 21 lanes with Vengeful Spirit across from Phantom Assassin: 0.13 lane-score points beyond what both heroes' general lane strength predicts (80% range +0.01 to +0.26).
- Phantom Assassin in these lanes, beyond what general lane strength predicts:
- −204 gold at 10:00
- +0.33 deaths by 5:00
- −4.1 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 Phantom Assassin. They are not listed as counters.
- Legion Commander63 lanes+0.12lane score
Why?
Measured over 63 lanes: Legion Commander wins most of his lanes against every hero, so with Legion Commander across Phantom Assassin does 0.12 lane-score points worse than usual (80% range +0.00 to +0.23). That is general lane strength, not a matchup of Phantom Assassin'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
Facts of the game, not measured
- Naga SirenEnsnare
Naga Siren's Ensnare lets his team see Phantom Assassin while he is invisible
From the Dota 2 Wiki (community), not from Valve's files.
- AxeOfflane8,038 games+4.3pts
Why?
Measured: across 8,038 Divine+ games, Axe's side wins 4.3 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +3.4 to +5.2).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- BristlebackOfflane2,671 games+4.5pts
Why?
Measured: across 2,671 Divine+ games, Bristleback's side wins 4.5 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +3.0 to +6.0).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Templar AssassinCarry, Mid2,456 games+3.5pts
Why?
Measured: across 2,456 Divine+ games, Templar Assassin's side wins 3.5 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.9 to +5.1).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- TidehunterOfflane5,596 gamesgame fact+2.9pts
Why?
Rule of the gameTidehunter's Anchor Smash cannot miss, so Phantom Assassin's evasion does nothing
Anchor SmashFrom the Dota 2 Wiki (community), not from Valve's files. A fact of the game, not something we measured.Measured: across 5,596 Divine+ games, Tidehunter's side wins 2.9 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.8 to +4.0).
- Primal BeastOfflane, Mid2,255 games+3.2pts
Why?
Measured: across 2,255 Divine+ games, Primal Beast's side wins 3.2 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.6 to +4.8).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- BaneHard support, Soft support2,011 gamesgame fact+3.2pts
Why?
Rule of the gameBane's Fiend's Grip lets his team see Phantom Assassin while he is invisible
Fiend's GripFrom the Dota 2 Wiki (community), not from Valve's files. A fact of the game, not something we measured.Measured: across 2,011 Divine+ games, Bane's side wins 3.2 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.5 to +4.9).
- Death ProphetOfflane, Mid2,215 games+3.1pts
Why?
Measured: across 2,215 Divine+ games, Death Prophet's side wins 3.1 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.4 to +4.8).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Queen of PainMid7,020 gamesdrifting+2.3pts
Why?
Measured: across 7,020 Divine+ games, Queen of Pain's side wins 2.3 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.3 to +3.3).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Wraith KingOfflane, Carry4,357 games+2.3pts
Why?
Measured: across 4,357 Divine+ games, Wraith King'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.
- Ogre MagiHard support, Soft support5,402 gamesdrifting+2.0pts
Why?
Measured: across 5,402 Divine+ games, Ogre Magi's side wins 2.0 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +0.9 to +3.1).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Drow RangerCarry7,587 gamesdriftinggame fact+1.8pts
Why?
Rule of the gameDrow Ranger's Gust lets his team see Phantom Assassin while he is invisible
GustFrom Valve's game files. A fact of the game, not something we measured.Measured: across 7,587 Divine+ games, Drow Ranger'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).
- Ember SpiritMid6,064 gamesgame fact+1.9pts
Why?
Rule of the gameEmber Spirit's Searing Chains lets his team see Phantom Assassin while he is invisible
Searing ChainsFrom the Dota 2 Wiki (community), not from Valve's files. A fact of the game, not something we measured.Measured: across 6,064 Divine+ games, Ember Spirit's side wins 1.9 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +0.9 to +2.9).
- UrsaCarry3,591 games+2.1pts
Why?
Measured: across 3,591 Divine+ games, Ursa's side wins 2.1 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +0.8 to +3.4).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- AlchemistCarry, Mid3,257 gamesdriftingsources differ+1.9pts
Why?
Measured: across 3,257 Divine+ games, Alchemist's side wins 1.9 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +0.5 to +3.3).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Templar AssassinCarry, Mid2,456 games+3.5pts
Why?
Measured: across 2,456 Divine+ games, Templar Assassin's side wins 3.5 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.9 to +5.1).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Wraith KingOfflane, Carry4,357 games+2.3pts
Why?
Measured: across 4,357 Divine+ games, Wraith King'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.
- Drow RangerCarry7,587 gamesdriftinggame fact+1.8pts
Why?
Rule of the gameDrow Ranger's Gust lets his team see Phantom Assassin while he is invisible
GustFrom Valve's game files. A fact of the game, not something we measured.Measured: across 7,587 Divine+ games, Drow Ranger'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).
- UrsaCarry3,591 games+2.1pts
Why?
Measured: across 3,591 Divine+ games, Ursa's side wins 2.1 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +0.8 to +3.4).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- AlchemistCarry, Mid3,257 gamesdriftingsources differ+1.9pts
Why?
Measured: across 3,257 Divine+ games, Alchemist's side wins 1.9 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +0.5 to +3.3).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Templar AssassinCarry, Mid2,456 games+3.5pts
Why?
Measured: across 2,456 Divine+ games, Templar Assassin's side wins 3.5 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.9 to +5.1).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Primal BeastOfflane, Mid2,255 games+3.2pts
Why?
Measured: across 2,255 Divine+ games, Primal Beast's side wins 3.2 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.6 to +4.8).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Death ProphetOfflane, Mid2,215 games+3.1pts
Why?
Measured: across 2,215 Divine+ games, Death Prophet's side wins 3.1 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.4 to +4.8).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Queen of PainMid7,020 gamesdrifting+2.3pts
Why?
Measured: across 7,020 Divine+ games, Queen of Pain's side wins 2.3 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.3 to +3.3).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Ember SpiritMid6,064 gamesgame fact+1.9pts
Why?
Rule of the gameEmber Spirit's Searing Chains lets his team see Phantom Assassin while he is invisible
Searing ChainsFrom the Dota 2 Wiki (community), not from Valve's files. A fact of the game, not something we measured.Measured: across 6,064 Divine+ games, Ember Spirit's side wins 1.9 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +0.9 to +2.9).
- AlchemistCarry, Mid3,257 gamesdriftingsources differ+1.9pts
Why?
Measured: across 3,257 Divine+ games, Alchemist's side wins 1.9 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +0.5 to +3.3).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- AxeOfflane8,038 games+4.3pts
Why?
Measured: across 8,038 Divine+ games, Axe's side wins 4.3 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +3.4 to +5.2).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- BristlebackOfflane2,671 games+4.5pts
Why?
Measured: across 2,671 Divine+ games, Bristleback's side wins 4.5 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +3.0 to +6.0).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- TidehunterOfflane5,596 gamesgame fact+2.9pts
Why?
Rule of the gameTidehunter's Anchor Smash cannot miss, so Phantom Assassin's evasion does nothing
Anchor SmashFrom the Dota 2 Wiki (community), not from Valve's files. A fact of the game, not something we measured.Measured: across 5,596 Divine+ games, Tidehunter's side wins 2.9 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.8 to +4.0).
- Primal BeastOfflane, Mid2,255 games+3.2pts
Why?
Measured: across 2,255 Divine+ games, Primal Beast's side wins 3.2 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.6 to +4.8).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Death ProphetOfflane, Mid2,215 games+3.1pts
Why?
Measured: across 2,215 Divine+ games, Death Prophet's side wins 3.1 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.4 to +4.8).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Wraith KingOfflane, Carry4,357 games+2.3pts
Why?
Measured: across 4,357 Divine+ games, Wraith King'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.
- Ogre MagiHard support, Soft support5,402 gamesdrifting+2.0pts
Why?
Measured: across 5,402 Divine+ games, Ogre Magi's side wins 2.0 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +0.9 to +3.1).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- BaneHard support, Soft support2,011 gamesgame fact+3.2pts
Why?
Rule of the gameBane's Fiend's Grip lets his team see Phantom Assassin while he is invisible
Fiend's GripFrom the Dota 2 Wiki (community), not from Valve's files. A fact of the game, not something we measured.Measured: across 2,011 Divine+ games, Bane's side wins 3.2 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.5 to +4.9).
- Ogre MagiHard support, Soft support5,402 gamesdrifting+2.0pts
Why?
Measured: across 5,402 Divine+ games, Ogre Magi's side wins 2.0 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +0.9 to +3.1).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- BaneHard support, Soft support2,011 gamesgame fact+3.2pts
Why?
Rule of the gameBane's Fiend's Grip lets his team see Phantom Assassin while he is invisible
Fiend's GripFrom the Dota 2 Wiki (community), not from Valve's files. A fact of the game, not something we measured.Measured: across 2,011 Divine+ games, Bane's side wins 3.2 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.5 to +4.9).
- Ogre MagiHard support, Soft support5,402 gamesdrifting+2.0pts
Why?
Measured: across 5,402 Divine+ games, Ogre Magi's side wins 2.0 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +0.9 to +3.1).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
Items
Bought more often against Phantom Assassin
- Monkey King BarCarry 14%4,800 playersgame fact+8.3pts
Why?
Monkey King Bar cannot be evaded, and Phantom Assassin relies on evasion
Measured: over 4,800 players, Divine+ players complete it 8.3 points more often against Phantom Assassin, 4.1 times as often.
Confirmed: the mechanism holds in public Divine+ games and in our own Divine+ replays, and Divine+ players buy it more against this hero.
Facts of the game, not measured
- Dust of Appearance
Dust of Appearance reveals invisible units, and Phantom Assassin relies on invisibility
From the Dota 2 Wiki (community), not from Valve's files. 
Gem of True SightGem of True Sight reveals invisible units, and Phantom Assassin relies on invisibility
From the Dota 2 Wiki (community), not from Valve's files.
GleipnirGleipnir reveals invisible units, and Phantom Assassin relies on invisibility
From the Dota 2 Wiki (community), not from Valve's files.
In lane
Beyond both heroes' general lane strength, by 10:00
Across 984 lanes at this position, Phantom Assassin 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 Phantom Assassin.
- Tidehunter57 lanes, 56 at this position+0.24lane score
Why?
Measured over 57 lanes: Tidehunter loses most of his lanes against every hero, so with Phantom Assassin across he does 0.24 lane-score points worse than usual (80% range +0.12 to +0.35). That is general lane weakness, not a matchup of Phantom Assassin's.
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Primal Beast16 lanes+0.30lane score
Why?
Measured over 16 lanes: Primal Beast loses most of his lanes against every hero, so with Phantom Assassin across he does 0.30 lane-score points worse than usual (80% range +0.11 to +0.48). That is general lane weakness, not a matchup of Phantom Assassin's.
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Timbersaw32 lanes, 31 at this position+0.22lane score
Why?
Measured over 32 lanes: Timbersaw loses most of his lanes against every hero, so with Phantom Assassin across he does 0.22 lane-score points worse than usual (80% range +0.07 to +0.37). That is general lane weakness, not a matchup of Phantom Assassin'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
- InvokerMid, Soft support12,720 games+2.5pts
Why?
Measured: across 12,720 Divine+ games, Phantom Assassin's side wins 2.5 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.8 to +3.2).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- SniperMid7,009 games+2.7pts
Why?
Measured: across 7,009 Divine+ games, Phantom Assassin's side wins 2.7 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.7 to +3.7).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Nature's ProphetCarry, Soft support4,669 games+2.8pts
Why?
Measured: across 4,669 Divine+ games, Phantom Assassin's side wins 2.8 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.6 to +4.0).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- MarsOfflane4,334 gamesdrifting+2.7pts
Why?
Measured: across 4,334 Divine+ games, Phantom Assassin'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).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Anti-MageCarry5,875 gamesgame fact+2.4pts
Why?
Rule of the gamePhantom Assassin's Stifling Dagger cannot miss, so it ignores Anti-Mage's evasion once Butterfly is built; Anti-Mage's Counterspell reflects Stifling Dagger while it is active
Stifling DaggerFrom the Dota 2 Wiki (community), not from Valve's files. A fact of the game, not something we measured.Measured: across 5,875 Divine+ games, Phantom Assassin's side wins 2.4 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.4 to +3.5).
- Phantom LancerCarry6,047 gamesgame fact+2.2pts
Why?
Rule of the gamePhantom Assassin's Stifling Dagger cannot miss, so Phantom Lancer's evasion does nothing
Stifling DaggerFrom the Dota 2 Wiki (community), not from Valve's files. A fact of the game, not something we measured.Measured: across 6,047 Divine+ games, Phantom Assassin's side wins 2.2 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.2 to +3.2).
- Dark SeerOfflane2,964 gameslane ≠ game+2.6pts
Why?
Measured: across 2,964 Divine+ games, Phantom Assassin's side wins 2.6 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.1 to +4.0).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- EnchantressHard support, Soft support1,355 games+3.2pts
Why?
Measured: across 1,355 Divine+ games, Phantom Assassin's side wins 3.2 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.1 to +5.2).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- RubickSoft support, Hard support16,393 games+1.6pts
Why?
Measured: across 16,393 Divine+ games, Phantom Assassin's side wins 1.6 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +1.0 to +2.2).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Keeper of the LightMid, Soft support3,971 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.
- WindrangerSoft support, Carry8,857 gamesgame fact+1.7pts
Why?
Rule of the gamePhantom Assassin's Stifling Dagger cannot miss, so Windranger's evasion does nothing
Stifling DaggerFrom the Dota 2 Wiki (community), not from Valve's files. A fact of the game, not something we measured.Measured: across 8,857 Divine+ games, Phantom Assassin's side wins 1.7 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +0.8 to +2.6).
- Night StalkerOfflane6,135 gamesdrifting+1.8pts
Why?
Measured: across 6,135 Divine+ games, Phantom Assassin'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.
- KezCarry, Mid3,497 games+2.1pts
Why?
Measured: across 3,497 Divine+ games, Phantom Assassin's side wins 2.1 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +0.8 to +3.5).
No game-mechanic reason is confirmed for this one yet; this is only what was measured.
- Winter WyvernHard support, Soft support3,882 gamesdrifting+2.0pts
Why?
Measured: across 3,882 Divine+ games, Phantom Assassin's side wins 2.0 win-chance points more often than the two heroes' own win rates predict (90% range +0.7 to +3.3).
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.