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Abaddon build, counters and guide for Dota 2 7.41
Abaddon wins 50.5% of its 14,481 Divine+ games on patch 7.41f (games from 2026-09-15 to 2026-10-30). Abaddon is played as Hard support (pos 5) in 58% of its 59 Divine+ games with a recorded position, and as Soft support (pos 4) in 15%. Below: starting items, the item build and when its core items come, counters and lane notes – measured from recent pro and Divine+ games and rebuilt as the patch and the meta move.
Data through 2026-10-31 · patch 7.41f · page updated 2026-11-01
Abaddon at a glance
| Divine+ win rate | 50.5% over 14,481 games |
|---|---|
| Main position | Hard support (pos 5), Soft support (pos 4) |
| Primary attribute | Universal |
| Attack type | Melee |
| Roles | Support, Carry, Durable |
Abaddon abilities
The spells on the hero's ability bar and its innate ability, as the game lists them.
Which position Abaddon is played in
| Position | Share of Divine+ games | Divine+ tier | Pro tier · picked / banned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry (pos 1) | 12% | – | – |
| Mid (pos 2) | 2% | – | – |
| Offlane (pos 3) | 14% | – | – |
| Soft support (pos 4) | 15% | – | – |
| Hard support (pos 5) | 58% | C | – |
Share of the 59 Divine+ games with a recorded position (patch 7.41f). Tiers are this patch's tier list at that position, from Divine+ and pro games.
Abaddon starting items
The most common whole starting basket of recent pro and Divine+ players at each position, with the newest games counted most.
Hard support (pos 5)
×2
Brought whole by 5% of the 1,011 players counted at this position.
Abaddon item build
The items that Divine+ and pro players of this hero complete most often at each position, with the share of games that finished each one.
Hard support (pos 5)
Divine+ players
94%
91%
74%
53%
44%
32%
32%
26%
34 Divine+ games at this position.
Abaddon counters and matchups
From the Divine+ draft tables the coach drafts with: each number is how many points of win chance the matchup moves when the two heroes meet, with both heroes' own win rates taken out. Only matchups that clearly stand out are listed.
Heroes that are hard on Abaddon
Heroes Abaddon is strong against
Laning against Abaddon
- At level 3, Abaddon deals about 184 damage to a typical laner in 8 seconds of fighting, mostly through attacks – more than 3 of the other 126 heroes (items not counted).
Quick answers about Abaddon
What is the best item build for Abaddon?
Divine+ players at Hard support (pos 5) most often finish Ring of Basilius, Arcane Boots, Magic Wand, Holy Locket.
What starting items should I buy on Abaddon?
At Hard support (pos 5) the most common starting basket of recent pro and Divine+ players is Blood Grenade, Iron Branch, Magic Stick, Smoke of Deceit, Tango.
Who counters Abaddon?
In Divine+ drafts Abaddon struggles most against Undying, Meepo, Shadow Fiend.
Which position is Abaddon played in?
Mostly Hard support (pos 5): 58% of its Divine+ games with a recorded position.
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