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Bane build, counters and guide for Dota 2 7.41
Bane wins 50.1% of its 21,068 Divine+ games on patch 7.41f (games from 2026-09-15 to 2026-10-30). Bane is played as Hard support (pos 5) in 70% of its 100 Divine+ games with a recorded position, and as Soft support (pos 4) in 27%. 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
Bane at a glance
| Divine+ win rate | 50.1% over 21,068 games |
|---|---|
| Main position | Hard support (pos 5), Soft support (pos 4) |
| Primary attribute | Universal |
| Attack type | Ranged |
| Roles | Support, Disabler, Nuker, Durable |
Bane abilities
The spells on the hero's ability bar and its innate ability, as the game lists them.
Which position Bane is played in
| Position | Share of Divine+ games | Divine+ tier | Pro tier · picked / banned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid (pos 2) | 3% | – | – |
| Soft support (pos 4) | 27% | C | – |
| Hard support (pos 5) | 70% | B | B · picked 12%, banned 9% |
Share of the 100 Divine+ games with a recorded position (patch 7.41f). Tiers are this patch's tier list at that position, from Divine+ and pro games.
Bane 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 7% of the 1,975 players counted at this position.
Soft support (pos 4)
- ×2
Brought whole by 10% of the 674 players counted at this position.
Bane 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
86%
84%
71%
59%
40%
36%
21%
13%
70 Divine+ games at this position.
Pro games
- 91%
- 50%
- 37%
- 37%
- 27%
- 26%
14%
14%
310 pro games on this patch at this position, the newest counted most.
Soft support (pos 4)
Divine+ players
- 82%
- 78%
- 56%
- 48%
- 44%
- 44%
- 15%
- 11%
27 Divine+ games at this position.
Pro games
- 84%
- 60%
- 51%
- 47%
- 34%
- 34%
- 12%
- 11%
29 pro games on this patch at this position, the newest counted most.
When Bane finishes core items
The game minute at which Divine+ players complete each key item: the median, and the range the middle half of them fall in.
Hard support (pos 5)
| Item | Median | Middle half | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aether Lens | 22:30 | 19:40–25:03 | 41 |
Bane 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.
Laning against Bane
- At level 3, Bane deals about 344 damage to a typical laner in 8 seconds of fighting, mostly through spell burst – more than 32 of the other 126 heroes (items not counted).
Quick answers about Bane
What is the best item build for Bane?
Divine+ players at Hard support (pos 5) most often finish Ring of Basilius, Arcane Boots, Magic Wand, Aether Lens.
What starting items should I buy on Bane?
At Hard support (pos 5) the most common starting basket of recent pro and Divine+ players is Blood Grenade, Iron Branch, Enchanted Mango, Faerie Fire, Smoke of Deceit.
Who counters Bane?
In Divine+ drafts Bane struggles most against Meepo, Terrorblade, Lone Druid.
Which position is Bane played in?
Mostly Hard support (pos 5): 70% of its Divine+ games with a recorded position.
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