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Clinkz build, counters and guide for Dota 2 7.41
Clinkz wins 51.3% of its 21,874 Divine+ games on patch 7.41f (games from 2026-09-15 to 2026-10-30). Clinkz is played as Carry (pos 1) in 71% of its 63 Divine+ games with a recorded position, and as Mid (pos 2) in 22%. 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
Clinkz at a glance
| Divine+ win rate | 51.3% over 21,874 games |
|---|---|
| Main position | Carry (pos 1), Mid (pos 2) |
| Primary attribute | Agility |
| Attack type | Ranged |
| Roles | Carry, Escape, Pusher |
Clinkz abilities
The spells on the hero's ability bar and its innate ability, as the game lists them.
Which position Clinkz is played in
| Position | Share of Divine+ games | Divine+ tier | Pro tier · picked / banned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry (pos 1) | 71% | A | A · picked 4%, banned 6% |
| Mid (pos 2) | 22% | – | – |
| Offlane (pos 3) | 3% | – | – |
| Soft support (pos 4) | 2% | – | – |
| Hard support (pos 5) | 2% | – | – |
Share of the 63 Divine+ games with a recorded position (patch 7.41f). Tiers are this patch's tier list at that position, from Divine+ and pro games.
Clinkz starting items
The most common whole starting basket of recent pro and Divine+ players at each position, with the newest games counted most.
Carry (pos 1)
×2
Brought whole by 17% of the 1,667 players counted at this position.
Mid (pos 2)
Brought whole by 6% of the 314 players counted at this position.
Clinkz 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.
Carry (pos 1)
Divine+ players
98%
98%
87%- 87%
67%
62%
51%
42%
45 Divine+ games at this position.
Pro games
- 100%
100%- 99%
- 97%
- 96%
- 56%
54%- 52%
111 pro games on this patch at this position, the newest counted most.
Mid (pos 2)
Divine+ players
- 93%
- 86%
- 79%
- 79%
- 43%
- 43%
36%
29%
14 Divine+ games at this position.
When Clinkz 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.
Carry (pos 1)
| Item | Median | Middle half | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desolator | 14:54 | 13:48–15:31 | 44 |
 Crystalys | 26:24 | 21:04–29:15 | 40 |
Clinkz 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 Clinkz
Heroes Clinkz is strong against
Laning against Clinkz
- At level 3, Clinkz deals about 273 damage to a typical laner in 8 seconds of fighting, mostly through ranged harass – more than 7 of the other 126 heroes (items not counted).
Quick answers about Clinkz
What is the best item build for Clinkz?
Divine+ players at Carry (pos 1) most often finish Desolator, Power Treads, Dragon Lance, Magic Wand.
What starting items should I buy on Clinkz?
At Carry (pos 1) the most common starting basket of recent pro and Divine+ players is Faerie Fire, Magic Wand.
Who counters Clinkz?
In Divine+ drafts Clinkz struggles most against Chaos Knight, Phantom Lancer, Arc Warden.
Which position is Clinkz played in?
Mostly Carry (pos 1): 71% of its Divine+ games with a recorded position.
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