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Death Prophet build, counters and guide for Dota 2 7.41
Death Prophet wins 49.1% of its 28,059 Divine+ games on patch 7.41f (games from 2026-09-15 to 2026-10-30). Death Prophet is played as Offlane (pos 3) in 46% of its 65 Divine+ games with a recorded position, and as Mid (pos 2) in 45%. 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
Death Prophet at a glance
| Divine+ win rate | 49.1% over 28,059 games |
|---|---|
| Main position | Offlane (pos 3), Mid (pos 2) |
| Primary attribute | Universal |
| Attack type | Ranged |
| Roles | Carry, Pusher, Nuker, Disabler |
Death Prophet abilities
The spells on the hero's ability bar and its innate ability, as the game lists them.
Which position Death Prophet is played in
| Position | Share of Divine+ games | Divine+ tier | Pro tier · picked / banned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid (pos 2) | 45% | C | C · picked 2%, banned 2% |
| Offlane (pos 3) | 46% | C | C · picked 2%, banned 2% |
| Hard support (pos 5) | 9% | – | – |
Share of the 65 Divine+ games with a recorded position (patch 7.41f). Tiers are this patch's tier list at that position, from Divine+ and pro games.
Death Prophet starting items
The most common whole starting basket of recent pro and Divine+ players at each position, with the newest games counted most.
Offlane (pos 3)
×2
×2
Brought whole by 19% of the 857 players counted at this position.
Mid (pos 2)
- ×4
Brought whole by 25% of the 1,172 players counted at this position.
Death Prophet 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.
Offlane (pos 3)
Divine+ players
90%
70%
70%
63%
57%
53%
53%
43%
30 Divine+ games at this position.
Pro games
- 89%
- 79%
- 74%
70%
52%- 42%
- 39%
38%
24 pro games on this patch at this position, the newest counted most.
Mid (pos 2)
Divine+ players
- 100%
- 55%
55%- 52%
- 38%
- 38%
- 38%
- 34%
29 Divine+ games at this position.
Pro games
87%- 86%
- 54%
- 53%
- 51%
47%- 38%
- 36%
28 pro games on this patch at this position, the newest counted most.
Death Prophet 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 Death Prophet
Heroes Death Prophet is strong against
Laning against Death Prophet
- At level 3, Death Prophet deals about 317 damage to a typical laner in 8 seconds of fighting, mostly through spell burst – more than 20 of the other 126 heroes (items not counted).
Quick answers about Death Prophet
What is the best item build for Death Prophet?
Divine+ players at Offlane (pos 3) most often finish Magic Wand, Eul's Scepter of Divinity, Null Talisman, Kaya.
What starting items should I buy on Death Prophet?
At Offlane (pos 3) the most common starting basket of recent pro and Divine+ players is Iron Branch, Circlet, Faerie Fire, Tango.
Who counters Death Prophet?
In Divine+ drafts Death Prophet struggles most against Terrorblade, Anti-Mage, Weaver.
Which position is Death Prophet played in?
Mostly Offlane (pos 3): 46% of its Divine+ games with a recorded position.
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