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Doom build, counters and guide for Dota 2 7.41
Doom wins 49.8% of its 52,686 Divine+ games on patch 7.41f (games from 2026-09-15 to 2026-10-30). Doom is played as Offlane (pos 3) in 89% of its 104 Divine+ games with a recorded position. 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
Doom at a glance
| Divine+ win rate | 49.8% over 52,686 games |
|---|---|
| Main position | Offlane (pos 3) |
| Primary attribute | Strength |
| Attack type | Melee |
| Roles | Carry, Disabler, Initiator, Durable, Nuker |
Doom abilities
The spells on the hero's ability bar and its innate ability, as the game lists them.
Which position Doom is played in
| Position | Share of Divine+ games | Divine+ tier | Pro tier · picked / banned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry (pos 1) | 4% | – | – |
| Mid (pos 2) | 2% | – | – |
| Offlane (pos 3) | 89% | A | A · picked 17%, banned 39% |
| Soft support (pos 4) | 4% | – | – |
Share of the 104 Divine+ games with a recorded position (patch 7.41f). Tiers are this patch's tier list at that position, from Divine+ and pro games.
Doom 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)
×3
×2
Brought whole by 14% of the 4,975 players counted at this position.
Doom 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
99%
91%
85%
77%
74%
46%
45%
44%
93 Divine+ games at this position.
Pro games
- 99%
- 99%
- 94%
87%- 82%
- 76%
- 75%
73%
294 pro games on this patch at this position, the newest counted most.
When Doom 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.
Offlane (pos 3)
| Item | Median | Middle half | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blink Dagger | 17:19 | 15:39–20:01 | 85 |
| Black King Bar | 27:11 | 23:33–29:36 | 72 |
| Shiva's Guard | 32:04 | 28:15–37:21 | 41 |
 Aghanim's Scepter | 35:31 | 32:22–39:13 | 31 |
Doom 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 Doom
Laning against Doom
- At level 3, Doom deals about 404 damage to a typical laner in 8 seconds of fighting, mostly through attacks – more than 55 of the other 126 heroes (items not counted).
Quick answers about Doom
What is the best item build for Doom?
Divine+ players at Offlane (pos 3) most often finish Phase Boots, Blink Dagger, Bracer, Black King Bar.
What starting items should I buy on Doom?
At Offlane (pos 3) the most common starting basket of recent pro and Divine+ players is Iron Branch, Circlet, Gauntlets of Strength.
Who counters Doom?
In Divine+ drafts Doom struggles most against Medusa, Lone Druid, Nature's Prophet.
Which position is Doom played in?
Mostly Offlane (pos 3): 89% of its Divine+ games with a recorded position.
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