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Enigma build, counters and guide for Dota 2 7.41
Enigma wins 56.4% of its 32,452 Divine+ games on patch 7.41f (games from 2026-09-15 to 2026-10-30). Enigma is played as Offlane (pos 3) in 79% of its 348 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
Enigma at a glance
| Divine+ win rate | 56.4% over 32,452 games |
|---|---|
| Main position | Offlane (pos 3) |
| Primary attribute | Universal |
| Attack type | Ranged |
| Roles | Disabler, Initiator, Pusher |
Enigma abilities
The spells on the hero's ability bar and its innate ability, as the game lists them.
Which position Enigma is played in
| Position | Share of Divine+ games | Divine+ tier | Pro tier · picked / banned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid (pos 2) | 4% | – | – |
| Offlane (pos 3) | 79% | A | S · picked 10%, banned 60% |
| Soft support (pos 4) | 11% | – | – |
| Hard support (pos 5) | 6% | – | – |
Share of the 348 Divine+ games with a recorded position (patch 7.41f). Tiers are this patch's tier list at that position, from Divine+ and pro games.
Enigma 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
Brought whole by 11% of the 2,193 players counted at this position.
Enigma 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
97%
86%
86%
85%
81%
78%
43%
36%
275 Divine+ games at this position.
Pro games
- 96%
94%- 91%
- 91%
- 85%
- 85%
- 68%
- 60%
191 pro games on this patch at this position, the newest counted most.
When Enigma 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
 Hand of Midas | 12:49 | 10:38–15:48 | 39 |
| Blink Dagger | 14:21 | 12:31–16:54 | 266 |
| Boots of Bearing | 20:53 | 13:40–31:52 | 119 |
| Black King Bar | 25:50 | 23:14–28:47 | 222 |
 Soul Booster | 28:56 | 24:45–32:14 | 62 |
 Octarine Core | 30:22 | 26:26–35:24 | 69 |
Enigma 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 Enigma
Heroes Enigma is strong against
Laning against Enigma
- At level 3, Enigma deals about 131 damage to a typical laner in 8 seconds of fighting, mostly through ranged harass – more than 0 of the other 126 heroes (items not counted).
Quick answers about Enigma
What is the best item build for Enigma?
Divine+ players at Offlane (pos 3) most often finish Blink Dagger, Headdress, Tranquil Boots, Drum of Endurance.
What starting items should I buy on Enigma?
At Offlane (pos 3) the most common starting basket of recent pro and Divine+ players is Iron Branch, Magic Stick, Ring of Regen, Tango.
Who counters Enigma?
In Divine+ drafts Enigma struggles most against Alchemist, Bristleback, Sand King.
Which position is Enigma played in?
Mostly Offlane (pos 3): 79% of its Divine+ games with a recorded position.
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