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Gyrocopter build, counters and guide for Dota 2 7.41
Gyrocopter wins 46.7% of its 24,010 Divine+ games on patch 7.41f (games from 2026-09-15 to 2026-10-30). Gyrocopter is played as Carry (pos 1) in 52% of its 50 Divine+ games with a recorded position, and as Hard support (pos 5) 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
Gyrocopter at a glance
| Divine+ win rate | 46.7% over 24,010 games |
|---|---|
| Main position | Carry (pos 1), Hard support (pos 5), Soft support (pos 4) |
| Primary attribute | Agility |
| Attack type | Ranged |
| Roles | Carry, Nuker, Disabler |
Gyrocopter abilities
The spells on the hero's ability bar and its innate ability, as the game lists them.
Which position Gyrocopter is played in
| Position | Share of Divine+ games | Divine+ tier | Pro tier · picked / banned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry (pos 1) | 52% | C | B · picked 3%, banned 7% |
| Mid (pos 2) | 6% | – | – |
| Offlane (pos 3) | 2% | – | – |
| Soft support (pos 4) | 18% | – | B · picked 3%, banned 7% |
| Hard support (pos 5) | 22% | – | – |
Share of the 50 Divine+ games with a recorded position (patch 7.41f). Tiers are this patch's tier list at that position, from Divine+ and pro games.
Gyrocopter 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 12% of the 5,022 players counted at this position.
Hard support (pos 5)
- ×3
×2
Brought whole by 9% of the 311 players counted at this position.
Soft support (pos 4)
- ×2
- ×2
Brought whole by 15% of the 458 players counted at this position.
Gyrocopter 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
100%
96%
69%
65%
54%
46%
38%
35%
26 Divine+ games at this position.
Pro games
- 100%
- 97%
- 80%
- 78%
- 77%
76%- 76%
63%
55 pro games on this patch at this position, the newest counted most.
Hard support (pos 5)
Divine+ players
- 64%
55%
55%
46%
36%
36%
36%
27%
11 Divine+ games at this position.
Soft support (pos 4)
Pro games
- 90%
88%- 74%
70%
44%
36%
24%
24%
35 pro games on this patch at this position, the newest counted most.
Gyrocopter 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 Gyrocopter
Heroes Gyrocopter is strong against
Laning against Gyrocopter
- At level 3, Gyrocopter deals about 419 damage to a typical laner in 8 seconds of fighting, mostly through spell burst – more than 67 of the other 126 heroes (items not counted).
Quick answers about Gyrocopter
What is the best item build for Gyrocopter?
Divine+ players at Carry (pos 1) most often finish Power Treads, Magic Wand, Falcon Blade, Aghanim's Scepter.
What starting items should I buy on Gyrocopter?
At Carry (pos 1) the most common starting basket of recent pro and Divine+ players is Iron Branch, Faerie Fire, Magic Stick, Quelling Blade, Tango.
Who counters Gyrocopter?
In Divine+ drafts Gyrocopter struggles most against Lycan, Phantom Lancer, Shadow Demon.
Which position is Gyrocopter played in?
Mostly Carry (pos 1): 52% of its Divine+ games with a recorded position.
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