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Huskar build, counters and guide for Dota 2 7.41
Huskar wins 46.6% of its 22,398 Divine+ games on patch 7.41f (games from 2026-09-15 to 2026-10-30). Huskar is played as Mid (pos 2) in 61% of its 49 Divine+ games with a recorded position, and as Offlane (pos 3) in 18%. 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
Huskar at a glance
| Divine+ win rate | 46.6% over 22,398 games |
|---|---|
| Main position | Mid (pos 2), Offlane (pos 3) |
| Primary attribute | Strength |
| Attack type | Ranged |
| Roles | Carry, Durable, Initiator |
Huskar abilities
The spells on the hero's ability bar and its innate ability, as the game lists them.
Which position Huskar is played in
| Position | Share of Divine+ games | Divine+ tier | Pro tier · picked / banned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry (pos 1) | 4% | – | – |
| Mid (pos 2) | 61% | C | A · picked 1%, banned 12% |
| Offlane (pos 3) | 18% | – | B · picked 1%, banned 12% |
| Soft support (pos 4) | 8% | – | – |
| Hard support (pos 5) | 8% | – | – |
Share of the 49 Divine+ games with a recorded position (patch 7.41f). Tiers are this patch's tier list at that position, from Divine+ and pro games.
Huskar starting items
The most common whole starting basket of recent pro and Divine+ players at each position, with the newest games counted most.
Mid (pos 2)
×2
Brought whole by 15% of the 1,530 players counted at this position.
Offlane (pos 3)
- ×2
- ×2
Brought whole by 19% of the 369 players counted at this position.
Huskar 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.
Mid (pos 2)
Divine+ players
100%
77%
60%
50%
43%
37%
30%
30%
30 Divine+ games at this position.
Pro games
- 100%
93%- 68%
- 61%
- 57%
53%- 39%
- 34%
33 pro games on this patch at this position, the newest counted most.
Offlane (pos 3)
Pro games
- 100%
90%- 85%
- 84%
- 84%
84%
57%- 43%
14 pro games on this patch at this position, the newest counted most.
When Huskar 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.
Mid (pos 2)
| Item | Median | Middle half | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armlet of Mordiggian | 8:53 | 7:58–10:20 | 30 |
Huskar 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 Huskar
Laning against Huskar
- At level 3, Huskar deals about 409 damage to a typical laner in 8 seconds of fighting, mostly through spell burst – more than 59 of the other 126 heroes (items not counted).
Quick answers about Huskar
What is the best item build for Huskar?
Divine+ players at Mid (pos 2) most often finish Armlet of Mordiggian, Black King Bar, Blink Dagger, Aghanim's Scepter.
What starting items should I buy on Huskar?
At Mid (pos 2) the most common starting basket of recent pro and Divine+ players is Iron Branch, Faerie Fire, Gauntlets of Strength, Magic Stick, Observer Ward.
Who counters Huskar?
In Divine+ drafts Huskar struggles most against Viper, Ancient Apparition, Bloodseeker.
Which position is Huskar played in?
Mostly Mid (pos 2): 61% of its Divine+ games with a recorded position.
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