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Lich build, counters and guide for Dota 2 7.41
Lich wins 52.1% of its 76,612 Divine+ games on patch 7.41f (games from 2026-09-15 to 2026-10-30). Lich is played as Hard support (pos 5) in 78% of its 226 Divine+ games with a recorded position, and as Soft support (pos 4) 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
Lich at a glance
| Divine+ win rate | 52.1% over 76,612 games |
|---|---|
| Main position | Hard support (pos 5), Soft support (pos 4) |
| Primary attribute | Intelligence |
| Attack type | Ranged |
| Roles | Support, Nuker |
Lich abilities
The spells on the hero's ability bar and its innate ability, as the game lists them.
Which position Lich is played in
| Position | Share of Divine+ games | Divine+ tier | Pro tier · picked / banned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soft support (pos 4) | 22% | – | – |
| Hard support (pos 5) | 78% | S | B · picked 5%, banned 1% |
Share of the 226 Divine+ games with a recorded position (patch 7.41f). Tiers are this patch's tier list at that position, from Divine+ and pro games.
Lich starting items
The most common whole starting basket of recent pro and Divine+ players at each position, with the newest games counted most.
Hard support (pos 5)
Brought whole by 5% of the 4,736 players counted at this position.
Soft support (pos 4)
Brought whole by 3% of the 634 players counted at this position.
Lich 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.
Hard support (pos 5)
Divine+ players
93%
69%
62%
54%
44%
19%
12%
10%
177 Divine+ games at this position.
Pro games
86%- 80%
- 78%
- 53%
- 43%
- 38%
15%- 12%
119 pro games on this patch at this position, the newest counted most.
Soft support (pos 4)
Divine+ players
- 92%
- 76%
- 59%
- 47%
- 43%
- 14%
12%
12%
49 Divine+ games at this position.
When Lich 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.
Hard support (pos 5)
| Item | Median | Middle half | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glimmer Cape | 19:26 | 15:54–24:21 | 96 |
| Blink Dagger | 23:11 | 17:58–29:23 | 122 |
| Force Staff | 26:32 | 21:40–28:48 | 34 |
| Aghanim's Scepter | 33:26 | 30:00–38:23 | 77 |
Soft support (pos 4)
| Item | Median | Middle half | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blink Dagger | 21:32 | 16:54–24:56 | 37 |
Lich 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 Lich
Laning against Lich
- At level 3, Lich deals about 467 damage to a typical laner in 8 seconds of fighting, mostly through spell burst – more than 88 of the other 126 heroes (items not counted).
Quick answers about Lich
What is the best item build for Lich?
Divine+ players at Hard support (pos 5) most often finish Tranquil Boots, Blink Dagger, Magic Wand, Glimmer Cape.
What starting items should I buy on Lich?
At Hard support (pos 5) the most common starting basket of recent pro and Divine+ players is Blood Grenade, Iron Branch, Enchanted Mango, Magic Stick, Tango.
Who counters Lich?
In Divine+ drafts Lich struggles most against Chen, Leshrac, Bristleback.
Which position is Lich played in?
Mostly Hard support (pos 5): 78% of its Divine+ games with a recorded position.
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