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Magnus build, counters and guide for Dota 2 7.41
Magnus wins 49.8% of its 77,007 Divine+ games on patch 7.41f (games from 2026-09-15 to 2026-10-30). Magnus is played as Offlane (pos 3) in 50% of its 472 Divine+ games with a recorded position, and as Mid (pos 2) in 23%. 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
Magnus at a glance
| Divine+ win rate | 49.8% over 77,007 games |
|---|---|
| Main position | Offlane (pos 3), Mid (pos 2), Soft support (pos 4) |
| Primary attribute | Universal |
| Attack type | Melee |
| Roles | Initiator, Disabler, Nuker, Escape |
Magnus abilities
The spells on the hero's ability bar and its innate ability, as the game lists them.
Which position Magnus is played in
| Position | Share of Divine+ games | Divine+ tier | Pro tier · picked / banned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry (pos 1) | 2% | – | – |
| Mid (pos 2) | 23% | – | B · picked 1%, banned 1% |
| Offlane (pos 3) | 50% | A | – |
| Soft support (pos 4) | 15% | – | – |
| Hard support (pos 5) | 10% | – | – |
Share of the 472 Divine+ games with a recorded position (patch 7.41f). Tiers are this patch's tier list at that position, from Divine+ and pro games.
Magnus 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 13% of the 3,952 players counted at this position.
Mid (pos 2)
- ×4
Brought whole by 7% of the 1,325 players counted at this position.
Soft support (pos 4)
×2
Brought whole by 13% of the 642 players counted at this position.
Magnus 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
100%
81%
79%
69%
46%
43%
36%
36%
234 Divine+ games at this position.
Pro games
- 100%
- 100%
- 92%
- 85%
- 74%
- 34%
32%
30%
20 pro games on this patch at this position, the newest counted most.
Mid (pos 2)
Divine+ players
- 99%
- 90%
- 80%
- 57%
- 57%
- 48%
- 28%
- 24%
107 Divine+ games at this position.
Pro games
- 100%
- 100%
- 86%
- 80%
76%
45%
42%
42%
18 pro games on this patch at this position, the newest counted most.
Soft support (pos 4)
Divine+ players
- 100%
53%- 51%
49%
41%
29%- 23%
18%
73 Divine+ games at this position.
When Magnus 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 | 13:05 | 11:45–15:39 | 233 |
| Echo Sabre | 19:00 | 15:32–21:37 | 100 |
| Yasha | 21:29 | 17:25–27:54 | 31 |
| Force Staff | 22:36 | 18:44–29:24 | 33 |
| Kaya | 23:20 | 18:54–27:34 | 30 |
| Harpoon | 23:44 | 20:50–26:38 | 83 |
Mid (pos 2)
| Item | Median | Middle half | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blink Dagger | 12:26 | 10:53–14:00 | 106 |
| Echo Sabre | 18:38 | 16:18–20:24 | 59 |
| Harpoon | 22:58 | 21:18–25:33 | 51 |
| Black King Bar | 28:40 | 25:13–32:15 | 61 |
Soft support (pos 4)
| Item | Median | Middle half | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blink Dagger | 15:58 | 14:05–17:42 | 73 |
| Force Staff | 23:56 | 22:02–29:24 | 30 |
Magnus 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 Magnus
Laning against Magnus
- At level 3, Magnus deals about 362 damage to a typical laner in 8 seconds of fighting, mostly through spell burst – more than 38 of the other 126 heroes (items not counted).
Quick answers about Magnus
What is the best item build for Magnus?
Divine+ players at Offlane (pos 3) most often finish Blink Dagger, Power Treads, Magic Wand, Bracer.
What starting items should I buy on Magnus?
At Offlane (pos 3) the most common starting basket of recent pro and Divine+ players is Iron Branch, Circlet, Gauntlets of Strength, Quelling Blade, Tango.
Who counters Magnus?
In Divine+ drafts Magnus struggles most against Chen, Ember Spirit, Earthshaker.
Which position is Magnus played in?
Mostly Offlane (pos 3): 50% of its Divine+ games with a recorded position.
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