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Marci build, counters and guide for Dota 2 7.41
Marci wins 50.7% of its 29,737 Divine+ games on patch 7.41f (games from 2026-09-15 to 2026-10-30). Marci is played as Mid (pos 2) in 44% of its 72 Divine+ games with a recorded position, and as Hard support (pos 5) in 19%. 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
Marci at a glance
| Divine+ win rate | 50.7% over 29,737 games |
|---|---|
| Main position | Mid (pos 2), Hard support (pos 5), Soft support (pos 4) |
| Primary attribute | Universal |
| Attack type | Melee |
| Roles | Support, Carry, Initiator, Disabler, Escape |
Marci abilities
The spells on the hero's ability bar and its innate ability, as the game lists them.
Which position Marci is played in
| Position | Share of Divine+ games | Divine+ tier | Pro tier · picked / banned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry (pos 1) | 6% | – | – |
| Mid (pos 2) | 44% | C | – |
| Offlane (pos 3) | 12% | – | – |
| Soft support (pos 4) | 18% | – | – |
| Hard support (pos 5) | 19% | – | – |
Share of the 72 Divine+ games with a recorded position (patch 7.41f). Tiers are this patch's tier list at that position, from Divine+ and pro games.
Marci 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)
×3
Brought whole by 8% of the 345 players counted at this position.
Hard support (pos 5)
- ×2
Brought whole by 20% of the 1,175 players counted at this position.
Soft support (pos 4)
- ×2
Brought whole by 4% of the 1,362 players counted at this position.
Marci 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
97%
78%
75%
72%
56%
50%
38%
25%
32 Divine+ games at this position.
Pro games
- 98%
- 95%
- 94%
- 82%
- 81%
- 69%
66%
66%
11 pro games on this patch at this position, the newest counted most.
Hard support (pos 5)
Divine+ players
- 86%
- 57%
- 50%
- 43%
43%
21%
14%- 14%
14 Divine+ games at this position.
Pro games
- 74%
- 74%
- 71%
- 52%
- 46%
32%
27%
27%
10 pro games on this patch at this position, the newest counted most.
Soft support (pos 4)
Divine+ players
- 85%
- 77%
- 77%
- 46%
- 23%
15%- 15%
15%
13 Divine+ games at this position.
Pro games
- 87%
- 57%
- 29%
- 25%
- 18%
12%- 10%
- 10%
10 pro games on this patch at this position, the newest counted most.
Marci 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.
Laning against Marci
- At level 3, Marci deals about 344 damage to a typical laner in 8 seconds of fighting, mostly through spell burst – more than 32 of the other 126 heroes (items not counted).
Quick answers about Marci
What is the best item build for Marci?
Divine+ players at Mid (pos 2) most often finish Phase Boots, Black King Bar, Magic Wand, Aghanim's Scepter.
What starting items should I buy on Marci?
At Mid (pos 2) the most common starting basket of recent pro and Divine+ players is Iron Branch, Faerie Fire, Quelling Blade, Tango, Observer Ward.
Who counters Marci?
In Divine+ drafts Marci struggles most against Troll Warlord, Magnus, Clockwerk.
Which position is Marci played in?
Mostly Mid (pos 2): 44% of its Divine+ games with a recorded position.
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