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Mars build, counters and guide for Dota 2 7.41
Mars wins 47.0% of its 31,681 Divine+ games on patch 7.41f (games from 2026-09-15 to 2026-10-30). Mars is played as Offlane (pos 3) in 84% of its 102 Divine+ games with a recorded position. 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
Mars at a glance
| Divine+ win rate | 47.0% over 31,681 games |
|---|---|
| Main position | Offlane (pos 3) |
| Primary attribute | Strength |
| Attack type | Melee |
| Roles | Carry, Initiator, Disabler, Durable |
Mars abilities
The spells on the hero's ability bar and its innate ability, as the game lists them.
Which position Mars is played in
| Position | Share of Divine+ games | Divine+ tier | Pro tier · picked / banned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid (pos 2) | 9% | – | – |
| Offlane (pos 3) | 84% | C | B · picked 2%, banned 1% |
| Soft support (pos 4) | 5% | – | – |
Share of the 102 Divine+ games with a recorded position (patch 7.41f). Tiers are this patch's tier list at that position, from Divine+ and pro games.
Mars 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
×2
Brought whole by 12% of the 7,188 players counted at this position.
Mars 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
98%
94%
94%
76%
71%
67%
46%
16%
86 Divine+ games at this position.
Pro games
- 100%
- 100%
- 97%
82%- 80%
- 74%
- 70%
30%
53 pro games on this patch at this position, the newest counted most.
When Mars 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 | 14:13 | 13:11–15:32 | 84 |
| Eul's Scepter of Divinity | 21:26 | 19:47–24:44 | 40 |
| Black King Bar | 27:42 | 24:55–29:57 | 58 |
Mars 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 Mars
Laning against Mars
- At level 3, Mars deals about 407 damage to a typical laner in 8 seconds of fighting, mostly through spell burst – more than 58 of the other 126 heroes (items not counted).
Quick answers about Mars
What is the best item build for Mars?
Divine+ players at Offlane (pos 3) most often finish Blink Dagger, Phase Boots, Soul Ring, Magic Wand.
What starting items should I buy on Mars?
At Offlane (pos 3) the most common starting basket of recent pro and Divine+ players is Iron Branch, Gauntlets of Strength, Quelling Blade, Tango.
Who counters Mars?
In Divine+ drafts Mars struggles most against Phantom Lancer, Alchemist, Lifestealer.
Which position is Mars played in?
Mostly Offlane (pos 3): 84% of its Divine+ games with a recorded position.
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