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Omniknight build, counters and guide for Dota 2 7.41
Omniknight wins 52.0% of its 13,797 Divine+ games on patch 7.41f (games from 2026-09-15 to 2026-10-30). Omniknight is played as Hard support (pos 5) in 56% of its 39 Divine+ games with a recorded position, and as Offlane (pos 3) in 26%. 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
Omniknight at a glance
| Divine+ win rate | 52.0% over 13,797 games |
|---|---|
| Main position | Hard support (pos 5), Offlane (pos 3) |
| Primary attribute | Strength |
| Attack type | Melee |
| Roles | Support, Durable, Nuker |
Omniknight abilities
The spells on the hero's ability bar and its innate ability, as the game lists them.
Which position Omniknight is played in
| Position | Share of Divine+ games | Divine+ tier | Pro tier · picked / banned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry (pos 1) | 3% | – | – |
| Mid (pos 2) | 5% | – | – |
| Offlane (pos 3) | 26% | B | – |
| Soft support (pos 4) | 10% | – | – |
| Hard support (pos 5) | 56% | B | – |
Share of the 39 Divine+ games with a recorded position (patch 7.41f). Tiers are this patch's tier list at that position, from Divine+ and pro games.
Omniknight 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 4% of the 819 players counted at this position.
Offlane (pos 3)
×2
Brought whole by 9% of the 389 players counted at this position.
Omniknight 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
91%
91%
86%
50%
46%
36%
27%
23%
22 Divine+ games at this position.
Offlane (pos 3)
Divine+ players
90%
90%
60%
60%- 60%
50%
40%
30%
10 Divine+ games at this position.
Omniknight 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 Omniknight
Heroes Omniknight is strong against
Laning against Omniknight
- At level 3, Omniknight deals about 488 damage to a typical laner in 8 seconds of fighting, mostly through spell burst – more than 99 of the other 126 heroes (items not counted).
Quick answers about Omniknight
What is the best item build for Omniknight?
Divine+ players at Hard support (pos 5) most often finish Arcane Boots, Ring of Basilius, Magic Wand, Headdress.
What starting items should I buy on Omniknight?
At Hard support (pos 5) the most common starting basket of recent pro and Divine+ players is Blood Grenade, Magic Stick, Sage's Mask, Tango, Sentry Ward.
Who counters Omniknight?
In Divine+ drafts Omniknight struggles most against Centaur Warrunner, Queen of Pain, Medusa.
Which position is Omniknight played in?
Mostly Hard support (pos 5): 56% of its Divine+ games with a recorded position.
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