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Pangolier build, counters and guide for Dota 2 7.41
Pangolier wins 47.3% of its 35,287 Divine+ games on patch 7.41f (games from 2026-09-15 to 2026-10-30). Pangolier is played as Mid (pos 2) in 65% of its 75 Divine+ games with a recorded position, and as Offlane (pos 3) in 32%. 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
Pangolier at a glance
| Divine+ win rate | 47.3% over 35,287 games |
|---|---|
| Main position | Mid (pos 2), Offlane (pos 3) |
| Primary attribute | Universal |
| Attack type | Melee |
| Roles | Carry, Nuker, Disabler, Durable, Escape, Initiator |
Pangolier abilities
The spells on the hero's ability bar and its innate ability, as the game lists them.
Which position Pangolier is played in
| Position | Share of Divine+ games | Divine+ tier | Pro tier · picked / banned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid (pos 2) | 65% | C | B · picked 20%, banned 21% |
| Offlane (pos 3) | 32% | C | – |
| Soft support (pos 4) | 3% | – | – |
Share of the 75 Divine+ games with a recorded position (patch 7.41f). Tiers are this patch's tier list at that position, from Divine+ and pro games.
Pangolier 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)
×5
Brought whole by 42% of the 3,985 players counted at this position.
Offlane (pos 3)
- ×3
×2
Brought whole by 9% of the 2,571 players counted at this position.
Pangolier 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
94%
92%
82%
80%
63%
49%
22%
14%
49 Divine+ games at this position.
Pro games
100%- 99%
- 98%
- 97%
93%- 91%
- 90%
- 47%
335 pro games on this patch at this position, the newest counted most.
Offlane (pos 3)
Divine+ players
- 92%
- 88%
- 83%
- 71%
46%- 42%
- 42%
38%
24 Divine+ games at this position.
Pro games
- 97%
- 97%
- 94%
- 90%
- 80%
- 73%
53%- 38%
63 pro games on this patch at this position, the newest counted most.
When Pangolier 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.
Mid (pos 2)
| Item | Median | Middle half | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diffusal Blade | 12:18 | 10:58–13:54 | 46 |
| Blink Dagger | 19:42 | 16:44–22:47 | 45 |
| Aghanim's Scepter | 23:33 | 21:12–26:16 | 39 |
Pangolier 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 Pangolier
Heroes Pangolier is strong against
Laning against Pangolier
- At level 3, Pangolier deals about 282 damage to a typical laner in 8 seconds of fighting, mostly through spell burst – more than 12 of the other 126 heroes (items not counted).
Quick answers about Pangolier
What is the best item build for Pangolier?
Divine+ players at Mid (pos 2) most often finish Diffusal Blade, Blink Dagger, Magic Wand, Aghanim's Scepter.
What starting items should I buy on Pangolier?
At Mid (pos 2) the most common starting basket of recent pro and Divine+ players is Iron Branch, Tango, Observer Ward.
Who counters Pangolier?
In Divine+ drafts Pangolier struggles most against Huskar, Drow Ranger, Terrorblade.
Which position is Pangolier played in?
Mostly Mid (pos 2): 65% of its Divine+ games with a recorded position.
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