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Phantom Lancer build, counters and guide for Dota 2 7.41
Phantom Lancer wins 52.9% of its 73,963 Divine+ games on patch 7.41f (games from 2026-09-15 to 2026-10-30). Phantom Lancer is played as Carry (pos 1) in 100% of its 211 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
Phantom Lancer at a glance
| Divine+ win rate | 52.9% over 73,963 games |
|---|---|
| Main position | Carry (pos 1) |
| Primary attribute | Agility |
| Attack type | Melee |
| Roles | Carry, Escape, Pusher, Nuker |
Phantom Lancer abilities
The spells on the hero's ability bar and its innate ability, as the game lists them.
Which position Phantom Lancer is played in
| Position | Share of Divine+ games | Divine+ tier | Pro tier · picked / banned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry (pos 1) | 100% | S | B · picked 4%, banned 8% |
Share of the 211 Divine+ games with a recorded position (patch 7.41f). Tiers are this patch's tier list at that position, from Divine+ and pro games.
Phantom Lancer starting items
The most common whole starting basket of recent pro and Divine+ players at each position, with the newest games counted most.
Carry (pos 1)
×2
Brought whole by 24% of the 1,885 players counted at this position.
Phantom Lancer 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.
Carry (pos 1)
Divine+ players
100%
99%
93%
90%
86%
62%
58%
41%
210 Divine+ games at this position.
Pro games
- 100%
- 100%
- 95%
- 93%
- 74%
- 71%
- 70%
64%
91 pro games on this patch at this position, the newest counted most.
When Phantom Lancer 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.
Carry (pos 1)
| Item | Median | Middle half | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yasha | 11:36 | 10:28–12:30 | 208 |
| Manta Style | 16:33 | 15:07–19:42 | 196 |
| Aghanim's Scepter | 21:38 | 19:41–23:44 | 188 |
| Orchid Malevolence | 28:43 | 25:35–33:04 | 129 |
| Eye of Skadi | 31:20 | 28:20–34:25 | 122 |
 Butterfly | 33:16 | 31:11–40:17 | 32 |
Phantom Lancer 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 Phantom Lancer
Heroes Phantom Lancer is strong against
Laning against Phantom Lancer
- At level 3, Phantom Lancer deals about 458 damage to a typical laner in 8 seconds of fighting, mostly through attacks – more than 85 of the other 126 heroes (items not counted).
Quick answers about Phantom Lancer
What is the best item build for Phantom Lancer?
Divine+ players at Carry (pos 1) most often finish Power Treads, Yasha, Manta Style, Aghanim's Scepter.
What starting items should I buy on Phantom Lancer?
At Carry (pos 1) the most common starting basket of recent pro and Divine+ players is Iron Branch, Faerie Fire, Magic Stick, Quelling Blade, Tango.
Who counters Phantom Lancer?
In Divine+ drafts Phantom Lancer struggles most against Tidehunter, Dark Seer, Io.
Which position is Phantom Lancer played in?
Mostly Carry (pos 1): 100% of its Divine+ games with a recorded position.
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