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Phoenix build, counters and guide for Dota 2 7.41
Phoenix wins 51.9% of its 44,609 Divine+ games on patch 7.41f (games from 2026-09-15 to 2026-10-30). Phoenix is played as Soft support (pos 4) in 41% of its 145 Divine+ games with a recorded position, and as Hard support (pos 5) in 22%. 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
Phoenix at a glance
| Divine+ win rate | 51.9% over 44,609 games |
|---|---|
| Main position | Soft support (pos 4), Hard support (pos 5), Offlane (pos 3) |
| Primary attribute | Strength |
| Attack type | Ranged |
| Roles | Support, Nuker, Initiator, Escape, Disabler |
Phoenix abilities
The spells on the hero's ability bar and its innate ability, as the game lists them.
Which position Phoenix is played in
| Position | Share of Divine+ games | Divine+ tier | Pro tier · picked / banned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid (pos 2) | 18% | – | – |
| Offlane (pos 3) | 19% | – | – |
| Soft support (pos 4) | 41% | B | – |
| Hard support (pos 5) | 22% | B | C · picked 2%, banned 2% |
Share of the 145 Divine+ games with a recorded position (patch 7.41f). Tiers are this patch's tier list at that position, from Divine+ and pro games.
Phoenix starting items
The most common whole starting basket of recent pro and Divine+ players at each position, with the newest games counted most.
Soft support (pos 4)
Brought whole by 4% of the 1,815 players counted at this position.
Hard support (pos 5)
×2
×2
Brought whole by 4% of the 3,015 players counted at this position.
Offlane (pos 3)
- ×2
Brought whole by 7% of the 1,048 players counted at this position.
Phoenix 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.
Soft support (pos 4)
Divine+ players
95%
73%
58%
50%
32%
28%
17%
15%
60 Divine+ games at this position.
Pro games
- 100%
94%- 81%
55%- 43%
- 34%
31%
28%
14 pro games on this patch at this position, the newest counted most.
Hard support (pos 5)
Divine+ players
- 91%
- 81%
- 66%
- 53%
- 41%
- 25%
- 16%
12%
32 Divine+ games at this position.
Pro games
- 98%
- 94%
- 87%
- 33%
- 28%
- 23%
- 18%
- 18%
48 pro games on this patch at this position, the newest counted most.
Offlane (pos 3)
Divine+ players
- 85%
- 82%
- 70%
- 63%
- 63%
- 59%
- 33%
- 26%
27 Divine+ games at this position.
When Phoenix 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.
Soft support (pos 4)
| Item | Median | Middle half | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Vessel | 16:40 | 14:26–19:02 | 35 |
Phoenix 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 Phoenix
Heroes Phoenix is strong against
Laning against Phoenix
- At level 3, Phoenix deals about 442 damage to a typical laner in 8 seconds of fighting, mostly through damage over time – more than 79 of the other 126 heroes (items not counted).
Quick answers about Phoenix
What is the best item build for Phoenix?
Divine+ players at Soft support (pos 4) most often finish Tranquil Boots, Urn of Shadows, Spirit Vessel, Magic Wand.
What starting items should I buy on Phoenix?
At Soft support (pos 4) the most common starting basket of recent pro and Divine+ players is Blood Grenade, Iron Branch, Circlet, Magic Stick, Tango.
Who counters Phoenix?
In Divine+ drafts Phoenix struggles most against Muerta, Largo, Lina.
Which position is Phoenix played in?
Mostly Soft support (pos 4): 41% of its Divine+ games with a recorded position.
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