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Puck build, counters and guide for Dota 2 7.41
Puck wins 49.2% of its 25,650 Divine+ games on patch 7.41f (games from 2026-09-15 to 2026-10-30). Puck is played as Mid (pos 2) in 98% of its 106 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
Puck at a glance
| Divine+ win rate | 49.2% over 25,650 games |
|---|---|
| Main position | Mid (pos 2) |
| Primary attribute | Intelligence |
| Attack type | Ranged |
| Roles | Initiator, Disabler, Escape, Nuker |
Puck abilities
The spells on the hero's ability bar and its innate ability, as the game lists them.
Which position Puck is played in
| Position | Share of Divine+ games | Divine+ tier | Pro tier · picked / banned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid (pos 2) | 98% | B | S · picked 9%, banned 24% |
Share of the 106 Divine+ games with a recorded position (patch 7.41f). Tiers are this patch's tier list at that position, from Divine+ and pro games.
Puck 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)
×4
Brought whole by 62% of the 6,399 players counted at this position.
Puck 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
97%
94%
93%
89%
62%
54%
38%
34%
104 Divine+ games at this position.
Pro games
- 100%
- 100%
99%- 97%
- 96%
91%- 74%
- 56%
260 pro games on this patch at this position, the newest counted most.
When Puck 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witch Blade | 14:16 | 13:17–15:40 | 101 |
| Blink Dagger | 18:19 | 16:57–20:45 | 98 |
| Eul's Scepter of Divinity | 25:14 | 20:33–29:00 | 39 |
| Parasma | 25:56 | 23:41–31:03 | 64 |
 Soul Booster | 30:13 | 27:15–32:32 | 35 |
| Octarine Core | 32:10 | 29:50–34:01 | 35 |
Puck 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.
Laning against Puck
- At level 3, Puck deals about 417 damage to a typical laner in 8 seconds of fighting, mostly through spell burst – more than 63 of the other 126 heroes (items not counted).
Quick answers about Puck
What is the best item build for Puck?
Divine+ players at Mid (pos 2) most often finish Witch Blade, Blink Dagger, Power Treads, Magic Wand.
What starting items should I buy on Puck?
At Mid (pos 2) the most common starting basket of recent pro and Divine+ players is Iron Branch, Faerie Fire, Tango, Observer Ward.
Who counters Puck?
In Divine+ drafts Puck struggles most against Night Stalker, Dragon Knight, Meepo.
Which position is Puck played in?
Mostly Mid (pos 2): 98% of its Divine+ games with a recorded position.
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