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Pugna build, counters and guide for Dota 2 7.41
Pugna wins 52.0% of its 23,464 Divine+ games on patch 7.41f (games from 2026-09-15 to 2026-10-30). Pugna is played as Hard support (pos 5) in 43% of its 69 Divine+ games with a recorded position, and as Soft support (pos 4) in 42%. 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
Pugna at a glance
| Divine+ win rate | 52.0% over 23,464 games |
|---|---|
| Main position | Hard support (pos 5), Soft support (pos 4) |
| Primary attribute | Intelligence |
| Attack type | Ranged |
| Roles | Nuker, Pusher |
Pugna abilities
The spells on the hero's ability bar and its innate ability, as the game lists them.
Which position Pugna is played in
| Position | Share of Divine+ games | Divine+ tier | Pro tier · picked / banned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid (pos 2) | 10% | – | – |
| Offlane (pos 3) | 4% | – | – |
| Soft support (pos 4) | 42% | B | – |
| Hard support (pos 5) | 43% | B | – |
Share of the 69 Divine+ games with a recorded position (patch 7.41f). Tiers are this patch's tier list at that position, from Divine+ and pro games.
Pugna 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)
×2
Brought whole by 7% of the 1,909 players counted at this position.
Soft support (pos 4)
- ×2
Brought whole by 7% of the 1,012 players counted at this position.
Pugna 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
87%
87%
73%
73%
63%
17%
17%
13%
30 Divine+ games at this position.
Soft support (pos 4)
Divine+ players
- 86%
- 86%
- 83%
- 69%
- 52%
- 21%
14%
14%
29 Divine+ games at this position.
Pugna 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 Pugna
- At level 3, Pugna deals about 470 damage to a typical laner in 8 seconds of fighting, mostly through spell burst – more than 90 of the other 126 heroes (items not counted).
Quick answers about Pugna
What is the best item build for Pugna?
Divine+ players at Hard support (pos 5) most often finish Arcane Boots, Ring of Basilius, Aether Lens, Glimmer Cape.
What starting items should I buy on Pugna?
At Hard support (pos 5) the most common starting basket of recent pro and Divine+ players is Blood Grenade, Iron Branch, Magic Stick, Tango, Sentry Ward.
Who counters Pugna?
In Divine+ drafts Pugna struggles most against Largo, Elder Titan, Pudge.
Which position is Pugna played in?
Mostly Hard support (pos 5): 43% of its Divine+ games with a recorded position.
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