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Razor build, counters and guide for Dota 2 7.41
Razor wins 49.8% of its 33,853 Divine+ games on patch 7.41f (games from 2026-09-15 to 2026-10-30). Razor is played as Offlane (pos 3) in 70% of its 60 Divine+ games with a recorded position, and as Carry (pos 1) in 15%. 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
Razor at a glance
| Divine+ win rate | 49.8% over 33,853 games |
|---|---|
| Main position | Offlane (pos 3), Carry (pos 1) |
| Primary attribute | Agility |
| Attack type | Ranged |
| Roles | Carry, Durable, Nuker, Pusher |
Razor abilities
The spells on the hero's ability bar and its innate ability, as the game lists them.
Which position Razor is played in
| Position | Share of Divine+ games | Divine+ tier | Pro tier · picked / banned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry (pos 1) | 15% | – | – |
| Mid (pos 2) | 10% | – | – |
| Offlane (pos 3) | 70% | B | D · picked 1%, banned 1% |
| Soft support (pos 4) | 2% | – | – |
| Hard support (pos 5) | 3% | – | – |
Share of the 60 Divine+ games with a recorded position (patch 7.41f). Tiers are this patch's tier list at that position, from Divine+ and pro games.
Razor starting items
The most common whole starting basket of recent pro and Divine+ players at each position, with the newest games counted most.
Offlane (pos 3)
×2
Brought whole by 13% of the 1,139 players counted at this position.
Carry (pos 1)
Brought whole by 12% of the 1,471 players counted at this position.
Razor 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.
Offlane (pos 3)
Divine+ players
93%
81%
69%
69%
67%
40%
29%
29%
42 Divine+ games at this position.
Pro games
- 92%
- 83%
- 80%
- 71%
- 60%
- 41%
37%
29%
16 pro games on this patch at this position, the newest counted most.
Carry (pos 1)
Pro games
- 100%
- 88%
- 88%
- 88%
- 65%
- 62%
50%- 50%
11 pro games on this patch at this position, the newest counted most.
Razor 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 Razor
Laning against Razor
- At level 3, Razor deals about 277 damage to a typical laner in 8 seconds of fighting, mostly through ranged harass – more than 10 of the other 126 heroes (items not counted).
Quick answers about Razor
What is the best item build for Razor?
Divine+ players at Offlane (pos 3) most often finish Magic Wand, Power Treads, Wraith Band, Yasha.
What starting items should I buy on Razor?
At Offlane (pos 3) the most common starting basket of recent pro and Divine+ players is Iron Branch, Circlet, Faerie Fire, Slippers of Agility, Tango.
Who counters Razor?
In Divine+ drafts Razor struggles most against Anti-Mage, Morphling, Broodmother.
Which position is Razor played in?
Mostly Offlane (pos 3): 70% of its Divine+ games with a recorded position.
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