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Riki build, counters and guide for Dota 2 7.41
Riki wins 52.6% of its 23,446 Divine+ games on patch 7.41f (games from 2026-09-15 to 2026-10-30). Riki is played as Mid (pos 2) in 47% of its 53 Divine+ games with a recorded position, and as Carry (pos 1) in 30%. 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
Riki at a glance
| Divine+ win rate | 52.6% over 23,446 games |
|---|---|
| Main position | Mid (pos 2), Carry (pos 1) |
| Primary attribute | Agility |
| Attack type | Melee |
| Roles | Carry, Escape, Disabler |
Riki abilities
The spells on the hero's ability bar and its innate ability, as the game lists them.
Which position Riki is played in
| Position | Share of Divine+ games | Divine+ tier | Pro tier · picked / banned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry (pos 1) | 30% | B | – |
| Mid (pos 2) | 47% | B | – |
| Offlane (pos 3) | 11% | – | – |
| Soft support (pos 4) | 9% | – | – |
| Hard support (pos 5) | 2% | – | – |
Share of the 53 Divine+ games with a recorded position (patch 7.41f). Tiers are this patch's tier list at that position, from Divine+ and pro games.
Riki 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)
×2
Brought whole by 10% of the 325 players counted at this position.
Carry (pos 1)
- ×2
Brought whole by 21% of the 275 players counted at this position.
Riki 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
100%
96%
92%
72%
60%
56%
44%
40%
25 Divine+ games at this position.
Carry (pos 1)
Divine+ players
- 100%
- 100%
- 94%
- 75%
- 62%
- 62%
- 38%
31%
16 Divine+ games at this position.
Riki 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 Riki
Heroes Riki is strong against
Laning against Riki
- At level 3, Riki deals about 316 damage to a typical laner in 8 seconds of fighting, mostly through attacks – more than 18 of the other 126 heroes (items not counted).
Quick answers about Riki
What is the best item build for Riki?
Divine+ players at Mid (pos 2) most often finish Power Treads, Diffusal Blade, Yasha, Manta Style.
What starting items should I buy on Riki?
At Mid (pos 2) the most common starting basket of recent pro and Divine+ players is Iron Branch, Circlet, Quelling Blade, Slippers of Agility, Tango.
Who counters Riki?
In Divine+ drafts Riki struggles most against Meepo, Muerta, Naga Siren.
Which position is Riki played in?
Mostly Mid (pos 2): 47% of its Divine+ games with a recorded position.
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