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Slark build, counters and guide for Dota 2 7.41
Slark wins 50.3% of its 94,697 Divine+ games on patch 7.41f (games from 2026-09-15 to 2026-10-30). Slark is played as Carry (pos 1) in 78% of its 143 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
Slark at a glance
| Divine+ win rate | 50.3% over 94,697 games |
|---|---|
| Main position | Carry (pos 1) |
| Primary attribute | Agility |
| Attack type | Melee |
| Roles | Carry, Escape, Disabler, Nuker |
Slark abilities
The spells on the hero's ability bar and its innate ability, as the game lists them.
Which position Slark is played in
| Position | Share of Divine+ games | Divine+ tier | Pro tier · picked / banned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry (pos 1) | 78% | A | A · picked 7%, banned 38% |
| Mid (pos 2) | 10% | – | A · picked 4%, banned 38% |
| Offlane (pos 3) | 6% | – | – |
| Soft support (pos 4) | 3% | – | – |
| Hard support (pos 5) | 2% | – | – |
Share of the 143 Divine+ games with a recorded position (patch 7.41f). Tiers are this patch's tier list at that position, from Divine+ and pro games.
Slark starting items
The most common whole starting basket of recent pro and Divine+ players at each position, with the newest games counted most.
Carry (pos 1)
×2
Brought whole by 28% of the 2,114 players counted at this position.
Slark 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.
Carry (pos 1)
Divine+ players
99%
86%
70%
63%
27%
24%
22%
21%
112 Divine+ games at this position.
Pro games
- 100%
- 93%
- 85%
- 85%
70%
51%- 50%
36%
77 pro games on this patch at this position, the newest counted most.
When Slark 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.
Carry (pos 1)
| Item | Median | Middle half | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diffusal Blade | 12:49 | 11:24–14:16 | 79 |
| Aghanim's Scepter | 23:24 | 19:30–26:42 | 71 |
Slark 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 Slark
- At level 3, Slark deals about 429 damage to a typical laner in 8 seconds of fighting, mostly through attacks – more than 74 of the other 126 heroes (items not counted).
Quick answers about Slark
What is the best item build for Slark?
Divine+ players at Carry (pos 1) most often finish Power Treads, Magic Wand, Diffusal Blade, Aghanim's Scepter.
What starting items should I buy on Slark?
At Carry (pos 1) the most common starting basket of recent pro and Divine+ players is Iron Branch, Faerie Fire, Magic Stick, Quelling Blade, Tango.
Who counters Slark?
In Divine+ drafts Slark struggles most against Grimstroke, Naga Siren, Disruptor.
Which position is Slark played in?
Mostly Carry (pos 1): 78% of its Divine+ games with a recorded position.
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