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Spectre build, counters and guide for Dota 2 7.41
Spectre wins 52.8% of its 48,106 Divine+ games on patch 7.41f (games from 2026-09-15 to 2026-10-30). Spectre is played as Carry (pos 1) in 98% of its 212 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
Spectre at a glance
| Divine+ win rate | 52.8% over 48,106 games |
|---|---|
| Main position | Carry (pos 1) |
| Primary attribute | Agility |
| Attack type | Melee |
| Roles | Carry, Durable, Escape |
Spectre abilities
The spells on the hero's ability bar and its innate ability, as the game lists them.
Which position Spectre is played in
| Position | Share of Divine+ games | Divine+ tier | Pro tier · picked / banned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry (pos 1) | 98% | A | D · picked 1%, banned 3% |
Share of the 212 Divine+ games with a recorded position (patch 7.41f). Tiers are this patch's tier list at that position, from Divine+ and pro games.
Spectre 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 29% of the 1,961 players counted at this position.
Spectre 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%
94%
86%
86%
85%
50%
43%
28%
208 Divine+ games at this position.
Pro games
- 99%
- 92%
- 89%
- 84%
- 84%
- 58%
- 58%
36%
74 pro games on this patch at this position, the newest counted most.
When Spectre 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiance | 18:10 | 16:36–19:36 | 179 |
| Yasha | 21:25 | 19:51–23:36 | 195 |
| Manta Style | 25:12 | 22:56–27:22 | 178 |
 Orchid Malevolence | 28:08 | 25:46–32:01 | 42 |
| Eye of Skadi | 32:45 | 30:50–36:41 | 89 |
| Skull Basher | 35:46 | 31:56–39:16 | 58 |
Spectre 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 Spectre
Heroes Spectre is strong against
Laning against Spectre
- At level 3, Spectre deals about 385 damage to a typical laner in 8 seconds of fighting, mostly through attacks – more than 46 of the other 126 heroes (items not counted).
Quick answers about Spectre
What is the best item build for Spectre?
Divine+ players at Carry (pos 1) most often finish Power Treads, Yasha, Radiance, Manta Style.
What starting items should I buy on Spectre?
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 Spectre?
In Divine+ drafts Spectre struggles most against Undying, Meepo, Chen.
Which position is Spectre played in?
Mostly Carry (pos 1): 98% of its Divine+ games with a recorded position.
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