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Sven build, counters and guide for Dota 2 7.41
Sven wins 51.8% of its 78,414 Divine+ games on patch 7.41f (games from 2026-09-15 to 2026-10-30). Sven is played as Carry (pos 1) in 97% of its 148 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
Sven at a glance
| Divine+ win rate | 51.8% over 78,414 games |
|---|---|
| Main position | Carry (pos 1) |
| Primary attribute | Strength |
| Attack type | Melee |
| Roles | Carry, Disabler, Initiator, Durable, Nuker |
Sven abilities
The spells on the hero's ability bar and its innate ability, as the game lists them.
Which position Sven is played in
| Position | Share of Divine+ games | Divine+ tier | Pro tier · picked / banned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry (pos 1) | 97% | S | S · picked 15%, banned 15% |
| Hard support (pos 5) | 2% | – | – |
Share of the 148 Divine+ games with a recorded position (patch 7.41f). Tiers are this patch's tier list at that position, from Divine+ and pro games.
Sven 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 15% of the 4,203 players counted at this position.
Sven 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
97%
97%
96%
91%
82%
69%
67%
64%
143 Divine+ games at this position.
Pro games
- 100%
- 100%
- 99%
- 96%
- 91%
- 78%
- 70%
49%
228 pro games on this patch at this position, the newest counted most.
When Sven 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echo Sabre | 15:03 | 14:00–16:48 | 139 |
| Blink Dagger | 17:46 | 16:48–19:24 | 130 |
| Black King Bar | 24:23 | 22:30–26:26 | 118 |
 Crystalys | 24:40 | 21:12–27:34 | 114 |
| Daedalus | 28:48 | 26:12–31:45 | 96 |
| Harpoon | 30:06 | 25:50–32:42 | 92 |
Sven 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 Sven
Laning against Sven
- At level 3, Sven deals about 421 damage to a typical laner in 8 seconds of fighting, mostly through spell burst – more than 68 of the other 126 heroes (items not counted).
Quick answers about Sven
What is the best item build for Sven?
Divine+ players at Carry (pos 1) most often finish Echo Sabre, Power Treads, Mask of Madness, Blink Dagger.
What starting items should I buy on Sven?
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 Sven?
In Divine+ drafts Sven struggles most against Templar Assassin, Enchantress, Timbersaw.
Which position is Sven played in?
Mostly Carry (pos 1): 97% of its Divine+ games with a recorded position.
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