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Tidehunter build, counters and guide for Dota 2 7.41
Tidehunter wins 47.8% of its 61,107 Divine+ games on patch 7.41f (games from 2026-09-15 to 2026-10-30). Tidehunter is played as Offlane (pos 3) in 98% of its 380 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
Tidehunter at a glance
| Divine+ win rate | 47.8% over 61,107 games |
|---|---|
| Main position | Offlane (pos 3) |
| Primary attribute | Strength |
| Attack type | Melee |
| Roles | Initiator, Durable, Disabler, Nuker, Carry |
Tidehunter abilities
The spells on the hero's ability bar and its innate ability, as the game lists them.
Which position Tidehunter is played in
| Position | Share of Divine+ games | Divine+ tier | Pro tier · picked / banned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid (pos 2) | 1% | – | – |
| Offlane (pos 3) | 98% | B | B · picked 5%, banned 3% |
Share of the 380 Divine+ games with a recorded position (patch 7.41f). Tiers are this patch's tier list at that position, from Divine+ and pro games.
Tidehunter 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 14% of the 5,694 players counted at this position.
Tidehunter 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
92%
87%
82%
80%
62%
60%
51%
48%
371 Divine+ games at this position.
Pro games
- 99%
- 91%
- 91%
- 81%
76%- 74%
- 60%
47%
126 pro games on this patch at this position, the newest counted most.
When Tidehunter 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.
Offlane (pos 3)
| Item | Median | Middle half | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vladmir's Offering | 14:05 | 12:17–16:07 | 178 |
 Mage Slayer | 16:19 | 14:20–18:37 | 119 |
| Consecrated Wraps | 18:38 | 14:16–22:23 | 41 |
| Blink Dagger | 19:10 | 16:18–22:13 | 324 |
| Aghanim's Scepter | 27:14 | 22:05–31:24 | 224 |
 Pipe of Insight | 27:36 | 23:20–33:38 | 31 |
Tidehunter 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 Tidehunter
Heroes Tidehunter is strong against
Laning against Tidehunter
- At level 3, Tidehunter deals about 404 damage to a typical laner in 8 seconds of fighting, mostly through spell burst – more than 55 of the other 126 heroes (items not counted).
Quick answers about Tidehunter
What is the best item build for Tidehunter?
Divine+ players at Offlane (pos 3) most often finish Phase Boots, Blink Dagger, Magic Wand, Soul Ring.
What starting items should I buy on Tidehunter?
At Offlane (pos 3) the most common starting basket of recent pro and Divine+ players is Iron Branch, Circlet, Gauntlets of Strength, Quelling Blade, Tango.
Who counters Tidehunter?
In Divine+ drafts Tidehunter struggles most against Muerta, Slark, Lifestealer.
Which position is Tidehunter played in?
Mostly Offlane (pos 3): 98% of its Divine+ games with a recorded position.
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