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Timbersaw build, counters and guide for Dota 2 7.41
Timbersaw wins 45.7% of its 40,748 Divine+ games on patch 7.41f (games from 2026-09-15 to 2026-10-30). Timbersaw is played as Offlane (pos 3) in 79% of its 86 Divine+ games with a recorded position, and as Mid (pos 2) in 20%. 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
Timbersaw at a glance
| Divine+ win rate | 45.7% over 40,748 games |
|---|---|
| Main position | Offlane (pos 3), Mid (pos 2) |
| Primary attribute | Strength |
| Attack type | Melee |
| Roles | Nuker, Durable, Escape |
Timbersaw abilities
The spells on the hero's ability bar and its innate ability, as the game lists them.
Which position Timbersaw is played in
| Position | Share of Divine+ games | Divine+ tier | Pro tier · picked / banned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid (pos 2) | 20% | – | – |
| Offlane (pos 3) | 79% | B | A · picked 14%, banned 28% |
| Soft support (pos 4) | 1% | – | – |
Share of the 86 Divine+ games with a recorded position (patch 7.41f). Tiers are this patch's tier list at that position, from Divine+ and pro games.
Timbersaw 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)
×3
Brought whole by 14% of the 4,468 players counted at this position.
Mid (pos 2)
- ×5
Brought whole by 21% of the 1,224 players counted at this position.
Timbersaw 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
96%
87%
78%
75%
75%
71%
65%
40%
68 Divine+ games at this position.
Pro games
- 99%
- 98%
- 91%
- 91%
- 85%
- 73%
71%- 68%
224 pro games on this patch at this position, the newest counted most.
Mid (pos 2)
Divine+ players
- 88%
- 82%
- 82%
- 65%
- 65%
- 65%
- 53%
53%
17 Divine+ games at this position.
Pro games
- 94%
- 93%
- 91%
- 91%
- 90%
- 85%
- 83%
74%
26 pro games on this patch at this position, the newest counted most.
When Timbersaw 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaya | 13:42 | 12:03–15:36 | 65 |
| Blink Dagger | 18:30 | 15:28–23:19 | 44 |
| Kaya and Sange | 20:59 | 17:48–24:16 | 51 |
Timbersaw 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 Timbersaw
Heroes Timbersaw is strong against
Laning against Timbersaw
- At level 3, Timbersaw deals about 437 damage to a typical laner in 8 seconds of fighting, mostly through spell burst – more than 77 of the other 126 heroes (items not counted).
- Start a Quelling Blade: their Timbersaw uses trees.
Quick answers about Timbersaw
What is the best item build for Timbersaw?
Divine+ players at Offlane (pos 3) most often finish Kaya, Soul Ring, Magic Wand, Kaya and Sange.
What starting items should I buy on Timbersaw?
At Offlane (pos 3) the most common starting basket of recent pro and Divine+ players is Iron Branch, Gauntlets of Strength, Magic Stick, Tango.
Who counters Timbersaw?
In Divine+ drafts Timbersaw struggles most against Tinker, Pugna, Bloodseeker.
Which position is Timbersaw played in?
Mostly Offlane (pos 3): 79% of its Divine+ games with a recorded position.
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