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Underlord build, counters and guide for Dota 2 7.41
Underlord wins 45.5% of its 34,111 Divine+ games on patch 7.41f (games from 2026-09-15 to 2026-10-30). Underlord is played as Offlane (pos 3) in 97% of its 117 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
Underlord at a glance
| Divine+ win rate | 45.5% over 34,111 games |
|---|---|
| Main position | Offlane (pos 3) |
| Primary attribute | Strength |
| Attack type | Melee |
| Roles | Support, Nuker, Disabler, Durable, Escape |
Underlord abilities
The spells on the hero's ability bar and its innate ability, as the game lists them.
Which position Underlord is played in
| Position | Share of Divine+ games | Divine+ tier | Pro tier · picked / banned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offlane (pos 3) | 97% | B | C · picked 4%, banned 7% |
| Hard support (pos 5) | 2% | – | – |
Share of the 117 Divine+ games with a recorded position (patch 7.41f). Tiers are this patch's tier list at that position, from Divine+ and pro games.
Underlord 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)
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×2
Brought whole by 8% of the 3,462 players counted at this position.
Underlord 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
78%
76%
74%
65%
47%
43%
41%
41%
113 Divine+ games at this position.
Pro games
- 99%
88%- 87%
- 73%
- 54%
54%
49%
45%
242 pro games on this patch at this position, the newest counted most.
When Underlord 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rod of Atos | 14:30 | 12:45–17:07 | 72 |
| Aghanim's Scepter | 22:15 | 18:01–26:32 | 84 |
 Pipe of Insight | 25:16 | 20:23–30:29 | 38 |
 Gleipnir | 30:41 | 27:04–34:08 | 33 |
| Shiva's Guard | 32:24 | 29:11–36:10 | 33 |
Underlord 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 Underlord
Heroes Underlord is strong against
Laning against Underlord
- At level 3, Underlord deals about 384 damage to a typical laner in 8 seconds of fighting, mostly through attacks – more than 44 of the other 126 heroes (items not counted).
Quick answers about Underlord
What is the best item build for Underlord?
Divine+ players at Offlane (pos 3) most often finish Soul Ring, Magic Wand, Aghanim's Scepter, Rod of Atos.
What starting items should I buy on Underlord?
At Offlane (pos 3) the most common starting basket of recent pro and Divine+ players is Iron Branch, Gauntlets of Strength, Quelling Blade, Tango.
Who counters Underlord?
In Divine+ drafts Underlord struggles most against Rubick, Lifestealer, Juggernaut.
Which position is Underlord played in?
Mostly Offlane (pos 3): 97% of its Divine+ games with a recorded position.
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