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Ursa build, counters and guide for Dota 2 7.41
Ursa wins 50.3% of its 42,472 Divine+ games on patch 7.41f (games from 2026-09-15 to 2026-10-30). Ursa is played as Carry (pos 1) in 91% of its 107 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
Ursa at a glance
| Divine+ win rate | 50.3% over 42,472 games |
|---|---|
| Main position | Carry (pos 1) |
| Primary attribute | Agility |
| Attack type | Melee |
| Roles | Carry, Durable, Disabler |
Ursa abilities
The spells on the hero's ability bar and its innate ability, as the game lists them.
Which position Ursa is played in
| Position | Share of Divine+ games | Divine+ tier | Pro tier · picked / banned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry (pos 1) | 91% | A | A · picked 7%, banned 13% |
| Mid (pos 2) | 4% | – | – |
| Offlane (pos 3) | 4% | – | – |
Share of the 107 Divine+ games with a recorded position (patch 7.41f). Tiers are this patch's tier list at that position, from Divine+ and pro games.
Ursa 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 5,742 players counted at this position.
Ursa 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
94%
94%
81%
80%
75%
56%
45%
42%
97 Divine+ games at this position.
Pro games
- 99%
- 99%
- 88%
- 87%
- 80%
- 76%
59%- 56%
103 pro games on this patch at this position, the newest counted most.
When Ursa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Fury | 14:21 | 13:06–15:40 | 91 |
| Blink Dagger | 17:24 | 16:12–19:10 | 91 |
| Skull Basher | 22:45 | 20:34–25:18 | 79 |
| Black King Bar | 28:12 | 25:17–31:42 | 54 |
 Aghanim's Scepter | 28:54 | 25:24–33:20 | 30 |
| Sange | 31:11 | 26:25–35:03 | 41 |
Ursa 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 Ursa
Laning against Ursa
- At level 3, Ursa deals about 338 damage to a typical laner in 8 seconds of fighting, mostly through spell burst – more than 26 of the other 126 heroes (items not counted).
Quick answers about Ursa
What is the best item build for Ursa?
Divine+ players at Carry (pos 1) most often finish Battle Fury, Blink Dagger, Skull Basher, Phase Boots.
What starting items should I buy on Ursa?
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 Ursa?
In Divine+ drafts Ursa struggles most against Slardar, Spectre, Wraith King.
Which position is Ursa played in?
Mostly Carry (pos 1): 91% of its Divine+ games with a recorded position.
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