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Viper build, counters and guide for Dota 2 7.41
Viper wins 49.2% of its 32,065 Divine+ games on patch 7.41f (games from 2026-09-15 to 2026-10-30). Viper is played as Mid (pos 2) in 49% of its 63 Divine+ games with a recorded position, and as Offlane (pos 3) in 33%. 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
Viper at a glance
| Divine+ win rate | 49.2% over 32,065 games |
|---|---|
| Main position | Mid (pos 2), Offlane (pos 3) |
| Primary attribute | Agility |
| Attack type | Ranged |
| Roles | Carry, Durable, Initiator, Disabler |
Viper abilities
The spells on the hero's ability bar and its innate ability, as the game lists them.
Which position Viper is played in
| Position | Share of Divine+ games | Divine+ tier | Pro tier · picked / banned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry (pos 1) | 6% | – | – |
| Mid (pos 2) | 49% | B | B · picked 4%, banned 24% |
| Offlane (pos 3) | 33% | C | A · picked 3%, banned 24% |
| Soft support (pos 4) | 6% | – | – |
| Hard support (pos 5) | 5% | – | – |
Share of the 63 Divine+ games with a recorded position (patch 7.41f). Tiers are this patch's tier list at that position, from Divine+ and pro games.
Viper starting items
The most common whole starting basket of recent pro and Divine+ players at each position, with the newest games counted most.
Mid (pos 2)
×2
×2
Brought whole by 28% of the 1,608 players counted at this position.
Offlane (pos 3)
- ×2
- ×2
Brought whole by 38% of the 739 players counted at this position.
Viper 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.
Mid (pos 2)
Divine+ players
64%
58%
48%
39%
39%
39%
36%
32%
31 Divine+ games at this position.
Pro games
- 89%
- 87%
74%- 74%
- 73%
- 53%
50%- 45%
83 pro games on this patch at this position, the newest counted most.
Offlane (pos 3)
Divine+ players
- 86%
- 67%
- 62%
- 57%
- 57%
57%
48%- 33%
21 Divine+ games at this position.
Pro games
- 100%
- 100%
- 90%
- 90%
- 90%
- 85%
67%
58%
36 pro games on this patch at this position, the newest counted most.
Viper 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 Viper
Laning against Viper
- At level 3, Viper deals about 762 damage to a typical laner in 8 seconds of fighting, mostly through damage over time – more than 124 of the other 126 heroes (items not counted).
- Bring extra regen against Viper.
Quick answers about Viper
What is the best item build for Viper?
Divine+ players at Mid (pos 2) most often finish Magic Wand, Boots of Travel, Dragon Lance, Force Staff.
What starting items should I buy on Viper?
At Mid (pos 2) the most common starting basket of recent pro and Divine+ players is Iron Branch, Circlet, Faerie Fire, Tango, Observer Ward.
Who counters Viper?
In Divine+ drafts Viper struggles most against Naga Siren, Phantom Lancer, Lycan.
Which position is Viper played in?
Mostly Mid (pos 2): 49% of its Divine+ games with a recorded position.
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