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Wraith King build, counters and guide for Dota 2 7.41
Wraith King wins 52.8% of its 51,510 Divine+ games on patch 7.41f (games from 2026-09-15 to 2026-10-30). Wraith King is played as Carry (pos 1) in 53% of its 123 Divine+ games with a recorded position, and as Offlane (pos 3) in 44%. 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
Wraith King at a glance
| Divine+ win rate | 52.8% over 51,510 games |
|---|---|
| Main position | Carry (pos 1), Offlane (pos 3) |
| Primary attribute | Strength |
| Attack type | Melee |
| Roles | Carry, Support, Durable, Disabler, Initiator |
Wraith King abilities
The spells on the hero's ability bar and its innate ability, as the game lists them.
Which position Wraith King is played in
| Position | Share of Divine+ games | Divine+ tier | Pro tier · picked / banned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry (pos 1) | 53% | A | – |
| Mid (pos 2) | 2% | – | – |
| Offlane (pos 3) | 44% | A | – |
Share of the 123 Divine+ games with a recorded position (patch 7.41f). Tiers are this patch's tier list at that position, from Divine+ and pro games.
Wraith King 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 19% of the 1,673 players counted at this position.
Offlane (pos 3)
- ×2
Brought whole by 11% of the 1,432 players counted at this position.
Wraith King 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
91%
86%
83%
72%
40%
38%
37%
29%
65 Divine+ games at this position.
Pro games
- 85%
- 77%
- 77%
- 76%
51%- 46%
- 41%
36%
14 pro games on this patch at this position, the newest counted most.
Offlane (pos 3)
Divine+ players
- 93%
- 85%
- 83%
- 65%
- 50%
30%- 26%
24%
54 Divine+ games at this position.
Pro games
- 88%
- 84%
- 78%
- 71%
61%- 59%
- 56%
49%
10 pro games on this patch at this position, the newest counted most.
When Wraith King 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiance | 16:11 | 14:57–17:53 | 54 |
| Blink Dagger | 20:25 | 18:47–22:46 | 56 |
Offlane (pos 3)
| Item | Median | Middle half | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiance | 17:13 | 15:48–18:24 | 35 |
| Blink Dagger | 20:56 | 18:41–22:23 | 45 |
Wraith King 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 Wraith King
Heroes Wraith King is strong against
Laning against Wraith King
- At level 3, Wraith King deals about 444 damage to a typical laner in 8 seconds of fighting, mostly through attacks – more than 81 of the other 126 heroes (items not counted).
Quick answers about Wraith King
What is the best item build for Wraith King?
Divine+ players at Carry (pos 1) most often finish Phase Boots, Blink Dagger, Radiance, Magic Wand.
What starting items should I buy on Wraith King?
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 Wraith King?
In Divine+ drafts Wraith King struggles most against Phantom Lancer, Alchemist, Undying.
Which position is Wraith King played in?
Mostly Carry (pos 1): 53% of its Divine+ games with a recorded position.
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