Position 1 overview
Pos 1 (Hard Carry) is the team's main farm hero. It stands on the safe lane with the pos 5 support, banks farm in the first 15 minutes and becomes the late-game finisher.
Anti-Mage is a pos 1 carry, a late-game win condition with Manta + BF + BKB.
Game phases on this position
| Lane | Lane phase 0-10 minutes. You stand under the tower on the safe lane, denying your pos 5's creeps to keep the equilibrium. The main task — get 50+ last hits by minute 10. |
| Mid-game | Mid-game 10-25 minutes. You close Power Treads + the first core item (Battle Fury / Mjollnir / Diffusal). You help the team in fights only once the build is ready. |
| Late | Late 25+ minutes. A full build of 5-6 items. Pushing through the high ground, a Roshan attempt after a big teamfight win. |
Build and key spike
The main window is 25 min · Battle Fury + Manta. Before this timing it's important not to give away extra deaths and to keep a steady farm.
The full hero build is on the Anti-Mage guide page in the "Item build" section.
Umbrella modules for this position
- Last-Hit Helper — stabilizes the farm phase, +50-100 GPM on pos 1-2.
- Info Screen — enemy approach through the fog, critical for all roles.
- Item Auto-Use — auto-cast BKB / Glimmer / Force on trigger.
FAQ
Can you play Anti-Mage on other positions?
Yes. Most heroes are played on several positions. See other Anti-Mage position guides in the navigation or on the hero guide page.
What's Anti-Mage's win rate on pos 1?
By OpenDota data the win rate on this position is close to the average (47.9%) — the exact per-position figure updates daily. At high ranks effectiveness depends on knowing the matchups.
Is the position suitable for beginners?
Pos 1 requires good farm and an understanding of power spikes. For your first 50 games on a hero, it's better to pick pos 1.
Where do I get a ready config?
In the CFG section — ready script builds with binds for Anti-Mage. One-click import by code.