Who Huskar statistically beats
Top 7 enemies with a positive win rate for Huskar (matchup edge over +1.5%):
| Hero | Edge | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Legion Commander | +8.3% | STR · Carry / Disabler |
| Tinker | +8.0% | INT · Carry / Nuker |
| Underlord | +7.9% | STR · Support / Nuker |
| Shadow Shaman | +7.8% | INT · Support / Pusher |
| Mars | +7.6% | STR · Carry / Initiator |
| Monkey King | +7.3% | AGI · Carry / Escape |
| Phantom Lancer | +6.9% | AGI · Carry / Escape |
These opponents are regularly caught by Huskar's kit. If they're on the enemy team — focus them in fights.
Who counters Huskar
Top 7 heroes Huskar has the hardest time against:
| Hero | Deficit | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ancient Apparition | -8.0% | INT · Support / Disabler |
| Enchantress | -7.9% | INT · Support / Pusher |
| Oracle | -7.7% | INT · Support / Nuker |
| Arc Warden | -7.6% | ALL · Carry / Escape |
| Lich | -7.4% | INT · Support / Nuker |
| Queen of Pain | -7.3% | INT · Carry / Nuker |
| Crystal Maiden | -7.2% | INT · Support / Disabler |
If the enemy first-picked one of these five — consider swapping Huskar for another hero, or pair a save support (see synergies below).
Item counters against Huskar
When Huskar is on the enemy team, these items give your team a chance to claw back a draft deficit:
- Force Staff — kite and save within the initiation range.
- Lotus Orb — reflects a targeted cast, an active dispel.
- Eul's Scepter — cyclone, interrupts a cast, disables.
Umbrella's Item Auto-Use module casts save items automatically — Glimmer / Lotus / Ghost on an incoming Huskar cast.
Best synergies for Huskar
Heroes worth pairing with Huskar (by neutral matchup diff and role):
- Dazzle — Support
- Io — Support
- Keeper of the Light — Support
- Kunkka — Carry
- Ring Master — Support
Draft-phase tip
Draft phase: ban ranged carries (especially Drow / Sniper / Medusa) or pick a gap-closer for your pos 5.
With Umbrella's Info Screen you see enemies approaching through the fog — time to prepare BKB or Linken's before the initiation.
FAQ
Where does the matchup data come from?
The live OpenDota feed — the official public Dota 2 stats API. Updated daily across millions of ranked games.
How seriously should I take a 1.5% diff?
At low ranks (Herald–Crusader) skill gap matters more than the matchup. From Ancient up, +3% is a noticeable edge. At Divine and above — every tenth of a percent counts.
Can you win against a counter-pick?
Yes. A counter-pick is a statistic, not a verdict. With the right build (see item counters above) and a save support you can claw it back. More — in "What are counter-picks".
Where do I get auto-combo for Huskar?
On the Huskar guide — the "Umbrella scripts" section. A ready config with binds — in CFG.