Mars win rate by rank
Mars's base win rate is 45.5% across all ranks. The skill-bracket spread shows how much the hero scales with MMR:
Pro scene: 27k picks on Dotabuff, 13% ban rate in high ranks. A low win rate — the hero demands mechanical skill.
Umbrella scripts for Mars
The main goal is to automate farm and focus in a fight. Umbrella scripts bind complex chains to one key, lead by target coordinates, and cast finishers the moment a kill is guaranteed. All 11 scripts are included in every plan.
Update — September 15, 2026: Fixed: the hero did not move into spear position when his speed matched the target’s, and wasted an extra ability because of a wrong kill check. Full change list.
Key Mars combos
Mars plays as a carry (Pos 1). The main chains Umbrella automates:
- Burst combo: instant control + damage on one key via Combo Builder.
- Finish: auto-cast the ultimate when target HP drops below a computed threshold via Kill Stealer.
- Auto-farm: last-hit + deny via Last-Hit and wave block at the start via Crip Blocker.
- Evade: Blink, BKB or Eul on an incoming skillshot via Dodger.
A ready config for Mars with binds for every script is on the CFG page. Import by code in one click via Cloud → Add By Code.
Mars item build
Current meta build (OpenDota data):
- Starting: Tango, Quelling Blade, Stout Shield, Healing Salve.
- Early: Power Treads, Magic Wand, Bracer.
- Core items: Battlefury / Echo Sabre, BKB, Assault Cuirass.
- Late game: Heart of Tarrasque, Satanic, Abyssal Blade.
Item Auto-Use (an Umbrella module) casts Magic Wand at HP < 40%, BKB before an enemy magical initiation, Glimmer / Lotus on a targeted cast. An inventory slot frees up for what really matters.
Mars counter-picks
Which heroes win and lose against Mars (live OpenDota matchups):
| Type | Heroes |
|---|---|
| Mars counters | Vengeful Spirit · Enigma · Nature's Prophet · Oracle · Mirana |
| Counters Mars | Medusa · Visage · Jakiro · Rubick |
| Synergizes with | Kunkka · Dazzle |
In the map hack you see dangerous heroes approaching in advance and can prepare a counter-initiation — e.g., BKB before the enemy enters combo range.
Mars FAQ
Is Mars hard to play?
Yes, Mars demands mechanical skill — most players below Ancient sit at 45–48% win rate. Umbrella automates cast timing and finishing — the learning curve gets 2–3× faster.
Which Umbrella scripts matter most for Mars?
Spear of Mars Prediction and Arena of Blood Auto-Place are the two core ones. The first handles leads enemy position for spear of mars, the second — places arena of blood on enemy cluster. The full list of 11 scripts is in the "Umbrella scripts" section above.
Which position should Mars play?
Mars plays as a carry (Pos 1). Pos 1 — farm priority, the late game decides.
Is it safe to use scripts on Mars?
Scripts are a gray area. Umbrella uses a spoofer for HWID masking and cloud configs to reduce the risk. More — "Is cheating bannable".
Where do I get a ready config for Mars?
A ready config with binds for all 11 scripts is on the Configs page. Import by code via Cloud → Add By Code.