Who Phantom Assassin statistically beats
Top 7 enemies with a positive win rate for Phantom Assassin (matchup edge over +1.5%):
| Hero | Edge | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dawnbreaker | +8.7% | STR · Carry / Durable |
| Bristleback | +8.6% | STR · Carry / Durable |
| Treant Protector | +8.0% | STR · Support / Initiator |
| Shadow Shaman | +7.9% | INT · Support / Pusher |
| Sven | +7.4% | STR · Carry / Disabler |
| Tiny | +7.3% | STR · Carry / Nuker |
| Lion | +7.2% | INT · Support / Disabler |
These opponents are regularly caught by Phantom Assassin's kit. If they're on the enemy team — focus them in fights.
Who counters Phantom Assassin
Top 7 heroes Phantom Assassin has the hardest time against:
| Hero | Deficit | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ursa | -8.0% | AGI · Carry / Durable |
| Mirana | -7.8% | AGI · Carry / Support |
| Queen of Pain | -7.5% | INT · Carry / Nuker |
| Anti-Mage | -7.4% | AGI · Carry / Escape |
| Enchantress | -7.3% | INT · Support / Pusher |
| Winter Wyvern | -7.0% | INT · Support / Disabler |
| Sand King | -6.8% | ALL · Initiator / Disabler |
If the enemy first-picked one of these five — consider swapping Phantom Assassin for another hero, or pair a save support (see synergies below).
Item counters against Phantom Assassin
When Phantom Assassin is on the enemy team, these items give your team a chance to claw back a draft deficit:
- Ghost Scepter — physical immunity for 4 seconds, kites the carry.
- Heaven's Halberd — disarm.
- Force Staff — pushes an ally / yourself out of the initiation range.
- Blade Mail — reflects 100% of damage for 4.5 seconds.
Umbrella's Item Auto-Use module casts save items automatically — Glimmer / Lotus / Ghost on an incoming Phantom Assassin cast.
Best synergies for Phantom Assassin
Heroes worth pairing with Phantom Assassin (by neutral matchup diff and role):
- Dark Willow — Support
- Kunkka — Carry
- Omniknight — Support
- Skywrath Mage — Support
- Visage — Support
Draft-phase tip
A balanced team — pick universal answers (Tide, Magnus, a BKB carry).
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 Phantom Assassin?
On the Phantom Assassin guide — the "Umbrella scripts" section. A ready config with binds — in CFG.