Position 5 overview
Pos 5 (Hard Support) is a defensive support for the pos 1 carry. A heavy wards router, babysitting the first 10 minutes of the lane.
Skywrath is a pos 5 burst support with the Mystic Flare ultimate.
Game phases on this position
| Lane | Lane phase 0-10 minutes. You protect the pos 1 carry. Stack rocks every 53 seconds, place wards from 1:30, protect against the enemy's first gank. |
| Mid-game | Mid-game 10-25 minutes. Protecting the pos 1 carry from enemy ganks. Deep ward spending — vision at key map points. |
| Late | Late 25+ minutes. Protecting the carry from enemy initiation. Force Staff + Glimmer + Lotus + Aeon Disk — the standard. |
Build and key spike
The main window is 15 min · Aether + Force. 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 Skywrath Mage guide page in the "Item build" section.
Umbrella modules for this position
- Dodger — predicts incoming casts, saves fragile supports.
- 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 Skywrath Mage on other positions?
Yes. Most heroes are played on several positions. See other Skywrath Mage position guides in the navigation or on the hero guide page.
What's Skywrath Mage's win rate on pos 5?
By OpenDota data the win rate on this position is close to the average (48.4%) — the exact per-position figure updates daily. At high ranks effectiveness depends on knowing the matchups.
Is the position suitable for beginners?
Pos 5 requires active roaming and ward control. For your first 50 games on a hero, it's better to pick pos 5.
Where do I get a ready config?
In the CFG section — ready script builds with binds for Skywrath Mage. One-click import by code.