Who Templar Assassin statistically beats
Top 7 enemies with a positive win rate for Templar Assassin (matchup edge over +1.5%):
| Hero | Edge | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chaos Knight | +9.0% | STR · Carry / Disabler |
| Clockwerk | +9.0% | STR · Initiator / Disabler |
| Bristleback | +8.9% | STR · Carry / Durable |
| Meepo | +8.5% | AGI · Carry / Escape |
| Undying | +8.5% | STR · Support / Durable |
| Ember Spirit | +8.4% | AGI · Carry / Escape |
| Anti-Mage | +8.3% | AGI · Carry / Escape |
These opponents are regularly caught by Templar Assassin's kit. If they're on the enemy team — focus them in fights.
Who counters Templar Assassin
Top 7 heroes Templar Assassin has the hardest time against:
| Hero | Deficit | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Silencer | -8.0% | INT · Carry / Support |
| Gyrocopter | -7.7% | AGI · Carry / Nuker |
| Mirana | -7.5% | AGI · Carry / Support |
| Drow Ranger | -7.1% | AGI · Carry / Disabler |
| Grimstroke | -7.0% | INT · Support / Nuker |
| Luna | -6.2% | AGI · Carry / Nuker |
| Bloodseeker | -6.1% | AGI · Carry / Disabler |
If the enemy first-picked one of these five — consider swapping Templar Assassin for another hero, or pair a save support (see synergies below).
Item counters against Templar Assassin
When Templar Assassin is on the enemy team, these items give your team a chance to claw back a draft deficit:
- Heaven's Halberd — a 4-second disarm. Stops right-click damage.
- Crimson Guard — area physical-damage block.
- Solar Crest — reduces target armor and damage, buffs an ally.
Umbrella's Item Auto-Use module casts save items automatically — Glimmer / Lotus / Ghost on an incoming Templar Assassin cast.
Best synergies for Templar Assassin
Heroes worth pairing with Templar Assassin (by neutral matchup diff and role):
- Lich — Support
- Omniknight — Support
- Wraith King — Carry
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 Templar Assassin?
On the Templar Assassin guide — the "Umbrella scripts" section. A ready config with binds — in CFG.