Timbersaw win rate by rank
Timbersaw's base win rate is 44.5% across all ranks. The skill-bracket spread shows how much the hero scales with MMR:
Pro scene: 13k picks on Dotabuff, 14% ban rate in high ranks. A low win rate — the hero demands mechanical skill.
Umbrella scripts for Timbersaw
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 10 scripts are included in every plan.
Key Timbersaw combos
Timbersaw plays in mid / offlane. 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 Timbersaw with binds for every script is on the CFG page. Import by code in one click via Cloud → Add By Code.
Timbersaw item build
Current meta build (OpenDota data):
- Starting: Tango, Iron Branch × 3, Healing Salve.
- Early: Magic Wand, Power Treads, Hood of Defiance.
- Core items: Blink Dagger, Pipe / Crimson Guard, Aghanim's Scepter.
- Late game: Shiva's Guard, Refresher Orb, Heart.
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.
Timbersaw counter-picks
Which heroes win and lose against Timbersaw (live OpenDota matchups):
| Type | Heroes |
|---|---|
| Timbersaw counters | Venomancer · Windranger · Brewmaster · Juggernaut · Grimstroke |
| Counters Timbersaw | Grimstroke · Gyrocopter |
| Synergizes with | Ring Master · Dark Willow |
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.
Timbersaw FAQ
Is Timbersaw hard to play?
Yes, Timbersaw 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 Timbersaw?
Timber Chain Prediction and Chain + Whirling Combo are the two core ones. The first handles timber chain aimed at predicted target position, the second — timber chain pull then whirling death burst. The full list of 10 scripts is in the "Umbrella scripts" section above.
Which position should Timbersaw play?
Timbersaw plays in mid / offlane. A flexible role; in the current meta it works both on the lane and roaming.
Is it safe to use scripts on Timbersaw?
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 Timbersaw?
A ready config with binds for all 10 scripts is on the Configs page. Import by code via Cloud → Add By Code.