Who Wraith King statistically beats
Top 7 enemies with a positive win rate for Wraith King (matchup edge over +1.5%):
| Hero | Edge | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Luna | +9.0% | AGI · Carry / Nuker |
| Mirana | +8.8% | AGI · Carry / Support |
| Bloodseeker | +8.1% | AGI · Carry / Disabler |
| Morphling | +8.1% | AGI · Carry / Escape |
| Dragon Knight | +8.0% | STR · Carry / Pusher |
| Ember Spirit | +7.2% | AGI · Carry / Escape |
| Ursa | +6.9% | AGI · Carry / Durable |
These opponents are regularly caught by Wraith King's kit. If they're on the enemy team — focus them in fights.
Who counters Wraith King
Top 7 heroes Wraith King has the hardest time against:
| Hero | Deficit | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ogre Magi | -7.8% | STR · Support / Nuker |
| Vengeful Spirit | -7.5% | AGI · Support / Initiator |
| Tusk | -7.3% | STR · Initiator / Disabler |
| Dark Seer | -7.1% | INT · Initiator / Escape |
| Disruptor | -6.9% | INT · Support / Disabler |
| Oracle | -6.5% | INT · Support / Nuker |
| Silencer | -6.5% | INT · Carry / Support |
If the enemy first-picked one of these five — consider swapping Wraith King for another hero, or pair a save support (see synergies below).
Item counters against Wraith King
When Wraith King is on the enemy team, these items give your team a chance to claw back a draft deficit:
- Force Staff — kite and save within the initiation range.
- Lotus Orb — reflects a targeted cast, an active dispel.
- Eul's Scepter — cyclone, interrupts a cast, disables.
- Linken's Sphere — blocks the first targeted cast (Hex, Doom).
- 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 Wraith King cast.
Best synergies for Wraith King
Heroes worth pairing with Wraith King (by neutral matchup diff and role):
- Beastmaster — Initiator
- Bounty Hunter — Escape
- Doom — Carry
- Elder Titan — Initiator
- Juggernaut — Carry
Draft-phase tip
If Wraith King is picked first — respond with a mobile hero that has an escape ability.
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 Wraith King?
On the Wraith King guide — the "Umbrella scripts" section. A ready config with binds — in CFG.