Pudge Counter Dota 2 2025: Heroes, Items and Matchups

Pudge Dota 2 counter stats: All the Pudge info you could want with counter picks, heroes counter, item counter, matchups and more!

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To counter Pudge in Dota 2, pick ranged heroes to harass him in lane and use Spirit Vessel or Ancient Apparition to cut his regen. Silence or stun before he initiates, and avoid fighting near trees or fog. Maintain vision to dodge hooks, and use Force Staff or Blink to escape Dismember.

Find Heroes To Counter Pudge

Below is a list of heroes weaker and stronger than Pudge.

Conclusion: Heroes that can counter Pudge include: Abaddon, Anti Mage, Bristleback, Bounty Hunter, Doom, Legion Commander.

Find Items To Counter Pudge

Prioritize choosing items to counter Pudge such as: Lotus Orb, Force Staff, Manta Style, Diffusal Blade, Glimmer Cape, Eul’s Scepter of Divinity.

Find Tips To Counter Pudge ?

Pick ranged heroes to harass in lane.

Break his passive regen with Spirit Vessel or AA.

Silence or stun before he initiates.

Avoid fighting near trees or fog.

Wards and sentries can prevent sneaky hooks.

Maintain vision to dodge hooks.

Use force staff or blink to escape Dismember.

Pudge Matchups

Pudge Vs…

Abaddon	Win rate: 43.89% Game: 272,157
Anti Mage	Win rate: 47.96% Game: 331,682
Bristleback	Win rate: 49.28% Game: 201,164
Bounty Hunter	Win rate: 52.57% Game: 250,107
Doom	Win rate: 50.01% Game: 163,242
Legion Commander	Win rate: 52.74% Game: 339,257
Crystal Maiden	Win rate: 52.05% Game: 318,903
Drow Ranger	Win rate: 49.27% Game: 326,690
Sniper	Win rate: 52.36% Game: 490,443
Spectre	Win rate: 52.51% Game: 227,276
Tinker	Win rate: 54.02% Game: 76,332
Zeus	Win rate: 49.15% Game: 336,558