Skywrath Mage Counter Dota 2 2025: Heroes, Items and Matchups

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

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To counter Skywrath Mage in Dota 2, pressure him early since he’s very squishy. Pick gap-closing or tanky heroes to withstand his harass. Build magic resistance or BKB to survive his nukes and silence. Silence or disable him first, and position well to dodge Mystic Flare.

Find Heroes To Counter Skywrath Mage

Below is a list of heroes weaker and stronger than Skywrath Mage.

Conclusion: Heroes that can counter Skywrath Mage include: Anti-Mage, Huskar, Abaddon, Pugna, Nyx Assassin, Wraith King.

Find Tips To Counter Skywrath Mage ?

Heroes with gap-closing (e.g., Storm, PA) can destroy him.

Pick tanky heroes who shrug off early harass.

Build magic resistance items (Pipe, Hood, Cloak).

Get BKB or Lotus Orb to counter silence/nukes.

Silence him first to stop his combo.

Position smartly to dodge Mystic Flare.

Gank him early – he’s extremely squishy.

Skywrath Mage Matchups

Skywrath Mage Vs..

Anti Mage	Win rate: 46.52% Game: 118,389
Huskar	Win rate: 51.49% Game: 42,842
Abaddon	Win rate: 40.88% Game: 70,395
Pugna	Win rate: 50.50% Game: 50,275
Nyx Assassin	Win rate: 48.85% Game: 54,255
Wraith King	Win rate: 46.18% Game: 70,721
Timbersaw	Win rate: 49.48% Game: 48,992
Storm Spirit	Win rate: 52.01% Game: 40,614
Enchantress	Win rate: 53.53% Game: 24,299
Alchemist	Win rate: 52.50% Game: 22,372
Vengeful Spirit	Win rate: 44.69% Game: 99,889
Winter Wyvern	Win rate: 48.28% Game: 41,157