Shadow Fiend Dota 2 Counter Picking Learn Dota 2 Try to improve counter picking skills

Counterpicking is one of the most overrated tactics in Dota 2.

Many "Counterpicks" Aren't Counterpicks

  • Myth: They have Riki, therefore I should pick Bounty Hunter or Slardar so we have vision of him.
  • Reality: A smart player isn't going to auto attack some creeps, then initiate on you so you have time to (a) see him, (b) cast your true sight ult. Reactionary/Premeditated ults like Amplify Damage and Track won't prevent a Riki from initiating onto you, using cloud to silence, and ripping you apart. Only good team play, map awareness, and use of Sentry WardSentry Wards/ Gem of True Sight Gem will help.
And because I know Dota community is nit-picky:  Amplify Damage/Track/Dust of AppearanceDust/Etc. can help if you are on the offensive, and ganking a braindead Riki with no map awareness that's farming the lane.