Lich counter and synergy picks
Pick Lich with Vengeful Spirit to increase win-rate from 52.8% to 59.1% or against Monkey King to increase win-rate to 59.6% in Patch 7.39b.
Good with...
...based on stats [7.39b]
| Hero | Change in Win Rate ▼ |
|---|---|
6.2% | |
6.1% | |
5.8% | |
4.6% | |
4.5% | |
4.1% | |
3.8% | |
3.8% | |
3.2% | |
2.9% | |
2.9% | |
2.8% | |
2.7% | |
2.6% | |
2.5% |
...based on gameplay [7.39b]
Grimstroke enables Lich to double cast most of his spells, especially his Chain Frost, for devastating amounts of damage as Soul Bind keeps the affected heroes close enough for the Chain Frosts to keep bouncing between them.
Axe is both a great target for Frost Shield as he tends to run in first, as well as being up to set up multiple enemies with his Berserkers Call for a devastating Chain Frost. The two pair well in lane being melee/ranged and have all 3 damage types between them (Magical, Physical and Pure).
Song of the Siren is amazing for setting up Lich to position his Ice Spire, buff up an ally with Frost Shield and most importantly do devastating amounts of damage with Chain Frost.
Magnus is both a great target for Frost Shield as he tends to run in first, as well as being up to set up multiple enemies with his RP or Skewer for a devastating Chain Frost. The two pair well in lane being melee/ranged and Magnus can server as a natural front-liner for Lich.
Tide is both a great target for Frost Shield as he tends to run in first, as well as being up to set up multiple enemies with his Ravage for a devastating Chain Frost. The two pair well in lane being melee/ranged and Tide can server as a natural front-liner for Lich.
Wyvern can set up multiple heroes with her Winter's Curse for Lich to follow up with a devastating Chain Frost.
...core items [7.39b]
A core 
Boots of Speed upgrade that provides HP sustain and high movement speed to get in range for your aggressive and defensive spells. Can be upgraded to 
Boots of Bearing later in the game.
A defensive item that lets you or a teammate become invisible and get out of trouble. Works well to sneak close to enemy heroes and lock them down with Sinister Gaze. Also provides a damage barrier that is particularly useful against heavy magic damage lineups.
A core item for extra control in teamfights and have potential to burst a secluded enemy hero with Chain Frost.
A core mobility item to close the gap on enemy heroes and lock them down with Sinister Gaze. Also lets you push yourself or one of your allies away from trouble.
A core item to have AoE lockdown with Sinister Gaze. Also lets you cast all your other abilities and items while channeling Sinister Gaze.
A core item to quickly close the gap on enemy heroes and lock them down with Sinister Gaze. Also works well with 
Aghanim's Shard to burst a secluded enemy hero with Chain Frost.
A late game pick up that makes you extremely potent in teamfights with double Chain Frost. Be careful about your mana pool when you are looking to cast your ultimate twice with Refresher.
Good against...
...based on stats [7.39b]
| Hero | Change in Win Rate ▼ |
|---|---|
6.8% | |
6.7% | |
6.2% | |
6.0% | |
5.7% | |
5.0% | |
4.6% | |
4.5% | |
4.4% | |
4.1% | |
4.1% | |
4.0% | |
4.0% | |
3.6% | |
2.9% |
...based on gameplay [7.39b]
Lich's toolkit is amazing against a Meepo and his clones. Chain Frost is a kill threat for the majority of the game as soon it is available, Much of Meepo's damage comes from his clone's attacks, which are all affected by both Frost Nova and Frost Shield, by either reducing their attack speed, mobility or physical damage, while additionally packing AOE damage to help clear them.
Lich can use his many low cooldown slows trough Frost Nova, Frost Shield, Ice Spire to kite the Spirit Bear, while providing physical damage resistance and attack speed slow. Chain Frost can wipe both the Bear and LD if they get too close to each other.
Lich's toolkit is amazing against a CK and his Phantasm Illusions. Chain Frost is a kill threat for the majority of the game as soon it is available, Much of CK's damage comes from his Illusions' attacks, which are all affected by both Frost Nova and Frost Shield, by either reducing their attack speed, mobility or physical damage, while additionally packing AOE damage to help clear them.
Lich's toolkit is amazing against a TB and his Illusions. Chain Frost is a kill threat for the majority of the game as soon it is available, Much of TB's damage comes from his Illusions' attacks, which are all affected by both Frost Nova and Frost Shield, by either reducing their attack speed, mobility or physical damage, while additionally packing AOE damage to help clear them.
Io utilizes Tether to stay close to an ally and empower them, which make the both of them perfect targets for Chain Frost. Sinister Gaze can cancel an Io Tethering to his ally mid air.
Lich's toolkit is amazing against a BM and his summons. Chain Frost is a kill threat for the majority of the game as soon it is available, Much of BM's damage comes from his Summons' attacks, which are all affected by both Frost Nova and Frost Shield, by either reducing their attack speed, mobility or physical damage, while additionally packing AOE damage to help clear them.
Bad against...
...based on stats [7.39b]
| Hero | Change in Win Rate ▲ |
|---|---|
-4.5% | |
-4.4% | |
-4.1% | |
-4.0% | |
-3.6% | |
-3.3% | |
-3.0% | |
-2.9% | |
-2.8% | |
-2.8% | |
-2.7% | |
-2.7% | |
-2.6% | |
-2.2% | |
-2.2% |
...based on gameplay [7.39b]
Wraith King can survive trough Lich's damage with Reincarnation. He further provide this protection to his team with Aghanim's Scepter and can soak up Chain Frost bounces with his many Bone Guard skeletons.
Shadow Demon can dispel Frost Shield with Fortune's End and save an ally from Chain frost with his False Promise or Fate's Edict.
Shadow Demon can dispel Frost Shield with Demonic Purge and save an ally from Chain frost with his Disruption. Even if an ally is caught out Disseminate can be used to return much of Lich's damage back to his team.
Ringmaster can save an ally with Escape Act from Lich's vast amounts of Magical damage or by interrupting Sinister Gaze.
Stampede is amazing at disengaging Centaur's entire team from Chain Frost as it negates all the many slows that Lich's toolkit utilizes to keep his enemies close.
OD can save an ally with Astral Imprisonment from Lich's vast amounts of Magical damage or by interrupting Sinister Gaze.
...counter items [7.39b]
Helps you sustain HP and mana as Lich frequently uses his spells to harass, set up kills, and secure last hits.
Gives you HP sustain to stay in the lane and not get zoned by Lich's high damage from spells and right clicks.
Gives you movement speed to close the gap on Lich as well as counter the movement slow from Frost Blast, Frost Shield, and Chain Frost.
Gives you movement speed to close the gap on Lich as well as counter the movement slow from Frost Blast, Frost Shield, and Chain Frost.
Gives HP sustain to you and your ally to stay in the lane and not get zoned by Lich's high damage from spells and right clicks.
Lets you absorb a massive instance of damage from Frost Blast and Chain Frost.
Gives you magic resistance to significantly reduce the damage taken from Lich's magic heavy toolkit.
Gives you HP sustain to stay in the lane and not get zoned by Lich's high damage from spells and right clicks.
Lets you reflect all of Lich's high damage spells. Particularly useful to cast Chain Frost back onto Lich and possibly do massive damage in fights.
Gives you and your team magic resistance and barrier to significantly reduce the damage taken from Lich's magic heavy toolkit.
Gives you magic resistance to significantly reduce the damage taken from Lich's magic heavy toolkit.
Lets you reflect damage back onto Lich and possibly kill him particularly from the high damage of multiple Chain Frost bounces.
Gives you debuff immunity and magic resistance to avoid the Lich's control spells as well as reduce the damage taken from his magic heavy toolkit.
Gives you magic resistance and barrier to significantly reduce the damage taken from Lich's magic heavy toolkit as well as save yourself or an ally caught by Sinister Gaze.
Gives you a repositioning tool to isolate your ally targeted by Chain Frost by pushing them away from your team so that the Lich ultimate does not bounce.
Lets you dispel Frost Shield off your target to reduce their tankiness and catch up to them.
Bad with...
...based on stats [7.39b]
| Hero | Change in Win Rate ▲ |
|---|---|
-6.5% | |
-6.1% | |
-5.5% | |
-5.2% | |
-4.7% | |
-4.7% | |
-4.5% | |
-4.5% | |
-4.4% | |
-4.0% | |
-3.8% | |
-3.8% | |
-3.7% | |
-3.6% | |
-3.5% |
