Razor counter and synergy picks
Pick Razor with Wraith King to increase win-rate from 49.1% to 54.1% or against Phantom Assassin to increase win-rate to 56.1% in Patch 7.39c.
Good with...
...based on stats [7.39c]
| Hero | Change in Win Rate ▼ |
|---|---|
5.0% | |
4.6% | |
4.4% | |
4.2% | |
3.8% | |
3.8% | |
3.7% | |
3.7% | |
3.5% | |
3.2% | |
3.1% | |
3.0% | |
3.0% | |
2.8% | |
2.8% |
...based on gameplay [7.39c]
Static Link's damage drain persists even during Disruption - it just doesn't do damage, while Eye of the Storm persits active even while Razor is affected by Disruption, providing Razor with a both offensive and defensive use for it. Demonic Purge is amazing for Razor to stick to his target of choice as it pierces Debuff Immunity.
Shadow Shaman provides hard lockdown with Shackles and Hex. These disables allow Razor to fully drain damage with Static Link. Mass Serpent Ward and Eye of the Storm combo for tower destruction. Together, they create high objective pressure and pick-off potential.
Grimstroke’s Ink Swell turns Razor into an unstoppable initiation tool. Soulbind allows Razor to chain Static Link on multiple targets. Phantom’s Embrace silences while Razor deals heavy chase damage. Their synergy peaks midgame where fights are chaotic.
Magic Missile sets up Razor’s Static Link for full duration. Wave of Terror reduces armor for Razor’s physical-focused abilities. Swap saves Razor from overextending or repositions key enemies. Both heroes support aggressive team compositions and fast fights.
Frost Shield absorbs damage while Razor stays in the frontline. Chain Frost bounces well when enemies cluster around Razor. Lich enables Razor to survive long enough for full damage drain. Together they win lanes and force fast-paced brawls.
Pugna’s Decrepify enables Razor to survive bursts during dives. Nether Ward punishes magical casters who target Razor. Life Drain heals Razor mid-fight while he chases opponents. Their synergy overwhelms squishy lineups early and midgame.
Disruptor traps enemies with Kinetic Field for Razor’s Static Link. Glimpse ensures no one escapes Razor’s chase range. Static Storm silences targets caught with Razor’s damage. They work together to dominate positioning-based fights.
Warlock drops Chaotic Offering to follow Razor’s long chases. Fatal Bonds multiplies Razor’s area damage with Eye of the Storm. Razor benefits from Warlock’s healing and long-range initiation. Both thrive in large 5v5 engagements.
Dark Seer’s Ion Shell boosts Razor’s early lane and brawl presence. Vacuum pulls enemies into Razor’s Plasma Field and Eye of the Storm. Surge increases Razor’s movement for easier Static Link initiations. Together, they punish slow and clustered heroes.
Tusk locks enemies down with Snowball and Ice Shards. These control tools allow Razor to get full damage drain. Razor’s movement lets him follow up Tusk’s initiation quickly. They excel at early tower dives and outnumbered skirmishes.
Clockwerk traps enemies in Power Cogs, perfect for Razor to link. Razor follows up with Plasma Field and Eye of the Storm inside confined areas. Hookshot starts fights that Razor can quickly join. They thrive in vision-based aggressive drafts.
...core items [7.39c]
A core 
Boots of Speed upgrade to improve your mobility and damage output during Static Link with attack speed and stats. Helps in both farming and lane control.
A core item to improve your damage, tankiness, and mana sustain to spam Plasma Field for farming and fighting.
A core item that improves your fighting and farming with increased DPS in an area. The Chain Lightning procs frequently with your high attack speed and attacks during Static Link. Gets upgraded to 
Mjollnir later in the game.
A core item that gives you mobility and damage through stats while making it more difficult for enemy heroes to kite you during Static Link. Also help survive in fights when playing against lockdown spells like Reverse Polarity, Duel, Berserkers Call.
An upgrade for 
Maelstrom to significantly increase your attack speed to have more DPS during Static Link. The Static Charge active also lets you split push lanes by applying it on creeps.
A core item to avoid most disables and silences on the enemy team to maintain your chase with Static Link and hit freely in fights. Also improves your right click damage and tankiness through HP pool and magic resistance.
A core item that lets you stay on top of enemy heroes with Static Link without relying on the slow from Plasma Field.
A core item that gives you tankiness and HP sustain through lifesteal and lets you turn the fight from low health. Also lets you dispel yourself when in trouble.
A core item to have more DPS during Static Link with attack speed and stats while boosting your tankiness with evasion and armor.
A late game pick up that to have double Eye of the Storm and 
Black King Bar in fights to significantly increasing your damage output. You can use the second ultimate while the first is running as they do their damage and armor reduction separately.
A core item for mid laners to gain some HP and mana sustain. Also allows the potential to make plays with power runes past the 6 minute mark.
Good against...
...based on stats [7.39c]
| Hero | Change in Win Rate ▼ |
|---|---|
7.0% | |
6.9% | |
6.7% | |
6.1% | |
5.8% | |
5.5% | |
5.5% | |
4.8% | |
4.6% | |
4.6% | |
4.1% | |
4.1% | |
4.0% | |
3.9% | |
3.6% |
...based on gameplay [7.39c]
Static Link keeps draining damage even if Razor is disarmed by Fate's Edict and the stolen damage cannot be dispelled with Fortune's End. All of Oracle's basic abilities trigger Storm Surge if they target Razor. Eye of the Storm's damage is physical and cannot be mitigated by Fate's Edict, while it's armor reducing debuff cannot be dispelled by Fortune's End.
Razor completely counters Troll Warlord's attack damage using Static Link. During duels, Razor steadily drains damage, nullifying Battle Trance effectiveness. Troll Warlord is kiteable and does not enjoy being slowed or repositioned. Razor can win both lane and late-game duels.
Tidehunter’s tankiness is negated by Razor’s consistent damage drain. Static Link ignores Kraken Shell and prevents him from doing much in fights. Razor avoids Ravage with movement speed boosts and smart positioning. Razor’s presence limits Tidehunter’s initiation power.
Razor ignores Visage’s Gravekeeper’s Cloak with constant right-clicks from Static Link. He also clears Familiars with Eye of the Storm rapidly. Razor is faster and more aggressive in fights, preventing Visage from kiting. Visage struggles in both lane and scaling matchup.
Razor drains damage from Spirit Bear, reducing its impact completely. Lone Druid cannot reposition fast enough to avoid Static Link. Razor punishes low mobility and wins teamfights through persistent chasing. Eye of the Storm helps take down both the hero and the bear.
Lifestealer’s rage duration is short, after which Razor re-engages freely. Static Link drains Lifestealer’s only damage source: physical attacks. Razor can kite and outlast Lifestealer’s all-in attempts. Razor scales better in teamfights and pushes faster.
Razor’s mobility prevents Dazzle from saving allies easily. Eye of the Storm punishes Dazzle’s positioning and fragile backline presence. Static Link makes the core target easier to finish even if Shallow Graved. Dazzle becomes an ineffective deterrent to Razor’s dive.
Oracle cannot stop Razor’s continuous damage even with False Promise. Razor punishes Oracle’s immobility and slow repositioning. Plasma Field hits Oracle regardless of invisibility or disengage attempts. Razor’s chase is relentless, outlasting even strong saves
Razor outdamages Night Stalker early before his peak fighting hours. During nighttime, Static Link limits Night Stalker’s impact in teamfights. Night Stalker’s silence cannot stop Razor’s movement or link channeling. Razor avoids being overwhelmed by sustained vision and positioning.
Razor does not offer many impactful spells for Rubick to steal. Even if Rubick steals Plasma Field, it does not scale well for him. Rubick’s low mobility makes him easy to run down with Eye of the Storm. Razor pressures Rubick in lane and during teamfights.
Razor drains Ursa’s damage before he gets a chance to stack Fury Swipes. Ursa relies heavily on physical attacks, which Razor counters. Razor can avoid prolonged fights with his speed and stay out of Enrage. Razor performs better in sustained engagements and lane pressure.
Bad against...
...based on stats [7.39c]
| Hero | Change in Win Rate ▲ |
|---|---|
-5.4% | |
-5.3% | |
-5.2% | |
-5.1% | |
-4.3% | |
-3.8% | |
-3.2% | |
-3.0% | |
-2.9% | |
-2.8% | |
-2.7% | |
-2.7% | |
-2.5% | |
-2.5% | |
-2.4% |
...based on gameplay [7.39c]
Primal Beast closes gaps quickly, making Razor’s kiting ineffective. Onslaught and Trample punish Razor’s lack of lockdown or escape. Razor gets interrupted before Static Link becomes impactful. Primal Beast snowballs easily through Razor’s weak early damage.
Queen of Pain out-ranges and out-pokes Razor in lane. Her Blink allows easy escapes from Static Link attempts. She builds magical burst damage that Razor cannot reduce. Razor is forced to waste Plasma Field just to stay relevant in fights.
Bloodseeker thrives on fast movement and punishes Razor’s chase attempts with Rupture. Razor cannot run without taking massive damage. Blood Rite zones Razor from using Static Link safely. Razor gets outpaced in tempo and punished in overextensions.
Enigma can farm freely against Razor and Black Hole stops all his mobility. Razor has no disables to stop Enigma from channeling. Eye of the Storm cannot break through Black Hole without external help. Enigma’s teamfight presence overshadows Razor in big engagements.
Arc Warden’s magnetic field nullifies Razor’s physical attacks. Tempest Double can bait out Static Link and abilities. Razor cannot lock down Arc Warden long enough to prevent split-push. Arc Warden wins through patience, poke, and map pressure.
Morphling can disengage and reposition faster than Razor can catch. Static Link gets dodged through Waveform or Attribute Shift. Morphling deals mixed damage and scales harder into late game. Razor’s lack of burst makes Morphling difficult to punish.
Anti-Mage avoids Static Link completely with Blink. Mana Break prevents Razor from casting spells consistently. Razor cannot chase Anti-Mage effectively and loses in split-push scenarios. In the late game, Anti-Mage scales far beyond Razor’s power peak.
Chen can heal allies through Razor’s damage over time. Summoned creeps tank Eye of the Storm and block Plasma Field. Razor’s single-target nature cannot overcome Chen’s team-based sustain. Chen thrives in fights Razor tries to isolate.
Weaver kites Razor easily and avoids Static Link with Shukuchi. Razor cannot chase or lockdown Weaver reliably. Time Lapse removes Razor’s chip damage and resets engagements. Razor gets outmaneuvered and outscaled over time.
Techies sets mines that punish Razor’s linear chasing. Razor often overextends and walks into Proximity Mines. Static Link does not stop Techies’ area control and zoning. Razor is vulnerable during fights and cannot burst Techies.
...counter items [7.39c]
Gives you movement speed to kite Razor and break Static Link as well as get out of Plasma Field range. Also counters the movement slow from Plasma Field.
Gives you movement speed to kite Razor and break Static Link as well as get out of Plasma Field range. Also counters the movement slow from Plasma Field.
Gives you HP sustain to stay in the lane and not get zoned by Razor's high damage from spells and right clicks.
Gives you tankiness to take less damage from Razor's right clicks and Eye of the Storm to trade HP more effectively. Also counters the armor reduction from Eye of the Storm.
Lets you reflect Static Link back onto Razor and render it completely ineffective.
Lets you kite Razor and break Static Link by putting some distance between him and yourself with Hurricane Thrust and hit him from range.
Lets you kite Razor by pushing yourself or an ally away from him to break Static Link and not get hit by Plasma Field.
Lets you kite Razor by protecting yourself or an ally against his right clicks through invisibility.
Lets you kite Razor by protecting yourself against his right clicks and Eye of the Storm in Ethereal form.
Lets you block Static Link to not have your damage drained and nullify Razor's kill potential.
Gives you an instant disable against Razor to burst him down in its duration before he can impact fights or drain your damage with Static Link.
Gives you an instant lockdown against Razor and burst him down with a possible chain stun before he can impact fights or drain your damage with Static Link.
Gives armor to your team and buildings to take less damage from Razor's right clicks and Eye of the Storm to nullify his kill and push potential.
Gives you armor and evasion to defend yourself against Razor's right clicks and Eye of the Storm with the tankiness and miss chance.
Bad with...
...based on stats [7.39c]
| Hero | Change in Win Rate ▲ |
|---|---|
-7.4% | |
-6.5% | |
-6.2% | |
-6.1% | |
-6.1% | |
-5.3% | |
-5.2% | |
-5.1% | |
-5.0% | |
-4.8% | |
-4.8% | |
-4.5% | |
-4.4% | |
-4.3% | |
-4.1% |
