Sniper counter and synergy picks
Pick Sniper with Wraith King to increase win-rate from 48.1% to 55.9% or against Monkey King to increase win-rate to 55.6% in Patch 7.39b.
Good with...
...based on stats [7.39b]
| Hero | Change in Win Rate ▼ |
|---|---|
7.8% | |
7.0% | |
4.2% | |
3.9% | |
3.8% | |
3.6% | |
3.5% | |
3.4% | |
3.1% | |
3.0% | |
2.7% | |
2.6% | |
2.6% | |
2.5% | |
2.5% |
...based on gameplay [7.39b]
Sniper and Mars work well together because Mars can initiate fights with Blink Dagger and trap enemies in his Arena of Blood, locking them down for Sniper to safely deal damage from afar. Mars’ control creates space for Sniper to position and output consistent damage without being threatened
Ogre Magi can be a frontline tank for Sniper, providing slows and disables to control enemies. His Bloodlust boosts Sniper’s movement and attack speed, making them a strong and effective duo in fights.
Abaddon can heal and dispel Sniper, protecting him from disables while tanking damage on the frontline. This allows Sniper to stay safe and deal damage freely from a distance.
Oracle and Sniper pair well because Oracle can save Sniper from disables and bursts with False Promise, allowing him to stay alive longer in fights. Oracle’s ability to cleanse and heal keeps Sniper safe while he dishes out damage from afar.
Sniper and Clockwerk make a strong duo as Clockwerk can initiate fights by isolating key targets with Hookshot and Cogs, locking enemies in place. This setup gives Sniper the perfect opportunity to safely deal heavy damage from long range.
Io and Sniper work well together because Io’s Tether boosts Sniper’s movement and attack speed, enhancing his damage output and mobility. Io’s heals and relocates also help keep Sniper safe and position him for optimal damage in fights.
...core items [7.39b]
A core Boots upgrade to improve your mobility and damage output with attack speed and stats. Helps in both farming and lane control. The attack speed gain lets you get off more Headshots during Take Aim.
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. Gets upgraded to Mjollnir later in the game.
A core mobility item that also increases your attack range to hit enemy heroes and buildings from further away. Works well to put some distance between you and an enemy hero and hit them with infinite range for a short period with the Hurricane Thrust active.
An upgrade for Maelstrom to improve your attack speed for more Headshot procs. Also lets you split push safely by using the Static Charge active on creeps.
A core item that provides you the ability to disengage and open a gap between yourself and enemy heroes using Concussive Grenade.
A core damage item to burst down enemy heroes with right clicks using your massive attack range.
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 that gives you another instance of damage and slow when you cast Assassinate on enemy heroes. Builds into Khanda later in the game.
A core item to have lockdown with Assassinate and use it as a long range initiation on enemy heroes. The shorter channel duration also makes it difficult to dodge for enemy heroes.
A mobility item in the mid game to get in range for your Assassinate or push yourself or an ally out of fights when caught by enemy heroes. Gets upgraded to Hurricane Pike later in the game.
An upgrade for Phylactery to apply the break effect on an enemy hero every time you cast Assassinate on them while doing another instance of damage and movement speed slow. Has great synergy with Aghanim's Scepter. Also makes you tanky with stats and HP pool.
A late game pick up that maintains your kill threat and split push potential on the map more often by reducing the cooldown of all your spells and items.
Good against...
...based on stats [7.39b]
| Hero | Change in Win Rate ▼ |
|---|---|
7.5% | |
6.4% | |
5.8% | |
5.8% | |
5.6% | |
5.4% | |
5.1% | |
4.9% | |
4.5% | |
4.3% | |
4.1% | |
3.8% | |
3.8% | |
3.7% | |
3.6% |
...based on gameplay [7.39b]
Sniper can easily kill Enigma’s Eidolons thanks to his long attack range, allowing him to clear them quickly. His superior day and night vision help him avoid Enigma’s Black Hole, and if Enigma commits Black Hole on his allies, Sniper can safely deal damage from afar without getting caugh
Sniper’s superior attack range makes it difficult for Huskar to lane against him. By buying Hurricane Pike, Sniper can keep his distance and easily push Huskar away if he tries to jump in with his ultimate.
Disruptor is an easy target for Sniper, who can use Shrapnel to zone and reveal him, then finish with Assassinate from a safe distance. Disruptor’s low mobility makes it hard to escape Sniper’s burst damage.
Necrophos struggles against Sniper in lane due to Sniper’s superior attack range, making it hard for Necro to trade effectively. Sniper can also pick off Necrophos during his Ghost Shroud (ethereal form),
Sniper outranges Medusa and with Diffusal Blade, he can burn through her Mana Shield quickly.
Sniper is good against Lone Druid because his long attack range lets him safely harass both the hero and his Spirit Bear. He can quickly take down the bear with precision shots, reducing Lone Druid’s overall damage and survivability in fights
Bad against...
...based on stats [7.39b]
| Hero | Change in Win Rate ▲ |
|---|---|
-6.6% | |
-6.5% | |
-6.0% | |
-6.0% | |
-5.6% | |
-4.8% | |
-3.9% | |
-3.6% | |
-3.0% | |
-3.0% | |
-2.9% | |
-2.6% | |
-2.6% | |
-2.5% | |
-2.2% |
...based on gameplay [7.39b]
While Storm may struggle against Sniper early on, he can dominate in the mid to late game using Ball Lightning and Electric Vortex to quickly close the gap and burst Sniper down.
Centaur Warrunner is naturally tanky, and with Blade Mail and his passive Retaliate, he can reflect a lot of Sniper’s damage. As a frequent Blink Dagger buyer, he can close the distance easily and punish Sniper. His ultimate, Stampede, helps his team initiate or escape, making him an effective counter to Sniper.
Morphling can turn into Sniper and outdamage him with higher attack speed and agility when fully morphed. He can also chase and finish Sniper off using Waveform, making it hard for Sniper to escape or trade effectively.
Pudge can easily hook and solo kill Sniper in the early game due to Sniper’s low mobility. In the late game, Pudge can displace Sniper by hooking him out of position, making him a strong counter throughout the match.
Spectre can use Reality to jump directly onto Sniper, bypassing his range advantage. In the mid to late game, Spectre's tankiness and sustained damage make it easy for her to kill Sniper before he can escape or fight back.
Phantom Assassin can easily close the gap on Sniper and burst him down with high crit damage at any stage of the game. Sniper’s low mobility and fragility make him an easy target for PA’s quick pickoffs.
Slark can easily kill Sniper by using Pounce to lock him down and Shadow Dance to stay elusive during the fight. Sniper’s lack of mobility makes him a prime target for Slark’s aggressive pickoffs.
Mars is a natural Blink Dagger buyer, allowing him to quickly initiate on Sniper. With Arena of Blood and Spear of Mars, he can trap and pin Sniper, making him an easy kill due to his low mobility and defenses.
Earth Spirit’s spells let him roll in quickly and silence or stun Sniper, making it easy to burst him down. His mobility and crowd control allow him to pick off Sniper during fights before he can react.
Primal Beast can use Trample to start, followed by Onslaught to close the gap, and then finish with Pulverize (ultimate) to disable and burst down Sniper. This combo makes it easy for Primal Beast to catch and kill Sniper despite his range advantage.
With his ultimate Shapeshift, Lycan gains increased movement speed and attack damage, allowing him to quickly close the gap and pick off Sniper before he can react.
...counter items [7.39b]
Gives you HP sustain to stay in the lane and not get zoned by Sniper's damage from high range.
Gives you movement speed to kite or close the gap on Sniper. Also counters the movement slow from Shrapnel.
Gives you movement speed to kite or close the gap on Sniper. Also counters the movement slow from Shrapnel.
Lets you absorb a massive instance of damage from Assassinate.
Gives you HP sustain to stay in the lane and not get zoned by Sniper's damage from high range.
Lets you block jungle camps from spawning to slow down Sniper's farm speed.
Lets you dodge the Assassinate mark and projectile by smoking yourself away from enemy heroes and towers.
Gives you mobility to jump Sniper and possibly delete him at the start of the fight. Works well if you have an instant stun or hex.
Provides evasion and lets you disarm Sniper to prevent him from right clicking freely in fights.
Lets you close the gap on Sniper through invisibility to burst him down at the start of the fight.
Lets you reflect Sniper's high damage back to him and possibly kill him if he does not stop attacking you.
Gives you a repositioning tool to kite or close the gap on Sniper as well as push yourself or an ally out of the Shrapnel AoE.
Lets you kite Sniper by protecting yourself or an ally against his right clicks and Assassinate through invisibility.
Lets you kite Sniper by protecting yourself against his right clicks in Ethereal form.
Gives you an instant disable against Sniper to burst him down in its duration before he can impact fights or get away with Concussive Grenade.
Lets you close the gap on Sniper and the break effect on Sniper to disable Headshot to reduce his damage output and burst him down in a right click battle.
Gives armor to your team and buildings to take less damage from Sniper's right clicks to nullify his kill and push potential.
Gives you armor and evasion to defend yourself against Sniper's right clicks with the tankiness and miss chance.
Automatically prevents burst damage by triggering a strong dispel and damage block when your health drops low, helping you survive Sniper’s high burst attacks.
Reflects targeted spells and provides a dispel, making it harder for Sniper to lock you down with disables or his Assassinate
Increases your survivability by making you immune to physical attacks temporarily and amplifies magic damage, allowing you to kite Sniper or burst him down quickly.
Bad with...
...based on stats [7.39b]
| Hero | Change in Win Rate ▲ |
|---|---|
-7.7% | |
-7.1% | |
-6.6% | |
-6.5% | |
-5.9% | |
-5.7% | |
-5.7% | |
-5.7% | |
-5.7% | |
-5.1% | |
-4.9% | |
-4.7% | |
-4.4% | |
-4.1% | |
-4.1% |
