Lich counter and synergy picks
Pick Lich with Wraith King to increase win-rate from 51.0% to 58.9% or against Batrider to increase win-rate to 56.8% in Patch 7.38c.
Good with...
...based on stats [7.38c]
| Hero | Change in Win Rate ▼ |
|---|---|
7.8% | |
4.4% | |
3.8% | |
3.7% | |
3.1% | |
3.1% | |
2.8% | |
2.6% | |
2.5% | |
2.5% | |
2.5% | |
2.4% | |
2.2% | |
2.1% | |
2.1% |
...counter items [under review]
A core Boots upgrade to have some much needed mana sustain as you have no mana regen to gain back your mana spent on spells.
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.
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 for extra control in teamfights and have potential to burst a secluded enemy hero with Chain Frost.
A core item to quickly close the gap on enemy heroes and lock them down with Sinister Gaze. Also works well with Aghanims Shard to burst a secluded enemy hero with Chain Frost.
A core item to have AoE lockdown with Sinister Gaze. Also lets you clear creep waves quickly with the Sinister Gaze channel.
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 [7.38c]
| Hero | Change in Win Rate ▼ |
|---|---|
5.7% | |
5.3% | |
5.3% | |
5.3% | |
4.9% | |
4.7% | |
4.4% | |
4.2% | |
3.8% | |
3.6% | |
3.6% | |
3.4% | |
3.4% | |
3.3% | |
2.8% |
Bad against...
...based on stats [7.38c]
| Hero | Change in Win Rate ▲ |
|---|---|
-8.3% | |
-7.7% | |
-6.3% | |
-4.6% | |
-4.1% | |
-3.9% | |
-3.9% | |
-3.7% | |
-3.7% | |
-3.4% | |
-3.2% | |
-3.2% | |
-3.1% | |
-3.1% | |
-2.8% |
...counter items [under review]
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 [7.38c]
| Hero | Change in Win Rate ▲ |
|---|---|
-7.9% | |
-6.3% | |
-5.1% | |
-4.6% | |
-4.4% | |
-4.3% | |
-4.0% | |
-3.9% | |
-3.8% | |
-3.7% | |
-3.7% | |
-3.6% | |
-3.5% | |
-3.4% | |
-3.3% |
