Hero Counters

Sniper Counter

Sniper shows up often in Dota 2, and knowing how to answer this pick matters more than memorizing a specific patch's numbers. Here's the evergreen strategy for dealing with Sniper.

About Sniper

Game: Dota 2
Role: Carry

Counter strategy

Sniper deals huge damage from very long range but has almost no escape if engaged directly, so heroes with gap-closing mobility or blink-based initiation tend to shut him down quickly.