Windranger/Counters

Bad against...

 * Windrun does not provide protection against and . Her fast attack speed with Focus Fire will quickly trigger.


 * turns Windranger's mobility against her.


 * can help his teammates escape from Windrun and Focus Fire.
 * will quickly go through Windranger's health.


 * Clockwerk's abilities can hinder Windranger's positioning tactics.


 * The high mobility provided by makes Windranger hard to find good position to land Shackleshot or a full duration of Focus Fire.
 * deals considerable magical damage to Windranger.
 * Ember Spirit's talent tree gives him a true strike option at lvl 20, which makes Windrun less effective as an escape


 * By using, Morphling can use the Windrun and Shackleshot to counter Windranger herself.
 * can easily chase down Windranger.
 * Windranger's low health also makes her vulnerable Morphling's magical nukes, especially the and  combo.


 * greatly lowers Windranger's damage output from Focus Fire.
 * strikes cannot miss, even if Windrun is active.


 * Spectre can instantly escape Focus Fire or hunt a Windranger with.
 * Spectre can catch up to her with, even if she uses Windrun.

Others

 * Windranger heavily relies on her abilities for any form of tactical advantage and damage. A well timed silence will decimate her: ,,, , , ,
 * Since Windranger is bad against magical damage, heroes with continuous magical damage or magical nukes can blast her:, , , , , , ,
 * All of Nyx Assassin's abilities are strong counters against Windranger. Even, even though it deals physical damage. His item build is also a good counter against her. Items like , , and.

Items

 * , and  prevents Windranger escaping from Windrun.
 * / and can greatly reduce Windranger's performance due to her relying heavily on her skills for any tactical advantage.
 * works against Focus Fire and Shackleshot.
 * can be used to return Windranger's Focus Fire damage, forcing her to Windrun or stop moving and attacking to prevent Focus Fire attacks. Especially good against magic damage proc builds.

Good against...

 * Windrun can used to dodge Earthshaker's abilities especially.
 * Focus Fire allows to kite and kill Earthshaker.


 * Windranger will not receive damage from by using Windrun.
 * Focus Fire can finish off Huskar when he is in low health.


 * Phantom Assassin will be useless if Windranger managed to get or, and other than Stifling Dagger, Phantom Assassin has no abilities that can bypass Windrun.
 * Focus Fire can still deal considerable damage despite Blur's evasion due to the increased attack speed.


 * Focus Fire can single out real Phantom Lancer from the illusions beforehand.


 * Pudge relies on his hook to initiate his combo. As long as you're able to avoid the hook with Windrun, and then shackle him, Windranger can take him down easily.


 * Windranger can quickly kill Shadow Fiend with her skillset or disturb his farm with Powershot, rendering him useless.


 * Windranger can dodge almost all the damage of Ursa by Windrun.
 * Focus Fire can used to kite Ursa at same time deal damage.

Others

 * Other heroes that rely on attacks to deal damage and not rely on their abilities: ,,,
 * Heroes who rely on illusions can be tagged by Focus Fire: ,

Works well with...

 * Windranger can shackle a unit to a sprouted tree.


 * increases Windranger attack speed.

Others

 * is also good for a Windranger. With fast hands and a, she can easily shackle enemies even with no trees around her.

List of heroes that counter Windranger, and list of heroes that work well with Windranger.

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