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Best Lion build guides for Dota 2 2026. Learn more about Lion’s abilities, Items, Combo and Counter.
Attack Type: Ranged
Strength: 18 + 2.2 | Agility: 15 + 1.5 | Intelligence: 20 + 3.5
Lion Items build
Meta build:
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- Blink Dagger
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- Force Staff
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- Heaven’s Halberd
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- Tranquil Boots
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- Aether Lens
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- Ghost Scepter
Pro Build:
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- Blink Dagger
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- Tranquil Boots
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- Force Staff
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- Aether Lens
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- Ethereal Blade
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- Octarine Core
Lion’s Skill Order
Skill Order: Earth Spike -> Mana Drain -> Hex -> Finger of Death.
Combo Lion
Heroes combo: Lion + Pugna
How To Counter Lion ?
Pros
- Easy play.
- Powerful disables.
- Increases damage for each kill.
- Good nuker.
Cons
- Low health.
- Rather slow movement.
Bad against:
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Good against:
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How To Play Lion ?
Best items for Lion
Start items for Lion in dota 2 are: Null Talisman, Tango, Observer Ward, Tranquil Boots, Magic Wand, Null Talisman.
Meta items for Lion in dota 2 are: Blink Dagger, Force Staff, Heaven’s Halberd, Tranquil Boots, Aether Lens, Ghost Scepter.
Pro items for Lion in dota 2 are: Blink Dagger, Tranquil Boots, Force Staff, Aether Lens, Ethereal Blade, Octarine Core.
Tips and Tricks
Once he reaches level 2, Lion has two hard disables—Hex and Earth Spike—that enable him to set up kills in almost any circumstance.
Be aware that because all of Lion’s spells have a single target, they can all be prevented by Linken’s Sphere or, worse still, reflected by Lotus Orb.
Lion may be played in a multitude of ways due to his great early debilitating potential.
Be mindful of the benefits of Earth Spike ground targeting. The stun’s actual range is around 300 units shorter than the cast range.
Lion’s Ability
EARTH SPIKE
Straight rock spikes erupted from the ground. As they fall, startled and damaged, enemy units are launched into the air.
HEX
Transforms an opponent unit into a helpless beast that is incapable of using any special powers.
MANA DRAIN
CHANNELED – Directs magical energy, draining mana and gradually slowing foes. can provide allies a 50.0% chance of receiving mana and movement speed.
FINGER OF DEATH
Tries to flip an opposing unit inside out by ripping at it. enormous damage is dealt, and it gets stronger with every life it takes.
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