Earthshaker counter picks: who to choose against this hero in Dota 2

Earthshaker belongs to multipurpose characters. He is popular among both professionals and amateurs. His powerful disables can kill either one player or the entire team. At the same time, it does not matter to him where the enemy is – in the forest or on the mid lane.

This support is dangerous to Illusionists due to his Echo Slam ability. He jumps into the crowd of enemies, activates the ability and inflicts maximum damage. The more enemies that enter the area of effect, the more damage the enemy team takes. How to defend yourself? Consider the weaknesses of the hero.

In order to defeat Earthshaker or to hinder him as much as possible, you need to prevent him from getting Blink Dagger. It is this item that allows this hero to jump into the crowd. To do this, you need to kill him as often as possible. It is not difficult to do this, because Earthshaker depends on mana, artifacts, map knowledge and has weak armor.

What heroes counter the hero of our article

• Puck. His advantage lies in the Dream Coil ability, which imposes silence for a long period of time, preventing Earthshaker from jumping into the crowd and dealing damage.
• Night Stalker. Area silence and ability to fly blocks our hero's abilities. He becomes unable to press buttons.
• Disruptor is an excellent defender. He can stop a support that has entered the battlefield, saving his team from damage. His other ability will prevent Earthshaker from using the buttons as effectively as possible.
• Clockwerk can leave Earthshaker without mana thanks to his second ability. It creates a barrier around the hero and allows you to lock nearby enemies in it, burning mana and causing damage.
• Outworld Devourer is able to destroy Earhtshaker. At the same time, he easily defends himself from blows due to the ability to escape in his own astral.
• Rubick. This hero cannot protect the team from an enemy attack. However, he can steal Earhtshaker's ability and use it against himself or the enemy team.

Items against Earthshaker

• Black King Bar — Provides magic immunity, blocking all magical abilities, including Echo Slam.
• Glimmer Cape — Reduces magic damage and provides an escape from Earthshaker’s attacks.
• Force Staff — Allows the hero to move to a safe distance and avoid Earthshaker’s Fissure block.
• Eul's Scepter of Divinity — Lifts Earthshaker into the air, preventing him from using his spells and dealing damage.
• Pipe of Insight — Reduces magic damage, making it useful against Earthshaker in team fights.

How to play against Earthshaker

Early game

Earthshaker is weak in the early stages of the game. Focus on aggressive play, using your hero’s abilities to control the lane and harass him. Be cautious about fighting near Fissure, as it can block your movement and disrupt your positioning.

Mid game

In the mid game, Earthshaker becomes more dangerous as he gains levels and items. Pay attention to his Echo Slam, and try to avoid clustering up in team fights. Items like Black King Bar and Linken’s Sphere can help avoid his crowd control.

Late game

In the late game, Earthshaker can be devastating with Echo Slam. Ensure your team has magic immunity or positioning items to avoid his initiation. It's important to either focus him down quickly or disable him before he can unleash his full damage potential.

Overall Strategy

Stay spread out in fights, and don’t allow Earthshaker to hit multiple targets with Echo Slam. Use items and positioning to negate his abilities, and focus on taking him down quickly when possible.