Lich counterpicks: who to choose against this hero in Dota 2

Lich is a ranged hero, a classic support. He has very strong abilities, but at the same time has low stats of all characteristics, which makes him very vulnerable.

A good choice against Lich will be heroes that:

• Have high resistance to magic damage
• Can quickly shorten the distance, catch and kill Lich.
• Can escape Chain Frost

Some of the best heroes against Lich:

• Anti-Mage - A hero with good mobility, able to quickly deal Lich thanks to Mana Break and Mana Void, and also has high magic damage resistance and can escape Chain Frost with Blink.

• Oracle - Fortune's End will allow you to dispel debuffs from all Lich abilities and Frost Shield buff, and Fate's Edict will save you from massive magic damage.
• Puck is also a highly mobile hero who can always escape Chain Frost with Phase Shift or Illusory Orb and can quickly deal with the Lich.

Shadow Demon, Queen of Pain, Nyx Assassin, Slark, Juggernaut, Lifestealer, Riki, Centaur Warrunner, Timbersaw, Night Stalker, Dark Willow, Outworld Destroyer, Abaddon, Void Spirit, Faceless Void, Storm Spirit, Huskar, Rubick, Weaver and Pangolier are also good choices against Lich.

In addition to heroes, the following items will be effective against Lich:

• Force Staff/Hurricane Pike/Eul's Scepter of Divinity/Wind Waker - good save against Lich. Eul's Scepter of Divinity and Wind Waker will also allow you to dispel the buff from Frost Shield.
• Black King Bar/Pipe of Insight/Mage Slayer/Glimmer Cape - against huge magic damage.
• Nullifier - will help against “save” items that are often purchased on Lich, such as Glimmer Cape, Aeon Disk, Eul's Scepter of Divinity, and Force Staff. In addition, Nullifier dispels the buff from Frost Shield.
• Disperser - Dispels debuffs from Lich's abilities and gives the owner 100% movement boost and 40% slowdown resistance, which will allow him to escape Chain Frost or, conversely, quickly reduce the distance from Lich.
• Scythe Of Vyse/Skull Basher/Abyssal Blade/Orchid Malevolence/Bloodthorn - to control the Lich.

How to counter Lich:

Beginning of the game:

Lich is pretty strong on lane, as it can effectively trade resources thanks to Frost Shield and Frost Blast. However, in the early stages, Lich may have mana problems, which can be taken advantage of. Infused Raindrops and Magic Stick will also be useful.

Mid-game:

When playing against Lich, it is crucial to keep a good position to avoid the huge damage from Chain Frost. Also, Lich can effectively defend with Frost Shield, not only allies but also structures. Therefore, it is better to try to kill him first before pushing or engaging in combat.

Late Stage:

It is also important to try to kill the Lich first and maintain a good position. It is also worth buying items that give resistance to magic damage or that will allow you to control or quickly kill the Lich.

Overall strategy

Against Lich, be cautious of his ability to slow and deal damage with Frost Blast on the lane. Avoid his spells, especially in narrow areas. In team fights, don’t group together to avoid taking too much damage from Chain Frost. Buy magic resistance items, such as Black King Bar or Glimmer Cape.