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

Beastmaster is a universal melee hero. The main feature of the character is the ability to summon unique units. He is powerful on lane and in the late game, as his summons and aura allow for fast push and efficient farming, while Primal Roar makes difficult for opponents even if they have Black King Bar.

A good choice against Beastmaster will be heroes that:

• Deal AoE damage
• Have high damage resistance
• Have abilities with “strong” dispel against Primal Roar.

Some of the best heroes against Beastmaster:

• Timbersaw — Reactive Armor helps him survive the pressure, while his other abilities deal heavy area pure damage, allowing him to quickly clear Beastmaster’s army.
• Dark Seer - Also does well against Beastmaster units and can cast Ion Shell on the hawk from Call of the Wild, causing Beastmaster to take damage constantly until the hawk dies or the Ion Shell ends. And if Dark Seer maximizes Ion Shell with talents, Beastmaster can even die surrounded by his hawks.
• Abaddon - You don't want to target Abaddon with Primal Roar, as he can dispel it with his Borrowed Time, and with Aphotic Shield Abaddon can also remove Beastmaster's ult and other debuffs from an ally.

Sand King, Kunkka, Sven, Dawnbreaker, Winter Wyvern, Oracle, Enchantress, Tidehunter, Clockwerk, Legion Commander, Medusa and Underlord are also good choices against Beastmaster.

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

• Linken's Sphere - Beastmaster has no abilities to trigger Linken's Sphere and apply Primal Roar.
• Lotus Orb - Also effective against Primal Roar and will remove negative effects.
• Crimson Guard/Pipe of Insight/Assault Cuirass/Shiva's Guard - Adds survivability and allows you to survive an attack.
• Force Staff/Glimmer Cape/Aeon Disk - Will be useful on supports. Will help you escape from the focus.

How to counter Beastmaster:

Beginning of the game:

On lane, Beastmaster often uses his creatures and Wild Axes to pressure the lane. It is important to kill his units whenever possible and not let him get too many debuffs from his first skill. Beastmaster also effectively farms neutral creeps. Try to set up deep wards in the enemy jungle and block spawn spots to slow down his farming.

Mid-game:

In the mid-game, Beastmaster will try to actively push and look for a victim for Primal Roar. Supports need to make sure they have visibility on the map and don't leave their core heroes alone so they don't fall prey to ganks from Beastmaster and his team, as well as killing Beastmaster units to slow down the push.

Late Stage:

In the late game, Beastmaster often focuses on weak but key heroes by attacking them with Primal Roar. Items to save allies will help you, as well as useful auras to increase resilience. Items to control Beastmaster himself will also be useful.

Overall Strategy

Against Beastmaster, it’s crucial to manage his summoned units, as they amplify his map presence and teamfight impact. Avoid direct engagements when his Primal Roar is available, as its lockdown can be fight-changing. Utilize AoE abilities and items like Crimson Guard to mitigate his pushing power.