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

Centaur Warrunner's real name is Bradwarden. This hero is distinguished by high endurance and the ability to initiate battles. His abilities include Hoof Stomp, which stuns and damages nearby enemy units, and Double Edge, a powerful melee attack that deals damage to both the Centaur and the target. His third ability, Retaliate, allows him to counterattack by dealing damage to attackers. Centaur Warrunner is also known for its ability to quickly move around the map and put pressure on enemies.

Heroes that counter Centaur Warrunner

• Viper — Viper's poison abilities (especially Viper Strike) block Centaur's survivability, making him less effective as a tank.
• Timbersaw — Timber Chain allows Timbersaw to maneuver around Centaur, dealing constant damage from a distance and avoiding his control.
• Lina — Lina's high magic damage, especially with Light Strike Array and Laguna Blade, can quickly eliminate Centaur even with his high health.
• Anti-Mage — Anti-Mage can burn Centaur's mana with Mana Break, making it harder for him to use abilities like Stampede to escape.
• Lifestealer — Lifestealer's Feast ability is effective against Centaur Warrunner, who typically has a lot of health and low armor, compensating for the reflected damage from Retaliate.
• Witch Doctor — Witch Doctor can use his Maledict ability to deal damage to Centaur Warrunner. Paralyzing Cask can be used to control Centaur Warrunner in fights.

What items to collect against Centaur Warrunner?

• Black King Bar (BKB): When used correctly, BKB can protect against Centaur Warrunner's attacks, and other than Retaliate, he has no other way to counter this item.
• Rod of Atos and Gleipnir: These items can root a hero during Stampede. Gleipnir can also root multiple heroes during Stampede and damage them.
• Lifesteal items (Morbid Mask and its upgrades): These items allow attack-dependent heroes to heal from the loss of Retaliate, which can cause trouble for Centaur Warrunner even against heroes he normally counters.
• Silver Edge: This item can be useful for reducing the extra health a Centaur Warrunner gains and disabling his Retaliate ability, thus reducing his survivability and damage in combat.
• Blade Mail: Centaur Warrunner has high health and can damage himself with Double Edge, so Blade Mail can direct a lot of damage back at him, especially if he tries to initiate combat.
• Heart of Tarrasque: Increases health and health regeneration, which can be useful for survival against high damage Centaur Warrunner.
• Eul's Scepter of Divinity: Can be used to self save or control Centaur Warrunner in combat, especially if he tries to initiate with Hoof Stomp.

How to play against Centaur Warrunner

Early game

Centaur is a tank in lane, but he can be easily controlled by ranged heroes with crowd control abilities. Focus on disrupting his farm and not allowing him to gain too much health through Retaliate.

Mid game

In mid-game, he becomes a strong initiator with Stampede. Use items like Orchid Malevolence to silence him, or apply pressure in team fights to limit his ability to initiate.

Late game

Centaur remains a serious threat even in the late game, especially if he has built many survivability items. Use Abyssal Blade to control him in team fights. It's important not to let him initiate with Stampede and quickly remove him before he becomes a major issue.

Overall strategy

Centaur performs best as a tank and initiator, so the key is not allowing him to use Stampede. Take advantage of his weaknesses in the early stages of the game to avoid direct confrontations and limit his farm. In team fights, use control items and pierce through his armor to prevent him from initiating or escaping.