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

Clockwerk is a melee strength hero who most often acts as a support. Thanks to a combination of his abilities, Clockwerk is effective at catching and dealing with single targets and can provide information about enemies to his team.

A good choice against Clockwerk will be heroes that:

• Are not afraid of getting into Power Cogs
• Can save an ally from attacking with Hookshot and Power Cogs.
• Some heroes with a lot of summons

Some of the best heroes against Clockwerk:

• Ursa - completely unafraid of getting into Power Cogs, especially in late-game, as he will easily straighten out Clockwerk if he decides to attack. Enrage with Aghanim's Scepter will dispel Hookshot's stun, effect resistance will almost completely negate Battery Assault, and damage resistance will allow you to kill Clockwerk even with Blade Mail.
• Lifestealer - Also extremely effective against Clockwerk, as it can easily kill him due to Feast and the first ability, which with any facet will be useful against Clockwerk.
• Phantom Lancer - Can get out of Power Cogs with Doppelganger, and the huge amount of illusions keeps Clockwerk from effectively using Battery Assault and Hookshot.

Also good choices against Clockwerk would be Vengeful Spirit, Abaddon, Oracle, Shadow Demon, Death Prophet, Slark, Ember Spirit, Juggernaut, Broodmother, Outworld Destroyer, Mirana and Morphling.

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

• Force Staff/Hurricane Pike/Wind Waker - will allow you to get out of Power Cogs or break distance with Clockwerk under Battery Assault.
• Eul's Scepter of Divinity - will help buy time while in Power Cogs.
• Black King Bar - will also help you get out of Power Cogs, protecting you from Battery Assault, or vice versa - get close to them to help an ally.
• Manta Style - will distribute damage and stuns from Battery Assault, allowing you to break away from Clockwerk or use abilities with a lingering animation. Experienced players are also able to dodge Hookshot with Manta Style.

How to counter Clockwerk:

Beginning of the game:

In the early stages, it pays to keep your distance with Clockwerk and stay close to creeps, as Battery Assault is extremely effective against single targets.

Mid-game:

With the ultimates gained, it is essential to keep Clockwerk from starting to earn kills on single targets. Force Staff is one of the best mid-game support items to save yourself or help an ally.

Late Stage:

Clockwerk isn't as dangerous in late, but can initiate favorable fights for his team by scouting the area with Rocket Flare and bursting into the most important target. When attacking, you should save an ally from Power Cogs or counter-initiate into the enemy as quickly as possible.

Overall strategy

Against Clockwerk, avoid his Hookshot and don’t get trapped in Cogs. Keep your distance and use mobility to stay out of danger. Disables and silences will limit his impact in fights. Break Cogs or use items to escape from them.