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

Juggernaut is a strong and brave carry character. He briskly attacks, inflicting colossal damage on his enemies. The hero almost instantly restores not only his own health, but also the health of the entire team. It is almost impossible to find and kill him.

Juggernaut also has a skill that allows you to increase critical damage. If we also remember his ultimate ability, then we can say that the opponent has practically no chance to survive in a battle with this hero. Jugger will easily defeat both one opponent and a whole group of enemies, so if your primary goal is to kill this character, then think carefully about who to choose as a counter pick.

Like any other hero, Juggernaut has his weaknesses. A significant minus of the character is an insufficient amount of health. He also depends on mana. To defeat a hero, the opponent must be able to survive his initiation.

Who skillfully and effectively counters Juggernaut

• Shadow Demon. This character easily hides himself and allies when necessary to escape the Juggernaut.
• Outworld Destroyer. Also effective against Juggernaut thanks to Astral Imprisonment. Plus, it steals mana from the enemy, which is extremely annoying for Juggernaut.
• Phantom Lancer. Doppelganger – is an excellent escape, and the large number of illusions significantly reduces the effectiveness of Omnislash.
• Templar Assassin. This character can quickly fade into invisibility, causing the Juggernaut's ult to stop. Refraction is also a good counter to Omnislash.
• Windranger. This Jagger counter has a Windrun skill that makes him invulnerable to attacks for a few seconds.
• Razor. The hero, inflicting basic blows from the hand, sucks out all the damage from Jugger, as a result of which the enemy becomes useless during the battle.
• Riki. This character can become invisible, so it is very difficult for Juggernaut to attack him.
• Omniknight. This hero counters the opponent with his ultimate skill. He protects the entire team from the power and abilities of the Juggernaut.
• Pugna. This hero can hold his own against Juggernaut thanks to Decrepify, which makes Pugna immune to physical damage.

Whoever is the counter pick of this carry hero, the main thing is to remember that not only the basic abilities will help in the fight against him, but also the ingenuity.

What items are effective in the fight against Juggernaut

• Ghost Scepter/Ethereal Blade — make the target immune to physical damage, including Omnislash.
• Lotus Orb — reflects Omnislash back to Juggernaut.
• Abyssal Blade — stuns even through magic immunity.
• Eul's Scepter of Divinity/Glimmer Cape — defensive items before Nullifier appears.
• Butterfly/Assault Cuirass — effective against physical damage.

How to play against Juggernaut

Early Game

Juggernaut is very strong in the lane due to Blade Fury, which helps him harass enemies and escape fights, as well as his Healing Ward, which restores his health. Ranged heroes will be more effective against him in the early stage. However, if you catch Juggernaut when his abilities are on cooldown, you can execute a successful attack.

Mid Game

At this stage, Juggernaut becomes more dangerous as he acquires key items. He can join a favorable fight with his Omnislash but will continue to focus on farming. Try to use Smoke of Deceit and invade his jungle. Keep track of Omnislash's cooldown and always have defensive items ready.

Late Game

In the late game, Juggernaut becomes incredibly powerful, and countering him gets much harder. Avoid getting caught in his Omnislash and try to dodge it. Focus on controlling him and neutralizing his allies.

Main game principle against Juggernaut

Juggernaut is a strong carry with magic immunity and a powerful ultimate, but he is vulnerable to control, disarm, and mobile heroes. To effectively counter him, destroy Healing Ward, prevent him from using Omnislash, and do not let him farm freely. Control the map and avoid fighting in unfavorable conditions, and Juggernaut will lose his effectiveness.