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

Phantom Assassin is a light lane character that deals only physical damage. Due to the lack of skills for a support, Phantom is played as a carry or mid.

Who can counter Phantom Assassin

Due to the impressive amount of damage, Phantom is well countered by such characters as Axe and Timbersaw.

Prior to acquiring the Black King Bar, PA is also outclassed by the following heroes:

• Pugna;
• Storm Spirit;
• Morphling;
• Tinker;
• Pangolier;
• Tiny.

Of course, even though these characters have excellent chances to counter Phantom Assassin, this is only half of the mission. An important role is played by the experience and reaction of the player himself.

Which heroes are countered by Phantom Assassin

The most vulnerable to the skill that PA has are Outworld Destroyer, Drow Ranger, Zeus and Sniper. But there are also characters for whom the weak point is just fast strong physical damage. These are:

• Invoker;
• Anti Mage;
• Ursa;
• Clinkz;
• Enchantress.

Phantom Assassin remains one of the most popular heroes among players and is loved by many for its critical damage.

Items against Phantom Assassin

• Monkey King Bar – allows you to ignore PA’s Blur and reliably hit her.
• Bloodthorn – grants True Strike, silence, and bonus damage, helping to burst PA down.
• Shiva’s Guard – applies slow.
• Aeon Disk – prevents PA from instantly killing a target on her first jump.
• Ghost Scepter – completely blocks PA’s physical damage until she gets Nullifier.
• Crimson Guard – reduces her attack damage, helping allies survive her burst.

How to play against Phantom Assassin

Early game

PA is weak early as she depends on farming. Pressure her in the lane and deny her last hits. Use magical damage and disables to keep her from getting farm.

Mid game

PA becomes dangerous after getting Battle Fury and BKB. Don’t allow her to freely farm the map. Control her vision and catch her in the jungle. Silence and magical damage are crucial before she becomes unstoppable.

Late game

PA can eliminate targets within seconds. Against her, True Strike and physical damage reduction are necessary. Keep her controlled and don’t let her attack freely.

Core strategy against Phantom Assassin

PA is dangerous due to her crits and mobility, but she is weak to magical damage, disables, and items that ignore her evasion. Use True Strike, Silence, and control to prevent her from taking over the game.