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

Underlord – a melee strength hero. He possesses abilities for control and strong debuffs on enemies. He is a team-oriented hero but proves effective both during the laning stage and throughout the game thanks to his powerful abilities and high survivability. Additionally, his ultimate can create a map advantage and catch enemies off guard. Most often, he is played as an offlaner.

Good picks against Underlord are heroes who:

• Have ranged attacks
• Possess high mobility
• Deal significant magical damage
• Ignore control and debuffs
• Can quickly eliminate him

Some of the best heroes against Underlord:

• Ursa – With Fury Swipes and Overpower, he can quickly kill Underlord even through his defensive abilities. Enrage allows him to escape from the "pit" created by Pit of Malice, reduce incoming damage, and survive prolonged fights.
• Juggernaut – Blade Fury lets him ignore damage reduction from Atrophy Aura and the root from Pit of Malice, as well as counter magical damage while dealing significant damage to Pitlord. Additionally, Healing Ward helps him sustain during the lane and regain health in fights.
• Lifestealer – Feast deals percentage-based damage based on the target's maximum health, enabling him to handle heroes like Underlord effectively. Rage works similarly to Blade Fury, allowing Lifestealer to ignore damage reduction and escape control.

Other good picks against Underlord include Sniper, Broodmother, Outworld Devourer, Bristleback, Alchemist, Clinkz, Huskar, Timbersaw, Drow Ranger, Invoker, Tinker, Ancient Apparition, Oracle, Disruptor, Invoker.

Items effective against Underlord:

• Black King Bar – Protects against magical damage, debuffs, and control.
• Pipe of Insight/Mage Slayer – Counters magical damage.
• Ghost Scepter/Crimson Guard/Assault Cuirass – Counters physical attacks.
• Eye of Skadi/Spirit Vessel – Reduces health regeneration.
• Eul's Scepter of Divinity/Wind Waker – Avoids control and dispels negative effects.
• Diffusal Blade/Disperser – Burns mana, limiting his ability to use spells.
• Force Staff/Hurricane Pike/Glimmer Cape – Provides additional escape options.
• Silver Edge – Disables Atrophy Aura.
• Boots of Travel – Enables quick movement and response to Fiend’s Gate.
• Skull Basher/Abyssal Blade/Scythe of Vyse – Adds necessary control.

How to counter Underlord:

Early Game:

Underlord is strong in the lane due to Firestorm and Atrophy Aura. Purchase Magic Stick to regenerate mana and health from his ability spam. Avoid grouping in one spot to minimize damage from Firestorm. He is also effective against melee heroes because his high armor allows him to trade HP efficiently.

If Pitlord struggles in the lane, he can easily transition to farming the jungle by level 7–8. In such cases, set wards strategically and coordinate a surprise gank with your team to eliminate him. If possible, block neutral camps.

Mid Game:

After destroying the first tower in his lane, Underlord often joins his team and begins active rotations across the map. Ensure proper vision and avoid being alone in potential gank zones.

Occasionally, Pitlord might purchase Rod of Atos. To counter this, items like Manta Style or Disperser can help remove control. Also, strong disables will reduce his effectiveness.

Late Game:

In prolonged fights, focusing on Underlord and trying to kill him first is not the best idea, as he has a large health pool. While you deal with Pitlord, his team is likely to eliminate you faster.

Keep track of the cooldowns of his ultimate: this will allow you to move more freely around the map. However, when Fiend’s Gate is off cooldown, always stay alert, as he can instantly appear in a completely different location. Also, remember that Underlord is a team-oriented hero and won’t chase targets alone.

Overall Strategy

Underlord is a hero that heavily depends on his team and proper positioning. In the early game, focus on survival and supporting your team using Firestorm and Atrophy Aura to weaken enemies. In the mid-game, it’s important to move actively across the map, providing control and creating opportunities for your team with your ultimate. In the late game, try to stay close to your allies, not giving Underlord time to recover or use Fiend’s Gate.