Arc Warden Counters & Build

Anti-Mage 745 matches

−1.9%

WhyAnti-Mage can use Blink to immediately get inside Arc Warden's Magnetic Field, bypassing its evasion from outside attacks, while Counterspell provides magic resistance against Spark Wraith and can reflect Flux. Mana Break quickly drains Arc Warden or his Tempest Double, enabling Persecutor's slow and setting up massive burst damage with Mana Void once their mana pool is depleted.

Spirit Breaker 982 matches

−1.8%

WhySpirit Breaker can potentially exploit Arc Warden's isolated split-pushing and vulnerable positioning by using Charge of Darkness to grant shared vision and quickly close the distance across the map. Once in melee range, Spirit Breaker bypasses the evasion of Magnetic Field—which only blocks attacks from outside the circle—and locks Arc Warden down with consecutive Greater Bash procs and Nether Strike. Additionally, Bulldoze's status resistance and movement speed can help Spirit Breaker mitigate the slowing effects of Flux and Spark Wraith during an engage.

Phantom Assassin 816 matches

−1.8%

WhyPhantom Assassin can immediately bypass Magnetic Field's evasion defense by using Phantom Strike to teleport directly inside the field next to Arc Warden, unleashing heavy physical burst with Coup de Grace. In addition, her scaling evasion from Immaterial reduces the threat of right-click damage from Arc Warden and his Tempest Double.

Necrophos 1,306 matches

+3.0%

WhyWhile the laning stage is roughly even, Arc Warden gains the advantage later by punishing Necrophos with overwhelming magical burst via Tempest Double. Necrophos relies on Ghost Shroud for physical survivability, but the ability amplifies incoming magic damage, making him exceptionally vulnerable to duplicated casts of Spark Wraith and Flux. Furthermore, Magnetic Field protects Arc Warden's team from external attacks while Tempest Double allows Arc Warden to fight from safe distances without offering an easy Reaper's Scythe target.

Sniper 1,389 matches

+2.5%

WhyArc Warden wins the lane early by threatening an isolated Sniper with Flux and Spark Wraith. Throughout the game, Magnetic Field protects Arc Warden and his allies by evading attacks originating from outside the field, neutralizing Sniper's long-range right-click damage from Keen Scope and Take Aim. Tempest Double also allows Arc Warden to match Sniper's range and siege potential without risking his primary hero.

Silencer 763 matches

+2.4%

WhyArc Warden can isolate and burst Silencer using Flux and Spark Wraith, especially since Silencer lacks native mobility to avoid being caught alone. In ranged engagements, Magnetic Field protects Arc Warden and his Tempest Double from Silencer's right-click attacks with Glaives of Wisdom by granting evasion against attacks from outside the field. Furthermore, summoning a Tempest Double allows Arc Warden to project pressure and split-push without constantly risking his main hero to Global Silence.

Doom 634 matches

+2.2%

WhyArc Warden can dilute Doom's single-target ultimate pressure by creating a Tempest Double, forcing Doom to commit his long-cooldown disable against duplicate units. Additionally, Arc Warden's ranged kit with Spark Wraith and Flux allows him to slow and punish the melee Doom from a safe distance, while Magnetic Field provides evasion against incoming attacks from outside the perimeter.