Leshrac Counters & Build

Intelligence

51.58%

Win rate

0.161%

Pick rate

Counters

7.41e

Patch

Leshrac is countered by Outworld Destroyer, Medusa and Viper, and performs best against Phantom Lancer, Necrophos and Vengeful Spirit — patch 7.41e, legend–ancient.

Countered by

These heroes beat Leshrac more often than their general strength explains.

Outworld Destroyer 285 matches Low data

−2.2%

WhyOutworld Destroyer establishes a heavy advantage early in the laning phase, using Astral Imprisonment to steal Leshrac's maximum mana while disrupting his close-range damage from Diabolic Edict and Pulse Nova. As Pulse Nova continuously drains Leshrac's current mana in fights, it likely widens the mana differential that amplifies the burst damage of Sanity's Eclipse.

Medusa 101 matches Low data

−2.0%

WhyLeshrac must fight at close range to deal damage with Pulse Nova and Diabolic Edict, leaving him vulnerable to Stone Gaze's petrification and Gorgon's Grasp roots. Additionally, Mystic Snake can exploit Leshrac's large mana pool to restore Medusa's Mana Shield, while Cold Blooded retaliates with a petrifying snake whenever Leshrac targets her with Lightning Storm.

Viper 225 matches Low data

−1.8%

WhyViper's Corrosive Skin offers natural magic resistance against Leshrac's frequent magical spells like Pulse Nova and Lightning Storm while reflecting damage back at him from up to 1200 range. Furthermore, the stacking movement slows and magic resistance reduction from Poison Attack severely hinder Leshrac's ability to maneuver at close range, leaving him vulnerable to Viper's Predator attacks as his health drops.

Underlord 533 matches Low data

−1.5%

WhyPit of Malice easily catches Leshrac when he attempts to run into close range for Pulse Nova and Diabolic Edict, holding him stationary inside damaging Firestorm waves. Additionally, the extra units summoned by Underlord's Abyssal Horde facet can soak up Diabolic Edict explosions to dilute its single-target pure damage.

Lina 898 matches

−1.4%

WhyLina establishes an early advantage in lane by punishing Leshrac from extreme range with Dragon Slave and Light Strike Array before he can close the distance with his short-range spells. Later in the game, her immense burst from Laguna Blade can quickly eliminate Leshrac, while Flame Cloak provides magic resistance and unobstructed mobility to help withstand and disengage from Pulse Nova.

Strong against

Leshrac outperforms against these.

Phantom Lancer 642 matches

+3.7%

WhyLeshrac's constant area-of-effect damage from Pulse Nova and bouncing Lightning Storm naturally tears through Phantom Lancer's Juxtapose and Doppelganger illusion swarms. Furthermore, Nihilism prevents Phantom Lancer and his illusions from dealing physical attack damage while amplifying the magic damage they receive. Leshrac's Defilement also continually increases his spell areas as he gains intelligence, making it difficult for Phantom Lancer to remain in close quarters.

Necrophos 763 matches

+2.2%

WhyAlthough Leshrac clearly loses the lane to Necrophos, his advantage emerges in the later stages of the game. Necrophos relies on Ghost Shroud for survivability, but the ethereal state amplifies incoming magic damage, leaving him vulnerable to Leshrac's relentless magical onslaught from Pulse Nova, Lightning Storm, and Nihilism alongside the pure damage of Diabolic Edict.

Vengeful Spirit 455 matches Low data

+1.8%

WhyNether Swap often works against Vengeful Spirit by placing Leshrac directly into close quarters, where his continuous close-range damage from Pulse Nova and Diabolic Edict can hit multiple enemies. Additionally, Diabolic Edict continues to deal pure damage even if Leshrac is killed after being swapped, while Nihilism can protect him from physical attacks and amplify his magic damage output.

Spectre 405 matches Low data

+1.6%

WhyLeshrac's continuous area-of-effect damage from Pulse Nova and Diabolic Edict likely melts Spectre's fragile Haunt and Shadow Step illusions before they can deal substantial damage. Additionally, Nihilism turns Leshrac ethereal to protect him from Spectre's physical attacks while amplifying the magic damage she takes in close quarters. This sustained magic output and defensive utility make it difficult for Spectre to isolate and burst him down in teamfights.

Axe 669 matches

+1.5%

WhyLeshrac relies heavily on continuous magical and pure damage from Pulse Nova and Diabolic Edict, largely bypassing the massive armor Axe accumulates via Berserker's Call and Coat of Blood. Furthermore, Leshrac's point-blank area abilities remain fully active even when caught in Berserker's Call, punishing Axe for initiating on him. Nihilism can also prevent physical attacks to hinder Counter Helix procs while increasing the magic damage Axe receives.

Best allies

Pairs that win more together than apart.

Io 987 matches

+5.8%

Bounty Hunter 348 matches Low data

+1.7%

Legion Commander 450 matches Low data

+1.5%

Grimstroke 205 matches Low data

+1.4%

Spectre 382 matches Low data

+1.3%

Popular build

legend–ancient

The eight most-bought items, in the order they are usually finished. Chosen by purchase frequency rather than win rate — an item's win rate reflects how the game was going, not what the item did. The minute is the median completion time: what to aim for.

Null Talisman 3min 2,177 builds
Blink Dagger 13min 3,525 builds
Kaya 14min 5,632 builds
Sange 20min 1,691 builds
Kaya and Sange 21min 1,443 builds
Black King Bar 26min 262 builds

Patch 7.41e · legend–ancient · updated 2026-08-24. Figures are shrunk toward the expected result by sample size, so a large number on thin data is deliberately damped rather than shown raw.