Death Prophet is a mage who deals damage with spells, slows enemies, and quickly destroys structures. Her Exorcism is especially dangerous in team fights and when sieging a base, while Spirit Siphon helps her restore health. In this article, we’ll cover Death Prophet counters for every position, items against her, and tactics for different stages of the game.

Hero Characteristics

Death Prophet is usually picked in position 2—as a midlaner—or position 3—as an offlaner. She clears waves quickly, and Exorcism lets her damage heroes and structures at the same time. Spirit Siphon slows its target and restores Death Prophet’s health, while Silence prevents enemies from using abilities.

The hero depends on her level and whether Exorcism is ready. If her team retreats for the duration of her ultimate, it’s harder for Death Prophet to force a fight. She can be controlled, slowed, and kept at a distance. Items and abilities that reduce healing lower her survivability.

Best Heroes Against Death Prophet

Death Prophet most often plays position 2—as a midlaner—and sometimes position 3—as an offlaner. She is dangerous while Exorcism is active and when sieging structures. Heroes who can keep their distance, withstand her damage, or interrupt the start of her attack are useful against her.

Carry

  • Medusa withstands Exorcism damage well thanks to Mana Shield and clears waves quickly, preventing Death Prophet from approaching a structure uncontested.
  • Drow Ranger attacks from a distance and slows Death Prophet, preventing her from closing in and using Spirit Siphon.

Midlaner

  • Shadow Fiend can apply lane pressure and deal high damage before Exorcism is used.
  • Silencer prevents Death Prophet from using abilities with Global Silence and can stop a fight from getting started.

Offlaner

  • Clockwerk limits Death Prophet’s movement with Power Cogs and forces her to spend time escaping the trap.
  • Viper slows her and can disable passive abilities with Break when he has the relevant upgrade.

Support

  • Nyx Assassin can quickly get to Death Prophet and stun her with Impale, interrupting her ability casts.
  • Shadow Demon saves an ally with Disruption, allowing them to wait out some of Exorcism’s damage and buy time.

Hard Support

  • Ancient Apparition prevents health restoration with Ice Blast and stops Death Prophet from healing through Spirit Siphon.
  • Oracle helps allies survive Death Prophet’s attack with False Promise and dispels some negative effects.

What to Build Against Death Prophet

  • Spirit Vessel reduces health restoration and the healing effectiveness of Spirit Siphon.
  • Shiva’s Guard slows nearby enemies and reduces their attack speed.
  • Pipe of Insight helps the team survive magical damage during Exorcism.
  • Black King Bar protects against many of Death Prophet’s magical abilities.
  • Force Staff helps break the Spirit Siphon link and move away from the danger zone.
  • Scythe of Vyse provides control and helps keep Death Prophet locked down after her ultimate ends.

How to Play Against Death Prophet at Different Stages

Laning

Don’t stand in Spirit Siphon for long: move away to break the link with Death Prophet. If the hero has used her spells on the wave, take advantage of that moment to trade back.

Midgame

Don’t start an important fight if Death Prophet is ready to use Exorcism and your team can’t wait out its duration. Retreat, keep your distance, and don’t let her attack structures freely. Once her ultimate ends, your team has a window to fight back.

Late Game

Keep track of whether Exorcism is ready, and don’t fight near a structure without an escape plan. Save your disables and healing-reduction items for Death Prophet. If her ultimate has been used, use its cooldown window to start a fight or take an important objective.