Gyrocopter farms quickly and deals a mix of physical and magical damage. Flak Cannon lets him attack multiple targets at once, while Homing Missile forces enemies to turn their attention away or spend abilities on defense. In this article, we’ll cover Gyrocopter counters for every position, items to build against him, and ways to limit his farm.

Hero Overview

Gyrocopter usually plays position 1 — carry, though he can also play as a support. He clears the jungle and waves quickly with Flak Cannon, while Rocket Barrage is especially strong at close range. Homing Missile pursues a selected target, and Call Down slows enemies and deals area damage.

Gyro is dangerous in team fights and builds items quickly if he is allowed to farm uninterrupted. However, he has little mobility, and his attacks can be weakened with disarms, control, and physical damage protection. Try not to let him attack multiple targets freely at the same time.

Best Heroes Against Gyrocopter

Gyrocopter most often plays position 1 — carry, though he is sometimes picked as a position 4 — support. Heroes who can survive his burst, quickly close the distance, or stop his attacks with control are useful against him.

Carry

  • Faceless Void can dodge Homing Missile with Time Walk and catch Gyrocopter in Chronosphere.
  • Lifestealer can survive some of the magical damage with Rage and keep attacking Gyrocopter in close combat.

Mid

  • Storm Spirit can quickly reach Gyrocopter and dodge his abilities with Ball Lightning.
  • Templar Assassin applies strong lane pressure, while Refraction blocks several sources of damage and makes it harder to trade spells.

Offlaner

  • Axe can quickly reach Gyrocopter and hold him with Berserker’s Call. Blade Mail is dangerous for a hero who relies on frequent attacks.
  • Clockwerk catches Gyrocopter with Hookshot and limits his movement with Power Cogs.

Support

  • Abaddon removes the stun from Homing Missile with Aphotic Shield and helps an ally survive focus fire.
  • Shadow Demon saves an ally with Disruption and buys time while Gyrocopter uses his main abilities.

Hard Support

  • Winter Wyvern protects a selected target from physical attacks with Cold Embrace and can stop enemies with Winter’s Curse.
  • Oracle helps an ally survive Gyrocopter’s damage with False Promise and removes some negative effects.

What to Build Against Gyrocopter

  • Heaven’s Halberd temporarily disarms Gyrocopter and prevents him from dealing damage with attacks.
  • Silver Edge disables passive abilities and can prevent health regeneration from attacks if the hero has the relevant upgrade.
  • Eye of Skadi reduces health regeneration and slows Gyrocopter.
  • Assault Cuirass grants armor and helps the team survive physical damage.
  • Black King Bar protects against a significant portion of magical damage and control.
  • Scythe of Vyse provides reliable control and prevents Gyrocopter from attacking freely.

How to Play Against Gyrocopter at Different Stages

Laning

Don’t stand near creeps or an ally if Gyrocopter can hit you with Flak Cannon. Watch out for Homing Missile and destroy the missile with attacks if it’s safe to do so. Pressure him before he gains levels and starts clearing the jungle quickly.

Mid Game

Try to prevent Gyrocopter from farming several camps in a row without interruption. Spread out in fights so Flak Cannon doesn’t damage the whole team at once. Save control and disarms for when he activates his main abilities and starts attacking.

Late Game

In the late game, Gyrocopter is dangerous as long as he can deal damage freely with his attacks. Don’t stand near allies under Flak Cannon, and keep save abilities ready. If your team catches or disarms him with control, quickly focus your damage on him.