Huskar becomes more dangerous as he loses health: his attacks become faster, and his health regeneration increases. Huskar deals damage over time with Burning Spear, while Life Break lets him quickly close in on a target. This article covers Huskar counters for every role, useful items, and ways to withstand his pressure in lane and in fights.
Hero Overview
Huskar most often takes position 2—the mid lane. He uses Burning Spear to gradually wear down his opponent, while Inner Fire knocks enemies back, silences them, and temporarily prevents them from attacking. Berserker’s Blood grants attack speed and health regeneration as Huskar loses health, making him difficult to finish off with regular attacks.
Huskar depends on an early advantage and is vulnerable to healing reduction, strong disables, and physical damage. Don’t attack him alone when his health is already low and his passive ability is empowering him. Playing patiently in lane and ganging up on him helps prevent him from snowballing.
Best Heroes Against Huskar
Huskar usually takes position 2—the mid lane, though he is sometimes picked as a carry or offlaner. Heroes with a strong lane, healing reduction, and disables are useful against him, as they can prevent him from taking advantage of his low health.
Carry
- Ursa deals high physical damage and can quickly reach Huskar. Enrage helps him withstand some of the damage from Burning Spear.
- Chaos Knight creates illusions, making it harder for Huskar to quickly identify the real target and focus his attacks on them.
Mid
- Viper pressures Huskar well in lane and can disable his passive ability with Nethertoxin.
- Necrophos reduces health regeneration with his passive ability and can finish off Huskar with his ultimate when his health has dropped low enough.
Offlaner
- Axe catches Huskar with Berserker’s Call and can punish him with Blade Mail if he keeps attacking.
- Underlord keeps Huskar from getting close to the team with Pit of Malice and reduces enemy damage with Atrophy Aura.
Support
- Ancient Apparition prevents Huskar from regenerating health with Ice Blast, making it harder for him to survive at low health.
- Oracle can protect an ally from focus fire with False Promise and dispel some effects with his abilities.
Hard Support
- Shadow Shaman holds Huskar in place with Hex and Shackles, giving the team time to deal damage.
- Dazzle helps allies survive Huskar’s attack with Shallow Grave and heals the team with Shadow Wave.
What to Build Against Huskar
- Spirit Vessel reduces health regeneration and helps the team deal with Huskar faster.
- Eye of Skadi reduces healing and health regeneration from attacks.
- Shiva’s Guard reduces health regeneration and slows nearby enemies.
- Heaven’s Halberd temporarily disarms Huskar and prevents him from dealing damage with attacks.
- Silver Edge applies Break and temporarily disables Berserker’s Blood.
- Black King Bar helps withstand some of Huskar’s magical abilities and disables.
How to Play Against Huskar at Different Stages
Laning
Don’t try to win the lane alone if Huskar has already built an advantage. He is more vulnerable at early levels, so pressuring him together with your support is useful. Buy health regeneration consumables and avoid trades where Burning Spear gradually makes it impossible for you to stay in lane.
Mid Game
Don’t attack Huskar alone: he is especially strong in short skirmishes against a wounded target. Group up as a team, and use healing reduction and disables. If Huskar has an Armlet, watch his health and don’t mistake an attempted turnaround for a safe moment to chase.
Late Game
Save Break effects and healing-reduction items for the start of the fight. Don’t stand next to an ally under Inner Fire, and don’t use all your abilities on Huskar while he is protected by items. After disarming or disabling him, focus your damage and don’t let him regenerate health.
