How to counter Nyx Assassin

Best Dota 2 counter picks against Nyx Assassin, ranked by head-to-head win rate, with the exact spells that beat them.

Best counters to Nyx Assassin

1Venomancer+3.3%
2Terrorblade+2.6%
3Pangolier+2.1%
4Enchantress+2.1%
5Kunkka+1.7%
6Axe+1.5%
7Largo+1.4%
8Drow Ranger+1.2%
9Silencer+1.2%
10Ursa+1.2%

Nyx Assassin's weaknesses

Burst damage: Nyx Assassin suffers from a low health pool that dies quickly. Quick magical burst kills them before they can act.
Invisibility reveal: Nyx Assassin suffers from Vendetta invisibility being his engage. Built-in detection or AoE removes the value of their invisibility.

Heroes Nyx Assassin is strong against

Void Spirit +5.8%Gyrocopter +5.5%Lich +5.1%Bristleback +4.9%Crystal Maiden +4.1%Puck +3.6%

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