Tusk Counters


Items

  • Linken`s Sphere prevent be targeted from Snowball.(edit: none of tusk`s spells are avoidable by linken`s)
  • Lotus Orb creates a second Snowball on the Snowball target.
  • Blade Mail is abysmal to Tusk as it returns the physical critical of Walrus Punch!

Info

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Hero   Hero   Strategy   Counters   Equipment   Gear   Responses   Sounds   Lore   Old Abilities   Changelogs     Tusk 23 + 2.6 23 + 2.1 18 + 1.7 Level Base dota2 Strategy   Hero   Strategy   Counters   Equipment   Gear   Responses   Sounds   Lore   Old Abilities   Changelogs     Contents 1 Gameplay 1.1 Semi-Carry/Gank Specialist 2 Ability Builds 3 Talents 4 Counters Equipment   Hero   Strategy   Counters   Equipment   Gear   Responses   Sounds   Lore   Old Abilities   Changelogs     v • d • e Tusk Equipment (collapse sets)Sets Arctic Hunter Set Barrier Rogue Bobusang s Traveling Necessities Set Brawler dota2 Gear   Hero   Strategy   Counters   Equipment   Gear   Responses   Sounds   Lore   Old Abilities   Changelogs     This is a list of cosmetic items that reflects Tusk s design aesthetics. dota2 Responses   Hero   Strategy   Counters   Equipment   Gear   Responses   Sounds   Lore   Old Abilities   Changelogs     v • d • e  Voice responses Hero responses Abaddon Alchemist Ancient Apparition Anti-Mage Arc Warden Axe Bane Sounds   Hero   Strategy   Counters   Equipment   Gear   Responses   Sounds   Lore   Old Abilities   Changelogs     v • d • e  Dota 2 Sounds Hero Sounds Abaddon Alchemist Ancient Apparition Anti-Mage Arc Warden Axe Lore   Hero   Strategy   Counters   Equipment   Gear   Responses   Sounds   Lore   Old Abilities   Changelogs     Ymir, the Tusk It had been a brawl to remember. There stood Old Abilities   Hero   Strategy   Counters   Equipment   Gear   Responses   Sounds   Lore   Old Abilities   Changelogs     Walrus PUNCH! (pre 6.83) PlayRR AbilityNo Target AffectsEnemies Tusk prepares his mighty dota2 Changelogs   Hero   Strategy   Counters   Equipment   Gear   Responses   Sounds   Lore   Old Abilities   Changelogs     Contents 1 Version history 2 Patch history Version history edit] Version Description dota2

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Bad against...

Anti-Mage
  • Tusk has low mana pool, making Anti-Mage the best counter for him through out Mana Break. Snowball is uneffective against Blink.
Riki   Hero   Strategy   Counters   Equipment   Gear   Responses   Sounds   Lore   Old Abilities   Changelogs     Riki 17 + 1.9 34 + 2.2 14 + 1.3 Level Base dota2
  • Riki`s Cloak and Dagger can dodge the Snowball stun. Smoke Screen also increases the difficulty of landing a Warlus Punch!
Techies   Hero   Strategy   Counters   Equipment   Gear   Responses   Sounds   Lore   Old Abilities   Changelogs     Techies 17 + 2.3 14 + 1.3 22 + 2.9 Level Base dota2
  • If Tusk is not careful, upon being released from his Snowball he could find himself amongst mines.
Earth Spirit   Hero   Strategy   Counters   Equipment   Gear   Responses   Sounds   Lore   Old Abilities   Changelogs   Known Bugs     Earth Spirit 21 + 3.2 17 + 1.5 18 dota2
  • Boulder Smash can return Tusk after his initiation. Geomagnetic Grip also removed Tusk`s escape with his Snowball.
Disruptor   Hero   Strategy   Counters   Equipment   Gear   Responses   Sounds   Lore   Old Abilities   Changelogs     Disruptor 19 + 2.2 15 + 1.4 22 + 2.5 Level Base dota2
  • Glimpse can return Tusk to where he was after using Snowball.

Others

  • Timbersaw`s Chakram and Tusk`s Frozen Sigil slows stack, resulting in effective reduction of enemy MS.
  • Snowball Techies makes Suicide Squad Attack! best effective.
  • Bloodseeker`s Rupture works well with Walrus Kick. Even when Tusk doesn`t have an Scepter, his WALRUS PUNCH! can stop Ruptured enemy heroes from teleporting away.

Good against...

Pugna   Hero   Strategy   Counters   Equipment   Gear   Responses   Sounds   Lore   Old Abilities   Changelogs     Pugna 17 + 1.5 16 + 1 26 + 4.5 Level Base dota2
  • Pugna`s low hp and reliance on channeled abilities make him very vulnerable to Tusk, although Pugna can win in a straight up 1v1 later in the game.
Viper   Hero   Strategy   Counters   Equipment   Gear   Responses   Sounds   Lore   Old Abilities   Changelogs     Viper 20 + 2.4 21 + 2.9 15 + 1.8 Level Base dota2
  • Viper Strike can be countered through Snowball, wasting Viper`s mana through his ultimate, and he`s more likely prone to the crit of Walrus PUNCH!
Shadow Fiend   Hero   Strategy   Counters   Equipment   Gear   Responses   Sounds   Lore   Old Abilities   Changelogs     Shadow Fiend 15 + 2.3 20 + 2.9 18 + 2 Level dota2
  • Shadow Fiend is immobile and has low base hp, making him easy prey in a gank.
Slark   Hero   Strategy   Counters   Equipment   Gear   Responses   Sounds   Lore   Old Abilities   Changelogs     Slark 20 + 1.9 21 + 1.5 16 + 1.7 Level Base dota2
  • Slark relies on quickly picking off your allies, and Tusk`s snowball, which can pass through the leash of Slark`s pounce, can help save them while also stunning Slark. In addition, the attack and move speed slow from Tusk`s sigil cannot be purged off, making Slark weaker in fights.
Legion Commander   Hero   Strategy   Counters   Equipment   Gear   Responses   Sounds   Lore   Old Abilities   Changelogs     Legion Commander 26 + 2.9 18 + 1.7 20 + 2.2 Level dota2
  • His Walrus Punch! makes LC loses Duel easily, especially when she doesn`t have Blade Mail.

Works well with...

Lifestealer   Hero   Strategy   Counters   Equipment   Gear   Responses   Sounds   Lore   Old Abilities   Changelogs     Lifestealer 25 + 3.3 18 + 1.9 15 + 1.75 Level Base dota2
  • Snowballing towards an enemy while Lifestealer has infested you could result in an easy kill with your Walrus PUNCH! and Infest`s burst damage followed by Lifestealer`s autoattacks.
  • You also can trap your enemies with Ice Shards to make them unable to escape from Lifestealer`s attacks.
Axe   Hero   Strategy   Counters   Equipment   Gear   Responses   Sounds   Lore   Old Abilities   Changelogs   Known Bugs     Axe 25 + 2.8 20 + 2.2 18 + dota2
  • Snowballing with Axe could help him line up his Berserker`s Call while the enemies are stunned by your snowball.
Tidehunter   Hero   Strategy   Counters   Equipment   Gear   Responses   Sounds   Lore   Old Abilities   Changelogs     Tidehunter 22 + 3.3 15 + 1.5 16 + 1.7 Level Base dota2
  • Snowballing into the enemy with Tidehunter could help him easily line his Ravage.
Legion Commander   Hero   Strategy   Counters   Equipment   Gear   Responses   Sounds   Lore   Old Abilities   Changelogs     Legion Commander 26 + 2.9 18 + 1.7 20 + 2.2 Level dota2
  • sing your snowball to gank an enemy for free duel damage is really easy with your Walrus PUNCH! and Ice Shards` high burst damage.
Juggernaut   Hero   Strategy   Counters   Equipment   Gear   Responses   Sounds   Lore   Old Abilities   Changelogs     Juggernaut 20 + 2.2 26 + 2.4 14 + 1.4 Level Base dota2
  • Ice Shards can trap an enemy for a full-duration blade fury by Juggernaut. It works especially well during the early game when heroes have relatively low hit points.