Lion
Win rates
Pub win rate
48.8%
Situational — needs a specific draft
Pro win rate
60.0%
5 pro picks
Pub pick rate
25.5%
1.1M picks · all brackets
Pro ban rate
80%
4 pro bans
Win rate by bracket
How the hero performs at each MMR bracket. Use this to gauge difficulty — a hero that peaks at Immortal but dips at Herald is a hard mechanical carry.
| Bracket | MMR | Games | Win rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herald | 0–769 | 0 | — | |
| Guardian | 770–1539 | 0 | — | |
| Crusader | 1540–2309 | 0 | — | |
| Archon | 2310–3079 | 0 | — | |
| Legend | 3080–3849 | 0 | — | |
| Ancient | 3850–4619 | 0 | — | |
| Divine | 4620–5620 | 0 | — | |
| Immortal | 5620+ | 0 | — |
How to play
Lion is an Intelligence nuker who deletes heroes with spell burst — mana management and positioning are everything. Look to initiate fights — your kit is built to start engagements on your terms. Your disables and utility are most valuable when enabling your cores to land kills.
Base stats
Ranged · Attack range: 0 (Ranged)
Attributes
Strength
18
+2.4 / level
Agility
15
+1.7 / level
Intelligence
19
+3.5 / level
FAQ
What is Lion's win rate?
Lion has a 48.8% pub win rate across 1.1M games. That's right around the 50% baseline — the hero is balanced, and win rate depends heavily on player skill and team comp.
How popular is Lion?
Lion is picked in 25.54% of all Dota 2 pub games.
Is Lion played in pro Dota?
Yes — Lion has a 60.0% win rate across 5 pro picks and a 80% ban rate in professional matches.