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Io Carry Build Guide
CarryB-Tier49.1% avg WR→ 50.2% with build⚡ +1.1%
Explore data-driven Io carry builds, win rates, and matchup analysis for Dota 2. The optimal build boosts Io's carry win rate by +1.1% over baseline (49.1% → 50.2%).
Win Rate
49.1%
Build WR
50.2%
KDA
11.6 / 6.4 / 13.3
Tier
B
Recommended Carry Build
How to Play Io Carry
Io currently sits at B-Tier in the Carry role with a 49.1% win rate in Dota 2 ranked games. A solid, viable pick for this role. Using the optimal carry build provides a +1.1% win rate advantage over the baseline, lifting Io to 50.2%. Recent winning Io carry players average a KDA of 11.6 / 6.4 / 13.3. The toughest matchups for Io carry are Chaos Knight, Necrophos, Treant Protector — pick into them with caution.
Most Popular Items
What items Io players buy most often when they win, across all roles. These reflect player picks across all ranked games — not necessarily the optimal build.
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Holy Locket
2,250 gold
49.4% pick rate
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Heart of Tarrasque
5,100 gold
25.5% pick rate
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Glimmer Cape
2,150 gold
20.4% pick rate
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Ghost Scepter
1,500 gold
12.8% pick rate
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Io Carry Counters
Io's win rate when laning against each hero as carry.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Io Carry build in Dota 2?
The highest win rate Io Carry build achieves a 50.2% win rate. See the full build order — core items and top permanent upgrade — above on this page.
What is Io's win rate in the Carry role?
Io Carry currently has a 49.1% win rate in Dota 2, climbing to 50.2% with the recommended build.
Who counters Io Carry?
The toughest matchups for Io Carry are Chaos Knight (30.8% WR for Io), Necrophos (31.0% WR for Io), Treant Protector (31.6% WR for Io). These heros give Io the hardest time in lane.
Is Io good in the Carry role?
Io is currently a solid, viable pick in the Carry role, sitting at B-Tier with a 49.1% win rate. Near 50% indicates balanced performance.