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Io Mid Build Guide
MidB-Tier50.3% avg WR→ 62.2% with build⚡ +11.9%
Explore data-driven Io mid builds, win rates, and matchup analysis for Dota 2. The optimal build boosts Io's mid win rate by +11.9% over baseline (50.3% → 62.2%).
Win Rate
50.3%
Build WR
62.2%
KDA
7.8 / 7.4 / 15.5
Tier
B
Recommended Mid Build
How to Play Io Mid
Io currently sits at B-Tier in the Mid role with a 50.3% win rate in Dota 2 ranked games. A solid, viable pick for this role. Using the optimal mid build provides a +11.9% win rate advantage over the baseline, lifting Io to 62.2%. Recent winning Io mid players average a KDA of 7.8 / 7.4 / 15.5. Permanent upgrades support the core item pickups. The toughest matchups for Io mid 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 Mid Counters
Io's win rate when laning against each hero as mid.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Io Mid build in Dota 2?
The highest win rate Io Mid build achieves a 62.2% 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 Mid role?
Io Mid currently has a 50.3% win rate in Dota 2, climbing to 62.2% with the recommended build.
Who counters Io Mid?
The toughest matchups for Io Mid 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.
What permanent upgrade should Io Mid use?
Io Mid's recommended permanent upgrade lift the build to 62.2% win rate. See the build display above for the exact picks.
Is Io good in the Mid role?
Io is currently a solid, viable pick in the Mid role, sitting at B-Tier with a 50.3% win rate. Near 50% indicates balanced performance.