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Io Soft Support Build Guide
Soft SupportB-Tier50.1% avg WR→ 63.2% with build⚡ +13.1%
Explore data-driven Io soft support builds, win rates, and matchup analysis for Dota 2. The optimal build boosts Io's soft support win rate by +13.1% over baseline (50.1% → 63.2%).
Win Rate
50.1%
Build WR
63.2%
KDA
3.2 / 7.9 / 18.9
Tier
B
Recommended Soft Support Build
⚡2 builds with 50%+ WR - see all →
How to Play Io Soft Support
Io currently sits at B-Tier in the Soft Support role with a 50.1% win rate in Dota 2 ranked games. A solid, viable pick for this role. Using the optimal soft support build provides a +13.1% win rate advantage over the baseline, lifting Io to 63.2%. Recent winning Io soft support players average a KDA of 3.2 / 7.9 / 18.9. Permanent upgrades support the core item pickups. The toughest matchups for Io soft support 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 Soft Support Counters
Io's win rate when laning against each hero as soft support.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Io Soft Support build in Dota 2?
The highest win rate Io Soft Support build achieves a 63.2% 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 Soft Support role?
Io Soft Support currently has a 50.1% win rate in Dota 2, climbing to 63.2% with the recommended build.
Who counters Io Soft Support?
The toughest matchups for Io Soft Support 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 Soft Support use?
Io Soft Support's recommended permanent upgrade lift the build to 63.2% win rate. See the build display above for the exact picks.
Is Io good in the Soft Support role?
Io is currently a solid, viable pick in the Soft Support role, sitting at B-Tier with a 50.1% win rate. Near 50% indicates balanced performance.