Head-to-head Dota 2 7.41e win rate from ranked matches.
In Dota 2 7.41e, Lich wins the Chen vs Lich matchup: Lich beats Chen in 55.92% of 676 ranked matches.
The tight grouping of Chen's army creates an ideal setup for Lich's Chain Frost, especially during the early tower pushes where Chen wants to excel. A good ultimate from Lich can neutralize a huge part of Chen's contribution to a fight. Frost Shield is also a significant problem, slowing down the physical damage from persuaded creeps and making it much harder to focus down a hero or building. While Chen can still find opportunities by using his army to set up ganks on isolated targets, Lich’s defensive tools provide a consistent answer to the "deathball" strategy, often slowing the game down to a pace that doesn't favor Chen.
Chen's win rate against Lich in each recent balance patch — whether this matchup is trending up or down. Patches without enough matches are omitted.
| Patch | Chen win rate | Change | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.41e | 44.08% | ▼ -0.5pp | 676 |
| 7.41d | 44.57% | ▼ -1.7pp | 8,135 |
| 7.41c | 46.27% | ▼ -3.9pp | 5,033 |
| 7.41b | 50.13% | — | 5,556 |
Move this data into a draft
Chen starts on Radiant and Lich on Dire. Add the other eight picks to see whether this head-to-head edge survives the full draft.
Data updated Aug 17, 2026.