Head-to-head Dota 2 7.41f win rate from ranked matches.
Favored
Viper 56.93%
Chen43.07%
Viper56.93%
Over 2,055 ranked matches (7.41f).
In Dota 2 7.41f, Viper wins the Chen vs Viper matchup: Viper beats Chen in 56.93% of 2,055 ranked matches.
How this matchup plays
Thinking you can overrun Viper with a creep army is often a trap. Viper's slows and area damage are perfect for kiting and melting Chen's summons from a safe distance. Once the creeps are dealt with, Viper can turn his attention to Chen himself, who has no real escape from the constant poison and damage over time. This dynamic makes it hard for Chen to execute his typical push timings, as Viper can consistently blunt the aggression and isolate the hero. It turns Chen's main strength—his powerful summons—into a liability that Viper is well-equipped to punish, giving him an edge in most stages of the game.
Chen vs Viper across patches
Chen's win rate against Viper 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
7.41f
43.07%
▼ -2.0pp
2,055
7.41e
45.05%
▼ -1.7pp
5,838
7.41d
46.73%
▲ +0.3pp
7,186
7.41c
46.45%
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4,011
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