Head-to-head Dota 2 7.41f win rate from ranked matches.
Favored
Lycan 51.14%
Lycan51.14%
Medusa48.86%
Over 2,466 ranked matches (7.41f).
In Dota 2 7.41f, Lycan wins the Lycan vs Medusa matchup: Lycan beats Medusa in 51.14% of 2,466 ranked matches.
How this matchup plays
Trying to farm against a Lycan feels like a race against the clock. His strategy is to end the game with his summons before Medusa is ready to fight. That early and mid-game push, especially with a Helm of the Overlord, can be overwhelming and forces constant map-wide reactions. However, Medusa has the tools to weather this storm. Mana Shield makes her durable enough to survive the initial physical burst, and a well-timed Stone Gaze punishes Lycan for committing with Shapeshift. Split Shot also helps manage the wolves and other summons in a teamfight. The whole game hinges on whether Lycan can force a win with his peak timing or if Medusa can hold on and scale.
Lycan vs Medusa across patches
Lycan's win rate against Medusa in each recent balance patch — whether this matchup is trending up or down. Patches without enough matches are omitted.
Patch
Lycan win rate
Change
Matches
7.41f
51.14%
▲ +0.9pp
2,466
7.41e
50.21%
▲ +1.1pp
6,726
7.41d
49.10%
▼ -3.6pp
8,732
7.41c
52.70%
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5,704
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