How Chen and Medusa perform as teammates in Dota 2 7.41e, from ranked matches.
In Dota 2 7.41e, Chen and Medusa win 38.46% of ranked matches when playing on the same team, over 221 matches.
Making space for a late game Medusa is the main idea here. Chen and his army of creeps are meant to secure the early map, taking towers and forcing reactions that give Medusa the room she needs to farm her core items. A timely Hand of God can also help her survive a gank by providing a large, unexpected heal from anywhere on the map. The catch is that these heroes play on completely different timers. If Chen's early aggression doesn't create enough pressure, the team has a huge mid-game hole. Medusa is left to fend for herself, and the whole strategy can crumble before she comes online.
This duo's team win rate in each recent balance patch — whether the pairing is trending up or down. Patches without enough matches are omitted.
| Patch | Team win rate | Change | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.41e | 38.46% | ▼ -5.0pp | 221 |
| 7.41d | 43.51% | ▼ -6.0pp | 3,089 |
| 7.41c | 49.54% | ▼ -3.7pp | 2,416 |
| 7.41b | 53.25% | — | 2,443 |
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Data updated Aug 17, 2026.