How Crystal Maiden and Lich perform as teammates in Dota 2 7.41e, from ranked matches.
In Dota 2 7.41e, Crystal Maiden and Lich win 53.19% of ranked matches when playing on the same team, over 8,234 matches.
Layering their slows makes the early lane very difficult for opponents. A hit from Crystal Nova or Frost Blast makes it much easier for the other hero to connect their own spells, creating kill opportunities with a follow-up Frostbite. This constant pressure is fueled by Crystal Maiden's Arcane Aura, which gives a mana-hungry Lich more freedom to use his abilities for harass and defense. This combination can effectively bully opponents and secure an early advantage.
Later on, the synergy shows up in teamfights when Lich casts Frost Shield on Crystal Maiden, making her much harder to kill while she channels Freezing Field. The primary weakness of this pairing, however, is their shared lack of mobility. Both heroes are slow and fragile, making them prime targets for aggressive heroes that can close the gap. Their success depends heavily on good positioning and staying safe, as they can be easily overwhelmed by a coordinated dive.
How this pairing performs across skill brackets — the duo's team win rate in recent ranked matches, split by average match rank. Ranks with too few recent matches are omitted. These rows use the last 30 days of quality-filtered ranked matches, all patches in that span combined — a wider window than the patch-scoped count above, so the per-rank match totals can exceed it.
| Rank | Team win rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| Herald & Guardian | 55.04% | 556 |
| Crusader & Archon | 52.67% | 1,238 |
| Legend & Ancient | 50.84% | 948 |
| Divine & Immortal | 45.22% | 230 |
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 | 53.19% | ▲ +1.0pp | 8,234 |
| 7.41d | 52.24% | ▲ +0.1pp | 89,846 |
| 7.41c | 52.17% | ▲ +0.1pp | 41,995 |
| 7.41b | 52.12% | — | 42,663 |
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Data updated Aug 17, 2026.