How Dragon Knight and Lycan perform as teammates in Dota 2 7.41e, from ranked matches.
In Dota 2 7.41e, Dragon Knight and Lycan win 47.52% of ranked matches when playing on the same team, over 423 matches.
Grouping up to push high ground with these two seems like a clear win condition on paper. The problem is that both Dragon Knight and Lycan want to do the same thing: be a durable front-liner hitting towers. This can create a very one-dimensional game plan that's easy to read. While their big ultimates, Dragon Form and Shapeshift, are active, the pressure is immense. But once those expire, the team often lacks tools to control fights or protect squishier allies. Lycan's summons appreciate the stun from Dragon Tail, but the lineup as a whole often lacks magical damage and broader teamfight control, making it predictable for opponents to itemize against.
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 | 47.52% | ▼ -0.9pp | 423 |
| 7.41d | 48.45% | ▼ -2.6pp | 5,391 |
| 7.41c | 51.09% | ▲ +0.9pp | 5,118 |
| 7.41b | 50.24% | — | 5,308 |
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Data updated Aug 17, 2026.