How Silencer and Snapfire perform as teammates in Dota 2 7.41e, from ranked matches.
In Dota 2 7.41e, Silencer and Snapfire win 50.24% of ranked matches when playing on the same team, over 15,933 matches.
Trying to trade spells in lane against this pair feels awkward. Snapfire's stun from Firesnap Cookie can provide the setup Silencer needs for Last Word to trigger, creating a choice between taking damage and silence or backing off entirely. This interaction isn't about scoring quick kills, but applying steady pressure that can wear an opponent down over time. The slows from Mortimer Kisses and Arcane Curse also stack, making it harder for a single target to disengage once a fight starts.
This dynamic often helps secure a better laning phase for the Silencer. In mid-game teamfights, the value can shift. A well-timed Global Silence helps Snapfire channel her Mortimer Kisses with less risk of interruption, which is effective against clumped-up teams. The synergy isn't foolproof, however. Opponents can play around it by splitting their heroes up or by focusing one of the two down quickly with a coordinated gank. The combo relies on timing and positioning to work well, which isn't always guaranteed.
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 | 48.74% | 675 |
| Crusader & Archon | 51.47% | 2,374 |
| Legend & Ancient | 52.08% | 2,554 |
| Divine & Immortal | 50.66% | 904 |
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 | 50.24% | ▼ -3.8pp | 15,933 |
| 7.41d | 54.08% | ▲ +2.0pp | 254,573 |
| 7.41c | 52.07% | ▲ +4.1pp | 79,231 |
| 7.41b | 47.93% | — | 30,667 |
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Data updated Aug 17, 2026.