Patch 7.38b has reshaped the position 5 support meta in Dota 2, favoring aggressive, magic-based laners who can pressure the enemy offlaner while enabling their carry. With position 1 heroes prioritizing survivability and jungle efficiency, the role of the support has become even more crucial in securing a strong laning phase.
From Silencer’s revamped skill set to Winter Wyvern’s devastating new facet, let’s break down the best position 5 supports in Patch 7.38b and how to maximize their impact.
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Silencer: The Lane Bully with Late-Game Impact
Silencer has received substantial changes, making him one of the strongest lane dominators in Patch 7.38b.
“Silencer is now closer to his original style, with early game harassment and magic damage being his main strengths.” — Torte De Lini
Why Silencer is Strong in 7.38b
- Arcing Curse and Last Word rework provide excellent harassment tools.
- Excels at shutting down non-BKB buyers like Lifestealer, Dawnbreaker, and Morphling.
- Can transition into a magic damage build with Aghanim’s Scepter and Refresher Orb.
- Level 20 talent buffs Last Word’s AOE effect, enhancing his teamfight impact.
Silencer can also opt for a utility build, buying Solar Crest and Glimmer Cape to support his teammates while still contributing significant damage in fights.
Winter Wyvern: The Teamfight Nightmare
Winter Wyvern’s new Recursive facet makes her one of the strongest crowd-control supports in the game.
“Winter’s Curse now deals 125% extra damage and recasts itself if the original target dies—making Wyvern anightmare for grouped-up enemies.” — Torte De Lini
Winter Wyvern’s Strengths
- Perfect synergy with offlaners like Magnus and Enigma for devastating wombo-combos.
- Counters physical damage cores like Phantom Assassin and Lifestealer with Cold Embrace and Arctic Burn.
- Excels in both defensive and aggressive playstyles, offering sustain and teamfight lockdown.
This makes Winter Wyvern an excellent pick when facing heavy right-click lineups and teams that rely on grouping up for fights.
Jakiro: The High-Damage Utility Support
Jakiro has received massive buffs, making him one of the best zoning supports in 7.38b.
“Jakiro now has both Liquid abilities back, plus an Ice Path that stuns for 5 seconds and deals 275 damage.” — Torte De Lini
Why Jakiro is Strong
- Amazing synergy with meta carries like Slark, Tiny, and Lifestealer.
- Ice Path and Macropyre provide insane crowd control and zoning potential.
- Dual Breath is one of the most aggravating laning spells, ensuring Jakiro wins trades.
- Excels against heroes with limited mobility, such as Queen of Pain and Dawnbreaker.
Jakiro’s standard build includes Eul’s Scepter for setup, allowing him to chain Ice Path into Macropyre for massive damage.
Warlock: The Underrated Teamfight Enabler
Despite no direct buffs, Warlock is suddenly one of the most popular supports in high-level games.
“People are realizing the power of Shadow Word—it’s basically an Ion Shell that heals or damages everything around the target.” — Torte De Lini
Why Warlock is Thriving
- Massive healing and sustain through Shadow Word.
- Upheaval + Fatal Bonds = devastating AOE damage.
- Pairs well with meta heroes like Slark and Ember Spirit, boosting their survivability.
- His teamfight presence is almost unrivaled, with Chaotic Offering providing a huge initiation tool.
Warlock’s itemization remains team-focused, with Glimmer Cape, Solar Crest, and Aghanim’s Shard being his go-to purchases.
Crystal Maiden: The Comeback Queen
Crystal Maiden is finally in a good spot, thanks to her new Glacial Guard facet.
“Crystal Nova now has increased radius, and she gives allies a barrier, making her an even better lane support.” — Torte De Lini
Why Crystal Maiden is Meta Again
- Strong synergy with mana-hungry cores like Slark, Phantom Lancer, and Spirit heroes.
- Innate ability now scales with Freezing Field, allowing her to prioritize damage over mana regen.
- Glimmer Cape remains a core item, providing survivability and setup for her ultimate.
- More viable as an aggressive laner, with low cooldown Frostbite enabling easy kills.
If you need a simple, effective support that works in most lineups, Crystal Maiden is a solid pick in 7.38b.
Honorable Mentions: Shadow Shaman, Mirana, and Marci
While they are primarily position 4 heroes, these supports can also work as aggressive position 5s.
- Shadow Shaman – Excellent lockdown with Hex and Shackles, but slightly weaker defensively.
- Mirana – Strong laning presence with Arrow setups and leap disengage.
- Marci – Still viable due to her high trading potential and strong laning harass.
The position 5 support meta in Dota 2 Patch 7.38b favors heroes with high magic damage, strong laning presence, and teamfight impact. Whether you’re harassing offlaners with Silencer, setting up fights with Jakiro, or turning teamfights with Winter Wyvern, there are plenty of strong picks to dominate your ranked games.
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FAQs About Dota 2 Position 5 Supports in Patch 7.38b
Q: Which support is best for securing the laning phase?
A: Silencer and Jakiro are the best at bullying offlaners and ensuring a safe laning phase for carries.
Q: What is the best teamfight support in this patch?
A: Winter Wyvern and Warlock are currently the best at turning fights around with their game-changing ultimates.
Q: How should I itemize as a position 5 support?
A: Utility items like Glimmer Cape, Solar Crest, and Force Staff remain the best for most position 5 heroes.
Q: Is Crystal Maiden viable now?
A: Yes! Her new facet makes her stronger, and her offensive capabilities have improved significantly.
