Snapfire would be another popular choice for Strength heroes due to its flexibility. This dragon rider duo also has some deceitfully cute appearance and anyone who underestimates her and her cute pet ride are sure to ger roas

While there are many support heroes in the game, there are very few true healers. Preventing damage or adding life affects the battle at its very core; the hero with life remaining at the end of the fight w

The trailer is very clear about the importance of Selemene's Lotuses to the plot. And the fact that someone manages to steal them from right under the order's nose means that the thief is no less talented than the her

There is a good reason that players are getting banned for smurfing in matchmaking. Broodmother in the hands of a pro player is monstrous at lower tiers. Yet it's still a top-three carry option even at the top these d

So you actually watched several DOTA 2 games and even have idols that you consistently try to copy even though you just began? Copying them is nice but doing that in a random low-MMR environment with your fellow beginners and expecting them to adjust to your "pro play" is not going to hap

But sometimes it makes no sense to give the team mana regeneration early with Crystal Maiden or there isn't a magic-user in the lane against Anti-Mage. In these circumstances, select the skills that work the best and come back to the rest la

The cavernous lore of the DOTA franchise has been relentlessly expanding for over 19 years. In fact, many content creators are working full-time trying to unravel the lore behind this title. It is thus only fair that the trailer for the Netflix Anime DOTA: Dragon's Blood is lined with Easter eggs only hardcore fans of DOTA can s

Terrorblade, the demon who even dominated the reflections of his most evil aspects. The demon whose motives are unknown to the world. The demon who can transform into his worst possible self and keep it under his control. And if this isn't the perfect way to drop an Easter egg, no way possibly

More often than not, this will result in a team wipe or some embarrassing misplays because one: random beginners didn't train with you and two: pro setups are tailored to specific teams and playstyles. Just because you copied your idol's play down to the last consumable doesn't mean you can carry the whole team. After all, DOTA 2 is all about teamw

Don't let pride get in the way. If a support hero is falling behind on wards, buy them. Very little is more important than getting rid of the fog that clouds vision in Dota 2 ; even an extra second to run away from a gank is the difference between life and de

At one point, this spot would have been occupied by Anti-Mage, but there is a new mana-burner in town with more utility and greater burst damage that still carries games. Nyx Assassin has essentially filled the Anti-Mage role and added onto

That's why consumables like the Town Portal Scroll are valuable early on and even late or mid-game. If you're in a lane, you'd want to stay there as much as possible. If not TP Scrolls then healing items are also a godsend when it comes to sticking to your lane. Your teammates will thank you for this kind of preparedn

Veterans of MOBA meta analysis games are already some of the most serious and competitive people on the planet. Veterans of Dota 2 are even a cut above that, as it's one of the least forgiving and supportive environments to be in. Yet that doesn't stop experts from taking their lumps and suffering on their journey to climb the ladder. Even players who are in the middle of the pack have to try their best just to stay th

The COVID-19 pandemic forced plenty of cancellations for Dota 2 in 2020 , so this gives professionals and hopefuls the chance to practice at home. Not everyone has a reliable internal timer, but that's okay since there's an actual timer at the top of the scr

Everybody already fears the Skeleton Walk, Searing Arrows, and Strafe combo. After farming an Orchid Malevolence, all any normal heroes can do is die. Other carries might be able to handle a one-on-one better, but Clinkz wipes out the rest of the t

You don't have to second guess what the Almighty Dirge or Undying is capable of. The name says it all. He's a true tank and while most tanks remain rather rigid or strong only in the early game, Dirge is a bit different since he's also a formidable spellcas

If it was a five-man push and they killed you alone then that already puts your whole team at a disadvantage in the event that they want to stop the onslaught because they're already outnumbered. Beyond that, each of your death contributes to the enemy's g

Don't expect that sort of opportunity to be handed out readily, however. Rizzrack's damage output likes to consider the number of trees in the area. More trees mean more damage, making him a formidable hero when it comes to jungle clashes or ambus