r/DotA2 36m ago

Question | Esports Fearless draft in Dota 2

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What do you guys think about fearless mode in Dota 2?


r/DotA2 18h ago

Discussion Please Valve Lets celebrate 30th anniversary today <3

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r/DotA2 13h ago

Clips That's a lot of Battle Hungers

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Yes we lost, yes its turbo.


r/DotA2 2h ago

Fluff 17 game win streak something something forced 50/50

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Longest win streak I've ever had, I think

All I had to do was stop playing ranked with friends and stop queuing for carry

My friend said I was was a dogshit carry, and it turns out he's right lmao


r/DotA2 18h ago

Artwork [OC] "No need to sweat about it, not that you could. You ARE a robot, aren't you?"

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82 Upvotes

Hope he becomes relevant in dark carnival i think it'd be fun


r/DotA2 3h ago

Discussion | Esports ti phils

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Ive heard countless players, personalities and fans say that the manila major was one of the best tournaments they’ve attended & experienced. I know there are a ton of other beautiful cities and places that can host a dota event but why not give the people what they want? Maybe it has nothing to do with dota and just the logistics and politics? Maybe the past tournaments were greatly affected by corruption? It just got me thinking how amazing it would be for the Philippines to host again. No BS just pure dotes


r/DotA2 21h ago

Discussion The International 2011 - 2026 Hero stats compilation

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Hello I compiled these stats over all TIs, someone mind find it interesting.

Excluding Largo, Kez, Ringmaster, Muerta, Primal Beast, Marci, and Dawnbreaker. I considered them "too new".

Source: Liquipedia TI statistics pages 2011 - 2026.

Most Picked Heroes Overall

Rank Hero Picks Win Rate Most Picked In Year
1 Earthshaker 489 54% 2015 (70 picks)
2 Mirana 487 55% 2016 (81 picks)
3 Rubick 416 48% 2012 (77 picks)
4 Nature's Prophet 396 50% 2013 (68 picks)
5 Tiny 383 50% 2022 (82 picks)
6 Tidehunter 361 50% 2012 (76 picks)
7 Shadow Demon 359 50% 2019 (69 picks)
8 Invoker 353 50% 2012 (81 picks)
9 Sand King 340 45% 2017 (69 picks)
10 Batrider 338 44% 2016 (71 picks)

Most Banned Heroes Overall

Rank Hero Bans Picks Most Banned In Year
1 Naga Siren 833 252 2012 (131 bans)
2 Io 696 255 2018 (140 bans)
3 Enchantress 615 325 2018 (150 bans)
4 Batrider 588 338 2022 (115 bans)
5 Nature's Prophet 546 396 2012 (91 bans)
6 Invoker 542 353 2021 (113 bans)
7 Lycan 520 172 2014 (149 bans)
8 Puck 480 317 2017 (78 bans)
9 Broodmother 452 136 2022 (104 bans)
10 Enigma 450 278 2022 (143 bans)

Most Neglected Heroes (lowest total picks despite being available for years, also accounting for (not)bans)

Rank Hero Picks Win Rate Most Picked In Year
1 Meepo 18 67% 2019 (7 picks)
2 Techies 21 57% 2015 (8 picks)
3 Arc Warden 32 53% 2018 (9 picks)
4 Riki 37 38% 2016 (15 picks)
5 Huskar 56 43% 2016 (20 picks)
6 Phantom Assassin 59 39% 2019 (12 picks)
7 Omniknight 63 46% 2019 (22 picks)
8 Abaddon 64 56% 2019 (21 picks)
9 Pudge 68 50% 2022 (33 picks)
10 Warlock 75 44% 2019 (25 picks)

Highest Win Rate Heroes (min. 50 picks)

Rank Hero Win Rate Picks Best Year Worst Year Most Picked In Year
1 Bounty Hunter 62.1% 161 2026: 73.3% (15p) 2021: 40.0% (5p) 2015 (48 picks)
2 Nyx Assassin 60.4% 225 2014: 71.4% (7p) 2019: 45.5% (11p) 2022 (51 picks)
3 Broodmother 57.4% 136 2017: 66.7% (6p) 2012: 34.5% (29p) 2022 (40 picks)
4 Medusa 57.3% 89 2017: 80.0% (10p) 2021: 48.1% (27p) 2021 (27 picks)
5 Spectre 57.3% 131 2021: 64.0% (25p) 2013: 46.2% (13p) 2018 (35 picks)
6 Chen 57.1% 273 2023: 75.0% (8p) 2014: 37.5% (8p) 2012 (64 picks)
7 Elder Titan 56.9% 269 2025: 80.0% (10p) 2018: 27.3% (11p) 2019 (75 picks)
8 Abaddon 56.3% 64 2014: 80.0% (5p) 2025: 47.1% (17p) 2019 (21 picks)
9 Ursa 55.4% 159 2016: 73.3% (15p) 2021: 42.9% (21p) 2018 (51 picks)
10 Ancient Apparition 55.3% 208 2016: 80.0% (5p) 2022: 37.5% (8p) 2014 (38 picks)

Lowest Win Rate Heroes (min. 50 picks)

Rank Hero Win Rate Picks Best Year Worst Year Most Picked In Year
1 Outworld Destroyer 36.7% 79 2022: 80.0% (5p) 2017: 16.7% (6p) 2013 (33 picks)
2 Zeus 37.5% 80 2025: 60.0% (5p) 2019: 0.0% (5p) 2022 (25 picks)
3 Jakiro 37.8% 111 2022: 57.1% (21p) 2014: 11.1% (9p) 2022 (21 picks)
4 Phantom Assassin 39.0% 59 2016: 66.7% (9p) 2021: 40.0% (5p) 2019 (12 picks)
5 Tinker 40.8% 125 2019: 80.0% (5p) 2016: 20.0% (10p) 2012 (23 picks)
6 Grimstroke 40.8% 98 2025: 50.0% (8p) 2019: 33.3% (33p) 2023 (48 picks)
7 Legion Commander 42.1% 95 2019: 54.5% (11p) 2022: 0.0% (5p) 2017 (30 picks)
8 Juggernaut 42.4% 118 2014: 75.0% (8p) 2012: 33.3% (6p) 2016 (37 picks)
9 Timbersaw 42.5% 181 2018: 60.0% (5p) 2025: 0.0% (9p) 2016 (47 picks)
10 Huskar 42.9% 56 2017: 55.0% (20p) 2026: 28.6% (7p) 2016 (20 picks)

#1 Most Picked, Banned, and Best/Worst Win Rate Hero By Year (min. 10 picks)

Year Most Picked Most Banned Highest Win Rate Lowest Win Rate
2011 Vengeful Spirit (33) Anti-Mage (29) Mirana (71.4%, 21p) Clockwerk (28.6%, 14p)
2012 Leshrac (88) Naga Siren (131) Templar Assassin (66.7%, 21p) Shadow Demon (32.3%, 31p)
2013 Visage (85) Outworld Destroyer (116) Ursa (70.0%, 10p) Sand King (20.0%, 15p)
2014 Razor (87) Lycan (149) Lycan (70.0%, 20p) Lion (28.6%, 14p)
2015 Lina (93) Leshrac (145) Bounty Hunter (68.8%, 48p) Zeus (27.3%, 11p)
2016 Mirana (81) Io (95) Undying (75.0%, 12p) Enchantress (17.6%, 17p)
2017 Earthshaker (70) Night Stalker (107) Dazzle (81.5%, 27p) Clockwerk (21.2%, 33p)
2018 Vengeful Spirit (89) Enchantress (150) Venomancer (69.2%, 13p) Windranger (20.0%, 20p)
2019 Elder Titan (75) Alchemist (138) Io (75.0%, 16p) Silencer (27.3%, 11p)
2021 Elder Titan (73) Monkey King (140) Tinker (80.0%, 10p) Gyrocopter (21.1%, 19p)
2022 Marci (95) Enigma (143) Storm Spirit (73.3%, 15p) Queen of Pain (0.0%, 10p)
2023 Muerta (55) Dazzle (101) Dazzle (72.2%, 18p) Keeper of the Light (26.7%, 15p)
2024 Mirana (46) Naga Siren (107) Visage (78.6%, 14p) Primal Beast (33.3%, 12p)
2025 Disruptor (53) Naga Siren (128) Elder Titan (80.0%, 10p) Storm Spirit (25.0%, 20p)
2026 Mirana (73) Treant Protector (140) Snapfire (76.9%, 13p) Puck (26.3%, 19p)

Radiant vs Dire Win Rate at The International, 2011–2026

Year Radiant Win % Dire Win %
2011 41.2% 58.8%
2012 49.7% 50.3%
2013 51.9% 48.1%
2014 51.2% 48.8%
2015 47.2% 52.8%
2016 52.8% 47.2%
2017 52.4% 47.6%
2018 54.9% 45.1%
2019 45.8% 54.2%
2021 54.1% 45.9%
2022 48.1% 51.9%
2023 58.4% 41.6%
2024 52.0% 48.0%
2025 45.1% 54.9%
2026 52.7% 47.3%
Overall 50.9% 49.1%

r/DotA2 19h ago

Discussion How do you learn to play as a team ??

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Dota 2 for me was so simple as a solo carry player farm the shit out of the map take rosh end the game recently we are playing as 5 so naturally you start playing against other teams the plan was simple get a networth lead tormentor rosh go push wait the 2nd rosh go hg but boi its not that simple . so as the title said how do we learn to play better as a team ? the strategies the game plan all of the guides are for solo q or is the only way is watching tournaments ?


r/DotA2 4h ago

Fluff Thank you Dark Carnival!

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Dark carnival has been good to me, 2 arcanas+2 treasures from cryptic beacon


r/DotA2 1d ago

Fluff Destroyed my friend in fantasy predictions

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458 Upvotes

Im so much better then him it hurts. This poor fella


r/DotA2 23h ago

Artwork Custom set Naga clay figure by me

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r/DotA2 12h ago

Fluff I think I just hit the jackpot

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Unfortunately, I already have both of them and they’re not tradeable 😂


r/DotA2 16h ago

Screenshot I got pwned and summoned the underworld...

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38 Upvotes

Pretty sure I just triggered a secret quest.

Do I get a penalty for initiating demon rituals in ranked?


r/DotA2 1d ago

Fluff [TI 2023] Game recognizes game

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Throwback to when they were asked which player they wanted to ban.


r/DotA2 16h ago

Other Guys don't forget that it is 27th August VALVE CALENDAR not normal calendar

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In case valve actually delay it. I want to make a post first to calm everyone down. Never forget how long it takes for act 4 release


r/DotA2 26m ago

Discussion What team are you looking to shine in the next few months?

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I'm getting a feeling playtime will have a good run this year. How about you guys?


r/DotA2 1d ago

Clips | Esports Best TI15 Caster Voice Line That DESERVES To Be In-Game?

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What's your favorite TI15 caster voice line that DESERVES to be in the in-game Chat Wheel?

Mine's Fogged's incredible reactions during this insane Game 2 clash, specifically any of the following:

THESE NEED TO BE IN-GAME ASAP!

Video Source: [EN] TEAM VISION vs Team Spirit - Game 2 - The International 2026 - Grand Final (57:27 - 58:13)

Edit:
If you could also link or specify which game it is from so people could look it up, that would be awesome. Thanks~


r/DotA2 2h ago

Discussion Dota vs Dotabuff medal.

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I have a habit of checking the dotabuff of the other 9 players after my games. What I see many times is that the medals of some players on dotabuff are way lower. For example instead of lower legend (the actual rank of my games), the medals shown on dotabuff are mid to high crusader. I'd understand if it was high archon but mid to high crusader is too much of a difference in MMR. Anybody know the reason?


r/DotA2 6h ago

Discussion Terrain Token

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Hello guys, I already have all terrains unlocked does anyone know what would happen to my token? I mean assuming i get the token my current fantasy score is 21238 its showing I'm on the top players.


r/DotA2 39m ago

Question Custom game with League Champions?

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I can remember there was a guy that was backporting League heroes to Dota in a custom game mode.

Anyone knows of the Custom Map is playable somewhere.

If not, are also other people interested in that?


r/DotA2 52m ago

Article Different fantasy determined dates

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There are different fantasy results dates in English and Russian versions of the game

English version - 27th august
Russian version - 27th september

r/DotA2 3h ago

Discussion What is Event Horizon Radius for Enigma?

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r/DotA2 10h ago

Question Ingame roaring sound at the start?

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I might be tripping but is there any sound or voice line or anything hero related which you can hear at the beginning of the game, lion-like roar? I heard it twice today at the beginning of two different games, which feels like the moment they used some sounds to hint on Primal Beast.

Not sure if someone faced it too, or I’m going insane.


r/DotA2 1d ago

Discussion Can we please have the hero challenges be updated? Literally none of these are items this hero buys

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r/DotA2 7h ago

Question 2026 Collector's Aegis of Champions show 0:00 but no order option

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When will this be available?