Dota 2
Dota 2 is a popular video game developed and published by Valve. It belongs to the multiplayer online arena game genre and was released in 2013 as a sequel to the Defense of the Ancients mod for Warcraft III. In Dota 2, two teams of five players each control powerful characters called “heroes,” each with unique abilities.
The goal is to defend your base and destroy your opponent’s “Ancient”, which is a vital building. Players collect experience points and items in the game to enhance the hero’s combat capabilities. Dota 2 is known for its strategic depth and teamwork, with regular updates introducing new content and keeping the game engaging.
It has a thriving esports scene, lucrative tournaments, and a diverse roster of heroes, making it a beloved game among the competitive gaming community. The game is free-to-play and Valve supports it through in-game cosmetic purchases, ensuring an ever-evolving and dynamic gaming experience.
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Dota 2 new patch 7.34e notes
Project updates
Shroud of Eternity
- Magic resistance bonus increased from +30% to +35%
hand of midas
- Base charge recovery time increased from 100 seconds to 110 seconds
Heart of Tarask
- Recipe cost increased from 1300 to 1400. Total cost increased from 5100 to 5200
- Strength bonus reduced from +40 to +35
Helm of the Overlord
- Vladmir’s Aura Armor increased from 3 to 4
Pavese
- Protection cooldown reduced from 18 seconds to 16 seconds
Vladimir’s Sacrifice
- Vladmir’s Aura Armor increased from 3 to 4
Hero update
Ancient Phantom Vortex
- Damage per second reduced from 12/20/28/36 to 12/18/24/30
Ice blast
- Frostbite duration reduced from 10/11/12 seconds to 10 seconds
Steelback
Feather spray
- Maximum damage reduced from 550 to 500
Steelback
- Damage threshold increased from 225 to 300/275/250/225
Hairball
- Casting range reduced from 1500 to 1000
- Cooldown increased from 10 seconds to 13 seconds
Talent
- Level 20 talent Feather Spray stack damage reduced from +25 to +20
Chaos Knight
- Base damage reduced by 5
Chaos Strike
- Lifesteal penalty on minions increased from 40% to 70%
phantom
- Mana cost increased from 75/125/175 to 100/200/300
black willow
Shadow Realm
- Cooldown increased from 20/18/16/14 seconds to 22/20/18/16 seconds
dazzle
Bad Zhu Zhu
- No longer affects the 3 second silence period after any Blink Dagger takes damage
Drow Ranger
multiple shots
- Cooldown reduced from 26/24/22/20 seconds to 24/22/20/18 seconds
earth spirit
Rolling boulders
- Cooldown now starts when the current roll is completed
puzzle
black hole
- Cooldown reduced from 200/180/160 seconds to 180/170/160 seconds
ruthless
Ink swells
- Aghanim’s Shard spell lifesteal now has a 20% penalty to minions
gyroplane
rocket barrage
- Rocket damage increased from 6/12/18/24 to 8/14/20/26
Juggernaut
almighty slash
- Bonus damage increased from 30/40/50 to 40/45/50
cuenca
ghost ship
- Damage delay reduced from 45% to 35%
tidal wave
- Damage reduced from 250 to 180
Riptide Storm
- Duration reduced from 5 seconds to 4 seconds
- Cooldown increased from 70 seconds to 75 seconds
Leslak
thunderstorm
- Slow duration increased from 0.4/0.6/0.8/1.0 seconds to 0.45/0.7/0.95/1.2 seconds
lion
Ground nails
- Casting range increased from 575 to 650
werewolf
- Base agility increased from 16 to 18
- Agility buff increased from 1.4 to 1.8
Marci
partner
- Casting range increased from 700 to 1000
Murta
call
- Duration reduced from 7/8/9/10 seconds to 5/6/7/8 seconds
- Movement slowness reduced from 30% to 15/20/25/30%
Necrophosphorus
Ghost Shroud
- Mana cost increased from 50 to 75
heartbeat aura
- Regeneration duration reduced from 8 seconds to 7 seconds
- Aghanim’s Scepter health regeneration to decay reduced from 60% to 55%
death seeker
- Cooldown increased from 16 seconds to 19 seconds
primitive beast
trample
- Mana cost increased from 90/85/80/75 to 90
smash
- Cooldown increased from 36/32/28 seconds to 40/36/32 seconds
Talent
- Level 25 talent Crush duration reduced from +100% to +67%
Shadow Shaman
hexadecimal
- Damage amplification increased from 5/10/15/20% to 10/15/20/25%
ghost
- Base armor reduced by 1
mental saboteur
Dark Charge
- Cooldown increased from 21/18/15/12 seconds to 22/19/16/13 seconds
- Aghanim’s Scepter cooldown increased from 8 seconds to 9 seconds
Bigger orgy
- Damage multiplier against minions reduced from 1.5x to 1.3x
wood chipper
spin death
- Stat loss percentage increased from 10% to 13%
Tiny
avalanche
- Mana cost reduced from 120 to 90/100/110/120
tree protector
- Base movement speed reduced from 285 to 280
Leech seeds
- Damage/heal per second reduced from 25/40/55/70 to 20/35/50/65
weaver
twin attack
- Cooldown increased from 7/5.5/4/2.5 seconds to 8.5/6.5/4.5/2.5 seconds
winter dragon
cold hug
- Base healing per second increased from 30/35/40/45 to 40/45/50/55
witch doctor
paralysis barrel
- Damage multiplier against minions reduced from 2.0x to 1.5x
death ward
- Now prioritizes heroes within attack range instead of minions
Ghost King
vampire soul
- Skeleton damage reduced by 3
trend
Dota 2 Heroes
Power Heroes:
- Alchemist
- ax
- Thornback fish
- Centaur Warrunner
- Chaos Knight
- Dawnbreaker
- doom
- Dragon Knight
- earth spirit
- Overwhelming
- ancient titans
- Haskar
- cuenca
- legion commander
- Lifestealer
- Mars
- Night Stalker
- Ogre Magician
- almighty knight
- primitive beast
- pudgy person
- Slada
- mental saboteur
- Gentle
- Tidehunter
- Tiny
- tree protector
- tusk
- overlord
- immortal
- Ghost King
Agility Hero:
- Anti-Mage
- Sky Arc Watcher
- Blood Demon
- Bounty Hunter
- klinkz
- Drow Ranger
- Ember Spirit
- Mask of the Void
- gyroplane
- blinded
- dominate
- Luna
- Medusa
- Meepo
- Monkey King
- Morphling
- Naga Siren
- Phantom Assassin
- Phantom Lancer
- razor
- strength
- Shadow Demon
- Slack
- sniper
- ghost
- Templar Assassin
- Horrible Blade
- Troll Warlord
- Ursa
- poisonous snake
- weaver
Intelligence Heroes:
- ancient phantom
- Crystal Maiden
- death prophecy
- saboteur
- witch
- Mo Feng
- Jackie Rowe
- Guardian of Light
- Rasik
- Lich
- Lena
- lion
- Murta
- nature’s prophet
- Necrophosphorus
- Oracle
- Outworld Destroyer
- puck
- Punia
- queen of pain
- Rubick
- Shadow Demon
- Shadow Shaman
- silencer
- Wrath Mage
- storm spirit
- Tinker
- Warlock
- witch doctor
- Zeus
Universal heroes:
- Abaddon
- bane
- batrider
- Beast King
- Brewmaster
- Breeding mother
- List
- clockwork
- dark person
- dark willow
- dazzle
- puzzle
- prayer
- Io
- Lone Druid
- werewolf
- Magnus
- Marci
- Milana
- Knicks Assassin
- pangoli
- Phoenix
- sand king
- Quick fire
- Technical staff
- wood chipper
- vengeful spirit
- Poison Mage
- face
- void spirit
- Windrunner
- Winter wyvern
Dota 2 Beginner Tips
Listen to your teammates:
- Not everyone is mean. Some players are helpful. Listen when they speak. They play longer and can teach you good things.
Choose a simple hero:
- There are many heroes. Some are difficult. Choose something easy to start with, like a sniper or a lich. They help you study without too much stress.
Use healing items:
- Always tango and clear. They contribute to your health and mana. Don’t ignore them; they keep you in the game.
Bring the Town Teleport Scroll:
- Get these scrolls. They can get you places quickly. Use them if you get stuck or need help.
Ignore mean players:
- Some people say mean things. Ignore them. Mute if needed. Focus on playing well, not saying bad things.
To purchase a ward:
- Guards are like eyes on the map. Use Observer Wards to observe and Sentinel Wards to find hidden things.
Learn Hero Drawing:
- Know when to choose your hero. Learn what works together. Don’t always play the same role; balance helps the team.
Protect your base:
- Don’t just fight; defend your base. Destroy enemy towers. Victory requires teamwork, not just killing.
Be prepared to fail:
- Sometimes you will lose. this is normal. Even good players lose games. Learn from losses; they make you better.
Dota 2 Gameplay
Dota 2 is a multiplayer online arena battle game in which two teams of five players compete against each other to destroy their opponent’s “ancient” while defending their own. Players control unique characters called “heroes”, each with special abilities and roles that can serve as core or support.
The core is weak at the start of the game but becomes stronger as the game progresses and is designed to lead the team to victory, while the support provides help and utility. Before a match, players strategically select heroes through a draft phase. As the game unfolds, heroes gain experience points, level up, and unlock abilities, including powerful “ultimate” abilities. The map consists of lanes, towers, and minions, with both teams vying for control and resources.
Players accumulate gold by defeating enemies (including neutral creeps) and can purchase items to enhance their heroes’ abilities. Dota 2’s dynamic gameplay, strategic depth, and teamwork enhance its appeal, making it a popular choice in the esports community.
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