Congratulations! You've managed to stumble upon this, the most comprehensive guide for beginners in the entire Dota 2 universe. You're about to become a master of the most complicated game ever created, guaranteed.
First off, let's get the basics down. What's this game about?
Dota 2 is a game about... well, it's about a bunch of heroes, a bunch of items, and even more complicated stuff. It's like a never-ending puzzle, where you try to figure out how to not die.
There are two teams, the Radiant and the Dire. They're like two sides of the same coin, except one's trying to kill the other. It's like, you know, the opposite of harmony.
Learn more about Dire strategiesChosing the right hero is like choosing your soul mate for life. Except, you know, it's not that serious.
We've got a wide variety of heroes, each with their own unique abilities and... um, abilities. You can be a melee hero, a ranged hero, or even a support hero! Who knew?
Meet the Melee Heroes of the Dire! Ranged heroes, because who doesn't love a good projectile? Support heroes: The unsung heroes of Dota 2!Meet some of the most iconic Melee heroes of the Dire: Phantom Assassin, the ghost who kills, Invoker, the dude who just likes to shout, and Anti-Mage, the anti-hero.