Strategy

No matter what patch we're in, there are always heroes that look strong in pubs but get largely ignored by professional teams. Why is this? Are these heroes only good against disorganized, lower-tier rabble? Are they too easy to counter...

Whether you're looking to play seriously, or you want to try something fun, there are plenty of awesome Dota strats that you can try out with your friends. These team-oriented strategies are hard to pull off with strangers in ranked...

Phantom Assassin has swiftly become the most popular hero in public play in 6.88, and we're even seeing professional teams picking her up every now and again. Phantom Strike now pierces spell immunity, a change brought by 6.88 that has...

The "NiP" team composition, also known as the "3x3" comp, has been one of the most defining strategies since the introduction of the hero limit. What is it, how does it work, and what can you do against it? Origin The...

Not everyone enjoys playing support, we know that, but many professionals would argue that it's the most challenging role and it's crucial to have a few supports you can play well. There are plenty to choose from though so let's...

Patch 6.88c Playing mid in 6.88 has been a tough task. In such a well-balanced meta, judging who to pick is a bit of a lottery and opposing mids are always ready with a cheeky counter to your favourite midlaner....

How do I raise my MMR? It's the age old question that everyone who plays Dota wants to know. Whilst we all like to watch those godlike players at the highest level who seem to have it all figured out,...

Advice to Reach Top 500 If you browse any Overwatch related forum, whether it would be one of the many subreddits, official Blizzard forums, or scattered op-eds, I'm sure you've gotten a slew of advice that all pretty much sounds...

6.89 Right Around the Corner With fall approaching and the professional rosters starting to take form, patch 6.89 is just around the corner. Along with the arrival of our next hero, The Monkey King, and the likely addition of Arc...

The Many Faces of Dota Players With hundreds of thousands of Dota players across the world it's amazing how frequently the same old characters crop up in our games. From the players with terrible attitudes who make you want to...

Vrogros the Underlord or the Overpowerlord? Dota's latest hero is out and he's an absolute monster. Vrogros the Underlord is not the kind of guy you want to be laning against. With spammable nukes and an aura that saps your...

Playing support can often feel like carrying the world on your shoulders. You're expected to set up wards, babysit your carries, stack camps, scout out ganks - pretty much everything. Positions 4 and 5 have differing roles and require...