Dota 2 Hero Guide and Pro Scene

Hero Guide

Hero Roles

• Carry: Deals physical damage to enemies, relies on gold and experience to scale. Examples: Phantom Assassin, Anti-Mage
• Nuker: Deals magical damage to enemies, often has high burst damage. Examples: Lina, Lion
• Initiator: Starts team fights, often has crowd control and damage. Examples: Ursa, Legion Commander
• Ganker: Kills enemy heroes in lane, often has high damage and mobility. Examples: Bloodseeker, Riki
• Support: Provides utility and protection for allies, often has low damage. Examples: Crystal Maiden, Lifestealer

Hero Types

• Melee: Heroes that attack at close range. Examples: Ursa, Phantom Assassin
• Ranged: Heroes that attack from a distance. Examples: Sniper, Drow Ranger
• Caster: Heroes that rely on magical abilities. Examples: Lina, Crystal Maiden

Key Hero Stats

• Strength: Increases health and health regeneration
• Agility: Increases attack speed and armor
• Intelligence: Increases mana and mana regeneration

Professional Scene

The International

• Annual esports tournament organized by Valve Corporation
• Features top teams from around the world competing for a multi-million dollar prize pool
• Held in August, with the location changing each year

Professional Teams

• Divided into regions: Europe, North America, South America, China, Southeast Asia, and CIS
• Top teams include: OG, Team Liquid, Evil Geniuses, and PSG.LGD

Professional Players

• Notable players include: Kuro "KuroKy" Takhasomi, Jonathan "Forsen" Wendel, and SumaiL
• Players often specialize in specific heroes or roles

Major Tournaments

• Majors: Valve-sponsored tournaments held throughout the year, with a large prize pool
• Minors: Smaller tournaments that serve as qualifiers for Majors
• The Pro Circuit: A system that tracks team performance and rewards points towards The International

Learn about the different roles and types of heroes in Dota 2, as well as the professional esports scene, including The International and professional teams and players.