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