Since 2013, Dota 2 players have used Michael Yossef “Torte de Lini” Cohen-Palacios’ Hero Guides to optimize their gameplay. This project spans 165 guides — accessed through in-game tool tips — that ...

Dota 2 is arguably the most competitive MOBA out there. To ensure that each game is balanced, the matchmaking uses MMR (matchmaking rank) as an index to pit players of a similar skill level against ...

A whimsical wordsmith at Game Rant, crafting pixelated odysseys from a lifelong love for gaming and a diet of 1UP mushrooms. 3 Enchanted Mangoes (For 1.8/second health regeneration. Each enchanted ...

Muhit Rahman is a writer at Game Rant from Bangladesh. A gamer since childhood, he grew up on strategy titles like Commandos, Desperados, and Warcraft. For the past two years, Muhit has been crafting ...

Dota 2 doesn't seem to care whether you know how to play it or not. Earlier this week I talked about how great sports coverage laid a foundation for my interest in MOBAs like Dota 2. Then I discussed ...

Lion is the most consistently picked support in Dota 2. A simple cursory look at Dotabuff statistics will reveal that he features in 25% of all Dota 2 games ever. This comes as no surprise. Lion is ...

The difference between casual play and ranked matches in Dota 2 is immense because of the attitude and approach of players. The main thing that sets everything apart in these matches is the fight for ...

Dota 2 just got a little bit less unforgiving: the latest patch has added guides and hero builds to the in-game overlay and hint system. Also deployed: a few balance changes and some quality of life ...