The biggest change in the newcomer update for Dota 2 is the revamped tutorial . Valve implemented a quest-like system of objectives that allows beginners to explore the game in a controlled, scripted environment. Featuring tiers of progression, it introduces players to the client and basic game mechanics with rewards upon completion. Alongside this new tutorial is a glossary to help players fill in any gaps along the way. The coaching system from previous battle passes have also made a return as players can request to have coaches join them in their games for extra h
Another popular ganker who’s also notorious when left unchecked by the enemy team is Enchantress. She’s a ranged Intelligence hero who also thrives well in the jungle, staying true to her aesthetic theme. Enchantress can easily push on her own thanks to an ability that lets her charm enemy cre
With her devastating pistols absent from the cosplay, the emphasis is placed on Miss Fortune’s leadership abilities, rather than her prolific gunslinging skills. The water in the background also contributes to the overall aesthetic direction, as it seems Captain Fortune is preparing to lead her crew and ship to the bountiful spoils of vict
Thankfully, Dota 2 has been vigilant about getting rid of smurfs who abuse the matchmaking system , so it’s more likely that players will be evenly matched in a lane. But it won’t feel that way until learning how to manage the creep wa
Dota 2 is one of the world’s most popular esports with its annual world championship, The International, drawing millions of viewers and the biggest prize pool of any esport event. Over the years though, the number of new players in Dota 2 has stagnated due to its steep learning curve, poor matchmaking system, and the lack of an in-depth tutor
That’s why doubling and tripling the number of creeps that it is possible to kill is so critical. Instead of going through and killing each set, by attacking one member and running away right before the timer spawns another group, the creeps will stack, increasing all that gold and experie
Proudly leaning on “Fishbones,” the rocket launcher has received a makeover that explicitly expresses anti-living-dead warnings, as seen by the crossed-out green face and the “x-eyed” barrel. This iteration of Jinx showcases her morally gray nature—happiest when blowing things up, she can fight on the side of good or evil depending on what exactly is being destro
Dota 2 itself also received a number of changes to its matchmaking system to create a better experience for newcomers. An all new game mode called the New Player Mode was introduced to the game which features a smaller hero pool that allows players to learn the basics without encountering new spells or heroes every game. This game mode also ensures that new players will only match with new players and allows them to leave at any point in the game, replacing them with a bot if they do
Usually, Intelligence heroes are ranged because their HP isn’t that high, and Strength heroes also don’t have that much mana so they’re usually in melee. Still, Void Spirit begs to differ as one of the few rare melee Intelligence heroes in DOT
The pot for MOBA Champion guides Esports keeps getting bigger , so players that want a piece of the prize will need to pay attention to the heroes that are trending up and down. Look at heroes with high win rates and figure out how to both play with them and counter t
Kaolin’s abilities revolve around another of his abilities, called Stone Remnants. He can toy around with these remnants for damage bonuses or send them flying to the enemies for some devastating stun combos. Due to their increased amount of micromanagement, Kaolin’s learning curve is hig
Cosplayer @heliadescosplay encapsulates the petulant, punk nature of Jinx while also showcasing one of her most iconic weapons, the rocket launcher “Fishbones.” Pursing her lips and looking off into the distance, the pouty look seems to suggest that the degree of destruction available isn’t up to Jinx’s high standar
Phoenix’s ultimate ability, Supernova, synergizes well with most of her other skills. In fact, you can abuse Supernova to get the most out of Phoenix especially when pairing the ultimate ability with Sun Ray, one of her most powerful offensive tools. Anything else will either deal more damage or slow down the enem
Earth Spirit or Kaolin might be a bit fiddly for anyone who’s used to Strength heroes being mostly initiators or tanks, but in the right hands, he shines in the mid lane. Kaolin’s plethora of crowd control and disruption abilities make him a walking disaster for the enemy t
While many competitive games are renowned for their difficulty, it also makes sense to ensure that the player base continues to grow and evolve over time. With Valve’s improved tutorial system for Dota 2 __ and its adjustments in the matchmaking system, it is setting an example for similar games. Newcomers should have access to the tools to help them improve and they shouldn’t have to rely on their friends or spend their time digging through online resources to learn a game. Fostering a welcoming environment is just as important as teaching the mechanics of a game and the new changes in Dota 2 should hopefully inspire other developers to do the s
