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Every Dota player is familiar with the toxicity that can seep through its ingame text and voice chat. Our Seattle overlords however have build a button that can be used to block this out, and today we will learn how to use it. Get them letters out of here When the flaming starts the humble … Continued
While Dota 2 is a game with a great variety of strategies where anything is possible, there are some constants that seem to be part of every successful strategy. One of these constants is the classic system of farming positions that range from one to five, today we will explain exactly what these are and … Continued
In the end it all comes down to one thing, who presses their buttons the best. This is what the game of Dota 2 boils down to. Let’s see how we can arrange these buttons in such a way that pressing them becomes a piece of cake. Your first hotkeys The first thing you will … Continued
There are many roads to victory when playing a Dota 2 match. One of these is the underhanded strategy of split pushing, something we will teach all about in today’s article Rat Dota Often referred to by the nickname “Rat Dota” , Split Pushing is a strategy in which one avoids all direct confrontation. Instead … Continued
Any item with a limited stock must be pretty special to receive such a treatment. The smoke of deceit is one the most powerful items in the shop, if you know how to use them. It’s all about information Most of us are aware of the fact that having proper information is key in a … Continued
It took six grueling qualifiers but after three weeks we finally know the final six teams to attend the biggest esports tournament ever, as the EUW and China qualifiers come to an end. Turning up the heat Many experts stated that whispers through halls indicated a strong performance to come from OG during the final … Continued
After years of stagnation the chinese region is readying up and coming to reclaim its former glory. With four chinese titans already directly invited to TI10, there is only one spot left. Who will be the final representative of Dota 2’s strongest region? Unstoppable power Last time The International was held it took place in … Continued
Sixteen of the eighteen spots have already been given out in the biggest esports event ever. One of these spots will be claimed by the winner of the western european qualifier. With so many teams battling it out for one single spot, it is bound to become a bloodbath. From hero to zero Ever since … Continued
Five heroes face off against five different heroes, however these five heroes per team originate from a grand collection of over a hundred heroes. How does one decide which five heroes will fit the bill for that particular game? Captains Mode or All Pick Before we establish exactly what to pick at what moment, we … Continued
While the North-American parents, Evil Geniuses and Quincy Crew are gone, it’s the mice who will dance on the table. But what mice will be the biggest one and join their parents at TI10? The obvious choice Looking at previous results there is one team that seems to be on cut above the rest. Team … Continued
While snowballing your way from a good early game into an easy win seems like the easy thing to do, there is always the enemy’s high ground that more often than not represents a giant obstacle to the project. Today we will learn you how to get you and your team up there, smart and … Continued
There was only one opportunity left to qualify for the next international, but only two teams could step away as winners. Almost a cinderella story Any long time Dota fan will be familiar with the name of “Team Empire”. A team that has a massive history, only for the last few years to be stuck … Continued
With twelve teams already qualified, there is only one spot left for every region. One of these is the passionate region of Eastern Europe. A region full of skill and competition, but only one of their teams will be able to walk the stage in Stockholm. The Wildcard team Twice now AS Monaco Gambit has … Continued
A teamfights climax can be chaotic and confusing, so today we will attempt to bring some order to this primordial soup as we explain what to do during the clash phase of a teamfight. Order in the chaos Last week we talked about how we can divide a typical teamfight into three different parts. Initiation … Continued
The prize pool exceeds 40 million dollars and there are already twelve teams confirmed to clash in the quest for TI glory. Why exactly should we care about these teams? It has taken buckets full of sweat and tears to arrive at our current position. Twelve teams have fought through thick and thin to acquire … Continued
With such a giant map and so many objectives around, sometimes we forget that Dota 2 is actually a five versus five team game. However, once the teamfights start breaking out this suddenly becomes very clear. As you will need to pull out all the stops to make sure it’s you who comes out on … Continued
While the wildcard stage in Kyiv was already crazy, the group stage might have been even more insane. Many dota games have already been played, multiple teams have been eliminated, but still there is more to come. Wrapping it up Like a tortilla slowly being wrapped up, mixing all of the ingredients together into an … Continued