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Dota 2 is home to 126 heroes, each of whom comes with distinct spells and an ultimate ability or abilities, in some cases. However, only a select few are honored as meta units every now and again due to their overall impact and ability to turn the tables on their foes. This is the right time to choose your signature heroes to pile up MMR. After mastering them, you can confidently start queuing ranked games.
You can refer to the tier list featured in this article if you want to narrow down your options. The section below mentions the finest heroes as well as some units you're better off avoiding. We'll keep updating the article whenever new gameplay updates are announced, so stay tuned.
Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinions.
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Dota 2 Patch 7.37e Heroes Tier List
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- S-tier: Just pick these heroes and start winning ranked pubs.
- A-tier: Use these heroes if S-Tier heroes are banned or to counter enemy heroes.
- B-tier: Decent heroes with respectable power spikes.
- C-tier: Consider picking heroes from this class if you have no other option.
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Safelaners in Dota 2
Key points for S-tier safelaners
Feast is back as an ability for Lifestealer in Dota 2 7.37. One of his Facets, Unfettered, replaces Rage and allows N'aix to dispel himself when disabled or stunned. Another Facet, Rage, upon activation, turns him spell debuff immune for a short time. Additionally, the permanent HP he gains from killing units will be crucial in late-game scenarios.
- Build Suggestions: Echo Sabre, later Harpoon, Armlet, Radiance, Sange and Yasha, Bloodthorn, Silver Edge, Aghanim's Scepter, and Desolator
Patch 7.35 has been very generous to Phantom Lancer, granting him impactful Innate Abilities and Facets. His latest Innate Ability, Illusory Armaments, debuted in 7.37, is a powerful modifier that changes items granting bonus damage to instead grant base damage equal to 70% of the original bonus damage. Hence, an annoying hero to go against with any lineup, especially with the agility buff in 7.37e.
- Build Suggestions: Diffusal Blade, later Disperser, Aghanim's Scepter, Heart of Tarrasque, Eye of Skadi, Eternal Shroud (against magic damage), Abyssal Blade, Butterfly, and Nullifier
Luna has risen as the best physical damage inducing carry who can pump out significant damage within a few seconds in Dota 2 7.37e. Even with the small nerfs she received in the recent patch, the Moon Rider is still one of the go to safelaners due to her farming potential, strong ultimate, pushing capabilities, and other vital x-factors.
- Build Suggestions: Manta Style, Dragon Lance, BKB, Butterfly, Hurricane Pike, Satanic, Eye of Skadi, Linken's Sphere, and Daedalus or Silver Edge
Chaos Knight is undoubtedly one of the best safelaners in Dota 2 7.37e. His Facet, Irrationality, enhances Reality Rift by giving it a 33% chance to silence enemy units pulled by the ability. This hero excels at constant pushing, bursting supports in teamfights, farming all over the map, and may silence any target with the new Facet buff.
- Build Suggestions: Echo Sabre, later Harpoon, Armlet, BKB (if necessary), Manta Style, Bloodthorn, and Blink
Midlaners in Dota 2
Key points for S-Tier midlaners
Storm Spirit reigns as a top midlaner in the Dota 2 7.37e meta. This is because his innate ability, Galvanized, massively helps with passive mana regeneration and amplifies his gameplay. Both Facets suit his spell showcase and make him powerful over time. Shock Collar now adds a layer of defense when Electric Vortex is used.
- Build Suggestions: Witchblade, later Parasma, Kaya (Meteor Hammer or Kaye and Sange), BKB (if necessary), Aghanim's Scepter, Bloodthorn, Shiva's Guard, Scythe of Vyse, and Revenant's Brooch
Ember Spirit was one of the heroes to receive a new Innate Ability in Dota 2 7.37. Immolation is like a mini radiance that deals up to 34 damage in a 175 AoE. Even with other nerfs he is one of the most impactful midlane heroes who can stage comebacks and escape from certain death situations.
- Build Suggestions: Mage Slayer,Maelstorm, later Gleipnir, BKB, Kaya and Sange, Shiva's Guard, Linken's Sphere, Aghanim's Scepter, Refresher Orb, and Divine Rapier
Invoker is back in the Dota 2 meta as his Innate Ability grants him an impressive 25% experience when denying an allied creep. He can cause chaos on the map with stronger spells as he gains more experience with proper denies while the enemy midlaner is one level behind. In 7.37e, a small EMP nerf and Cold Snap's mana nerf hit the Apex Magus' spell arsenal.
- Build Suggestions: Hand of Midas, Bloodthorn, Eul's Scepter of Divinity, Urn of Shadows, BKB, Shiva's Guard, Linken's Sphere, Parasma, Revenant's Brooch, Aghanim's Scepter, and Refresher Orb
Void Spirit had his Facet, Symmetry removed from Dota 2 7.37. Instead a new one, Call of the Void now empowers Dissimilate by increasing it's AOE, turning it into an escape-based Facet. Additionally, Resonant Pulse now grants physical damage barrier further making him strong a last pick against a right clicker draft.
- Build Suggestions: Echo Sabre, Euls Scepter of Divinity, Aghanim's Scepter, Sange and Kaya, BKB, Aghanim's Shard, Shiva's Guard, and Linken's Sphere
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Offlaners in Dota 2
Key points for S-Tier offlaners
If you want to disable spell debuff immune targets in the middle of a teamfight for a staggering 4 seconds, then Beastmaster might be the ideal offlaner. His Facets and the new Innate Ability help players with pushing, securing Tormentor, and more. That said, Drums of Slom's damage was nerfed from 85 to 80 in the latest 7.37e gameplay update.
- Build Suggestions: Vladmir's Offering, Blink, BKB, Bloodstone, Aghanim's Shard, Aghanim's Scepter, Helm of the Dominator, Refresher Orb, Shiva's Guard, and Ocatrine Core
Sand King is one of the few heroes with two effective Facets in Dota 2 7.37e. His potential to turn teamfights with his ultimate, inflict Sandstorm's DPS, and stun multiple targets with Burrowstrike has thrown him into the spotlight. His initiating capabilities and teamfighting prowess are the main reasons for the sudden rise in 7.37 regardless of the recent Sand Storm Facet nerf.
- Build Suggestions: Eul's Scepter of Divinity, Blink Dagger, BKB, Shiva's Guard, Aghanim's Scepter, Heart of Tarrasque, Scythe of Vyse, and Refresher Orb
Mars' ultimate, when the Blood Sport Facet is chosen, spawns fog of war around all trapped enemies. This is particularly effective against cores or squishy supports lacking debuff immunity and escape items. His Innate Ability is great for creating space for the safelaner, thanks to its small HP regen team buff.
- Build Suggestions: Vladmir's Offering, Blink, BKB, Desolator, Assault Curaiss, Abyssal Blade, Shiva's Guard, Satanic, Linken's Sphere, Heaven's Halberd, and Divine Rapier
Thanks to the patch 7.37e Smoldering Resin buff, which increases damage from 15% to 20%, Batrider reclaims his spot in the Dota 2 meta. His ultimate, Flamming Lasso, can latch and displace spell debuff immune heroes. With this latest damage boost, Batrider can control the lane and harass more effectively, making him an ideal pick for aggressive offlaners.
- Build Suggestions: Blink, BKB, Pipe of Insight (depends), Force Staff, Shiva's Guard, Aghanim's Scepter (late game), Linken's Sphere, Heaven's Halberd (depends), and Refresher Orb
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Supports in Dota 2
Key points for S-tier supports
The Grand Magus has claimed the top spot in the Dota 2 7.37e meta. Rubick's Facet, Frugal Filch, received a mana cost reduction buff, allowing him to spam stolen spells with Aghanim's Scepter. His Innate Ability increases spell amplification, attack damage, and magic resistance whenever an ability is cast.
- Build Suggestions: Aether Lens, later Ethereal Blade, Glimmer Cape, Force Staff, Boots of Bearing or Guardian Greaves, Pipe of Insight, Aghanim's Scepter, Eul's Scepter, and later Windwaker
Dark Willow's Thorny Thicket Facet, providing extra Brambles, is highly useful for catching fleeing enemy heroes. Furthermore, with Aghanim's Scepter, she transitions into a damage-dealing hero, turning high ground defense into a nightmare for the enemy team.
- Build Suggestions: Glimmer Cape, Force Staff, Boots of Bearing or Guardian Greaves, Aghanim's Scepter, Eul's Scepter, later Windwaker, Maelstorm, and Aghanim's Shard
Weaver is without a doubt one of the best aggressive physical damage-based support in the latest Dota 2 7.37e gameplay update. This is because, the hero's new Innate Ability, Rewoven increases the attack range by 50 whenever he uses a spell. This helps Skitskurr be a constant threat to his laning counterparts.
- Build Suggestions: Urn of Shadows, Rod of Atos, Force Staff, Lotus Orb, Aghanim's Scepter, Gleipnir, Boots of Bearing or Guardian Greaves, Windwaker, and Linken's Sphere
Jakiro is a hero known for heavy magic damage in Dota 2. His new Facets, Liquid Frost and Liquid Fire, deal damage and apply debuffs for a short period. With Aghanim's Scepter, his ultimate can pierce through spell debuff immune targets. Jakiro excels at defending the base and can force the enemy team to reset or retreat.
- Build Suggestions: Glimmer Cape, Force Staff, Boots of Bearing or Guardian Greaves, Aghanim's Scepter, Aether Lens (if needed) Eul's Scepter, later Windwaker, Maelstorm, later Gleipnir, Witch Blade, later Parasma and Aghanim's Shard
Shadow Shaman remains one of the best and most elusive supports in Dota 2 7.37e. After multiple nerfs in previous updates, Rhasta finally received minor buffs in the latest patch. Notably, the 'Hex break' talent is back along with a small Shackles buff and more. Lower MMR players are advised to pick this support in this patch to frequently escape death and shut down a single enemy hero before or during a teamfight.
- Build Suggestions: Glimmer Cape, Force Staff, Aether Lens, Boots of Bearing or Guardian Greaves, Eul's Scepter, later Windwaker, Aghanim's Shard, BKB, and Refresher Orb
Ringmaster has one of the best Aghanim's Scepter upgrades in the game but no Facets. A strong AOE ultimate and Innate Ability spells, Funhouse Mirror, Strongman Tonic, and Whoopee Cushion, catapult Cogliostro Kettle as an impactful support. His Scepter upgrade grants two Escape Act charges. When used on an ally or yourself, the unboxing deals 300 damage to enemies within a 225 radius and throws 8 Impalement Art daggers in all directions.
- Build Suggestions: Urn of Shadows, Glimmer Cape, Force Staff, Aether Lens, Rod of Atos, Pipe of Insight, Blink Dagger, Eul's Scepter of Divinity, Aghanim's Shard, Boots of Bearing or Guardian Greaves, Aghanim''s Scepter, Gleipnir, Refresher Orb, and BKB
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