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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
Lifestealer in Dota 2 7.38 is best used to counter tanky enemy drafts. Gorestorm replaces Unfettered, his old Facet in the latest patch. The new Facet lets you Infest Ancient Creeps and drench enemies with blood upon coming out. Drenched enemy heroes receive extra damage equal to the host's remaining HP. Rage returns to his spell arsenal in 7.38.
- Build Suggestions: Echo Sabre, later Harpoon, Armlet, Radiance, Sange and Yasha, Bloodthorn, Silver Edge, Aghanim's Scepter, and Desolator
Phantom Assassin is one of the safelaners who boasts two useful Facets. In 7.38, Veiled One was replaced with Sweet Release. If you like spamming Stifling Dagger on your PA, then Sweet Release should should do the job. This is because the Dagger leaves a debuff upon impact and releases a second Dagger upon the targeted unit's death. The small nerfs she received is not enough to stop this hero's comeback potential.
- Build Suggestions: Battlefury, Desolator, Sange and Yasha, Glimmer Cape, BKB, Aghanim's Scepter, Orchid Malevolence (early fights), Satanic, Eye of Skadi, and Nullifier
Dragon Knight has risen as the best physical damage inducing carry who can pump out significant damage within a few seconds in Dota 2 7.38. Both his Facets contribute heavily to his overall impact. Fire Dragon makes Dragon Tail AOE and increases the damage of Wyrm's Wrath. His spells Breathe Fire, Dragon Tail, Wyrm's Wrath, and Fireball turns to physical damage via the Corrosive Dragon Facet.
- Build Suggestions: Mask of Madness, Armlet of Mordiggian, Sange and Yasha, Butterfly, BKB, Manta Style, Satanic, Eye of Skadi, Linken's Sphere, Monkey King Bar, and Silver Edge
Bloodseeker is undoubtedly one of the best safelaners in Dota 2 7.38. Blood Mist, his Scepter upgrade is now part of Sanguivore, the Innate Ability. The damage barrier and Radiance are enough to stay tanky and inflict chip damage in the middle of teamfights. Furthermore, Blood Rite now does Pure damage, making it more efficient against Glimmer Cape. Bloodrush, the unpopular second Facet was buffed and is likely for fast-paced matches.
- Build Suggestions: Radiance, Sange and Yasha, BKB, Glimmer Cape, Aghanim's Shard, Aghanim's Scepter, Bloodstone, Butterfly, Abyssal Blade, Eye of Skadi, and Satanic
Midlaners in Dota 2
Key points for S-Tier midlaners
Storm Spirit reigns as a top midlaner in the Dota 2 7.38 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 had his Flame Guard buffed in Dota 2 7.38. Allowing him to tank more magical damage and getting in and out of dangerous situations with 0s cast point Fire Remnant. 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 to the meta and returns as an intelligence Dota 2 7.38 hero. He can cause chaos on the map with stronger spells and notably, three new Facets, Scholar of Koryx, Mind of Tornarus, and Agent of Gallaron. The first empowering Quas spells, the second Wex, and third Exort. Tornado and Ghost Walk is part of the Aghanim's Scepter upgrade.
- Build Suggestions: Hand of Midas, Witch Blade, Force Staff 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
Lina's prominence in Dota 2 7.38 is highly attributed to her magical damage build. Players can burst down enemy cores and tanks with Ethereal Blade, Aghanim's Scepter, and Laguna's Blade. Even after losing the lane, with the Slayer one can quickly climb the networth chart with her fast farming strong spells. That said, the latest patch wasn't kind to Lina but she managed to obtain a damage barrier buff for her ultimate.
- Build Suggestions: Boots of Travel (only after you win the lane), Aether Lens, later Ethereal Blade, Aghanim's Scepter, BKB, Bloodstone, Blink Dagger, Octarine Core, and Linken's Sphere
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 his 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 7.38 debutant Facet, Starsurge Dawnbreaker is considered as one of the best offlaners in Dota 2. Her ultimate is mobile as it enables the hero to join fights from any place on the map and heal dying allies. This hero can also interrupt major enemy ultimates and stop sudden ganks.
- Build Suggestions: Echo Sabre, later Harpoon, Sange and Yasha, Desolator, BKB, Pipe of Insight (depends), 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 7.38 meta. Rubick's Facet, Frugal Filch, received a mana cost reduction buff, allowing him to spam stolen spells with Aghanim's Scepter for a long time. 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
- Best Role: Soft Support
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
- Best Role: Hard and Soft Support
Lich is without a doubt one of the best aggressive-based crowd control support in the latest Dota 2 7.38. Provided his minor nerfs in the new gameplay update, Lich is still an useful draft in almost every matchup. Consider purchasing Aghanim's Scepter to cast other spells when channeling Sinister Gaze.
- Build Suggestions: Glimmer Cape, Force Staff, Aether Lens, Lotus Orb, Aghanim's Scepter, Gleipnir, Boots of Bearing or Guardian Greaves, Windwaker, and Linken's Sphere
- Best Role: Hard and Soft Support
Mari is not your usual Dota 2 support but her spells and new 7.38 Facets nominate the hero as one. Special Delivery, a new spell when casted instantly teleports the courier next to her. Best used during laning stages to collect wards to deward and block camps, Healing Salve for the core, smoke plays to gank, and more. Pick-me-up, her new Facet brings an ally hero during Rebound.
- Build Suggestions: Glimmer Cape, Force Staff, Boots of Bearing or Guardian Greaves, Aghanim's Scepter, Heaven's Halberd, Aether Lens (if needed) Eul's Scepter, later Windwaker, Basher, later Abyssal Blade, and Aghanim's Shard
- Best Role: Hard and Soft Support
Shadow Shaman remains one of the best and most elusive supports in Dota 2 7.38. After multiple nerfs in previous updates, Rhasta's Cluster Cluck Facet was replaced with Chicken Fingers. Whenever an enemy hero is attacked by Shaman, the unit transforms into a chicken with a mere 100 movement speed. Aghanim's Scepter upgrades Shackles which can now be used on allies and Serpent Wards.
- 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
- Best Role: Hard and Soft Support
Pudge is one of the very few support heroes who can displace an enemy hero and change the tide of any losing match. One perfect Hook is more than enough to mount a comeback or force a buyback. Players can go for Aghanim's Shard to obtain former Flayer's Hook Facet and Aether Lens to inflict more damage based on the Hook's Distance.
- Build Suggestions: Aether Lens, Force Staff, Glimmer Cape, Blink Dagger, Lotus Orb, Pipe of Insight, Blade Mail, Heaven's Halberd, and BKB
- Best Role: Hard and Soft Support
If you want a turbo experience in ranked pubs, then Bounty Hunter is your go-to choice. His Innate Ability, Big Game Hunter grants a whopping 20% extra gold for every kill involvement on enemies with kill streaks. Cutpurse, one of Gondar's Facet lets him steal extra gold when enemy heroes are hit by his spells or items.
- Build Suggestions: Urn of Shadows, Solar Crest, 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, and BKB
- Best Role: Soft Support
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