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5 Dota 2 heroes for beginners

A list of the safest and best picks for those looking to learn how to play Dota 2 quickly.
Written by Soham Rane
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If you are having a tough time mastering Dota 2, the solution may be in picking the right hero to play with. Each hero performs a certain role in the game; some need to collect gold and experience early on to be effective while others need to pick up kills as soon as possible. But understanding how the heroes work and which ones to pick when you first start playing may be the clue to acing the game.
So here are the suggestions for the best Dota 2 heroes for beginners.

Ogre Magi

Ogre Magi

Ogre Magi

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Ogre Magi is a melee intelligence hero that comes with six armour and an enormous health pool. He is a support hero who can last for a long time in the lane. His Ignite ability is among the most annoying debuffs, especially hampering opponents early in the game. He also comes equipped with two more simple spells. The first one is Fireblast; a stun that can multiply if used correctly with his ultimate, Multicast. The second spell is Bloodlust; a spell that greatly increases the attack and movement speed of an ally. Ogre Magi makes for a great and easy to learn support because of his durability.

Warlock

Warlock

Warlock

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Warlock is a ranged intelligence hero and an excellent support in the early stage of the game. He can harass his opponents effectively with his second spell, Shadow Word; an ability that works for 12 seconds, draining an enemy hero’s life or replenishing an ally’s, depending on how it is used. His Fatal Bonds ability can be combined with heavy-hitting ally heroes to deal devastating damage across the entire opponent line-up. The ability links the health of as many units it catches and spreads the damage taken by one to everyone. His ultimate called Chaotic Offering can be combined with Fatal Bonds to unleash severe damage on opponents.

Tidehunter

Tidehunter

Tidehunter

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Tidehunter is among the easiest offlaners to play with. He can execute combos and survive for long durations in the lane. His passive ability called Kraken Shell makes him nearly un-killable unless he faces a well-executed strategy. The ability makes it very difficult for opponent’s ranged supports to kill him. His Anchor Smash ability allows him to push away melee carries when attacked and also gives him an advantage in neutral camps. He is also unstoppable if the items Mekansm and Blink Dagger are strategically used in attack. His ultimate ability, Ravage, causes tentacles to emerge from the ground and stun enemy units in a radius of 1250 around Tidehunter.

Viper

Viper

Viper

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Viper is considered one of the most frustrating heroes to play against. He fits a number of roles, ranging from nuker to ganker to carry. His spells cool down quickly, allowing him to farm creeps efficiently. The Poison Attack ability deals poison damage over time and slows the opponent. His Nethertoxin ability can be used to target an area to deal magic damage and remove all passive buffs of heroes in the area over time. Corrosive Skin is an ability that deals damage to opponents that attack Viper. His ultimate ability is Viper Strike, which slows the target and reduces his attack speed. Viper has simple-to-execute abilities and is an excellent choice when learning to play the mid-lane.

Juggernaut

Juggernaut

Juggernaut

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Juggernaut is a staple pick for many because of his versatility. He is also popular because he becomes very powerful as the game progresses from the middle phase to the end phase. His Blade Fury ability makes him impervious to attacks, especially in the early stages of the game. Battle Fury grants him the ability to cleave through units and farm more efficiently. As a melee agility hero, Juggernaut can choose from a large variety of items; this helps because he fits into any strategy that the team might plan. If you are looking for a simple carry to master, Juggernaut is your best bet.
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