Heroes

Heroes are the essential element of Dota 2, as the course of the game is dependent on their intervention. Players are split into two teams of 5, and can select a hero from a selection panel. All heroes have different play styles that stem from unique abilities and combinations of attributes. Over the course of the game, heroes will accumulate experience. Once a hero has enough experience, they level up, making them more powerful than before and allowing them to level up new abilities. Most heroes have a distinct role that defines how they can affect the battlefield, though many heroes can perform two or more of these Roles.

Currently, 111 of the 112 heroes are playable in the main Dota 2 client. For a table of heroes sorted by attributes and mechanics, see Table of Hero attributes.

Strength heroes Icon Str.png
Strength heroes are tough warriors and can withstand more damage than other Heroes. Because of their high strength, these heroes have the greatest natural health and can regenerate quickly, keeping them in the fight and dealing damage. Strength heroes can fit a variety of roles, and are almost always melee heroes.









































Agility heroes Icon Agi.png
Agility heroes are finessed and dexterous, masters of weapons and fighting techniques. These heroes have high attack speed and armor, and focus on using their regular attacks and any items they have, but can fall back on their abilities in a pinch. Agility heroes will often be played as carry and gank roles, because of how well they scale.



































Intelligence heroes Icon Int.png
Intelligence heroes are masters of spells and abilities. They tend to have larger mana pools, and much greater mana regeneration than other heroes. Because of this, they often rely on their abilities to help allies and harm enemies, rather than physical attacks. Most intelligence heroes are fragile, though this doesn't necessarily mean they're easy to kill. Intelligence heroes are often played for support, gank, and pusher roles. Most intelligence heroes are also ranged heroes.