Best Dota 2 heroes to gain MMR
MMR is an extremely important metric for many players in Dota 2. This is because the player's rank in the game is determined by their MMR rating, and as the MMR level increases, the matchmaking also changes significantly. With a higher MMR, opponents will be much stronger, and matches will become much more interesting due to the variety of mechanics used by both opponents and teammates.
What are the ranks in Dota 2
The player professionalism level is determined by the number of MMR points earned during Ranked Matches. Currently, there are eight ranks in Dota 2 that represent visually each participant’s achievements and abilities in the Rating:
Herald - from 1 to 616 rating points;
Guardian - from 770 to 1386 rating points;
Crusader - from 1540 to 2156 rating points;
Archon - from 2310 to 2926 rating points;
Legend - from 3080 to 3696 rating points;
Ancient - from 3850 to 4466 rating points;
Divine - from 4620 to 5420 rating points.
These intermediate levels within each medal, so as not to make a jump between ranks significant. For each star approximately150 MMR-points are required. Therefore, we can derive the following rank correlations table with Dota 2 MMR medal:
After achieving the Divine rank, you will continue to earn rating points, and eventually, a new rank called Immortal will be unlocked.
Heroes for the 0 to 2000 MMR Range
After the latest Dota 2 balance changes on heroes and items in patch7.33, many players experienced rethinking about existing meta due to this update. Consequently, strategies and player builds were also modified which has caused such unpopular heroes as they have ever been before became more frequent guests of matches and began demonstrating good win rates.
Player experience is determined by Rating points; however not everyone knows what heroes they should play at low MMR games. If we consider matches for Herald, Guardian and Crusader ranks then following heroes will be most suitable:
Sand King – win rate 57%.
Abaddon – win rate 56%.
Witch Doctor – win rate 55%
Arc Warden – win rate 55%.
Death Prophet – win rate 54%.
What makes these heroes special for this rank range?
Many beginners populating this range on average struggle with understanding of what to prioritise and which specific roles to choose, thus it is difficult to rise through the ranks. How can presented heroes help? It’s simple! They have easy-to-use controls that feel natural and when built correctly, they are more likely to win games even with inexperienced allies.
Sand King
Dota 2 has some good heroes for beginners, and Sand King is one of them. His Burrowstrike ability enables him to dash around quickly while striking enemies making it easy to engage in battle. Moreover, Sand Storm gives this hero the opportunity to disappear from the sights of others. His Caustic Finale deals additional damage, while his Ultimate, Epicenter causes a huge earthquake. These factors contribute towards making Sand King an attractive hero choice for someone new to Dota 2’s battlegrounds due to his simplicity and effectiveness during team-fights.
Top 5 heroes Sand King good vs:
Broodmother
Luna
Meepo
Nature's Prophet
Phantom Assassin
Slark
Templar Assassin
Sand King counter picks:
Earth Spirit
Phoenix
Rubick
Silencer
Tidehunter
Zeus
Abaddon
Newcomers playing Dota 2 tend to choose Abaddon because he is very easy-to-use and can help his team a lot. With Aphotic Shield he can dispel negative effects from partners which makes them practically invulnerable against enemy attacks. Borrowed Time grants him immunity from death blows whereas Mist Coil allows healing allies or dealing damage upon hit enemies. He is also quite controllable since he easily intervenes into fights hence suiting such newcomers who want not only protect their teammates but also survive.
Top 5 heroes Abaddon good vs:
- Death Prophet
Mirana
Bane
Batrider
Beastmaster
Chen
Techies
Abaddon counter picks:
Ancient Apparition
Axe
Brewmaster
Doom
Lina
Outworld Destroyer
Shadow Demon
Witch Doctor
Support hero. Most often he is chosen to help allies on easy or difficult lines. The character is quite easy to control and has a very strong ultimates, which can easily destroy your opponents. Of course, it is unlikely to win solo on this character, but if there is a good kerry in the team, then with a high probability this match will be victorious.
Top 5 heroes Witch Doctor good vs:
- Meepo
Viper
Crystal Maiden
Bloodseeker
Lone Druid
Witch Doctor counter picks:
- Broodmother
Visage
Morphling
Bristleback- Zeus
Arc Warden
A strong character with excellent ranged combat. Belongs to the agility class. Most often the hero is taken to play in the mid.
The first skill makes/throws an enemy/s enveloped/drowned/covered by /with energy that deals damage to him . The second skill creates a dome that increases attack speed and allows you dodge attacks from outside . The third skill makes ghost appearance that jumps at the enemy. Ultimates make a powerful copy of yourself that can cast spells and use items.
Top 5 heroes Arc Warden good vs
- Ancient Apparition
- Templar Assassin
Terrorblade- Doom
Venomancer
Arc Warden counter picks:
Phantom Lancer
Leshrac
Elder Titan
Io- Lone Druid
Death Prophet
For starters in Dota 2, this spiritualist represents an excellent choice due to its clear gameplay mechanics as well as its game impact. Crypt Swarm ability allows Death Prophet for effectively farming creeps and damaging enemies which provides her for great laning stage performance. Witchcraft reduces her mana cost resulting in faster movement around the battlefield.
Top 5 heroes Death Prophet good vs:
Bounty Hunter
Clockwerk- Chen
Invoker- Morphling
Timbersaw- Nature's Prophet
Death Prophet counter picks:
- Ancient Apparition
Anti-Mage- Doom
Legion Commander
Omniknight
Shadow Fiend
Heroes in the 2000 to 4000 MMR Range
The level of play at Archon and Legend tiers of Dota 2 can be described as average. These two ranks constitute around half of all players of Dota 2 making them most common ranks among all others. Players in Archon and Legend are already aware about basic game principles and able to play several different heroes but they still need improvement of individual skills along with introduction of tactical elements into their gaming patterns. At this stage, players have already begun to interact with each other as a team therefore achieving victory through combined efforts of all participants.
The following heroes are particularly suitable for the Archon and Legend ranks:
- Meepo – win rate 55%.
- Arc Warden – win rate 55%.
- Abaddon – win rate 56%.
- Death Prophet – win rate 54%.
Vengeful Spirit - win rate 54%.
What makes these heroes suitable for these ranks?
In Dota 2, archon and legend-tier heroes have their own features and skills thus need more expertise on how to properly use them in order to become effective in battle.
Meepo
A melee agility hero primarily played in the midlane.
The first skill throws a net in the target area, rooting enemies to the ground. The second skill allows Meepo/another Meepo can teleport for it, after using its spell that deals damege at both end points . The passive skill steals health from enemy attacks and heals/thus cure the other Meepos clones . The ultimate ability creates imperfect semi-autonomous clones. Clones gain gold and experience and inherit all meepos abilities. Except boots on original meepo clones cannot buy anything else. If one clone dies, all other meepos will die too.
Top 5 heroes Meepo good vs:
Storm Spirit
Faceless Void
Spectre- Bane
- Doom
Meepo counter picks:
- Leshrac
Troll Warlord
Winter Wyvern
Sven
Earthshaker
Vengeful Spirit
Vengeful Spirit is a ranged Int hero in Dota 2 who specializes in repositioning and punishing those who attack her comrades. Her major role is usually that of a support/utility, although she can still become a semi-carry if the situation demands so.
Top 5 heroes Vengeful Spirit good vs:
- Batrider
- Clockwerk
- Faceless Void
Huskar- Meepo
Vengeful Spirit counter picks:
- Anti-Mage
- Lina
Nyx Assassin- Phantom Lancer
- Rubick
Heroes of the 4000 to 6000 MMR Range and Above
Ancient, Divine, and Titan players on Dota 2 are among the top professionals of the game exhibiting a high level of skill. They usually have an impressive knowledge of game mechanics as well as their best use. In addition to that they also show effective game sense and ability to outsmart other opponents through quick decisions made real time.
The following heroes are most suitable for players in the Ancient, Divine, and Titan ranks:
1. Arc Warden – win rate 55%
2. 
Drow Ranger – win rate 53%.
3. Shadow Fiend – win rate 52%.
4. Witch Doctor – win rate 52%.
5. Slark – win rate 52%.
What makes these heroes suitable for these ranks?
For such ranks to flourish, players need to pick heroes which specialize in lane control and enhancing farming efficiency. These heroes clear creeps quickly while they have potential to keep down many enemies at once causing havoc during fights.
Treant Protector
Treant Protector is a strong protector of allies and buildings along the line He has slow abilities for opponents, heals allied trees-buildings when damage isn’t dealt by them and increases the strength attack power of his teammates His green spots dosage in woods allows him being supportive disabler on battlefield.
Top 5 heroes Treant Protector good vs:
Spirit Breaker- Anti-Mage
Lycan- Storm Spirit
- Drow Ranger
Treant Protector counter picks:
Monkey King- Phantom Lancer
- Rubick
Slardar- Timbersaw
Slark
One of the strongest agility heroes who, when properly built, can become nearly unkillable. In 90% of cases, Slark is chosen for the safe lane. This hero has a melee attack type.
1st skill sacrifices the health of the hero, removes most negative effects and damages nearby enemies. 2nd skill throws the hero forward, attaching him to the first contacted enemy. 3rd skill steals attributes from enemy heroes with each attack, converting them into bonus agility. The ultimate ability hides the hero in a shadowy cloud, rendering him invisible. Like there is nothing that reveals this invisibility; attacks made against him or any other spell won’t break it.
Top 5 heroes Slark good vs:
- Bristleback
Medusa- Brewmaster
Ember Spirit- Abaddon
Slark counter picks:
- Techies
Pugna- Invoker
- Bloodseeker
Puck
Oracle
Oracle is a crafty champion with abilities attuned for prediction and healing. He can anticipate events on the battlefield, cast deadly spells and weaken foes. Oracle gives his team strong healings, damage breaks and temporary invulnerability. His unique abilities make him effective in supporting allies and manipulating them in battle.
Top 5 heroes Oracle good vs:
Primal Beast- Ember Spirit
- Legion Commander
Dark Willow- Omniknight
Oracle counter picks:
- Anti-Mage
- Axe
- Bristleback
- Faceless Void
- Shadow Demon
Visage
Visage, a mysterious dark hero epitomizes all things gloomy and cacophonous. The birds he controls are invisible and can pursue their enemies, with dire consequences. Summoning golems to attack opponents is another of Visage powers. His unique ability enables him to stockpile damage and unleash it on the enemy in a blend of magical damage and physical strength. In melee combat, this hero poses a danger to space control as he destroys his foes through the medium of spirits.
Top 5 heroes Visage good vs:
- Clockwerk
- Nature's Prophet
- Puck
Pudge
Shadow Shaman
Visage counter picks:
- Axe
Centaur Warrunner- Doom
- Luna
- Phoenix
It is however pretty important to note that Dota 2 is a game played by teams hence its meta frequently changes even within one patch period. This means that Esports players often discover new builds for known heroes thereby increasing the win rate or even affecting the outcome of public matches or matchmaking as well. Therefore, monitoring what is currently happening in the game closely should still be made priority.
