Unlock the Secrets of Nest of Thorns in Dota 2: Defeat Final Boss

Dota 2 seems to have won over the players once again with yet another event, and this time it is a mini game called “Nest of Thorns”. This PvE mode is similar to the multiplayer game Vampire Survivors, where you and your team compete to see how long you can survive while improving your character and abilities. In the following guide, we will cover how to begin the game, what roles you can choose from, and tips and tricks that could be useful to you while playing this game.

How to Start Playing "Nest of Thorns"

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To begin with the mini-game, there’s an option located in the ending screen of the Crownfall Act 4 in Dota 2 that you need to select. The interface appears clean and intuitive:

• Controls: For mouse users, it’s click and drag, while keyboard users can use WASD or the arrow keys. Gamepads can also be used.

• “Play Now” Button: Click it to start the game.

• Extra Tabs: “Friends” and “Score” will be used to keep an eye on friends’ scores and personal scores respectively.

Choosing Your Hero

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When you are about to start your journey in the game, there are three heroes to select from and we encourage you to choose accordingly:

Skywrath Mage (Dragonus)

A blue winged dragon grows up to be a mage with the ability to master powerful spells. This allows him to be a versatile character and is ideal for long ranged combat with a focus in controlling the crowd.

Shen (Vengeful Spirit)

A character bearing demon and not just any demon but a female one with wings and a lovely sight to behold. She also seems to have a decent combination of stats and abilities which could come in handy in both offense and defense.

Kez

Dota 2 has a new addition, a new Hero. A Crossbreed between a swan and a human figure holding a sword. Best for the players preferring hand-on-hand contact or swift motion.

Upgrades and Difficulty Selection

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Nest of Thorns Hero Upgrades

For instance, you will be able to acquire gold as you progress and then use it to level up your hero's features:

• Max HP: Health points of death will increase the maximum health points to be.

• HP Regen: Quick recovery of health points will be inevitable.

• Damage: Your inflicted harm will be increased greatly.

• Movement Speed: It allows you to move mobile more easily.

• Cooldown Reduction: Abilities are reduced in time required troubling them.

• Range: Targeting is easier as distance is increased.

• Damage Resistance: The harm received will also get lowered.

• XP Multiplier: You will receive additional XP.

• Aegis: You will get another shot at life.

Some cheaper upgrades (like 500 gold) will have fewer perks than the expensive ones.

Nest of Thorns Difficulty Levels

The game offers multiple difficulty levels (Echelons):

• Pure Fiction: The base level without modifiers.

• Sticky Situation and Scythe of Damocles: Higher difficulty levels that unlock as you progress.

Each difficulty level provides unique rewards, so we recommend trying tougher modes for maximum benefits.

Selecting Abilities

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Frost Bite (Ice Magic): Use Basic Attack that deals magic damage while freezing the target.”

• Damage: 4 per tick

• Effective Radius: 800

• Effective Duration: 1.5s

Devastated Spine: A melee attack where the caster charges forward and is invulnerable for a brief moment

• Damage: 10

• Effective Radius: 200

Proximity Explosives: Utilize mines which deal physical damage

• Damage: 30

• Effective Radius: 300

This instantly increases your chances of survival a lot more

Nest of Thorns Gameplay

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Core Mechanics

• Movement: Avoid clusters of enemies and use the map space to maneuver.

• Attacks and Abilities: Combine regular attacks with abilities for maximum damage.

• Progress Tracking: The top of the screen displays your progress through enemy waves, current score, and gold amount.

Tips

• Be Captain of your Stance: Either be the superior or the inferior, do not remain in one spot, this is dangerous and makes it easier for the enemies to surround you

• Use It Do Not Waste It: Stop hoarding up gold for no good reason, upgrades change the game massively for the better

• Find a Perfect Personal Mix: Try as many combinations of alters as possible in order to find the best suited one for you

• Watch the Minimap; Helps to identify possible threats that await around the corner.

Nest of Thorns Final Battle

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Even if you do not wish to scale through the many levels, it is common knowledge that the final boss is Queen.Going according to the story of the event Queen is ultimately defeating the player. arT takes place in an arena that appears to be somewhat like a royal palace and consists of multiple stages:

• Fighting Minions: First Mina and Fang are unlocked in team battles, so you have to fight them in waves.

• Fighting Queen: After this it’s the boss fighting in queens appeal.

Make sure you are ready for the battle because you have to upgrade your hero to the maximum in order to win.

Conclusion

The event of Nest of Thorns Banner comes as a pleasant surprise for Dota 2 fans since it adds an interesting RPG aspect alongside action games. Apart from this, your experience with the game will be enhanced as you are learning more about it.

Try out this new PvE mode, improve your beloved heroes, and come prepared to take down Queen. Goodluck in battle!