How many heroes in Dota 2? And Who's Next?
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Lets dive into the ever-transforming world of Dota2 where each hero has a distinct tale, set of abilities and influences on game strategy. Each of the 126 heroes in the game offers a different gameplay style and depth that only those with a passion for strategy and hero mythos will appreciate.
Classification of Heroes
Dota 2 heroes are divided into four categories based on their primary attributes and roles:
Strength
Agility
Intelligence
Universal
Strength heroes are generally durable and tanky, able to withstand heavy damage. Agility heroes are typically swift and deadly, with fast attack speed and high mobility. Intelligence heroes possess powerful spells and can control the flow of battle with their abilities.
The introduction of the Universal category, in patch 7.33, brought about a new dynamic. These heroes are versatile and aren't tied to a specific attribute, giving players more flexibility in their strategies.
How many heroes in Dota 2
Currently, there are 126 heroes in the game, it could take quite a bit of time to fully explore all of them. But let's highlight a few fan favorites from each category. From the Strength class, we have Pudge, a hero known for his devastating ability, Meat Hook. From the Agility pool, we have Phantom Assassin, a hero that can deal incredible burst damage with her Coup de Grace. From Intelligence, we have Invoker, arguably one of the most complex heroes with his array of 14 spells. And from the Universal category, we have Magnus one of the best heroes to make highlights.
The Latest Heroes
Dota 2 Reborn, marked a significant shift in the game's design and interface and also brought with it new heroes that were designed from scratch. Starting from 2016, Valve released twelve heroes in the next order:
Underlord
Monkey King
Dark Willow
Pangolier
Grimstroke
Mars
Snapfire
Void Spirit
Hoodwink
Dawnbreaker
Marci
Primal Beast
Muerta
Ringmaster
Kez
Before the grand final of The International 2023, Valve delighted players with some pleasant news. By the end of 2024, the developers announced the release of a new hero for Dota 2 named Ring Master, which is set to appear in one of the upcoming updates. The hero's abilities will be focused on controlling assistant puppets. Earlier, dataminers found traces of a character named Puppet Master in the game files, which served as a prototype for the future Ring Master.
The RingMaster hero was added to the game on August 26, 2024 during the release of the patch with the in-game event for The International 2024. Later that year, the gaming community was able to evaluate the new hero Kez, who was added to the game on November 7 with the final act of the Crownfall event.
Which hero will be next?
At the moment there is no official information from Valve about the next hero in Dota 2. However, dataminers found a mention of a character codenamed “Bard Frog” in the game's files.
Conclusion
Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a newcomer to Dota 2, the diverse roster of heroes offers a wealth of strategic possibilities and narratives to explore. With 126 heroes and counting, who knows who we'll meet on the battlefield next? As the game continues to evolve, we'll be right here, ready to guide you through the latest additions to Dota 2's vibrant hero roster.
