DoTA Guide and Strategy

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901476283842482978Sat, 27 Sep 2025 02:36:50 +0000All Dota Heroes hereDownload Dota MapHow To PlayDoTA Guide and StrategyDefense of the Ancients (often referred to as DotA) is a custom scenario for Warcraft III, based on the "Aeon of Strife" map for StarCraft.http://dotaguideandstrategy.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (sicknificant)Blogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901476283842482978.post-1843673395198150916Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:05:00 +00002009-02-26T21:11:24.702+07:00OmniknightPurist Thunderwarth the OmniknightWhat is the hero I am playing with?The Omniknight is being played in several different ways. You can see him as an ugly chaser with a high MS and a slow (S&Y, Skadi), you can see him stacked with STR items (Heart, Satanic) and as a supporter (Guinsoo, Refresher). The way you are playing him depends on your http://dotaguideandstrategy.blogspot.com/2009/02/omniknight.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sicknificant)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901476283842482978.post-2786036074436602869Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:03:00 +00002009-02-26T21:04:59.165+07:00TraxexTraxex the Drow RangerIntroductionIt all started back when I was still playing seriously in the clan DTD (later iPlay). In clan wars I used to play faceless void, or support Warlock. Except for these two, I wasn't very good with anything else. Or should I say not good enough for leagues? My support Warlock's role was to babysit our carry hero. Ihttp://dotaguideandstrategy.blogspot.com/2009/02/traxex.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sicknificant)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901476283842482978.post-2931765968705345831Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:00:00 +00002009-02-26T21:03:02.612+07:00MaginaMagina the Anti MageTable of Contents To skip directly to a section, type Ctrl + F then type what you see in the table of contents. For example, if you want to go to Skill Build then just type “III. Skill Build”Hero ConceptSkill DescriptionsSkill BuildItem Build: CoreItem Build: Late Game Options, Criticism of Other BuildsUsing BlinkObvious http://dotaguideandstrategy.blogspot.com/2009/02/magina.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sicknificant)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901476283842482978.post-3820490162758972446Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:52:00 +00002009-02-26T20:59:52.865+07:00DavionKnight Davion the Dragon KnightTable Of Content1)Introduction2)Overview3)Abilities6)Skill Builds7)Item Builds8)Friends and Enemies9)Walkthough1)IntroductionThank You for reading my guide and also for giving me this chance to show you my way of playing Dragon Knight.Davion is my first hero i ever chosen.I see him being underestimated alot of times because he is not "http://dotaguideandstrategy.blogspot.com/2009/02/davion.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sicknificant)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901476283842482978.post-2792281164399467510Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:45:00 +00002009-02-26T20:52:24.616+07:00GondarGondar The Bounty HunterConceptGondar is designed to be a solo ganker. This means he's made to run around the map killing heroes, and hopefully won't need someone else to make him effective. Gondar relies on a blend of stealth, speed, and firepower to accomplish his goals. Interestingly, he already has every trick he needs to do his job, he onlyhttp://dotaguideandstrategy.blogspot.com/2009/02/gondar.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sicknificant)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901476283842482978.post-4893285846071472366Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:41:00 +00002009-02-26T20:44:51.273+07:00CentaurBradwarden the Centaur WarchiefTable of Contents1. Foreword2. Introduction to Bradwarden, the Centaur Warchief3. Hero Skills4. Skill Build5. Item Build6. Gameplay Walkthrough7. Animation Cancelling8. Allies/Enemies1. ForewordI wrote this guide because I http://dotaguideandstrategy.blogspot.com/2009/02/centaur.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sicknificant)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901476283842482978.post-7594406004042485286Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:33:00 +00002009-02-26T20:41:40.813+07:00MangixMangix the Pandaren BrewmasterIntroductionIn this guide, I hope to popularize Panda. He is ignored potential sporting a strong slowing nuke, natural critical and evasion, target Blind and slow, and an underrated and often misused ultimate for good micro managers. I suspect that he is often swept aside because he does not have one obvious purposehttp://dotaguideandstrategy.blogspot.com/2009/02/mangix.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sicknificant)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901476283842482978.post-9095428959963206116Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:28:00 +00002009-02-26T20:32:32.069+07:00RigwarlRigwarl the BristtlebackA tried and true champion of his race, Rigwarl has unsuccesfully led the fight to defend his land under the onslaught of the Scourge. With his diminishing ranks and inability to hold the Scourge throne, he capitulated on the offer to join the Sentinels. With his beastial fighting style reliant on his natural attributes and ritualistic purges of natural accretions, he has http://dotaguideandstrategy.blogspot.com/2009/02/rigwarl.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sicknificant)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901476283842482978.post-2993259233830319086Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:17:00 +00002009-02-26T20:28:15.653+07:00RhastaRhasta The Shadow ShamanQuick Skill and Item ListsShacklesForked LightningForked LightningShacklesForked LightningMass Serpent WardsForked LightningShacklesShacklesVoodooMass Serpent WardVoodooVoodooVoodooStatsMass Serpent Ward---------4x Tango, 2x CircletBoots of Speed2x BracerBlink DaggerAghamin's ScepterBoots of TravelRefresher OrbBlack King http://dotaguideandstrategy.blogspot.com/2009/02/rhasta.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sicknificant)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901476283842482978.post-609430018951930842Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:11:00 +00002009-02-26T20:16:35.539+07:00JahrakalJah' rakal The TrollwarlordTable of ContentsI. IntroductionA. Pros and ConsTable of Contents<!-http://dotaguideandstrategy.blogspot.com/2009/02/sniper.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sicknificant)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901476283842482978.post-4002416248809053030Thu, 26 Feb 2009 12:55:00 +00002009-02-26T20:01:33.200+07:00Luna MoonfangLuna Moonfang The Moon RiderTables of Content :A.Quick referenceB.IntroductionC.Introduction to Luna Moonfang, the Moon RiderPros & ConsD.SkillsSkill build<!http://dotaguideandstrategy.blogspot.com/2009/02/luna-moonfang.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sicknificant)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901476283842482978.post-3458895051685156665Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:15:00 +00002009-02-17T14:17:05.040+07:00AlleriaAlleria The WindrunnerIntroductionHello sir or miss and welcome. If you don't know about me already, I'm happy to introduce myself as Ingolf, a guide writer. I like DotA a lot and I like to write guides a lot too. I'm mostly trying to give a breath of fresh air with new interesting playstyles and uncovered potentials for the heroes I http://dotaguideandstrategy.blogspot.com/2009/02/alleria.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sicknificant)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901476283842482978.post-348729334928046193Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:09:00 +00002009-02-17T14:14:36.053+07:00KunkkaKunkka The Admiral Proudmoorehttp://dotaguideandstrategy.blogspot.com/2009/02/kunkka.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sicknificant)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901476283842482978.post-4200335758674358026Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:00:00 +00002009-02-17T14:08:52.962+07:00Rattletrap Rattletrap The Clockwerk Goblin Table of ContentsIntroductionStatsHero analysisAbilitiesSkill orderItem buildHow to playOptimizing Battery AssaultBullseyeing Rocket FlareAlternative Kama Sutra - How to use your CogHeroes to watch out forRattletrap's best friends Introduction IceFrog recently released the 6.53 map http://dotaguideandstrategy.blogspot.com/2009/02/rattletrap.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sicknificant)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901476283842482978.post-5715245506182145466Tue, 17 Feb 2009 06:52:00 +00002009-02-17T13:59:55.679+07:00PuckPuck The Faerie DragonTable of ContentsIntroductionProsConsStatsAbilitiesSkill orderItem buildHow to playUsing Illusory OrbUsing Phase ShiftUsing Dream CoilCombining the spellsHeroes to watch out forPuck's best friendsIntroductionAs many others, I am always anxious to try the new heroes that get introduced to DotA and http://dotaguideandstrategy.blogspot.com/2009/02/puck.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sicknificant)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901476283842482978.post-4808472839309599651Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:00:00 +00002009-02-13T23:20:39.007+07:00lanayaLanaya The Templar AssasinsTable of Contents[001A]1a) Bio[001B]1b) Base Statistics[001C]1c) Skills[001D]1d) Roles[001E]1e) Changes made to her[002A]2a) Skill Build A[002B]2b) Skill Build B[003A]3a) Item Build A + B[003B]3b) Other item builds[003C]3c) When to achieve your items[004A]4a) Engaging the enemy[004B]4b) http://dotaguideandstrategy.blogspot.com/2009/02/lanaya.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sicknificant)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901476283842482978.post-7032328437700458349Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:54:00 +00002009-02-13T23:20:39.024+07:00huskarHuskar The Sacred WarriorTable of Contents Introduction Skill Build Item Build Burning Spear and Helm of the Dominator Skills Strategy Combat Strategy Laning Farming Jungling Ganking Team Battles1. Introduction There have been several excellent Huskar guides. I'm sure that by the time you read http://dotaguideandstrategy.blogspot.com/2009/02/huskar.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sicknificant)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901476283842482978.post-5140889130081600538Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:51:00 +00002009-02-13T23:20:39.035+07:00miranaMirana Nightshade The Priestess of The MoonTable of ContentsIntroductionProsConsStatsAbilitiesSkill orderItem buildHow to playMastering Elune's ArrowVarious tips for the remaining spellsHeroes to watch out forMirana's best friendsIntroductionTo me, Mirana has always been one of the more fun and special heroes to play. http://dotaguideandstrategy.blogspot.com/2009/02/mirana.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sicknificant)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901476283842482978.post-7796255159869044544Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:48:00 +00002009-02-13T23:20:39.047+07:00alchemistRazzil Darkbrew The Alchemist1. Hero Overview2. Skill Descriptions3. Skill Order4. Skill Reasons5. Item Build6. General Gameplay7. Conclusion 1. Hero Overview The main reasons I chose to make an alchemist guide are:Lately he is onehttp://dotaguideandstrategy.blogspot.com/2009/02/alchemist.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sicknificant)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901476283842482978.post-6495544619527316620Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:44:00 +00002009-02-13T23:20:39.063+07:00JakiroJakiro The Twin Head DragonIntroductionThe subject of this guide is Twin Head Dragon which returned in version 6.29. Jakiro is currently a very strong and powerful hero both in inhouses or pubbies and has a place in higher level play. By nature, Twin Head Dragon is a support hero, he is great in ganging, farming and pushing and has the potentialhttp://dotaguideandstrategy.blogspot.com/2009/02/jakiro.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sicknificant)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901476283842482978.post-8999381946083346295Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:39:00 +00002009-02-13T23:20:39.090+07:00RexxarRexxar The Beast MasterTable of Contents Introduction All about Rexxar- Beastmasters Stats- Beastmasters Skills- Skill BuildItem Build- Core Item Build- Optionalhttp://dotaguideandstrategy.blogspot.com/2009/02/rexxar.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sicknificant)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901476283842482978.post-4627730350095348901Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:33:00 +00002009-02-13T23:20:39.101+07:00chenChen The Holy KnightChen has often been the target of changes in new maps, not only because of direct changes to the hero itself but the neutral creeps and terrain as well. Before the 6 series, Chen's gameplay does not revolve around creeps. After which, he underwent a remake where he has new skills, most notably Holy Persuasion. In 6.50, Chen received indirect buffs because he was too weak. Theyhttp://dotaguideandstrategy.blogspot.com/2009/02/chen.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sicknificant)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901476283842482978.post-6062016399741046605Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:20:00 +00002009-02-13T23:20:39.117+07:00squee and spleenSquee and Spleen The Goblin TechiesTable of Contents1. Foreword2. Hero Story3. Hero Overview4. Pros and Cons5. Skill Description6. Skill Build7. Reasons for Skill Build8. Item Build9. Reasons for Item Build10. Usage of Items11. General Gameplay http://dotaguideandstrategy.blogspot.com/2009/02/squee-and-spleen.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sicknificant)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901476283842482978.post-8018757773831277659Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:58:00 +00002009-02-13T23:20:39.126+07:00TinyTiny The Stone GiantIntroductionI’ve written a couple guides over the years I’ve played DotA, but none of them are really exceptional. A form of this guide was posted before, but its original form was quite pathetic. Over the course of a year I updated to the point where it was “pretty good”. Unfortunately, to take to the next level, the guide has to be completely http://dotaguideandstrategy.blogspot.com/2009/02/tiny.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sicknificant)0