The video settings and launch options of Dota 2 can be optimized to increase your FPS and improve your gameplay.

This list shows the Dota Auto Chess heroes organized by class and species. It indicates synergies, cost, and pieces required. The list is updated periodically.

The Pull and Stack timings updated to the Dota 2 7.23 map! A summary of the main changes: outposts’ impact, map size, river conformation, Dire side.

This list shows all the Dota Auto Chess item combinations available in the game. Each item is indicated with name, recipe, stats, and special effects.

The number of items that can drop from a particular creep wave in Dota Auto Chess depends on the strength (level) of the creeps and your own luck.

A guide on all the 4 gold-cost heroes in Dota Auto Chess. I will explain their usefulness, special abilities, synergies, and place in the current meta.

The chances to draw a specific unit in Auto Chess depend on their gold cost, the number of the same chess pieces in play, and your courier level.

A guide on all the 5 gold-cost heroes in Dota Auto Chess. I will explain their usefulness, special abilities, synergies, and place in the current meta.

The Pull and Stack timings updated to the 7.20 map! A summary of the main changes to towers, runes, lanes, primary and secondary jungle, and Roshan pit.

Counter Terrorblade with a swift kill before he pops spells or items. He is a fearsome DPS thanks to Metamorphosis, and can turn the tide of a fight with Sunder.

Countering Phantom Lancer requires to identify the real hero, have enough AoE damage to deal with the illusions, and kill him before he can reset the fight.

In this guide, we will understand how to behave and succeed in the lane phase against Spirit Breaker, and the best items and heroes to counter his gameplay.

Recent buffs simplified Slark’s life, who can now survive in lane even without a good support. Be ready to counter him with the proper items and heroes.

Leshrac’s popularity raised due to several buffs that affected him in the past patches. Learn the best strategies and heroes to counter him throughout the game.

I do not consider Axe a threat because he works only against certain lineups. Let’s analyze the best heroes to counter him and the items you must prioritize.

Countering Phantom Assassin doesn’t require a special strategy as many heroes can deal with her. You must buy items to boost your survivability and negate her evasion.

Riki is a torment for low ranked players and recently became successful even at higher medals. Learn how to play against him and the best items to use.

The top 10 most popular Dota 2 heroes in the off lane during 7.11. We will have a look at some of the best picks in the meta, and learn how to play or counter them.

The top 10 most popular Dota 2 heroes in the mid lane during 7.11. We will have a look at some of the best picks in the meta, and learn how to play or counter them.

The top 10 most popular Dota 2 heroes in the safe lane during 7.11. We will have a look at the best picks in the meta and learn how to play or counter them.

Shadow Fiend is one of the most popular heroes in the game, second only to Pudge. Today, I will explain how you can counter him as a mid laner.

Sniper is among the most picked heroes at low ranks due to his attack range. He is a nuisance if you don’t know the heroes and tactics necessary to counter him.

A detailed guide on how Rubick' Spell Steal interacts with all other spells. The article contains tips on stealing and using each skill of agility-based heroes.

The Meteor Hammer received a substantial buff in 7.08. Find out the strengths and weaknesses of the item, and the best heroes that can make use of it.