In Dota 2, hero win rates often give insight into current trends, strategic preferences, and which heroes are performing well in the meta. This week’s data shows a fascinating array of hero choices, with certain characters standing out as go-to picks across various skill levels. From tanky front-liners to team fight disruptors, let’s dive into what this week’s best-performing heroes say about the meta.
The Most Popular Heroes This Week
This week’s top winners span a wide range of roles and playstyles, from classic favorites to more situational, utility-based heroes:
- Lich: Known for his potent crowd control with Chain Frost and defensive capabilities through Frost Shield, Lich remains a staple in lineups. He adds both offense and defense to a team, making him effective across multiple skill levels.
- Wraith King: Consistently picked across ranks, Wraith King’s durability and straightforward skillset make him a popular choice. His Reincarnation ability provides extra lives in crucial fights, allowing players to withstand enemy pressure, whether they’re new to the game or seasoned players.
- Medusa: With her late-game scaling and tankiness, Medusa has been a strong choice this week. Her Mana Shield and Stone Gaze offer great teamfight potential and make her difficult to bring down, especially in prolonged fights.
- Abaddon: Abaddon’s versatility and his Aphotic Shield have kept him in high demand. He’s frequently chosen for his ability to sustain allies, remove stuns, and soak up damage, serving as a flexible pick in various team compositions.
Top Heroes Across Brackets
These picks are based on top hero win rates (in ranked games) from October 19 to October 26.
Herald
- Wraith King (58.1%)
- Lich (56.4%)
- Warlock (56.0%)
- Silencer (55.5%)
- Clockwerk (54.7%)
Guardian
- Wraith King (56.5%)
- Medusa (56.0%)
- Necrophos (55.3%)
- Warlock (55.2%)
- Abaddon (55.0%)
Crusader
- Wraith King (56.0%)
- Lich (55.8%)
- Medusa (55.6%)
- Abaddon (55.6%)
- Warlock (54.9%)
Archon
- Abaddon (55.4%)
- Lich (55.1%)
- Medusa (54.9%)
- Wraith King (54.8%)
- Visage (54.4%)
Legend
- Medusa (55.0%)
- Abaddon (55.0%)
- Lich (54.5%)
- Warlock (54.2%)
- Oracle (54.1%)
Ancient
- Abaddon (56.8%)
- Lycan (55.4%)
- Lich (54.8%)
- Elder Titan (54.4%)
- Night Stalker (54.3%)
Divine
- Arc Warden (55.8%)
- Lifestealer (55.2%)
- Visage (55.1%)
- Lich (54.9%)
- Lycan (54.6%)
Immortal
- Arc Warden (57.5%)
- Elder Titan (56.9%)
- Brewmaster (56.2%)
- Lone Druid (55.2%)
- Abaddon (55.1%)
Hero Trends by Rank Bracket
- Lower Ranks (Herald to Crusader): Heroes with relatively simple mechanics, such as Wraith King, Lich, and Warlock, dominate. These heroes provide strong lane presence, self-sustain, and team fight utility.
- Mid Ranks (Archon to Ancient): Heroes like Abaddon, Medusa, and Lycan become more popular, indicating that these heroes scale well and are better suited to mid-tier strategies that involve effective tanking, durability, and team coordination.
- High Ranks (Divine and Immortal): Higher complexity heroes like Arc Warden, Elder Titan, and Brewmaster are more popular, reflecting a trend where complex and micro-intensive heroes shine among more experienced players.