Dota 2
Faceless Void Guide: Pro vs Pub Dota Tips
You hear it all the time: “Pro Dota and Pub Dota are completely different games.” Most of the time, that’s true. But every once in a while, you get a game where
March 23, 2026
You hear it all the time: “Pro Dota and Pub Dota are completely different games.” Most of the time, that’s true. But every once in a while, you get a game where
We all know the feeling. You’re in the laning phase, focused on dominating your opponent, when suddenly—ping, ping, ping. Your teammates are spam-pinging you because you missed a creep that
There is a particular kind of frustration unique to Dota 2. It is not the frustration of losing — that is normal and expected. It is the frustration of losing
This breakdown revisits a BSJ coaching session focused on a Witch Doctor match played by Reviview, a player who has spent more than a decade in the Herald bracket. The
If you’ve played Dota 2 for any amount of time, chances are you’ve heard someone type or yell “imba!” Maybe it was after a ridiculous play, maybe it was in
If you’re serious about Dota 2, you’ve probably wondered about coaching. “Is coaching really for me? Who even gets coaching in Dota?” It’s a good question. The truth is, players
You load into lane and immediately realize you’re in for pain. Maybe it’s Viper endlessly spitting poison on you. Maybe it’s Razor linking your damage until you’re helpless. Maybe it’s
One of the most important but least understood concepts in Dota 2 is map pressure. You hear the phrase all the time: “We need to pressure the map,” “They’re applying
If you’ve played Dota 2 for any length of time, you’ve probably heard players talk about “micro” and “macro.” These two words get tossed around constantly—sometimes to praise, sometimes to
If you’ve played Dota 2 for any length of time, you know just how intimidating it can be to new players. Between the hundred-plus heroes, complicated mechanics, arcane shop items,
In Dota 2, initiation is the spark that ignites the fire. A good initiation sets the stage for a decisive team fight, catching enemies off guard and forcing them to
Dota 2 is a game of vision, information, and surprise. One of the most powerful—and often misused—tools for controlling these aspects is the Smoke of Deceit. This modest item, sold