Top Heroes this Week for Every Bracket

October 26, 2024
Dota 2

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.

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