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Dota 2 Guides & Tutorials 2026

In-depth Dota 2 hero guides, draft strategies and meta analysis
The 15 Biggest Underdog Wins in Esports History

The 15 Biggest Underdog Wins in Esports History, Ranked

Ranking the 15 most improbable championship runs in esports — OG, Cloud9, Team Spirit and more — by an upset score, not vibes.

Esports
2h
Ganesh Jadhav
Roshan in Dota 2: Stats, Pit Location, Abilities & Rewards

Roshan in Dota 2: Stats, Pit Location, Abilities & Rewards

Roshan's full stat scaling, pit locations (Radiant NW, Dire SE), day/night rotation, gold rewards, and all Aegis drops in Dota 2 — updated for patch 7.41b.

Gameplay and Systems
8 Jun
Foo Zen-Wen
Can You Play Dota 2 Offline? Complete Guide

Can You Play Dota 2 Offline? Complete Guide

Yes, you can play Dota 2 offline, but only against bots. In Steam’s offline mode, you can launch Practice vs AI matches without an internet connection, but all online features like ranked and unranked matchmaking, friend lobbies, and in‑game purchases require a live connection to Valve’s servers.

Gameplay and Systems
8 Jun
André Guaraldo