New Player Tips?

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It looks like you're interested in learning to play Dota 2 or new to the game. Here are some useful resources which might help you get up to speed quickly with the game.

The subreddit has a wiki with a lot of useful information for newer players - from the sidebar: New to Dota 2? Start here.

What are some basic tips when starting to play?

The in-game tutorial (you will be prompted to try it when first joining the game, otherwise found under "Quests") will bring you up to speed on some of the basics on movement, combat, buying items, and more.

Guides for beginners

Tutorial: How to Play Dota 2 In 4 Minutes A brief video guide that will get you up to speed on all the basic components of a Dota 2 match. If you like to learn by doing and just get the basics, this is a great guide. In-game guides for each hero You can subscribe to guides in the Steam Workshop and they will appear in-game with item and skill build recommendations. Reading the top-rated hero guide is often a good idea when playing a hero for the first time. Comprehensive Guide to Dota 2 An absolute guide to Dota 2 with a ton of video content, graphics and information. Might be a little overwhelming to a brand-new player. Welcome to Dota, You Suck A bit less all-encompassing, but will give you a great balance of the information you need to know. One of the most popular Dota guides. Reddit's Dota 2 Hero Discussions Reddit has run multiple discussion threads for every hero in Dota. Look back at them here. There are also item discussions. Dota for Dummies Dota for Dummies is an all inclusive video series that prepares you to jump into the world of Dota 2. Starting from the very basics then progressing forward, this series will help you get the foundation you need to become successful. Switching from League of Legends? While on the surface the games might seem similar, there are quite a lot of differences. This thread will give you a good idea of some of the major differences and tips specifically tailored towards players with experience in League of Legends. There's also a useful Reddit thread about the differences here. "Which hero should I pick?" This post outlines a few of the more beginner-friendly heroes and explains why they're good for newer players Other resources Dota 2 Wiki, Liquipedia, Weekly Stupid Questions Threads

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