How many heroes are there in Dota 2?

Updated on September 16, 2024, 4:20 p.m. (GMT+8): Updated how many heroes are there in Dota 2.

The most important aspect of playing a MOBA (multiplayer online battle arena) like Dota 2 is selecting the right hero.

These unique characters range from magical tacticians to fierce brutes and cunning rogues.

The game’s hero pool is massive and limitlessly diverse, with each character able to unleash incredible abilities and devastating ultimates on their way to victory.

With more heroes joining the vast roster each year, players need to learn and understand which characters to pick to suit their playstyle.

What are Dota 2 heroes?

Dota 2 made its first appearance to the public at Gamescom in 2011 with the inaugural International Championship (TI1).

The tournament became Valve’s premier esports tournament event, and the game was officially released on July 9, 2013, after two years of beta testing.

The MOBA title’s characters are split into three categories: intelligence, strength, and agility. They all possess incredible abilities and overwhelming ultimates that they can unleash to devastate their opponents.

How many heroes are there in Dota 2?

As of patch 7.32e, the game has 125 playable characters, including 31 strength, 31 agility, 31 intelligence, and 32 universal heroes.

Kez is the latest hero to join the Dota 2 roster, announced by Valve during the final day of TI13, The International 2024. The hero’s class and abilities have yet to be revealed.

This article will be updated each time Valve releases a new hero.

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