Dota 2 is one of those games that keeps dishing out content for players to keep returning for more. Despite being more than a decade old, Dota 2 remains a popular MOBA, and it will continue to do so, at least from the looks of it.
How to Choose a Main in Dota 2
Choosing a main in Dota 2 can be very difficult, especially since the number of choices is overwhelming and the gameplay is quite complex.
Apart from new content, the developers keep fixing and introducing new features that can improve the popular MOBA — consider the new ban system released this year, allowing players to ban specific heroes beforehand, which was not the case before. Since many players do not know how this new ban system works, this guide will explain the process and why this feature can be so valuable.
Steps For Banning Heroes In Dota 2
Previously, players could ban heroes on the heroes selection screen after starting a match. However, after the 7.35d patch, this is no longer the case. That being said, here is what you need to do to ban heroes in Dota 2:
- After starting Dota 2, click on the Heroes tab at the top of the screen.
- Locate the four boxes next to Bans.
- Click on each box and select a hero.
After making your selection, you can start a match. At least one hero is guaranteed to be banned from the get-go, but this only applies to All Pick matches.
Players can change heroes they wish to ban at any time, without any restrictions whatsoever.
Why The New Ban System?
There is a lot of speculation regarding why Valve made such a drastic change, but most agree this move will make the game enjoyable for everyone, especially new players. Additionally, it will allow players to outright ban heroes that are too overpowered or Meta, thus ensuring everyone has a fair chance of winning.
On the flip side, here are a couple of other advantages of this new ban system:
- This new system will ensure players will not forget to ban heroes before starting a match.
- Players are no longer on a tight clock to choose a hero to ban.
- Targeted bans are almost impossible against renowned personalities or random players in pubs after looking up their data.
Now that you know how to ban heroes in Dota 2, make the most of this information and use it to your benefit to better your chances for success. Banning heroes will allow you to eliminate counters for your specific hero, thus making you a valuable addition to your team.
Dota 2
- Released
- July 9, 2013
