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Dota 2 Season 3 Hero Tier List

Season 3 of the massive MOBA Dota 2 is now in full swing. With that in mind, it’s time to take a look at which heroes are dominating and which ones are being left in the proverbial dust.

Dota 2 first hit shelves back in 2013. Developed by Valve Corporation, Dota 2 is a follow up to the Warcraft III mod that later became known as Defense of the Ancients. Now, however, Dota 2 has taken on an identity all its own.

With a thriving pro league and a massive audience of fervent players, Dota 2 has been garnering more and more attention through the years. With season three of the exciting MOBA having just launched this year, things are only getting more exciting. Before you jump into the new season, however, take a quick look at our tier list to see how all the heroes are stacking up.

Tier List Descriptions

Tier S — These heroes are incredibly strong. Often targets of first pick or first ban, these heroes are powerful in almost any situation.
Tier A — These heroes are somewhat stronger than the average character. Consequently, these heroes often see steady use in the current meta.
Tier B — Balanced and fair, these heroes are capable and effective. While not the toughest of the bunch, these heroes still see steady use in the meta and can be used to the player’s advantage.
Tier C — These heroes demand high levels of skill in order to be used effectively. While not inherently bad characters, these heroes are generally only used situationally.
Tier D —

The least often picked or banned, these heroes are generally believed to be the weakest. Consider avoiding these characters in favor of higher ranking heroes.

Dota 2 Season 3 Hero Tier List

S

Elder Titan
Keeper of the Light
Lich
Lifestealer
Magnus
Sven

A

Brewmaster
Chaos Knight
Dark Seer
Dazzle
Doom
Ember Spirit
Earth Spirit
Grimstroke
Juggernaut
Kunkka
Luna
Monkey King
Nature’s Prophet
Oracle
Outworld Devourer
Pangolier
Pugna
Razor
Terrorblade
Tiny
Troll Warlord

B

Anti-Mage
Batrider
Beastmaster
Centaur Warrunner
Chen
Crystal Maiden
Dark Willow
Enchantress
Enigma
Faceless Void
Huskar
Jakiro
Legion Commander
Lone Druid
Medusa
Meepo
Morphling
Nyx Assassin
Phantom Assassin
Phoenix
Puck
Riki
Rubick
Shadow Demon
Slardar
Tidehunter
Timbersaw
Tusk
Undying
Ursa
Viper
Visage
Winter Wivern

C

Ancient Apparition
Axe
Bane
Bloodseeker
Clinkz
Clockwerk
Death Prophet
Disruptor
Dragon Knight
Drow Ranger
Gyrocopter
Leshrac
Lina
Lion
Lycan
Naga Siren
Necrophos
Night Stalker
Ogre Magi
Phantom Lancer
Queen of Pain
Sand King
Shadow Fiend
Shadow Shaman
Slark
Spectre
Spirit Breaker
Templar Assassin
Tinker
Underlord
Vengeful Spirit
Warlock
Weaver
Zeus

D

Abaddon
Alchemist
Arc Warden
Bristleback
Broodmother
Bountyhunter
Earthshaker
Invoker
Io
Mirana
Omniknight
Pudge
Silencer
Skywrath Mage
Sniper
Storm Spirit
Techies
Treant Protector
Venomancer
Windranger
Witch Doctor
Wraith King

Note: The hero Mars was just recently made available to play. Consequently, the playable character has not been included within this season’s tier list.

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