The game is comprised exclusively of session-based online multiplayer activity, with the primary objective of each match being for the teams to destroy their opposing team's fortified stronghold called an Ancient Fortress. Each player assumes the role of a "hero", who is given the responsibility of participating in team combat, which generally takes place along a series of lanes that connect their opposing bases, lined with defensive towers. The gameplay elements are largely incorporated from Defense of the Ancients, with the game's lead designer (known as "IceFrog") being the longest-serving and current developer of the Warcraft III mod.[2] Dota 2 marks Valve's first fantasy, as well as Action RTS game.
Dota 2 Morphling
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Dota 2 BloodSeeker
Dota 2 Kunkka
Dota 2 Draw Ranger
Dota 2 Lina
Dota 2 Axe
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Dota 2 Beastmaster
Dota 2 Doom Bringer
Dota 2 Traxex
Dota 2 Earthshaker
Dota 2 Puck
Dota 2 Pudge
Dota 2 Rattletrap
Dota 2 Sven
Dota 2 AntiMage
Dota 2 Chen
Dota 2 CrystalMaiden
Dota 2 Dark seer
Dota 2 Dazzle
Dota 2 Davion Knight
Dota 2 Enchantress
Dota 2 Enigma
Dota 2 Faceless Viod
Dota 2 Furion
Dota 2 Leshrac
Dota 2 Lich
Dota 2 Lion
Dota 2 Mirana
Dota 2 Necrolyte
Dota 2 Nevermore
Dota 2 Night Stalker
Dota 2 Pugna
Dota 2 Razor
Dota 2 Sandking
Dota 2 Rhasta
Dota 2 Slardar
Dota 2 Sniper
Dota 2 Spectre
Dota 2 Storm Spirit
Dota 2 Tide Hunter
Dota Tinker
Dota 2 Tiny (Stone Giant)
Dota 2 Vengeful Spirit
Dota 2 Venomancer
Dota 2 Viper
Dota 2 Weaver
Dota 2 Windrunner
Dota 2 Witch Doctor
Dota 2 Zues
Dota 2 Ancient Apparation