Dota 2 News

Dota 2 Questions Answered: Matches, Settings and Account Basics

Clear answers to common Dota 2 questions about match history, settings, behavior score, ranked play and practice tools.

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How to Spawn Roshan in a Dota 2 Practice Lobby

A practical guide to spawning a Roshan test unit in a private Dota 2 lobby and understanding the limits of that test.

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How to Speed Up or Slow Down Time in a Dota 2 Lobby

Learn how to change the game speed in a private Dota 2 lobby and return the match to normal speed safely.

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How to Place Map Pings and Markers in Dota 2

A practical guide to normal, danger and contextual pings in Dota 2, including minimap drawing and clear team communication.

28 Aug 2026

Virtus.pro part ways with its Dota 2 roster after disappointing results

The latest roster reset closes one difficult chapter for Virtus.pro, but the club has made clear that it is not leaving Dota 2.

28 Aug 2026

Team Spirit win a five-game TI final and lift a third Aegis

A tense rematch with Team Vision tested every adjustment Team Spirit had made during its lower-bracket run in Shanghai.

How to Find a Match ID and Steam ID in Dota 2

Find a Dota 2 Match ID, Steam profile ID, and Friend ID, then use a Match ID to open recent match details and available replays.

How to Save and Back Up a Dota 2 Configuration

Back up Dota 2 hotkeys and settings, create a safe autoexec.cfg file, use Steam Cloud correctly, and restore a configuration without losing controls.

Dota 2 Creep Skins: Types, Sources, and How to Equip Them

Learn how Dota 2 lane creep skins work, where older sets came from, how to equip Radiant and Dire creeps, and why some sets cannot be purchased.

How to Remove Health Bar Segments in Dota 2

Change or hide Dota 2 health bar segments with the current HUD command, understand each value, and avoid removed marker commands.

How to Set Up Control Groups in Dota 2

Set up Dota 2 control groups for heroes, summons, illusions, and separate units with clear hotkeys and a simple practice routine.

How to Rotate Your Hero Without Moving in Dota 2

Learn how directional movement turns a Dota 2 hero without normal pathfinding, when the technique helps, and how to test it safely.