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Dota 2 Hero Tier List for Patch 7.37: Best Heroes to Win

By AgataSmurf Editorial Team Updated: October 22, 2026 2 min read

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This Dota 2 hero tier list ranks the strongest pub heroes for Patch 7.37. Rankings are editorial: we look at kit strength after the latest balance changes, lane versatility, and how reliably a hero converts advantages into wins in solo queue.

Dota patches change the meta every few weeks, so check the patch number in the title before you draft. For Dota 2 accounts that skip the 100-hour grind, see our Dota 2 accounts.

S Tier – Best Dota 2 Heroes Right Now

Faceless Void. Chronosphere remains one of the strongest teamfight ultimates in the game. Time Walk rewind makes him hard to punish, and his late-game scaling with Battlefury or Midas builds is consistent. First-phase ban material in high MMR.

Muerta. After multiple buffs, Muerta is the dominant carry pick. Dead Shot pierces spell immunity during her ultimate, and The Calling zones entire teams. She comes online faster than most hard carries.

Spirit Breaker. Global presence with Charge and Nether Strike. Spirit Breaker punishes split heroes and creates space for carries in all brackets. The Bulldoze rework improved his survivability.

A Tier – Strong and Reliable

Pudge, Vengeful Spirit, Ogre Magi, Phoenix, Mars, Lifestealer, Luna.

Pudge still dominates pub games with Hook picks and Dismember. Vengeful Spirit is a flexible support who can save teammates or initiate. Ogre Magi is tanky, requires little farm, and Multicast wins fights. Phoenix egg in teamfights is game-changing. Mars Arena of Blood controls space. Lifestealer shreds high-HP cores with Feast. Luna pushes lanes fast and deals area damage in fights.

B Tier – Solid With the Right Draft

Slardar, Tidehunter, Crystal Maiden, Shadow Shaman, Wraith King, Phantom Assassin, Juggernaut, Dragon Knight.

These heroes work well in most games but need some coordination or the right matchup to shine. Tidehunter Ravage is always relevant. Crystal Maiden provides mana aura and her ultimate wins fights when channeled. Wraith King is simple and effective. Phantom Assassin scales hard but is countered by Silver Edge and magic burst. Juggernaut is a safe carry with Blade Fury immunity and Healing Ward sustain.

C Tier – Playable but Niche

Broodmother, Meepo, Chen, Visage, Arc Warden, Lone Druid, Io.

High-skill heroes that dominate in the right hands but underperform in average games. Broodmother needs uncontested lanes. Meepo is strong when ahead but feeds when behind. Chen and Visage require micro. Arc Warden and Lone Druid need space and farm. Io is a support carry amplifier that works best in coordinated play.

How We Rank Dota 2 Heroes

This tier list is editorial, not data-driven. We play Dota 2 and follow pro games and patch notes. We do not scrape win rates from Dotabuff or OpenDota because pub win rates reflect pick rates and player skill more than hero strength. We look at:

Kit changes in the latest patch
Lane versatility (can the hero play multiple roles?)
Teamfight contribution
Scaling and timing (does the hero peak early, mid, or late?)
Popularity in pro drafts as a signal (not as a source of truth)

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