Dota 2 Hero Tier List for Patch 7.37: Best Heroes to Win
This Dota 2 hero tier list ranks the strongest heroes for ranked matchmaking in Patch 7.37. We evaluate each hero by lane dominance, scaling, teamfight contribution, and how reliably they win games in pub matches. If you want to climb MMR this patch, start with S tier and pick heroes that match your role.
S Tier Heroes: Best Picks in Patch 7.37
Faceless Void. Chronosphere remains the strongest teamfight ultimate in Dota 2. A well-placed Chrono wins teamfights regardless of gold advantage. Void farms efficiently with Time Walk damage reversion and Time Lock bash, making him a reliable carry who spikes at two items (Battle Fury + BKB) and stays relevant at all stages. His weakness, low impact before level 6, is offset by his ability to escape ganks with Time Walk.
Pudge. After years of buffs, Pudge is the strongest position 3 or 4 in pub Dota. Meat Hook is the best catch ability in the game, Dismember pierces BKB, and Flesh Heap makes him unkillable in the late game. He dominates all skill brackets because his hook threat zones enemies out of lanes, objectives and Roshan.
Spirit Breaker. Charge of Darkness gives Spirit Breaker global gank pressure from minute one. Greater Bash stuns through BKB, and Nether Strike is a reliable gap closer. He runs at heroes all game, and in pub Dota; where players farm alone in dangerous positions, Spirit Breaker punishes every mistake. He works as position 3, 4 or even 5.
A Tier Heroes: Strong and Reliable
Juggernaut. Blade Fury gives magic immunity from level 1, Healing Ward sustains pushes, and Omnislash melts supports and cores alike. Juggernaut is the safest carry in Dota 2 because he can fight early with Blade Fury and scale into the late game with crit and attack speed items.
Phantom Assassin. Coup de Grace crits deal the highest single-hit damage in the game. PA spikes hard at Desolator timing and can one-shot supports with Stifling Dagger crit. She is countered by Silver Edge and MKB but in games where the enemy lacks those items, she takes over.
Lion. Two disables (Earth Spike and Hex), a mana drain, and Finger of Death nuke. Lion is the most reliable support for setting up kills in lane and bursting targets in midgame. He falls off in damage past 30 minutes but his hex and stun remain useful at every stage of the game.
Invoker. The most flexible hero in Dota 2 with ten different spells. Quas-Wex Invoker controls fights with Tornado + EMP, while Quas-Exort Invoker deals massive burst with Sun Strike + Chaos Meteor. His skill ceiling is the highest in the game but even a competent Invoker provides teamfight utility that no other mid can match.
Bristleback. Bristleback’s passive damage reduction from behind makes him nearly unkillable when enemies focus him. Quill Spray stacks deal increasing damage over time, and Warpath gives him movement and attack speed bonuses for each cast. He wins lanes through attrition and forces the enemy to buy Silver Edge to counter his passive.
B Tier Heroes: Solid Picks With Conditions
Wraith King. Reincarnation gives WK a second life, making him the most forgiving carry to play. Mortal Strike crits let him trade in lane, and his skeleton army pushes lanes. He is a simple right-click carry who works best when the enemy lacks mana burn to cancel his ultimate.
Crystal Maiden. Arcane Aura gives her entire team bonus mana regeneration, which is especially strong in the laning phase. Frostbite and Crystal Nova provide reliable disable and slow. Freezing Field is devastating when channelled inside BKB. She is slow and fragile but her global aura makes her useful even from behind.
Dazzle. Shallow Grave prevents an ally from dying for five seconds, which is the most powerful save ability in Dota 2. Shadow Wave provides healing and damage, and Poison Touch slows. He enables aggressive plays by removing the risk of death for his carry.
Axe, Centaur Warrunner, Tidehunter. All three are strong initiators. Axe’s Berserker’s Call forces enemies to attack him, Centaur Stampede gives global mobility, and Tidehunter’s Ravage is a massive area stun. They thrive in games where their team follows up on engages.
C Tier Heroes: Playable but Outclassed
Anti-Mage, Medusa, Spectre, Sniper, Techies. Anti-Mage needs 25+ minutes of uninterrupted farming to come online. Medusa is similar but with even less early contribution. Spectre scales the hardest but her laning is the weakest of any carry. Sniper is easily dived. Techies requires a playstyle that frustrates both teams. All five can work in specific games but the S and A tier heroes do their jobs with less risk.
How to Use This Dota 2 Tier List
Dota 2 is the most complex MOBA, and hero tier lists matter less here than in other games. A hero you have 100 games on will outperform a meta pick you have 5 games on. Use this list to identify which heroes are currently strong, then invest your time into learning two to three heroes per role.
Itemisation matters as much as hero pick. A Juggernaut who builds the right items for the game wins more than one who follows the same build every match. Our Dota 2 accounts come with MMR and heroes unlocked if you want to jump into ranked immediately.
What Changed in Patch 7.37
Patch 7.37 adjusted neutral item timings and tweaked several talent trees. Faceless Void received a small Aghanim’s Shard buff that improves his farming speed. Pudge’s Flesh Heap was rebalanced to give slightly less strength per stack but with a higher stack cap. Spirit Breaker’s base movement speed was reduced by 5 but Greater Bash damage scaling was buffed. The overall meta favours aggressive early-game strategies with heroes who can fight from minute 10.
Dota 2 Hero Tier List FAQ
What is the best hero for beginners in Dota 2?
Wraith King (carry), Crystal Maiden (support), or Bristleback (offlane). All three have simple abilities and forgiving mechanics that let you focus on learning Dota fundamentals like last-hitting, positioning and map awareness.
How is Dota 2 ranked matchmaking structured?
Dota 2 uses MMR (matchmaking rating) split into ranks from Herald to Immortal. Each rank has five stars. You gain or lose roughly 25 MMR per game. See our Dota 2 ranks and MMR guide for the full breakdown.
Does the meta matter in low-rank Dota?
Less than in high ranks. In Herald through Archon, execution and game knowledge matter far more than hero picks. A comfortable hero played well beats a meta hero played poorly. Focus on improving fundamentals before worrying about tier lists.
Why is Pudge S tier in pubs but not in pro Dota?
Pro players position to avoid hooks and communicate to punish Pudge’s weak laning. In pubs, players walk predictable paths, ward less, and group less, which makes hook landing much easier and Pudge’s ganking far more effective.
Should I learn all hero roles or specialise?
Specialise in one or two roles. Dota 2 has 120+ heroes and each role requires different skills. Mastering carry and support covers most situations. Add offlane if you want a third option.
