Dota 2's Top Facets of 2024: Spirit Breaker's 'Bull Rush' Dominates, Magnus' 'Reverse Polarity' Falls Short
October 22, 2024In 2024, Dota 2 introduced Facets, which have significantly impacted hero gameplay and player strategies.
The article provides a comprehensive list of the top 15 Facets currently favored by players, ranked by their pick and win rates.
Key statistics for each Facet are highlighted, showing their pick rates, win rates, and comparisons to alternative options.
Among the popular choices, Spirit Breaker's 'Bull Rush' stands out with an impressive 96.6% pick rate and a win rate of 51%, making it a top performer.
Bounty Hunter's 'Through and Through' also shows strong performance metrics, boasting a 95.7% pick rate and a win rate of 54.6%.
Conversely, Magnus' 'Reverse Polarity' is widely chosen with a 97.6% pick rate, yet it has a lower win rate of 47.4%, indicating a disparity between popularity and effectiveness.
On the other hand, Spirit Breaker's 'Imbalanced' Facet is criticized for its negative impact on team fights, leading to its classification as ineffective.
The article also points out the least favored Facets, such as Magnus' 'Reverse Reverse Polarity', which has a mere 2.4% pick rate.
Ogre Magi's 'Fat Chance' is another example of a Facet that is not favored, as it does not align well with the hero's late-game strength.
Witch Doctor's 'Cleft Death' faces criticism for being inferior to Aghanim's Scepter upgrades, resulting in low player interest.
Similarly, Lycan's 'Spirit Wolves' offers minimal early game benefits, reflected in its low player adoption and win rates.
Lastly, Pudge's 'Fresh Meat' is viewed as less advantageous compared to the more effective long-range hook, further illustrating the varied player preferences.
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esports.gg • Oct 21, 2024
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