Best Dota 2 heroes for Herald
Patch 7.41, from 82,941 public games in the last 7 days. The average win rate at Herald is 50.0%; "vs average" is how many points above or below it.
Best heroes at Herald
The top 10 by win rate against the rank's average. Heroes with too few games are left out.
| Hero | Win rate | vs average | Verdict | Pick rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wraith King | 56.6% | +6.6 | Strong | 12.4% |
 Spectre | 54.8% | +4.8 | Strong | 9.6% |
 Crystal Maiden | 54.3% | +4.3 | Strong | 16.5% |
 Bristleback | 53.5% | +3.5 | Strong | 13.3% |
 Necrophos | 53.4% | +3.4 | Strong | 15.3% |
 Legion Commander | 53.2% | +3.2 | Strong | 13.6% |
 Phantom Lancer | 53.2% | +3.2 | Strong | 13.4% |
 Vengeful Spirit | 53.2% | +3.2 | Strong | 9.2% |
 Dragon Knight | 53.2% | +3.2 | Strong | 8.4% |
 Witch Doctor | 52.9% | +2.9 | Strong | 15.9% |
Traps at Herald
Popular heroes that lose here: among the most picked, and a win rate 1 point or more below average.
| Hero | Pick rate | Win rate | vs average |
|---|---|---|---|
 Lina | 19.0% | 45.6% | −4.4 |
 Drow Ranger | 16.9% | 48.2% | −1.8 |
 Viper | 15.6% | 48.2% | −1.8 |
 Shadow Fiend | 14.4% | 45.3% | −4.7 |
 Zeus | 14.1% | 48.8% | −1.2 |
 Invoker | 13.4% | 48.7% | −1.3 |
Sleepers at Herald
Strong heroes almost nobody plays here: 1.5 points or more above average, in the least picked 40%.
| Hero | Pick rate | Win rate | vs average |
|---|---|---|---|
 Abaddon | 3.8% | 51.6% | +1.6 |
Worth learning if you are climbing
Heroes that get better the higher you go, and are already at least even at Herald. Climb is the High-ranks win rate minus the Low-ranks win rate.
| Hero | Climb | Win rate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
 Bounty Hunter | +4.4 | 50.5% | Good |
 Outworld Devourer | +2.6 | 50.0% | Even |
 Io | +2.3 | 49.6% | Even |
 Clinkz | +2.0 | 49.6% | Even |
 Juggernaut | +1.5 | 51.4% | Good |
 Kunkka | +1.4 | 50.3% | Even |
 Earthshaker | +1.2 | 50.4% | Even |
 Sven | +1.2 | 49.6% | Even |
 Riki | +0.9 | 52.0% | Good |
 Grimstroke | +0.8 | 51.0% | Good |
The Ladder around Herald
The top 30 at Herald, with the ranks either side. The full Ladder is on the home page.
| Hero |  Herald |  Guardian | Trend | Climb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wraith King | 56.6+6.6 points against average | 56.5+6.5 points against average | Herald 56.6 percent, Guardian 56.5 percent, Crusader 56.0 percent, Archon 55.7 percent, Legend 54.8 percent, Ancient 53.8 percent, Divine 52.8 percent | −2.7 |
| Spectre | 54.8+4.8 points against average | 52.9+2.9 points against average | Herald 54.8 percent, Guardian 52.9 percent, Crusader 53.3 percent, Archon 52.8 percent, Legend 52.8 percent, Ancient 53.0 percent, Divine 53.0 percent | −0.3 |
| Crystal Maiden | 54.3+4.3 points against average | 53.3+3.3 points against average | Herald 54.3 percent, Guardian 53.3 percent, Crusader 52.9 percent, Archon 52.0 percent, Legend 51.4 percent, Ancient 50.9 percent, Divine 50.1 percent | −2.6 |
| Bristleback | 53.5+3.5 points against average | 51.8+1.8 points against average | Herald 53.5 percent, Guardian 51.8 percent, Crusader 49.6 percent, Archon 48.0 percent, Legend 46.9 percent, Ancient 46.7 percent, Divine 46.1 percent | −4.3 |
| Necrophos | 53.4+3.4 points against average | 52.4+2.4 points against average | Herald 53.4 percent, Guardian 52.4 percent, Crusader 51.6 percent, Archon 51.3 percent, Legend 50.9 percent, Ancient 50.0 percent, Divine 49.1 percent | −2.4 |
| Legion Commander | 53.2+3.2 points against average | 52.9+2.9 points against average | Herald 53.2 percent, Guardian 52.9 percent, Crusader 52.9 percent, Archon 52.8 percent, Legend 52.6 percent, Ancient 52.4 percent, Divine 51.8 percent | −0.8 |
| Phantom Lancer | 53.2+3.2 points against average | 53.2+3.2 points against average | Herald 53.2 percent, Guardian 53.2 percent, Crusader 53.2 percent, Archon 53.1 percent, Legend 53.5 percent, Ancient 53.2 percent, Divine 52.9 percent | −0.1 |
| Vengeful Spirit | 53.2+3.2 points against average | 53.1+3.1 points against average | Herald 53.2 percent, Guardian 53.1 percent, Crusader 53.1 percent, Archon 52.7 percent, Legend 52.3 percent, Ancient 51.6 percent, Divine 50.8 percent | −1.8 |
| Dragon Knight | 53.2+3.2 points against average | 52.7+2.7 points against average | Herald 53.2 percent, Guardian 52.7 percent, Crusader 52.8 percent, Archon 52.9 percent, Legend 53.1 percent, Ancient 53.0 percent, Divine 52.6 percent | 0.0 |
| Witch Doctor | 52.9+2.9 points against average | 53.1+3.1 points against average | Herald 52.9 percent, Guardian 53.1 percent, Crusader 53.1 percent, Archon 52.5 percent, Legend 52.1 percent, Ancient 51.4 percent, Divine 50.8 percent | −1.9 |
 Ogre Magi | 52.9+2.9 points against average | 52.2+2.2 points against average | Herald 52.9 percent, Guardian 52.2 percent, Crusader 51.1 percent, Archon 50.4 percent, Legend 50.3 percent, Ancient 49.6 percent, Divine 48.7 percent | −2.3 |
 Chaos Knight | 52.7+2.7 points against average | 51.6+1.6 points against average | Herald 52.7 percent, Guardian 51.6 percent, Crusader 51.6 percent, Archon 51.3 percent, Legend 51.1 percent, Ancient 50.6 percent, Divine 51.6 percent | −0.8 |
 Pudge | 52.7+2.7 points against average | 52.5+2.5 points against average | Herald 52.7 percent, Guardian 52.5 percent, Crusader 52.1 percent, Archon 51.4 percent, Legend 51.0 percent, Ancient 50.5 percent, Divine 50.4 percent | −1.8 |
 Ancient Apparition | 52.5+2.5 points against average | 52.4+2.4 points against average | Herald 52.5 percent, Guardian 52.4 percent, Crusader 51.7 percent, Archon 52.0 percent, Legend 51.4 percent, Ancient 51.0 percent, Divine 49.6 percent | −1.5 |
 Axe | 52.4+2.4 points against average | 52.0+2.0 points against average | Herald 52.4 percent, Guardian 52.0 percent, Crusader 51.6 percent, Archon 51.0 percent, Legend 50.2 percent, Ancient 49.4 percent, Divine 49.0 percent | −2.5 |
 Silencer | 52.4+2.4 points against average | 51.9+1.9 points against average | Herald 52.4 percent, Guardian 51.9 percent, Crusader 50.9 percent, Archon 50.3 percent, Legend 50.0 percent, Ancient 50.0 percent, Divine 49.7 percent | −1.4 |
 Slark | 52.3+2.3 points against average | 51.5+1.5 points against average | Herald 52.3 percent, Guardian 51.5 percent, Crusader 50.4 percent, Archon 49.7 percent, Legend 49.4 percent, Ancient 49.4 percent, Divine 50.5 percent | −1.0 |
 Shadow Shaman | 52.2+2.2 points against average | 51.8+1.8 points against average | Herald 52.2 percent, Guardian 51.8 percent, Crusader 51.7 percent, Archon 51.7 percent, Legend 51.5 percent, Ancient 51.7 percent, Divine 51.1 percent | −0.3 |
 Nyx Assassin | 52.1+2.1 points against average | 52.1+2.1 points against average | Herald 52.1 percent, Guardian 52.1 percent, Crusader 52.1 percent, Archon 52.6 percent, Legend 53.0 percent, Ancient 52.7 percent, Divine 52.8 percent | +0.6 |
 Troll Warlord | 52.1+2.1 points against average | 52.2+2.2 points against average | Herald 52.1 percent, Guardian 52.2 percent, Crusader 52.1 percent, Archon 52.2 percent, Legend 51.3 percent, Ancient 51.2 percent, Divine 51.6 percent | −0.8 |
 Spirit Breaker | 52.0+2.0 points against average | 52.1+2.1 points against average | Herald 52.0 percent, Guardian 52.1 percent, Crusader 52.1 percent, Archon 52.2 percent, Legend 52.4 percent, Ancient 52.1 percent, Divine 52.2 percent | +0.1 |
 Phantom Assassin | 52.0+2.0 points against average | 51.9+1.9 points against average | Herald 52.0 percent, Guardian 51.9 percent, Crusader 51.5 percent, Archon 51.2 percent, Legend 50.6 percent, Ancient 50.1 percent, Divine 49.8 percent | −1.7 |
| Riki | 52.0+2.0 points against average | 51.9+1.9 points against average | Herald 52.0 percent, Guardian 51.9 percent, Crusader 52.6 percent, Archon 53.3 percent, Legend 53.2 percent, Ancient 53.4 percent, Divine 52.9 percent | +0.9 |
 Luna | 51.9+1.9 points against average | 51.2+1.2 points against average | Herald 51.9 percent, Guardian 51.2 percent, Crusader 51.1 percent, Archon 50.9 percent, Legend 50.5 percent, Ancient 50.5 percent, Divine 49.8 percent | −1.0 |
 Sand King | 51.7+1.7 points against average | 51.2+1.2 points against average | Herald 51.7 percent, Guardian 51.2 percent, Crusader 50.4 percent, Archon 49.6 percent, Legend 48.3 percent, Ancient 48.3 percent, Divine 47.1 percent | −3.0 |
| Abaddon | 51.6+1.6 points against average | 50.4+0.4 points against average | Herald 51.6 percent, Guardian 50.4 percent, Crusader 51.5 percent, Archon 51.8 percent, Legend 50.9 percent, Ancient 51.7 percent, Divine 51.8 percent | +0.6 |
 Bloodseeker | 51.6+1.6 points against average | 51.3+1.3 points against average | Herald 51.6 percent, Guardian 51.3 percent, Crusader 51.6 percent, Archon 52.2 percent, Legend 52.4 percent, Ancient 52.2 percent, Divine 52.2 percent | +0.7 |
 Dawnbreaker | 51.5+1.5 points against average | 51.9+1.9 points against average | Herald 51.5 percent, Guardian 51.9 percent, Crusader 51.8 percent, Archon 52.3 percent, Legend 52.6 percent, Ancient 52.5 percent, Divine 51.6 percent | +0.3 |
 Techies | 51.4+1.4 points against average | 51.6+1.6 points against average | Herald 51.4 percent, Guardian 51.6 percent, Crusader 51.6 percent, Archon 51.4 percent, Legend 50.8 percent, Ancient 51.0 percent, Divine 50.5 percent | −0.8 |
| Juggernaut | 51.4+1.4 points against average | 51.5+1.5 points against average | Herald 51.4 percent, Guardian 51.5 percent, Crusader 51.7 percent, Archon 52.8 percent, Legend 53.1 percent, Ancient 53.5 percent, Divine 52.6 percent | +1.5 |