Nix has compiled a tier list for all positions in the current Dota 2 patch
Community caster and former esports player Alexander “Nix” Levin compiled tier lists for all roles in the current Dota 2 patch during a stream.
Carry Tier List
- “S” Tier: Clinkz, Windranger, Luna, Phantom Lancer, Kez, Tiny, Shadow Fiend, Sven, Lifestealer.
- “A” Tier: Spectre, Drow Ranger, Nature’s Prophet, Alchemist, Lina, Naga Siren, Weaver, Slark, Templar Assassin, Juggernaut, Morphling, Broodmother, Doom, Gyrocopter.
- “B” Tier: Necrophos, Pudge, Lone Druid, Muerta, Faceless Void, Chaos Knight, Troll Warlord, Monkey King, Anti-Mage, Riki, Medusa, Ursa, Phantom Assassin, Terrorblade, Razor.
- “IMBA” Tier: Io.
Mid Lane Pick List
- “S” Tier: Earth Spirit, Ember Spirit, Lina, Invoker, Pangolier, Io, Tinker.
- “A” Tier: Snapfire, Keeper of the Light, Dragon Knight, Monkey King, Void Spirit, Sand King, Storm Spirit, Huskar.
- “B” Tier: Necrophos, Puck, Slardar, Outworld Destroyer, Tiny, Viper, Windranger, Queen of Pain, Primal Beast, Zeus.
- “PARASHA” Tier: Shadow Fiend, Templar Assassin, Leshrac, Beastmaster.
Offlaner Tier List
- “S” Tier: Centaur Warrunner, Underlord, Dark Seer, Axe, Night Stalker, Timbersaw, Tidehunter.
- “A” Tier: Lycan, Dawnbreaker, Doom, Batrider, Largo, Brewmaster, Undying, Necrophos, Enigma, Phoenix, Pangolier.
- “B” tier: Beastmaster, Legion Commander, Slardar, Death Prophet, Primal Beast, Sand King.
- “PARASHA” Tier: Mars, Visage, Magnus, Bristleback.
Tier List for “Quads”
- “S” Tier: Hoodwink, Dark Willow, Keeper of the Light, Mirana, Shadow Demon, Ringmaster.
- “A” Tier: Rubick, Clockwerk, Techies, Windranger.
Tier list for “fives”
- “S” Tier: Undying, Treant Protector, Winter Wyvern, Enchantress, Dazzle, Elder Titan.
- “A” Tier: Hoodwink, Mirana, Bane, Clockwerk, Ringmaster, Witch Doctor.
The most popular heroes based on the results of the group stage of The International 2026 were Treant Protector (featured in 98% of drafts as a pick or ban), Earth Spirit (88%), and Lina (86%). The tournament’s playoffs will begin on August 20 in Shanghai.
Photo by Alexander “Nix” Levin.
