What is Nerf?
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Nerf
A nerf is a reduction in the effectiveness of a hero, item, ability, or mechanic made by the game developers in patches. The purpose of a nerf is to balance the game, especially if something becomes too powerful and starts to dominate.
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Roam
Roam — is a playstyle for supports (typically position 4). The term roamer comes from the English word roam, meaning to wander. In-game, it refers to actively moving around the map...
FB (First Blood)
FB (First Blood) is a term in Dota 2 that refers to the first kill in the game. It occurs when one player kills an enemy hero before anyone else. This event is significant because ...
Dodge
Dodge in Dota 2 has two meanings. First, it refers to avoiding enemy abilities — for example, using a blink or invisibility spell to avoid a stun or ultimate. Such a move is called...
T1
T1 is a term in Dota 2 usually used to refer to the first line of defensive towers for each team. Every team has three of these towers on their side of the map — one on each lane (...
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