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SF
SF refers to the hero Shadow Fiend, who is often picked for the mid lane. He can farm quickly and deal high damage thanks to his ability to collect souls from killed creeps. SF is commonly chosen for lane dominance and burst damage. He requires good micro-control and a solid understanding of the hero's power spikes.
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Linken
Linken is a slang name for the item Linken's Sphere in Dota 2. The name Linken's Sphere refers to Linken, a character in World of Warcraft, who in turn is named after Link, one of ...
Average
Average (avg) refers to the average matchmaking rating (MMR) level of players in a game. When someone says "avg 5k" it means the system matched players with an overall average MMR ...
Ancient
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Silence
Silence is a status effect in Dota 2 that prevents a hero from casting abilities while it's active. A silenced hero can still move, attack, and use items. Silence is effective agai...
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