What is Shard?
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Shard
Shard is a slang term for the item Aghanim's Shard in Dota 2. It is an item that enhances or adds a new ability to a hero. Aghanim's Shard is named after Aghanim, one of the main villains in The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.
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Gantel
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Rune
A rune is a temporary object on the Dota 2 map that grants a hero a powerful effect when picked up. Runes spawn at specific times during the game and play a key role in map control...
FP
FP in Dota 2 is an abbreviation for First Pick, which refers to the first hero chosen by a team in Captains Mode. The side with First Pick starts the draft and chooses a character ...
Damage Return
In Dota 2, the term "return" most commonly refers to Blade Mail — an item that return damage back to units attacking its owner. However, "return" can also refer to other sources of...
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