There is a wide variety of Dota 2 heroes to choose from, and it is easy to expect that players will also have a tough time in choosing which of these strong heroes would be good at a given game. This is why it is always a must to know a lot about these heroes if they want to win.

Dota 2 started out as a revamped version of the Warcraft III mod Defence of the Ancients. It was a big hit among the masses. A lot of players until today continue to enjoy its gameplay, thanks to its continuous growth backed by Valve.

On top of that, a lot of heroes have been added into the fray ever since. Players have found the best ones to pick in tight games especially if they are playing in Dota 2 tournaments. 

However, there are certain heroes who are excellent in most games. This means that while some heroes may be good for a given meta, it all depends on how players use them. Here are four Dota 2 heroes you can rely on big games:

Puck

Puck does better with rune control than any other hero in the game. The build for this hero is quite simple with the current patch making him a strong option at most. The best way to win with Puck is to get him a bottle and capture the best orbs. 

Most players go for the Illusory Orb to get the ranged creeps which makes him hard to kill and it deals more damage to players at the same time. The build for his skills is also flexible since you can get a point in Phase Shift early and max out the Illusory Orb and put Waning Rift at last.

For items, Puck always works best with the Witchblade to go with Boots of Travel to keep map pressure at all times. Blink Dagger is also a win for him since it puts him with a much faster attack and some even go for Dagon if they need to deal burst damage in clashes in every Dota game.

Players can even opt to go for Aghanim’s Scepter as well. Once players get their ult with Puck, it is easy to rotate and kill a core in a side lane as well. There is also a big chance that players can take out the mid heroes either with allies or even alone if a good rune is in their arsenal when they attack right away.

Bounty Hunter

Bounty Hunter is one of the best heroes when it comes to roaming around the map. Just like Warlock, BH’s Shard makes him a great pick in the patch. He has a lot of great skills that can be upped by the said item, so getting him that Shard is the first priority for most players.

Using Shadow Walk gives him 35% damage reduction while he is invisible, and a stunning move when attacking. Players can run up hills with no fear and attack enemies with a quick blow. 

In the lane, the best way to make BH work is to hit the enemies with Jinada off cooldown then weave in and out of the lane. That should prevent pulls and ruin the opponent’s support. Players can do more when it comes to harassing other heroes with his skills since he packs a lot of punches.

Most players get to start with some boots and Jinada and push through the jungle. Others tend to put Shadow Walk first to get most of the runes as well. That all depends on the play style that the player wants to use.

For item builds, most pros try to put in Tranquil or Phase Boots, Orb of Corrosion and Solar Crest. Urn of Shadows on its own is also a good pick and ups to a Spirit Vessel as soon as it counters an enemy. 

Centaur Warrunner

Centaur is a beefy boy who can be unkillable at the hands of a great player. Most players tend to use him in the lane; no use of the jungle at this point as he is always aggressive. 

In the lane, most players tend to go for Hoof Stomp to deal in some stun damage then go for more attacks with Retaliate. Most players then follow it with the Double Edge since it can keep on putting up more attacks even against the towers.

If all goes smoothly, the best build for Centaur is to go for Vanguard first to make him rock solid in HP then add the Hood of Defiance and go for Blink Dagger as soon as there is enough gold. The items should be able to blend well with the skills that the hero has since he is a hard hitter.

As soon as Blink Dagger is bought, the last piece to build for Centaur is the Crimson Guard or Pipe of Insight. The Shard is a welcome sight for him as well since it puts Double Edge to go up by 15% in strength in 15 seconds while slowing enemies by 25% in two seconds.

Warlock

Warlock is great when it comes to team fights. He is also best when used with an Aghanim’s Shard that ups all of his skills. His Shadow Word can apply to all units in a 450 unit radius and gives a 10% speed bonus to allies while slowing down enemies by the same number.

In the lane, Warlock’s job is to stand behind the carry and try to harass the enemy. He can heal their safe lane player as well, which can give others a chance to thrive early. There are many styles when it comes to using Warlock in the game.

Players need to give their full attention in every lane that Warlock plays in. They need to look out for heroes who can purge the bonds and allies who need some heals. They also need to hold back in using damaging spells in the lane since Warlock is a late-game hero. That’s why using Warlock is for players who are patient enough.

When it comes to item builds, most pros use Arcane Boots, Glimmer Cape, Aether Lens, then Aghanim’s Shard as soon as players can get one. When they have the gold, they can opt to go for the Aghanim’s Scepter too.

Using these heroes may not guarantee a win, but it takes a lot of grit for players to make the most of their games and win them as well. Players have to work hard and play hard to ensure they get the best wins out there.