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Dota 2 Slang

Dota (Defense of the Ancients) is a multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game published by Valve Corporation. The original Dota was a mod for Blizzard's Warcraft III, while Dota 2 is a redesigned sequel. Dota 2 has helped bring eSports to the masses, with tournaments offering millions of dollars in prize money. Whether you play the game or just enjoy watching the pros duke it out, you'll want to know the Dota slang terms listed below.

Slang Term Meaning Votes
SquishyLow base health or defense
DOTADefense of the Ancients
BO5Best of five
Last hittingStriking the final hit on a creep
FarmTo gather supplies
botBottom lane
InitiatorA DOTA hero that starts a team fight
topTop lane
WCGWorld Cyber Games
DenyingKilling your own creeps to prevent your enemy from killing them
CSCreep score
ARTSAction real-time strategy
CreepA basic unit
MicroUnit micromanagement skill
JunglerA jungle killing player
midMiddle lane
Fountain divingAttacking an opposing player in his fountain
aghsAghanim's Scepter
LaningStaying in a lane
LaneMOBA map path
BottomBottom lane
DireThe dark faction in Defense of the Ancients 2
RadiantThe light faction in Defense of the Ancients 2
InitiatingStarting a team fight
FarmingEarning experience and items
ZoningConstraining enemy positions
JukingUsing items in the environment and moving around to escape
ssMiss