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Ogre Magi Dota 2 Guide
This is a Dota 2 hero guide for Ogre Magi.

Dota 2 name: Ogre Magi
DotA name: Aggron Stonebreaker - Ogre Magi
HoN Counterpart: Blacksmith
Affiliation: The Radiant
Primary Attribute: Strength

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Dota 2 Lore - Ogre Magi:
The ordinary ogre is the creature for whom the phrase 'As dumb as a bag of rock hammers' was coined. In his natural state, an ogre is supremely incapable of doing or deciding anything. Clothed in dirt, he sometimes finds himself accidentally draped in animal skins after eating lanekill. Not an especially social creature, he is most often found affectionately consorting with the boulders or tree-stumps he has mistaken for kin (a factor that may explain the ogre's low rate of reproduction). However, once every generation or so, the ogre race is blessed with the birth of a two-headed Ogre Magi, who is immediately given the traditional name of Aggron Stonebreak, the name of the first and perhaps only wise ogre in their line's history. With two heads, Ogre Magi finds it possible to function at a level most other creatures manage with one. And while the Ogre Magi will win no debates (even with itself), it is graced with a divine quality known as Dumb Luck--a propensity for serendipitous strokes of fortune which have allowed the ogre race to flourish in spite of enemies, harsh weather, and an inability to feed itself. It's as if the Goddess of Luck, filled with pity for the sadly inept species, has taken Ogre Magi under her wing. And who could blame her? Poor things.

Dota 2 Ogre Magi Guide

Ogre Magi Skill 1: Fireblast (Q)
Ogre Magi blasts an enemy unit with a wave of fire, dealing damage and stunning the target.

Ogre Magi Skill 2: Ignite (W)
Ogre Magi drenches a target in volatile chemicals, causing it to burst into flames. The target is in immense pain, taking damage and moving more slowly.

Ogre Magi Skill 3: Bloodlust (E)
Blacksmith incites a frenzy in a friendly unit, increasing its movement speed and attack speed.

Ogre Magi Skill 4: Multicast (R)
Enables the Ogre Magi to rapidly cast his spells, giving them greater potency. Gives a chance to cast a spell multiple times in one cast. Reduces Fireblast's cooldown and mana cost, adds an area of effect to Ignite and reduces Bloodlust's cooldown and increases its area of effect.

Dota 2 Ogre Magi Strategy Guide

Ogre Magi Skill Build
1 - Fireblast
2 - Ignite
3 - Fireblast
4 - Ignite
5 - Fireblast
6 - Multi Cast
7 - Fireblast
8 - Ignite
9 - Ignite
10 - Bloodlust
11 - Multi Cast
12 - Bloodlust
13 - Bloodlust
14 - Bloodlust
15 - Stats
16 - Multi Cast
17 to 25 - Stats

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Treant Protector Dota 2 Guide
This is a Dota 2 hero guide for Treant Protector.

Dota 2 name: Treant Protector
DotA name: Rooftrellen - Treant Protector
HoN Counterpart: Keeper of the Forest
Affiliation: The Radiant
Primary Attribute: Strength


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Dota 2 Lore - Treant Protector:
Far to the west, in the mountains beyond the Vale of Augury, lie the remains of an ancient power, a fount of eldritch energy nestled deep in the high woods. It is said that the things that grow here, grow strangely. To the forces of nature this is a sacred place, made to stay hidden and unknown. Many are the traps and dangers of this land--all-consuming grasses and crossbred fauna and poisonous flowers--but none are so fierce as the mighty Treant Protectors. These ageless, titanic beings, charged with keeping the peace in this dangerous land, ensure that none within encroach without reason, and none without poach their secrets. For time untold they tended to their holy ground, uninterrupted, only dimly aware of the changing world beyond. Yet inevitably the wider world grew aware of this untamed land, and with each passing winter the outsiders grew bolder. Soon they arrived with tools to cut and with flames to burn, and often the Treants would ponder: who are these fragile, industrious creatures? What now had become of the wild, green world? There came and went an age of questions and of doubts, a thousand summers of long traditions set to scrutiny, while more and more the outsiders died and fed their earth. When all that bloomed had finally finished their say, curiosity had overcome caution. It was decided: a lone Protector would be sent into the wider world, and instructed to wander until the glaciers arose once more, to observe the changing land and its creatures, and to discover what unknown dangers could threaten their sacred ground.

Dota 2 Treant Protector Guide

Treant Protector Skill 1: Nature's Guise (Q)
Treant Protector causes the targeted unit to blend in with the forest, becoming invisible to enemies and gaining a movement speed bonus when near a tree. If the unit moves away from a tree, Guise is lost.

Treant Protector Skill 2: Leech Seed (W)
Rooftrellen plants a life-sapping seed in an enemy unit, draining its health, while simultaneously slowing it. The seed heals friendly units around it equal to the amount drained. Pulses 4 times.

Treant Protector Skill 3: Living Armor (E)
Treant Protector infuses allied heroes and structures with a protective healing aura, increasing armor and regeneration. During the day, the aura that affects heroes extends globally, while for structures and at night, the aura radius shortens.

Treant Protector Skill 4: Overgrowth (R)
Summons an overgrowth of damaging vines and branches around Rooftrellen that prevent afflicted enemies from moving or attacking.

Dota 2 Treant Protector Strategy Guide

Treant Protector Skill Build
1 - Living Armor
2 - Leech Seed
3 - Living Armor
4 - Nature's Guise
5 - Leech Seed
6 - Overgrowth
7 - Living Armor
8 - Living Armor
9 - Leech Seed
10 - Leech Seed
11 - Overgrowth
12 - Nature's Guise
13 - Nature's Guise
14 - Nature's Guise
15 - Attribute Bonus
16 - Overgrowth
17 to 25 - Stats

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Every year, Valve sends 16 Dota 2 teams from around the world to compete for millions of dollars and the right to be heralded as the best Dota 2 team in the world.


This year's "The International" will be held in the United States from the 31st of August to the 2nd day of September 2012.

NeutralCreeps.com brings forth a list of teams that have the highest chances of being invited the second International Dota 2 tournament.

List of Dota 2 teams with a good chance of being invited:

1) Natus Vincere - Ukraine
Status: Confirmed
Chance: High

As the winners of the first International Dota 2 tournament, it's a no-brainer that they will be back to defend the crown.

2) Absolute Legends - Australia
Status: Confirmed
Chance: High

Wrecking havoc against SEA and European Dota 2 teams has given this Australian team an automatic invite to The International 2. The team is out to show that Australia is much more than just the home of the most popular English Dota 2 casters.

3) EHOME - China
Status: Confirmed
Chance: High

Finishing 2nd in last year's tournament, the Chinese eSport club has decided to start practicing sooner in order to take a shot at going all the way.

4) Counter Logic Gaming - Sweden
Status: Confirmed
Chance: High

Europe has been CLG's playground for the past few months. Sweden is the home of DreamHack and DotA song writer, Basshunter. Will it be the future home of a Dota 2 champion?

5) Zenith - Singapore
Status: Not Yet Confirmed
Chance: High

They were in the International last year under the name, "Scythe.SG" and placed third. With a long DotA history, Zenith will definitely be in The International 2.

6) Orange - Malaysia
Status: Confirmed
Chance: High

Performing well in one of the most competitive DotA scenes in the world always gets you points. Bannered by Malaysian DotA legends, Orange has a good chance of showing the world what SEA Dota is all about.

7) Virtus Pro - Russia
Status: Not Yet Confirmed
Chance: Medium

A rich DotA history and a strong run in Dota 2 may be enough to send VP to Seattle.

8) Quantic Gaming - United States
Status: Not Yet Confirmed
Chance: High

Good performance in the North American Dota 2 scene.

9) Complexity Gaming - United States
Status: Confirmed
Chance: High

A stable roster helps improve chances to be invited. Being US-based is another plus factor.

10) Moscow 5 - Russia
Status: Not Yet Confirmed
Chance: High

Finishing 5th in last year's The International is a plus factor.

11) mTw - European Selection
Status: Not Yet Confirmed
Chance: Medium

syndereN willed his way to a DreamHack Winter 2011 title as a Wild Honey Badger.

12) Duskbin - Philippines
Status: Not Yet Confirmed
Chance: Medium

The Philippines is one of the largest markets for Dota 2. With a stable roster and an excellent performance in LAN Dota 2 tournaments in the Southeast Asian region, Duskbin is an excellent choice.

13) DK - China
Status: Confirmed
Chance: High

You can't have a major Dota 2 tournament with only 1 Chinese team showing up. As one of the Chinese teams who have concentrated on Dota 2 rather than Warcraft 3 DotA, DK is sure to be on Valve's radar.

14) mouz - European Selection
Status: Not Yet Confirmed
Chance: Medium

SingSing brings in an audience.

15) Evil Geniuses - United States
Status: Not Yet Confirmed
Chance: Medium

Being Americans, they won't have any visa issues and could be called to substitute for a team that does not make it at a moment's notice. Carrying the name of a well-known eSport team does not hurt either.

16) DD - Denmark
Status: Not Yet Confirmed
Chance: Medium

The Danish team has been showing a great run in the European Dota 2 scene.

17) Darer - European Selection
Status: Not Yet Confirmed
Chance: Medium

Being led by the captain of last year's champions can get you somewhere.

18) Invictus Gaming - China
Status: Confirmed
Chance: Medium

The team made headlines last year with it's multi-million dollar acquisition by Wang Sicong. Placing 6th in the 1st International, having a stable team and a huge sponsor that can help market Dota 2 in China can get you an invite.

19) MitH-Trust - Thailand
Status: Not Yet Confirmed
Chance: Low

They placed 8th in last year's The International and showed a Morphling that will not be easily forgotten.

Barring any US Visa problems, confirmed teams will be the ones we will be seeing in Seattle.

Related:
Final list of TI2 Dota 2 Teams

Blizzard and Valve announces DOTA Agreement

Irvine, California - Blizzard Entertainment and Valve Corporation have announced a mutual agreement regarding the use of the Dota name. Valve will continue to use the DOTA / Dota 2 trademark commercially while Blizzard Entertainment will preserve noncommercial use of DOTA for its community in terms of player-created custom maps for Warcraft 3 and StarCraft 2.


"We're pleased that we could come to an agreement with Blizzard without drawing things out in a way that would benefit no one. We both want to focus on the things our fans care about, creating and shipping great games for our communities."
-- Gabe Newell, co-founder of Valve Corporation

Editor's Notes:
This is a win-win situation for both companies and to the huge DotA fanbase.