Dota 2: Top 10 most picked carry in 2018

With the release of Valve’s Dota 2 update 7.19, which introduces a host of changes. This affects both the hero/item and, above all, the meta. This change makes everything we know about the game change as well. So instead of picking the Top 10 carries in the current meta, we created a list of the Top 10 most picked carries in 2018.

With the Dota 2 meta changing we see a lot of new faces. This is thanks to IceFrog’s hero balance patches, specifically these changes will nerf the most picked heroes and try to save the lives of heroes we haven’t looked at for a long time.

1. Ursa

Ursa is one of the popular carry in the current meta. This is due to the amount of base Agility this hero possesses. Combined with the tank level makes this hero a nightmare in the game.

2. Spectre

Specter has always been considered the most picked hero even before the 7.19 release, after the update, this hero is even more favored. Skill Desolate has been buffed, making her farming ability improved, in addition Dispersion has also been increased, providing more tanking for specter in combat.

3. Terrorblade

Terroblade has finally regained his footing in the pro arena thanks to the recent update. We immediately see that many teams pick this hero for a split push strategy. The ability to farm, along with the mobile build that teams use, make this hero suitable for all tactics.

4. Anti-Mage

No one can remove Magina from the karmic arena for whatever reason. Anti Mage has always been a savior for many professional teams, as a last resort. No matter how the meta changes, you’ll still see teams picking Anti Mage

5. Phantom Lancer

The position of Phantom Lancer and Anti Mage is quite similar. Phantom Lancer is still alive and well in this meta thanks to his farming and early game pressure. Although players often prefer this hero to split push strategy, this does not mean that Phantom Lancer is weak in teamfights.

6. Gyrocopter

Despite being nerfed, Gyrocopter is still a good choice in the professional arena. The huge amount of AOE damage and the ability to lock down the opponent make this hero a favorite in many matches. Another plus point for this hero is his ability to finish off the opponent’s offlane extremely quickly and this makes Gyrocopter a strong candidate for the title of best carry hero dota 2.

7. Ember Spirit

One of the favorite heroes in both carry and mid positions, Ember Spirit’s snowball ability is so good that every team wants to own this hero. This hero is always the first choice in the professional arena, either being picked, or banned in the draft stage. Almost all teams have an advantage if they own Ember Spirit and so it wouldn’t be surprising if this hero is a popular choice in the future.

8. Alchemist

Through many updates, Alchemist was finally brought back from the grave. With the new build, Alchemist gradually found its place in the professional arena. A Super player is someone who tries to have a hero whenever possible. We will definitely see the return of this hero at The International 8.

9. Shadow Fiend

All in all, Shadow Fiend is arguably the hero with the potential to return to its glory days. Although this hero does not possess the ability to lane too well without the support from support and stacks, Shadow Fiend has the ability to compensate and catch up the game extremely well. In addition, this hero is suitable for both carry and mid positions. Thanks to the above advantages, they will soon see Shadow Fiend return to the professional arena soon.

10. Faceless Void

Faceless Void is always the first choice in professional fighting. However, in the past, this hero’s base Agility has received quite a lot of nerft and has been estranged from pro players. However, in patch 7.19, things for Faceless Void gradually improved as more players started to choose this hero. Perhaps they’ve found the right place for void in their strategy.