How to boost your MMR in Dota 2 patch 7.32e: The last days before the big update

Back at the release of the current patch 7.32e, developers from Valve said that the next Dota 2 in-game update will be large and significantly different from the usual patches with changes to the balance of heroes and items within the popular MOBA-discipline. Rumor has it that patch 7.33 will be released on April 20, so it's time to raise some MMR in the current patch.

In this article we will describe the metric heroes in Dota 2 with a high percentage of wins, on which it will be easier to increase the number of rating points in the game. The list of heroes on which it is convenient to raise MMR, will be broken down by level of in-game rating and popularity in the current update.

Crusader and below (under 2,000 MMR points)

Popular characters on this ranking include Pudge, which is no surprise given he is the most popular and memeable hero in Dota 2 regardless of the patch or the current patch meta, Witch Doctor, Lion, Shadow Fiend and Anti-Mage. But popularity doesn't always mean this hero is comfortable enough and statistically wins more often than loses.

In terms of win percentage for players with a rating below 2,000 MMR the following characters can be advised:

1. Clinkz - 56.46% wins
2. Spectre - 56.31% wins
3. Axe - 55.36% wins
4. Lycan - 55.21% wins
5. Anti-Mage - 54.62% wins

However, it is worth noting that Lycan is not very popular with players on this ranking, as it requires micro-control skills. It gets picked up in 3.75% of matches. For those who like to play on spurrottes, we can suggest spending the last days of patch 7.32e playing on Dazzle, whose purchase of Aghanim's Shard allows you to use Hex effect on all enemies that are hit by Poison Touch, as well as Jakiro, who boasts a 54.39% win percentage.

Archon (2,000-3,000 MMR points)

The Archon ranking is essentially the same, except for the fact that Rubick is in second place and Lion has dropped out of the top 5. This is due to the fact that the higher a player's skill, the more creative ideas can be implemented on the map with Rubick.

In terms of winning percentage, the following characters can be recommended for players with a rating of 2,000-3,000 MMR:

1. Clinkz - 56.21% wins
2. Lycan - 55.48% wins
3. Tinker - 55.26% wins
4. Spectre - 55.03% wins
5. Omniknight - 54.97% wins

Here stands out Tinker, a character you can either love or hate, because if a player knows how to properly and timely press the buttons when playing this character, it is extremely difficult to fight him. That said, the character requires certain skills. Also in the top is Omniknight, who is picked in only 3.07% of matches on this rating.

Legend (3,000-4,000 MMR points)

As the ranking went up, so did Muerta's popularity, for which we have a guide on our website. Muerta is the third most popular, Ledge behind only Rubick and Pudge.

In terms of win percentage for players with 3,000-4,000 MMR, the following characters are recommended:

1. Lycan - 56.51% wins
2. Tinker - 55.63% wins
3. Clinkz - 55.19% wins
4. Omniknight - 55.13% wins
5. Meepo - 54.96% wins

Meepo is being added to the usual list of characters. Only 1.66% of players on this ranking play this character, but still win 54.96% of their matches. Along with Omniknight and Lycan, these are far and away the most popular heroes that allow the skinny players to steadily increase their MMR points. Some of the easier heroes that are in demand in the rankings are Anti-Mage, Mirana and Jakiro.

Ancient (4,000-5,000 MMR points)

The preferences of players at the Ancient rank, i.e. between 4,000 and 5,000 MMR points, are the same in terms of the most popular heroes. However, of the common characters in the top 5, only Anti-Mage and Muerta retain a victory percentage above 50%. But the best players improve their rating the most on very unpopular heroes.

In terms of win percentage for players with a 4,000-5,000 MMR rating, the following characters can be advised:

1. Lycan - 56.61% wins
2. Tinker - 56.10% wins
3. Visage - 55.82% wins
4. Lone Druid - 55.23% wins
5. Omniknight - 54.84% wins

For players with above-average MMR you can notice that the highest win rate is with fairly complex characters, which if used correctly can regularly win. But if you find Visage or Lone Druid hard to pick up, you should consider playing Ursa, Mirana, Jakiro, Legion Commander or Silencer.

Divine and Immortal (over 5,000 MMR points)

Divine and Immortal are two of the most coveted ranks of Dota 2 players, and Immortal is where you'll already find some of the top pro players on the broadcasts for various LAN and online tournaments. There's the biggest gap between the popular heroes and the heroes that get boosted the most by the players. Muerta, Rubick, Pudge, Disruptor and Anti-Mage are the most often chosen for matches.

In terms of win percentage, the following characters are recommended for players with over 5,000 MMR points:

1. Lone Druid - 55.80% wins
2. Meepo - 55.60% wins
3. Visage - 55.29% wins
4. Tinker - 55.19% wins
5. Lycan - 55.11% wins

It is difficult to give advice to players with such a rating. As a rule, at this rating everyone already has an established pool of heroes on which they manage to win with relative regularity. But it is worth noting that Clinkz, Brewmaster and Naga Siren should not be forgotten. Also from the still imbovy and meta heroes you can choose Death Prophet, an extremely strong and fat character.

Conclusion

The life cycle of patch 7.32e is coming to an end, but players still have time to raise their ranking in ranked matches. There are two options to choose from: to use popular and not the most difficult characters or to try to gain MMR with characters that are more difficult, but which skillful players win more often.

As the rating and level of play increase, the difference between the frequency of wins and the popularity of the heroes starts to differ, and at higher ranks unpopular and difficult heroes like Lone Druid, Visage, Meepo and others get the most wins. You can pick up a pool of heroes to suit your needs and level up before the ranking system undergoes any major changes.