Artifacts in DotA: Varieties and Purpose

Any player familiar with multiplayer games knows what Dota is. Initially, it was a small offshoot from Warcraft 3, so to speak, a kind of mod. Then he gained such great popularity that he grew into a full-fledged application. At the moment, this is one of the most popular games in Steam, but what is there - all over the world! Every day the number of recruits is growing. All these people have certain difficulties in mastering some game moments, and in particular when collecting and buying equipment. After all, the artifacts in "DotA-2" - a rather complex and thoughtful component of the gameplay. Today we will deal with their varieties and main purposes.

artifacts in DotA

What are they for?

Naturally, without the necessary items it is impossible to win the battle, and therefore the match. Each item is designed to increase an indicator: strength, agility, intelligence, damage or armor. Some artifacts make it possible to use them, giving in battle a certain advantage, for example, temporary protection from magic. In general, all the characters in Dota-2 are divided into 3 large classes: tanks (the main attribute is power), dodgers (well, everything is clear here) and magicians (the basic indicator is intelligence). Based on this, for each type it is advisable to buy items that increase the main parameter. Artifacts in "DotA" are collected mainly from several parts (from 2 to 5). It is clear that the more expensive the item, the stronger the hero will be.

Dota 2 artifacts

Classification

All artifacts in Dota-2 are divided into certain types:

  • The first and cheapest are consumable items . This includes all types of potions that replenish mana and health, couriers, dust, gems, dastas, and so on. In a word, everything that can be used up.
  • Raising attributes . These include cheap items that increase intelligence, strength, or armor. From such things in the future, you can collect more effective and efficient artifacts. In “DotA-2” such items cannot be neglected, saving your money. In the initial stages of the game, they are an excellent means of survival and the accumulation of experience. You can get information on how to collect artifacts in Dota-2 directly in the store itself, simply by left-clicking on an item of interest. In the lower left corner of the screen will appear a diagram of its creation, as well as information about what things are needed for this.
  • Primary armament . Such items slightly increase the damage from conventional attacks and increase armor (resistance to physical or magical damage).
  • Magical things . Such things can increase health regeneration and the speed of mana recovery, increase the attack speed, grant vampirism or evading the ill-fated fists of the enemy.
  • Basic artifacts for all heroes . They add up, as a rule, with the help of several objects from the previous sections, combining several indicators at once.
    how to collect artifacts in DotA
  • Things for support . Heroes helping the whole team are highly regarded in the Dota-2 game. Artifacts for them, as a rule, are intended for treating several characters at once nearby, imposing a common magic shield, mass mana recovery, and so on.
  • ITEMS for casters - heroes capable of reducing the enemy’s health to a minimum or simply destroying it in a short period of time. This includes various magical items that provide the ability to silence, swift magic strike and rapid movement.
  • Rare weapons and armor . This is one of the most expensive and high-quality classes of artifacts in the game, giving the hero incredible strength and damage. Such items are usually purchased for character characters (who need the best things for excellence).
  • Exclusive items . Such artifacts in Dota-2 grant vampirism during normal attacks, reducing the enemy’s armor, burning mana, the probability of crippling and slowing down the enemy, and so on. To create some things, you will need a walk to the secret shop where you can buy the necessary components.

Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/E13550/


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