In this article, Mytour brings players strategies for building team compositions based on each phase of Dota Auto Chess. Learn how to organize your team to counter challenging combos from other players. Stay tuned.
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Building Team Compositions for Different Phases in Dota Auto Chess
A) Linear Formation
- Some players prefer deploying a horizontal formation placed in the center of the chessboard, extending to both sides. This formation aims for a quick battle start, with their melee heroes approaching targets to optimize overall effectiveness. It suits close combat heroes activating synergies like Knights or Warriors to tank for the damage dealers behind.
- Alternatively, position high HP and armor melee heroes at the front, followed by weaker 1-star heroes behind. This arrangement allows the 1-star heroes in the rear to cast skills, and the 2-star tank can be deployed early.
- In case you're playing Assassins, place them at the farthest rear instead of the front row. Assassins inherently deal high burst damage but are fragile. Placing them in the backline allows them to jump over enemy tank rows and reach the key damage dealers at the rear if possible.
B) Corner Formation
Corner formation is often utilized when you have formidable tank heroes, coupled with mages dealing substantial magic damage. To safeguard these heroes, position your team away from dangerous areas, draw enemies into a single location, and ensure your main damage dealer remains unharmed. Avoid creating vulnerabilities, especially when facing powerful Assassin heroes.
2. Mid Game Phase
A) Utilizing Heroes with Area of Effect (AOE) Skills and Their Arrangement
- In this phase, focus on heroes with effective AOE skills like Medusa with freezing effects for strategic eliminations, Kunkka with ship-pushing causing stun... or other relevant heroes. Prioritize placing heroes with AOE skills in strategic positions where they can unleash their abilities early, seizing the opportunity to eliminate opponents before they deploy their skills. Remember to avoid sudden deaths without utilizing skills.
- Stick to the same principle; place durable heroes to absorb damage for 1-star heroes. Position them behind tanky heroes to avoid direct damage, or at the front with tanks on both sides for damage reduction. While they may still draw attention, it won't be enough to get them eliminated too quickly.
B) Employing a Counter Team Composition
- The most effective counter is observing the opponent's lineup and arranging your heroes for maximum efficiency. A quick glance at the enemy's composition allows you to proactively avoid Tidehunter, Techies, and Disruptor. Seize the opportunity to use skills first and take control of the match.
- Another strategy widely adopted is placing a single hero, baiting opponents to use their indiscriminate AOE skills and minimizing the impact on your team as much as possible.
Here are some insights into arranging your team, adapting formations for different stages and moments of the match gathered and shared by Mytour. Following this guide, you can organize your team appropriately after studying your opponent's formation. In our previous articles, we also provided some Dota Auto Chess playing tips that may prove useful. Enjoy your gaming experience!