Roles and positions in Dota 2: carry, mid, offlane and supports - who does what (2026)
Information is current as of August 2026.
Dota 2 is the only major MOBA where roles are designated by numbers rather than position names:a beginner hears “I’m a C” and doesn’t understand where to go or what to do. Meanwhile, understanding the five positions - carry, mid, offlaner, soft and hard support - is the foundation on which the entire game is built: from the draft to the last base rush. We analyze each role: tasks, lines, farming priority and heroes to start.
